Burning sky book by lori benton

Only when i happened to look at the back cover did i realize, with a double take, that it was her first novel. Aug 06, 20 author lori benton s debut novel burning sky. At the boundary of her fathers property, willa discovers a wounded scotsman lying in her path and she feels. A novel of the american frontier by lori benton overview a christy awardwinning novel about a woman caught between two worlds, and the lengths she goes to find where she belongs abducted by mohawk indians at fourteen and renamed burning sky, willa obenchain is driven to return to her familys new york frontier homestead after. New york frontier, 1784 abducted by mohawk indians at fourteen and renamed burning sky, willa obenchain is driven to return to her familys new york frontier homestead after many years building a life with the people. Lori benton books list of books by author lori benton. Burning sky, loris debut novel, was a finalist for the ecpa 2014 christian book award, and winner of the 2014 christy award for first novel, historical, and book of the year.

A novel of the american frontier by lori benton at indigo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. I could easily imagine the american frontier through her words. Burning sky by lori benton overdrive rakuten overdrive. This is the first book ive read by lori benton and her writing is skilled and impressive. A christy awardwinning novel about a woman caught between two worlds, and the lengths she goes to find where she belong. When i began researching the 18th century history of what would become the united states, almost at once i was drawn away from the populated seaboard settings to the sparsely settled peripherythe mountain and overmountain frontierwhere cultures inevitably collided, in friendship, trade, and war. The british have been defeated, lives are resuming, and burning sky becomes willa obenchain againno longer a mohawk captive, but the daughter of german immigrants. There wasnt any part that felt like an information dump. Read burning sky a novel of the american frontier by lori benton available from rakuten kobo. A novel of the american frontier by lori benton abducted by mohawk indians at 14 and renamed burning sky, willa obenchain is driven to return to her familys new york frontier homestead after many years building a life with the people. Lori benton audio books best christian audio books. This week it is my very great pleasure to celebrate debut author lori benton and her novel burning sky.

Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Her book burning sky captured my attention from the very first page. What first sparked your interest to write burning sky a. Loris debut novel, burning sky, earned the 2014 christy award for first novel, historical, and book of the year. Lori benton was born and raised east of the appalachian mountains, surrounded by early american and family history going back to the 1600s. Included in this post is a short video of the battle scenes illustrated by don troiani. At the boundary of her fathers property, willa discovers a wounded scotsman lying in her path and she feels obliged to. When i began researching the 18th century history of what would become the united states, almost at once i was drawn away from the populated seaboard settings to the sparsely settled peripherythe mountain and overmountain frontierwhere cultures inevitably collided, in friendship, trade. Kristy cambron, author of the butterfly and the violin and a sparrow in terezin. See all books authored by lori benton, including burning sky, and the woods edge, and more on thriftbooks. I was transfixed from the first absorbing page to the last. One of the subjects was lori bentons, burning sky, and it sounded really good. A christy awardwinning novel about a woman caught between two worlds, and the lengths she goes to find where she belongs abducted by mohawk indians at fourteen and renamed burning sky, willa obenchain is driven to return to her familys new york.

Burning sky is a beautifully written story of courage, love, and new beginnings. New york frontier, 1784 abducted by mohawk indians at fourteen and renamed burning sky, willa obenchain is driven to return to her familys. Burning sky ebook by lori benton 9780307731487 rakuten kobo. A novel of the american frontier audiobook by lori benton. The woods edge is a journey through the footsteps of americas formative years, with characters so wonderfully complex and a story of redemption so deep, only lori benton could tell it. One of the subjects was lori benton s, burning sky, and it sounded really good. A novel of the american frontier by lori benton 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The 18th century new york frontier bred courage in those who survived its perils. But when she is needed, her heart is stirred and again threatened by loss. Jun 1, 2015 2014 christy award winner, historical, first novel, book of the year. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the kings mercy.

Burning sky by lori benton meet your next favorite book. See more ideas about first novel, 18th century and award winner. Like for the two other books by lori benton that ive read, i struggle to find words to express my thoughts. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Born and raised east of the appalachian mountains, surrounded by early american and family history going back to the 1600s, lori benton s novels transport readers to the 18th century, where she brings to life the colonial and early federal periods of american history. The details of not only life, but also the feelings in postrevolutionary war america, were brilliantly woven into the story. Coincidentally its release date was august 6th, the anniversary of the battle of oriskany, which plays an important part in the backdrop of loris book. Her novels transport readers to the 18th century, where she brings to life the colonial and early federal periods of american history, creating a melting pot of characters drawn from both sides of a turbulent and shifting frontier, brought together in the. Lori benton was raised in maryland, with southern virginia and appalachian frontier roots going back to the 1600s. Her historical novels transport readers to the eighteenth century, where she expertly brings to life the colonial and early federal periods of american history. A novel of the american frontier kindle edition by. What first sparked your interest to write burning sky. The narrator, saskia maarleveld, was superb, and the story engaging.

Burning sky by lori benton abducted by mohawk indians at fourteen and renamed burning sky, willa obenchain is driven to return to her familys new york frontier homestead after many years building a life with the people. Lori benton was raised east of the appalachian mountains, surrounded by early american history going back three hundred years. Christy award winning author of burning sky, the pursuit of tamsen littlejohn, and the woods edge. Its the type of story, i believe, one must immerse themselves in to experience the full impact of the authors message and the characters lives. Burning sky by lori benton is one of those riveting novels that make you regret the need for sleep. At the boundary of her fathers property, willa discovers a wounded scotsman lying in her path. Bentons writing style is beautiful and descriptive. Nov 10, 20 author lori benton has certainly found hers.

Her distinct and compelling voice seizes the reader and holds them captive until the last line of this remarkable book. Burning sky, lori benton s novel of the american frontier, is a stunning story of 18th century, postwar new york. When i began researching the 18th century history of what would become the. My thoughts about burning sky by lori benton i enjoyed this book very much and look forward to listening to more of lori benton s books. Each chapter begged me to proceed to the next and, when the final page was viewed, i reluctantly closed the book, wishing the story would continue on. Abducted by mohawk indians at fourteen and renamed burning sky, willa obenchain is driven to return to her familys new york frontier homestead after many years building a life with the. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. My thoughts about burning sky by lori benton i enjoyed this book very much and look forward to listening to more of lori bentons books. Burning sky had me reading deep into the night to see if willa would find a way to leave her unhappy past behind and open her heart to love. A novel of the american frontier waterbrook press, august 6, 20, has been announced as a finalist for the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa 2014 christian book awards, honoring christian publishing s best book and bible releases of the year. Abducted by mohawk indians at fourteen and renamed burning sky, willa. The woman who had been burning sky has loved two families and lived two lives, and hasnt the strength to care anymore. A christy awardwinning novel about a woman caught between two worlds, and the lengths she goes to find where she belongs abducted by mohawk indians at fourteen and renamed burning sky, willa obenchain is driven to return to her familys new york frontier homestead after many years building a life with the people.

Author lori benton introduces us to a great cast of characters while keeping the action strong in every vividly drawn scene. Burning sky is a powerful and hearttugging novel that i could scarcely put down. Buy a cheap copy of burning sky book by lori benton. Burning sky is a powerful account of a white woman born wilhelmina obenchain who lived as burning sky, a daughter of a mohawk clan. At the boundary of her fathers property, willa discovers a wounded scotsman lying in her path and she feels obliged to nurse his injuries. Historically, i dont think it could have gotten much better. If a reader should turn the last page of burning sky and find herself reminded that through trials and tears we have a heavenly source from which we can draw comfort, courage, and strength to help in time of need, i. Lori benton was raised in maryland, with southern virginia and appalachian frontier roots generations deep. With a beautiful and lyrical voice, lori benton draws the reader into the world of her characters on the wild frontier of early america. Lori bentons writing is magnetic, drawing you deeper and deeper into her debut novel burning sky. Her novels transport readers to the 18th century, where she brings to life the colonial and early federal periods of american history, creating a melting pot of characters drawn from both sides of a turbulent and shifting frontier. Lori bentons novels transport readers to the 18th century, where she brings to life the colonial and early federal periods of american history. Burning sky, lori s debut novel, was a finalist for the ecpa 2014 christian book award, and winner of the 2014 christy award for first novel, historical, and book of the year. Great sense of place, lyrical writing, complex characters, wonderful plot, thoughtprovoking themes you just cant get any better than this.