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Harvest House Publishers Echoes of Titanic

Kelsey Tate comes from sturdy stock. Her great-grandmother Adele endured the sinking of Titanic and made it safely to America, where she not only survived but thrived. Generations later, Kelsey works for the firm Adele founded nearly 100 years ago.

Now facing a hostile takeover, the firm's origins are challenged when new facts emerge about Adele's actions on the night Titanic sank. Kelsey tries to defend the company and the great-grandmother she has long admired, but the stakes are raised when Kelsey's boss is murdered and her own life threatened. Forced to seek help from Cole Thornton, a man Kelsey once loved-and lost, thanks to her success-at-all-costs mentality-she pursues mysteries both past and present. Aided by Cole and strengthened by the faith she'd all but forgotten in her climb up the corporate ladder, Kelsey races the clock to defend her family legacy, her livelihood, and ultimately her life.

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Customer Reviews for Echoes of Titanic
Review 1 for Echoes of Titanic
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Heart of Titanic

Date:March 5, 2013
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Lisa
Location:Virginia Beach
Age:25-34
Gender:female
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With all the stories and movies about Titanic, at times, I feel, we can get lost in the sensationalism of the tragedy and forget the lives that were impacted on that day. This book envelops the reader in a close relationship between two cousins who were as close as sisters when the setting flashes to the past (the plot jumps between past and present). It gives one pause to reflect on those who were lost that night and how the survivors continued on with life but never forgot the past or their loved ones lost.
The book, because it involves a financial company, has a lot of financial jargon related to stocks and bonds but it is relatively easy to follow. Cole Thornton's character, although a vital part of the plot, does not come into play until halfway through the book (the review made it seem that this character was there from the start).
Overall, a good read. :)
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Review 2 for Echoes of Titanic
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An excellent story

Date:February 25, 2013
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Dinah
Location:Australia
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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I thoroughly enjoyed the story - not the usual storyline.
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Review 3 for Echoes of Titanic
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This was a very good book! I hated to put it down.

Date:February 10, 2013
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Heather
Location:Ferrisburgh, VT
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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This book had mystery, romance, historical relativity, and really held my interest. I will probably read it again sometime.
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Review 4 for Echoes of Titanic
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Great Book!

Date:October 1, 2012
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Slg65
Location:Dripping Springs TX
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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This was a great read. Mystery, romance & people turning to God!
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Review 5 for Echoes of Titanic
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Not my favorite by Mindy

Date:September 15, 2012
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Teresa
Location:Milwaukee, Wi
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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While I usually love books written by this author, I found that it really dragged in the beginning and didn't pick up
until about halfway through the story. It was also a little
predictable.
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Review 6 for Echoes of Titanic
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Date:August 17, 2012
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Maryfrances Smeal
Location:YOUNGSTOWN,,N.Y.
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
GREAT BOOK I LOVED EVERY PART OF IT,
WOULD DEFINELTY , ENCOURAGE EVERY ONE TO ORDER IT
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Review 7 for Echoes of Titanic
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Date:August 10, 2012
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CARRIE
Location:OSHAWA, ON
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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A most enjoyable read with twists and turns that were great.
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Review 8 for Echoes of Titanic
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Great Read!

Date:July 19, 2012
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AshleyNoelle
Age:18-24
Gender:female
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"Echoes Of Titanic" is a mystery that will hold your attention. The entire plot line is well-executed, fast pace without losing you, but not so slow that it drags. The authors tie everything together nicely, and they manage to keep several mysteries going ( What happened to Gloria, the bonds, etc) without it getting tangled and confusing. It kept me guessing until the end! If anything, it would have been nice if the Titanic story line was more in depth, but overall a great read I would recommend to anyone.
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Review 9 for Echoes of Titanic
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Date:June 28, 2012
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book lady
Location:NC
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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This was a great book with many surprises and lots of twist and turns in the story line. Mindy S. Clark is one of my favorite authors. I will recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good mystery.
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Review 10 for Echoes of Titanic
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Date:June 27, 2012
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Joeh
Location:chesaning, Michigan
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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This story had many mysteries throughtout the story. It kept me quessing up to the very end.
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Review 11 for Echoes of Titanic
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
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The best new novel I have read this year....

Date:June 20, 2012
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Kath
Location:Sharon, Pa.
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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Oh my, what a great story!!! Wonderful summer read and timely due to 100th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic. You have got to read this novel, it is excellently written with romance, intrigue, history, and suspense! I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good read!! I stayed up last night till 4 AM cause I just had to know how it ended and whether or not......................
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Review 12 for Echoes of Titanic
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Date:June 7, 2012
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Dmvan
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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Held my daughter's attention. She said was sad but a good read.
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Review 13 for Echoes of Titanic
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really enjoyed this plot.

Date:May 19, 2012
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Jackie Buck
Location:mesa az
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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This is an exciting plot and keeps one reading. The sinking of the Titanic was huge and to have a story line with this twist was a thrill to read.
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Review 14 for Echoes of Titanic
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Just Not for Me, but Others Would Enjoy

Date:May 14, 2012
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Faye
Age:Under 18
Gender:female
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Will the past destroy Kelsey's future?
This was a book that was well written and expertly intertwined the past and the present, with a century old mystery. This wasn't quite what I expected, and there was very little in the book that had to actually do with the Titanic.
I had a really hard time reading this book, it had nothing to do with the way it was written or anything like that, but I found most of the book had to do with the world of Wall Street, with stocks and bonds, something that I wasn't that interested in.
I don't want to say too much because I didn't finish it.
Overall, I think that this was a well-written book that someone else would enjoy much more than I I did.
I received this book from the publisher in return for an honest review.
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Review 15 for Echoes of Titanic
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Couldn't put it down!

Date:April 30, 2012
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Vicki Rodeffer
Location:Kent, Washington
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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I have been interested in the Titanic for a very long time. This book is so well written with intrigue, details and up to the date material that I would highly recommend this book (and any others by Mary Starns Clark) to all the readers out there. I wait expectantly for her next book in this series and look forward to reading it. What a great read!
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Review 16 for Echoes of Titanic
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Couldn't put it down

Date:April 30, 2012
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omijean
Location:St. Petersburg, FL
Gender:female
One of the best books I've read in a long time. Love the way it went from the story of 100 years ago to present day. Much intrigue that kept you riveted through the entire book.
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Review 17 for Echoes of Titanic
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Good!

Date:April 26, 2012
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Adey
Location:Alberta, Canada
Age:25-34
Gender:female
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Because this one was co-written I found it had a slightly different writing style to it than her other books.
That being said I found the mystery of it to be very entertaining and I didn't know the true identity of "Adele" until the final chapters!
I definitely would recommend, and the timing of it being available for the Titanic's 100th anniversary was great!
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Review 18 for Echoes of Titanic
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5 out of 5
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This product has great timely attraction

Date:April 13, 2012
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Roseof67
Location:Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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I really enjoyed this fictional account of a family's heritage over a period of 100 years. Because of the 100 yr. anniversary of the Titanic it fell right in line with the tragic fate of that mighty vessel and the death of so many people.
The novel held your attention right up to the very end wondering who was behind the mystery of the bonds that were bought during the voyage on the the Titanic.
I would definitely recommend this book.
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Review 19 for Echoes of Titanic
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Blending The Past and The Present

Date:April 13, 2012
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MaureenT
Location:Syracuse NY
Gender:female
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What an awesome, page turning read. Most of the book takes place in 2012, but is connected to the fateful ship Titanic. Mindy Starns Clark does a great job of bring the past and the present together. She has it all in this book! Beginning on the voyage with the cousins Adele and Joceyln and Mr Tad Myers, and the "Love" of the two girls for each other.
We come across suicide or murder, betrayal, lost loves, hostile take overs, Ponzie Schemes, break ins. What matters most we will find out is the Love of God and Family. Enjoyed the visit that Kelsey has with her Grandfather Jonah, what a delightful character he is. He is also the son of Adele, the Titanic survivor and matriarchy of the Brennan-Tate Clan. In his kitchen hung a sign that stated "The secret to a happy life is the hanging on and in the letting go." Probably when all the facts are revealed will make a lot of sense.
I did enjoy this book and it makes for a wonderful getting lost in book.
I received this book from Harvest House Publishing, and was not required to give a positive review.
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Review 20 for Echoes of Titanic
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Mystery Mixed with Romance

Date:April 13, 2012
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Sally
Location:Tampa, FL
Even though I prefer plots set in the present, I learn more from historic fiction. This novel offers both the present and the past. Interspersed throughout this contemporary novel are short chapters set 100 years ago, which follow Adele and Jocelyn, two cousins, close as sisters, aboard the Titanic, giving the reader a deeper insight into that historic tragedy. I feel that the balance between the time of Titanic and today are just right.
The characters are well-written. I most appreciate Kelsey, a modern-day, sharp, businesswoman. Included are a mystery and a smidgen of romance--something for everyone! The description of the interlocking hat pin has me wanting to begin a collection of them. Most people will enjoy this good read.
For reader's reflection or book clubs, discussion questions are included.
Thank you to FirstWildCard and Karri James at Harvest House Publishers for my copy.
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