In The Cradle Lies
About the Book In The Cradle Lies
Book: In the Cradle Lies
Author: Olivia Newport
Genre: Christian Fiction
Release Date: November 2019
Book 2 in the Tree of Life Series:
A Father-Daughter Genealogy Team Link Faith Journeys on Family Trees
On a solo ski vacation in Canyon Mines, Colorado, Tucker has a love-hate relationship with his wealth, spending indiscriminately while skiing fearlessly and preparing to conquer the overgrown slope of Hidden Run, a dangerous run not attempted in decades.
As genealogist Jillian tries to uncover enough of Tucker’s family tree to understand his charming nature but reckless resolve, Jillian’s equally charming father, Nolan, cajoles Tucker into giving him ski lessons to get him talking about the suspicious circumstances surrounding his grandfather’s life in St. Louis in the 1930s.
On the surface, Tucker’s family’s history seems too perfect. The secret may lie in the sealed envelope Tucker carries with him at all times—even on the ski slope.
When no one can find Tucker to tell him the fiancée he never mentioned turned up in Canyon Mines, they realize he must be off attempting to ski Hidden Run alone in a snowstorm. And they may be too late.
In the Cradle Lies is the second book in the Tree of Life series by Olivia Newport. You’ll want to return to the lovely Colorado mountain town of Canyon Mines, again and again, to explore and celebrate unforgettable family stories that will inspire you to connect with your own family histories and unique faith journeys.
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My Thoughts on In The Cradle Lies:
This whole series has me in love. I love it! The main characters being genealogists and digging into the past is something that I find fun and unique. The author also has a fun and unique voice making the books captivating so you can’t stop reading!
I received a copy of just the second book in the series. This book can and easily could be read as a stand-alone novel. You do get some back story from book one and it’s just really a great book so I recommend reading them both but you don’t have to read them in order and you certainly can just read book two on its own.
Jillian is a hoot! I loved meeting her. Her work finding out all the deep dark secrets of family pasts makes me wish she was real and could come to have some chats with me about my family! I’ve got some skeletons I want to be rattled!
Okay, so it’s more I want to find some family that disowned my Irish Catholic great grandfather when he married my English Protestant great grandmother.
Highly recommend this book and the entire series. You will not be disappointed when you read them! They are not the seat of your pants can’t read on a dark stormy night suspenseful but there are suspense and mystery to be had.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
About the Author of In The Cradle Lies
Olivia Newport’s novels twist through time to find where faith and passions meet.
Her husband and twenty-something children provide a welcome distraction from the people stomping through her head on their way into her books.
She chases joy in stunning Colorado at the foot of Pikes Peak.
More From The Author
True confession.
I live in Colorado and don’t ski.
In the Cradle Lies includes several references to “How can you live in the Colorado mountains and not ski?”
Jillian, the main character in the Tree of Life series, has lived in the mountain town of Canyon Mines since she was two, and by the time she was eight, she knew she didn’t want to ski.
I grew up in Illinois, and while my high school had a ski club and somehow found places to ski (I’m not sure where; um, not exactly mountain territory), I was sure I would break something.
Arriving in Colorado in my forties did not persuade me to take up skiing at that age. I live at the base of Pikes Peak, not in the mountains like Jillian. I do love the views!
But one of the fun things about being a writer is learning a lot about things you know little about. Enter Google and YouTube. And more YouTube. And … you get the drift.
Some quick facts about Colorado skiing to help get you in the mood for In the Cradle Lies:
- Colorado typically leads the country in “skier days”—days of skiing purchased in ski areas.
- Actually, most people in the state don’t ski. By a large margin. Like 90 percent. (So I feel better and so does Jillian.)
- People visiting the state to ski or snowboard are important to our economy. (So thank you!)
- Colorado has hosted about 175 ski areas since it became a state in 1876. Today, we have only about 30 operating resorts—so there are lots of dormant, lost, and hidden runs like the one in my story.
I hope you’ll check out In the Cradle Lies—and find out why Tucker came from St. Louis to Canyon Mines to ski an abandoned run that put his life at risk.
Blog Stops for In The Cradle Lies
Through the Fire Blogs, December 3
All-of-a-kind Mom, December 3
Inklings and notions, December 4
Daysong Reflections, December 4
Genesis 5020, December 5
Godly Book Reviews, December 5
Just the Write Escape, December 6
Pause for Tales, December 7
For Him and My Family, December 7
For the Love of Literature, December 8
Mary Hake, December 8
Betti Mace, December 9
Bigreadersite, December 9
A Baker’s Perspective, December 10
Hallie Reads, December 10
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, December 11
Spoken from the Heart, December 11
Older & Smarter?, December 12
Texas Book-aholic , December 13
Blogging With Carol, December 13
janicesbookreviews, December 14
Tell Tale Book Reviews, December 14
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, December 15
A Reader’s Brain, December 16
With a Joyful Noise, December 16
Giveaway for In The Cradle Lies
To celebrate her tour, Olivia is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon Gift Card and a free copy of In the Cradle Lies!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! .
Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/f1ba/in-the-cradle-lies-celebration-tour-giveaway
Debbie P
This sounds like a very good read.
Erin S.
It really is an amazing read, so is the other book in the series.
Bea LaRocca
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review of In The Cradle Lies. Your comments have made me want to read this book and series
Erin S.
I hope you do! It’s a really great series and book.
Emma
I really enjoyed this book. The suspense level was just right for me, and I enjoy books that aren’t romances.
Erin S.
Yes! Not all books have to have the mushy romances but they can be nice. I love a good mystery.