Falconer's Quest

Fifth in the series, Heirs of Acadia, this book is a very good read. It has history plus suspense. You'll want to get all five books in the series.

Falconer's Quest probably will be the final story in this saga. I wish that it would have ended more decisively, but that is a personal view. I loved traveling with through the many twists and turns that start almost immediately. One more book would be great, to wrap up some things and to see where Matt's life choices take him.

I try to read everything written by Mr. Bunn and now his wife. Reading about the "Quest" was exciting and I was very captured by how the authors rendered this sequel. It shocked me to read that the main character's wife Ada died very early in the book, but I was pleased to see how healing came to so many as the story unfolded. The details about life on a boat/at sea were informative and very descriptive. There were so many times when I read and re-read sections to re-live the excitement and action. I look forward to other works by this author team of husband/wife.

I highly recommend this book. It is a great Christian fiction read. This entire series takes you through the lives and trials of multiple characters and it has been a joy to read.

In the 1830s in Salem though he mourns his loss John Falconer tries to move on following the death of his beloved wife of eighteen months Ada so that he can be there for her son Matt whom he promised to raise as his own. Already tight as a father and son though not the lad's natural sire, John and just turned ten Matt become even closer than most biological parents are with their children as they turn to one another for comfort. A friend Reginald Langston asks John for a favor for him and his wife Lillian as they are at their wit's end to free his willful adult stepson Byron from slave traders; John agrees. With Matt at his side, John sails from their Moravian home across the Atlantic to France; from there they continue their quest across Mediterranean to North Africa seeking the deadly abusive pirate Ali Saleem, notorious for leaving slaves and crew better off dead than alive from his beatings. The latest Heirs of Acadia historical tale is a terrific exciting high seas adventure thriller that never slows down from the moment Reginald makes his request until the final confrontation. However, as always with this strong series it is the characters, in this case John, who make the novel fun and inspirational. John has reasons to say no as he grieves his loss, but instead he says yes because his friend needs him. His fortitude will be tested by a vile pirate as the Bunn writing team provides a wonderful stand alone that will send the audience seeking previous saga works especially NOBLE FUGITIVE. Harriet Klausner