Where do you turn when you don’t know who to trust and all hope seems lost?
Truth Unshaken by Kristina Hall is the action-packed, Christian historical suspense novel that wraps up The Moretti Trilogy series. It is set in the Prohibition era and follows Frank Ashton, Carla Belardi, and Alberto Moretti as their lives intersect in Moretti’s final showdown with the Belardi crime family and the Prohibition Unit he has been hired to work for.
When Carla Belardi discovers that everything she thought she knew about her life was a lie, she runs for her life, only to find herself recovering from life-threatening injuries with the Ashton family. Frank Ashton, who is in a unique position to understand her infirm, becomes a care-giver and then a friend to the woman who now has no one. As they grow closer, Frank must wrestle with the feelings he is developing for Carla, as well as those he has long let fester when he lost the use of his legs during the Great War.
Alberto Moretti, reformed criminal turned prohibition agent, gets thrown back into the world he left behind, and he must rely on God to guide him when he is faced with murderous criminals and crooked agents who threaten the safety of the new family he has built.
Can this unlikely group survive when it seems the whole world is out to see them killed?
Wow! This book grabbed my attention from the start and didn’t let me go until the end.
With plenty of nail-biting moments and likeable characters, it kept me engaged and wanting more. There were times I was smiling right along with the characters and times I was so angry with them I wanted to throw the book. It didn’t feel predictable, so even though I was confident in a HEA, I was still surprised by everything it took to get there.
Hall has a way of character building that really connected with me as a reader so I would care what happened to them. I especially appreciated the character Alberto Moretti, who reminds us that, even once we are saved we can still struggle with the sins of our past. He was real and honest, and that, more than anything, made me cheer for him all the way through.
This book was nicely done. I didn’t find any plot issues that I felt were unresolved. Hall’s writing style is engaging and concise.
As far as the “clean” aspect of the novel goes, the romance was chaste and appropriate, and there was no swearing. It did have a good amount of violence in it, but it is a book about mobsters, so I would say the violence is appropriate to the subject matter and not over-done or graphic.
Since the author did label this novel as Christian, I will comment to say that there are numerous scripture references, characters wrestle with issues of faith and Christian living, and there is a strong redemptive theme throughout this novel and the entire series. I would definitely characterize it as Christian fiction rather than “clean” fiction.
Overall, I highly recommend this novel and the entire Moretti Trilogy series.
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Book Summary
Whom can they trust?
After losing her parents, Carla Belardi discovers her life was a lie. Now, she must flee unless she wants her parents’ fate to be her own.
Frank Ashton lost the use of his legs—and his desire to live—in the Great War. When Carla is brought to his home injured, he gains a friend. But despite the attraction growing between them, he can never burden her with a cripple.
Alberto Moretti thought he could do good working for the Prohibition Unit—until he finds out his new employer isn’t much better than the criminals he once served. Now, he has to fight both sides—the Prohibition Unit and the crooked Belardis.
When danger surrounds Carla, Frank, and Alberto from too many angles, will they put their trust in the Truth that will never be shaken?
Purchase Links
Promises Unbroken: https://books2read.com/Promises-Unbroken
Mercy Undeserved: https://books2read.com/mercy-undeserved
Truth Unshaken: https://books2read.com/truth-unshaken
Author Bio
Kristina Hall is a sinner saved by grace who seeks to glorify God with her words. She is a homeschool graduate and holds a degree in accounting. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, arm wrestling, lifting weights, and playing the violin.
Author Links
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21133401.Kristina_Hall
Website: https://kristinahallauthor.wordpress.com/
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/kristina-hall
Newsletter: https://kristinahallauthor.ck.page/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinahallwriter/
Tour Schedule
Monday, December 13th
Vanessa Hall – Series Spotlight
Allyson (Shay’s Scribbles) – Author Interview
Kristina Hall – Blog Tour Launch Post
Esther (‘Neath the Hackberry Reading Club) – Review of Mercy Undeserved
Tasha Van Kesteren – Author Interview
Judith McNees – Review of Truth Unshaken
Penny Zeller – Series Spotlight
Tuesday, December 14th
Madi’s Musings – Author Interview and Series Spotlight
Emily Yager – Author Interview and Series Spotlight
Issabelle Perry – Author Interview and Series Spotlight
Kristina Hall – Promises Unbroken Post
Wednesday, December 15th
Kristina Hall – Mercy Undeserved Post
Esther (‘Neath the Hackberry Reading Club) – Review of Truth Unshaken
Thursday, December 16th
Vanessa Hall – Author Interview
Madi’s Musings – Guest Post: The Hardest Parts of Writing and Editing The Moretti Trilogy
Katja (Old Fashioned Book Love) – Review of Promises Unbroken
Kristina Hall – Truth Unshaken Post
Friday, December 17th
Vanessa Hall – Review of Truth Unshaken
Katja (Old Fashioned Book Love) – Review of Mercy Undeserved
Grace A. Johnson – Reviews of Promises Unbroken, Mercy Undeserved, and Truth Unshaken
Autumn (Farm and Photography Life) – Series Spotlight
Kristina Hall – My Favorite Character
Saturday, December 18th
Adara (Penlightenment) – Author Interview and Review of Promises Unbroken
Katja (Old Fashioned Book Love) – Review of Truth Unshaken
Kristina Hall – The Themes
Sunday, December 19th
Kristina Hall – Tour Wrap-up and Giveaway Announcement
Giveaway info: The giveaway runs from 12:00 am on December 13th to 12:00 am on December 19th, and I’m giving away the entire Moretti Trilogy (Promises Unbroken, Mercy Undeserved, and Truth Unshaken) in the file type of the winner’s choice (PDF, mobi, or epub). The winner will be announced on December 19th (Sunday) in my blog tour wrap-up post, and I’ll contact this individual by email to find out what file type to send. The entire set of books will be sent by email.
