Book Review – Chasing Fireflies by Charles Martin

Chasing Fireflies By Charles Martin / Thomas Nelson When paramedics find a malnourished 6-year-old boy near a burning car that holds a dead woman, they wonder who he is—and why he won’t talk! Chase, a small-town journalist, is assigned to cover the story and investigate the boy’s identity. But will his search unearth long-buried emotions about his own history? 320 pages, softcover from Nelson.

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Lately, I have been batting a thousand with my book selections. The trend continues because this novel was an incredible read for me. I absolutely loved this book!

I noticed it at my favorite local Christian book store. They have an area where they feature novels for $5 from time to time. This is something they do to get various books and authors some exposure. One of the sales ladies recommended this one, so I got it. As soon as I started reading, I was hooked. What an excellent read!

Charles Martin has an amazing way with writing. His depth of character is outstanding. The characters in this novel absolutely come to life. It is so easy to make connections to them and their stories. The way Martin weaves the past and present together is masterful. Throughout my reading of this novel, I was torn between not wanting to put it down and wanting to slow down to savor the stories within it.

I won’t give away anything more about the plot than the summary did above. I’ll just say that this is a WONDERFUL book. I give it a whole-hearted recommendation. I’ll be reading more of Charles Martin in the very near future!