The Aspen Grove Murders
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Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023
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Comment Written 13-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much!
Comment from eliz100
This is another excellent chapter. You moved the story along nicely. I am a little behind in reading your story. I look forward to the next chapter. Have a blessed day.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2023
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This is another excellent chapter. You moved the story along nicely. I am a little behind in reading your story. I look forward to the next chapter. Have a blessed day.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2023
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Thank you for the excellent review mand compliments, Elizabeth. Both mean so much to me. Sending you my best,
Sal XOs
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Sally,
Somehow I missed this chapter. But I find these days so busy... doing a lot of the housework now, learning and practicing songs each week for the P&W time at church, and helping with my granddaughters.
As I was reading the section about Patience helping to deliver Greyson from the hatred in his heart, I thought about God's angels and all the ongoing missions they are on. I wonder how many times people are actually able to see them, as Greyson did? I would guess not many. If people knew, without a doubt, that they had seen a real angel, it would give them polished proof of God and Heaven. Whatever amount of faith they had previously would be stretched to the max. They would live the rest of their lives with that knowledge. They would have what most Christians don't have... undeniable proof. They'd be as "doubting" Thomas after he saw those nail-pierced hands. But God doesn't really want men and women to have that knowledge. Because it's doubt that brings us to desperation. And desperation brings us to God. I feel sorry for Thomas, having that description attached to him forever... "doubting". But he actually had great faith. He probably sought after God more than any other disciple. I think that church pews or chairs are full of doubters. Doubt deepens us. I think faith that asks questions is stronger than a faith that never has to think at all. Do you get what I'm trying to say here, Sally? I'm just trying to picture how Patience's appearance to various souls in the story is affecting them. Perhaps there is so much evil going on in Aspen Grove that they are needed to show up to this one or that one. And that's the other thing that pops in my head... God doesn't hate the sinner, whether it's Fee, Joe Santucci, or Gaston Paulette. He hates the sin. Christ died for the sinner! That's how much He hates sin... He'd allow His only Son to be crucified on Calvary.
Nicely penned, as always, Sally!
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023
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Hi Sally,
Somehow I missed this chapter. But I find these days so busy... doing a lot of the housework now, learning and practicing songs each week for the P&W time at church, and helping with my granddaughters.
As I was reading the section about Patience helping to deliver Greyson from the hatred in his heart, I thought about God's angels and all the ongoing missions they are on. I wonder how many times people are actually able to see them, as Greyson did? I would guess not many. If people knew, without a doubt, that they had seen a real angel, it would give them polished proof of God and Heaven. Whatever amount of faith they had previously would be stretched to the max. They would live the rest of their lives with that knowledge. They would have what most Christians don't have... undeniable proof. They'd be as "doubting" Thomas after he saw those nail-pierced hands. But God doesn't really want men and women to have that knowledge. Because it's doubt that brings us to desperation. And desperation brings us to God. I feel sorry for Thomas, having that description attached to him forever... "doubting". But he actually had great faith. He probably sought after God more than any other disciple. I think that church pews or chairs are full of doubters. Doubt deepens us. I think faith that asks questions is stronger than a faith that never has to think at all. Do you get what I'm trying to say here, Sally? I'm just trying to picture how Patience's appearance to various souls in the story is affecting them. Perhaps there is so much evil going on in Aspen Grove that they are needed to show up to this one or that one. And that's the other thing that pops in my head... God doesn't hate the sinner, whether it's Fee, Joe Santucci, or Gaston Paulette. He hates the sin. Christ died for the sinner! That's how much He hates sin... He'd allow His only Son to be crucified on Calvary.
Nicely penned, as always, Sally!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 28-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023
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Dear Kim, thank you for the lovely review and generous six star rating. As always, I'm so honored and blessed. Thanks for staying close!
Sending you my very best,
Sal XOs
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Sometimes the angels are coming our lives to warn us about an upcoming danger. Was this the case? Probably we will find in the next chapter. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023
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Sometimes the angels are coming our lives to warn us about an upcoming danger. Was this the case? Probably we will find in the next chapter. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the excellent review and kind comments. Both are so appreciated. Blessings, Iza dear.
Sal XOs
Comment from BethShelby
The dream is amazing and the vision ever more so. Everyone needs to let go of hate and one would certainly sleep better without it. I like the interaction with the old man being questioned. Sally knows how to get people to relax and cooperate. It seems he is willing to confess and sign. Excellent chapter.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023
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The dream is amazing and the vision ever more so. Everyone needs to let go of hate and one would certainly sleep better without it. I like the interaction with the old man being questioned. Sally knows how to get people to relax and cooperate. It seems he is willing to confess and sign. Excellent chapter.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the lovely review and kind compliments. Both mean so much. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xo xo
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
You begin this chapter beautifully, and your telling of the scene where Patience appears before Greyson is a pleasure to read. And uplifting.
Thanks for another good chapter, Sal.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023
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You begin this chapter beautifully, and your telling of the scene where Patience appears before Greyson is a pleasure to read. And uplifting.
Thanks for another good chapter, Sal.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 18-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the excellent review and kind comments, dear Pam. Both mean so much. Sending you my best today as always.
Sal XOs
Comment from WalkerMan
As I have said before, the positive spiritual aspect of this story goes well beyond what other crime-story writers attempt; and your reviewers are proving that there is a real readership for your Blind Girl series, particularly this one. Brava!
In Section One, Greyson offers to provide guards for Simon, Candace, and Daniel if they choose to stay in Aspen Grove after the perps are tried. Until the trial of Fee, Simon and family must return to safety in the mansion of Louisiana Governor Preston Jones. After they drive away, Greyson realizes that Simon has many of his mother Victoria's traits.
In Section Two, Greyson has a dream that an angel singing Victoria's name lifts her spirit from the ground where her body had been buried by Fee but exhumed recently for autopsy. Greyson reaches up toward Victoria's angelic spirit, but she is beyond his grasp and vanishes. This scene seems plausible under the circumstances.
In Section Three, Greyson is visited by angel Patience, who removes his hatred of Fee for killing Victoria, and restores his childhood faith, ability to sleep well, and wake up to say his morning prayers. With that loss of stress, Greyson likely will have years ahead to enjoy Simon, Candace, Daniel, and any other great grandchildren to come.
In Section Four, we learn that Bertrand Paulette was the one who fired at Captain Hank Riley. Bertrand's cave was not beyond walking distance from Betty Jo's farm where Captain Riley was shot -- unintentionally, as Bertrand claims it was supposed to be just a warning. Blind Detective Sally wisely made Bertrand comfortable with water and a chocolate bar. His assigned public defender lacked the papers for a signed confession; but well-prepared Sally had a recorder, so all Bertrand would have to sign (in the next chapter) was attestation the recording was true and voluntary. One by one, loose ends are being tied; but some still remain.
Superb, aptly illustrated, and heartwarming.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2023
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As I have said before, the positive spiritual aspect of this story goes well beyond what other crime-story writers attempt; and your reviewers are proving that there is a real readership for your Blind Girl series, particularly this one. Brava!
In Section One, Greyson offers to provide guards for Simon, Candace, and Daniel if they choose to stay in Aspen Grove after the perps are tried. Until the trial of Fee, Simon and family must return to safety in the mansion of Louisiana Governor Preston Jones. After they drive away, Greyson realizes that Simon has many of his mother Victoria's traits.
In Section Two, Greyson has a dream that an angel singing Victoria's name lifts her spirit from the ground where her body had been buried by Fee but exhumed recently for autopsy. Greyson reaches up toward Victoria's angelic spirit, but she is beyond his grasp and vanishes. This scene seems plausible under the circumstances.
In Section Three, Greyson is visited by angel Patience, who removes his hatred of Fee for killing Victoria, and restores his childhood faith, ability to sleep well, and wake up to say his morning prayers. With that loss of stress, Greyson likely will have years ahead to enjoy Simon, Candace, Daniel, and any other great grandchildren to come.
In Section Four, we learn that Bertrand Paulette was the one who fired at Captain Hank Riley. Bertrand's cave was not beyond walking distance from Betty Jo's farm where Captain Riley was shot -- unintentionally, as Bertrand claims it was supposed to be just a warning. Blind Detective Sally wisely made Bertrand comfortable with water and a chocolate bar. His assigned public defender lacked the papers for a signed confession; but well-prepared Sally had a recorder, so all Bertrand would have to sign (in the next chapter) was attestation the recording was true and voluntary. One by one, loose ends are being tied; but some still remain.
Superb, aptly illustrated, and heartwarming.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2023
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Thank you fo this wonderful review, Mike. I'm super blessed by your kind words and generous stars. More coming, so do stay tuned. Sending you my best today and blessings always.
Sal :)))))
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You are most welcome, Sal. The emotional effect your chapters increasingly have on your readers is a feat few writers ever accomplish. :))))) -- Mike
Comment from Cindy Warren
I'm glad the angel was able to help Victoria's father. I'm curious. Have you ever met an angel? And I'm glad they caught the shooter. I don't believe for a second he meant that shot as a warning.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2023
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I'm glad the angel was able to help Victoria's father. I'm curious. Have you ever met an angel? And I'm glad they caught the shooter. I don't believe for a second he meant that shot as a warning.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the excellent review and insightful comments, Cindy. My blessings to you always,
Sal XOs
Comment from Wendy G
Interesting movement to the theme, with the return of the angel in the dream and Patience also to call Grayson back to his faith. Let's hope Mr Paulette confesses freely and fully. He seems to trust Sally. His own lawyer doesn't seem up to much. Well written.
Wendy
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2023
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Interesting movement to the theme, with the return of the angel in the dream and Patience also to call Grayson back to his faith. Let's hope Mr Paulette confesses freely and fully. He seems to trust Sally. His own lawyer doesn't seem up to much. Well written.
Wendy
Comment Written 17-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2023
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Thank for the excellent review and insightful comments, Wendy dear. Both are so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
Comment from Jay Squires
First of all ... I keep forgetting to ask, but where do you get such intriguing artwork for your series? It seems at the same time organically of nature while being spiritual. So uncanny!
I just love Sally (your character. Tell your hubby to calm down). She is so endearing and seeks out the best parts of everyone she encounters. As when she gave Paulette the candy bar. Yet she is unyielding until she finds the truth she is seeking.
I do have one question, or rather a suggestion, though:
"Detective Sally Law and I paid Bertrand a visit; seeking a confession to his crime." [Sally, though it is clarified somewhat in the next two paragraphs, this one confuses me because it implies they were going to Bertrand's cave to try to elicit a confession.]
The presence of the angels, particularly Patience in this novel, elevates it above a simple whodunnit.
Great job
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2023
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First of all ... I keep forgetting to ask, but where do you get such intriguing artwork for your series? It seems at the same time organically of nature while being spiritual. So uncanny!
I just love Sally (your character. Tell your hubby to calm down). She is so endearing and seeks out the best parts of everyone she encounters. As when she gave Paulette the candy bar. Yet she is unyielding until she finds the truth she is seeking.
I do have one question, or rather a suggestion, though:
"Detective Sally Law and I paid Bertrand a visit; seeking a confession to his crime." [Sally, though it is clarified somewhat in the next two paragraphs, this one confuses me because it implies they were going to Bertrand's cave to try to elicit a confession.]
The presence of the angels, particularly Patience in this novel, elevates it above a simple whodunnit.
Great job
Comment Written 17-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much, Jay. I'm so honored and blessed.
I will clarify the paragraph you mentioned. Bertrand was arrested in the previous chapter, so he wouldn't have been at the cave. I will mention it again though.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
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Where did you get the primary image?
