Absence of Grace (43 page)
Authors: Ann Warner
A former clinical chemist/toxicologist and university professor, Ann took a turn down a different road when she began writing fiction.
Absence of Grace
is her fourth novel.
Other Titles
Art, science, love,
and ambition collide as a dancer on the verge of
achieving her dreams
is shattered by an injury. Afterward, Clare Eliason rushes into a marriage with Rob Chapin, a scientist. The marriage falters, propelling Clare and Rob on journeys of self-discovery. Rob joins a scientific expedition to Peru, where he discovers how easy it is to die. Clare’s journey, which takes her only a few blocks from the Boston apartment she shared with Rob, is no less profound. During their time apart, each will have a chance to save a life, one will succeed, one will not. Finally, they will face the
most difficult quest of all, navigating the space that lies between them.
Counterpointe
is not your traditional love story, just as Ann Warner is not your typical author. Ann's brilliant, well-thought-out prose lifts her stories to a higher literary level than most of today's fare. If you're looking for a quick romantic read, this is not the book for you. But if you want a more thoroughly satisfying journey that takes your imagination from tragedy to self-discovery, with all of the tears and joys along the way, you should pick up
Counterpointe
and prepare to be impressed.
Pam Berehulke,
Bulletproofing
The chemistry between Clare and Rob is crackling. LOVE IT.
Kate Moretti author of
Thought I Knew You
Reading more of your work is like coming home to a good friend I know I can trust...there is nothing I don't like here...you wrote another brilliant story. Thank you.
Fran McIlvey author of
Trapped
Poignant and haunting,
Dreams for Stones
is a story of loss and second chances. Alan Francini, a man who has given up on love, and Kathy Jamison, a woman who has learned to let go of love too easily need all the magic of serendipity, old diaries, and a children's story to take another chance on love.
Readers’ Comments
...
incredibly vivid and emotional tale of love and loyalty, friendship, loss, and faith
... Lynne Welch,
Booklist
...a lovely story about life changes and love lost and found.
Cindy Himler
,
Romantic Times
(Sequel to
Dreams for Stones
)
Kindle Version
An arsonist seeking revenge, and the ending of a love affair, are the catalysts that alter the shape and direction of deputy district attorney Charles Larimore's life. Forced to find a new place to live, Charles finds much more as he reaches out to help his neighbor Luz Blair. Then he learns Luz is being sought in the disappearance of the two children she is caring for, and he must decide whether to report her. As he weighs his responsibility as an officer of the court against his growing conviction Luz did the right thing in running away, he risks not only his career but the integrity of his soul.
It is the kind of decision that will alter everything that comes after.
Readers’ Comments
A
compelling page turner. Warner's portrayal of a life on the run is realistic...her heroine one readers will root for...a true sense of time and place...real secondary characters who do more than take up space.
Karen Sweeny-Justice,
Romantic Times.
Persistence
of Dreams is a wonderful title that hints at Charles's nightmares... and Luz's elusive memories.
Ann Warner's smooth writing style charms the reader....enthralling....a story to be enjoyed more than once.
Camellia,
The Long and Short of It Reviews.
Excellent characters and dialogue drive the romance and suspense...great reading
.
Romance Studio
Absence of Grace
(Also available in Large Print)
Readers’ Comments
“...a riveting read of personal struggle, very much recommended reading.” Able Greenspan,
The Midwest Book Review.
July 2012.
Visit Ann at
http:\\www.AnnWarner.net
Absence of
Grace
and
Counterpointe
are available in Large Print editions from Amazon.