I loved the Wake-Robin Ridge series by Marcia Meara and this week I have read book four in the series… The Light.
About the book
The Magic is Back!
For Robert MacKenzie Cole—or Rabbit, as he’s known to all—the chance to accompany his family to see North Carolina’s infamous Brown Mountain Lights has him nearly dizzy with excitement. And what better night to watch this unexplained phenomenon unfold than Halloween?
But when the entrancing, unpredictable lights show up, Rabbit gets far more than he bargained for. He’s gifted with what folks in the Appalachians call “the Sight,” and it’s this extrasensory perception that enables him to spot the one light different from all the rest.
In his biggest challenge to date, Rabbit—aided by his daddy and his newest friend, Austin Dupree— begins a quest to learn more about the mysterious light. Their investigation unveils a web of cons and corruption none of them expected and exposes a brutal murder along the way.
Throughout all, Rabbit is unfaltering in his commitment to do whatever it takes to understand the truth behind the glowing orb and to determine how he can help it. After all, it followed him home.
My review for the book 7th January 2021
A delightful addition to the Wake-Robin Ridge series and as always the star of the story is a little boy called Rabbit. An old soul who sees far beyond human comprehension, he still retains his gentle and loving nature. He also sees far more than a boy of eleven should, and yet his determination to help those in limbo and their living loved ones, is too powerful to deny.
In this chapter in the series, Rabbit’s family extends to new friends and those who have lost their way. Collaborations and combining ‘The Sight’ with modern technology takes this current investigation into the depths of the stunning Appalachian mountains building the suspense as the story behind the light runs parallel.
As always the author engages us with her scenic descriptions and charming characters, weaving an intriguing mystery which unfolds with some surprise revelations. Heartwarming and thought provoking this series is a must read. I do recommend that you begin with Wake-Robin Ridge, followed by A Boy Named Rabbit and Harbinger.
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A selection of books by Marcia Meara
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Marcia Meara lives in central Florida, just north of Orlando, with her husband of over thirty years, four big cats, and one small dachshund.
When not writing or blogging, she spends her time gardening, and enjoying the surprising amount of wildlife that manages to make a home in her suburban yard. She enjoys nature. Really, really enjoys it. All of it! Well, almost all of it, anyway. From birds, to furry critters, to her very favorites, snakes. The exception would be spiders, which she truly loathes, convinced that anything with eight hairy legs is surely up to no good. She does not, however, kill spiders anymore, since she knows they have their place in the world. Besides, her husband now handles her Arachnid Catch and Release Program, and she’s good with that.
Spiders aside, the one thing Marcia would like to tell each of her readers is that it’s never too late to make your dreams come true. If, at the age of 69, she could write and publish a book (and thus fulfill 64 years of longing to do that very thing), you can make your own dreams a reality, too. Go for it! What have you got to lose?
Thanks for dropping by today and I hope you have enjoyed my review and will check out this book and the others by Marcia Meara. Thanks Sally
You can find all my other reviews for books I have enjoyed: Smorgasbord Book Reviews
Sally, thank you for your lovely showcase of Marcia Meara’s The Light. I’m looking forward to reading the whole Wake-Robin Ridge series resting in my Kindle. 💗
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I hope you’ll enjoy the series when you have a chance to read it. When you get to Book 2, you’ll meet the little boy who usurped my entire romantic suspense idea and took things in a completely different direction. I’ll be eager to see if he wins your heart. 😀 Thanks so much for stopping by, Gwen!
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I am sure you will enjoy Gwen.. sparkling from start to finish..hugs ♥
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Congratulations to Marcia and what a wonderful review, Sally. The cover is beautiful. Toni x
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Thanks so much, Toni! I hope you get a chance to read the series one day. Would love to hear your thoughts on Rabbit, especially. 🙂
And thanks for your compliment on the cover. It’s a favorite of mine, too. My cover designer is a dear friend and graphic artist who’s done all my books, though she has now moved on to doing her own art. (But she promises she’ll always be there to do my covers, so I’m truly blessed, as I love her work.)
Glad you stopped by today! 🙂
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Thanks Toni and the covers are all amazing ..hugsxx
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I’ve read and enjoyed other books of Marcia’s, and I look forward to getting around to the WakeRobin Ridge books too. Thanks for sharing, Sally. Hugs xx 🙂
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Thanks Harmony.. I am on to The Emissary series next and looking forward to it..hugsx
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Thanks, Harmony! It’s a very different type of series than Riverbend, and I hope you’ll enjoy it when you get a chance to check it out. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
And thanks for stopping by today and taking a moment to comment. A great start to my day, for sure! 🙂 ❤
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The magic is back…Thank you, Sally, for your lovely review of ‘The Light’ and Marcia’s series is on my tbr list. ❤
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I am sure you will enjoy Jane.. and fall in love with Rabbit…♥
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I hope you’ll enjoy the series, and that Rabbit will work his magic on you, too. 🙂 I’ll be very interested in your thoughts. Thanks so much for stopping by today, Jane! This review just made my whole day! 🙂
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I have several of Marcia’s books on my list. Now I have to choose which one I’ll read first, but all sound like great choices. Thanks, Sally!
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This series is lovely and I am looking forward to starting The Emissary next..xx
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I’ll be eager to see what you think of the Emissary novellas, Sally. A whole different type of story, but hopefully, one you’ll enjoy. 🙂
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I am sure I will Marcia…hugs ♥
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Thanks, Olga! I do hope you’ll enjoy the books, and that Rabbit will win you over. He’s just such a treat to write because he pretty much whispers the entire story to me, and I simply type it all up. 😀 (I do recommend reading this series, in particular, in order if possible, especially 2, 3, and 4, which will give you all of Rabbit’s story and history.)
Thanks for stopping by today and taking a moment to say hi.
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What a wonderful way to start this day, Sally! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your beautiful review. I’m so happy that you’ve enjoyed the Wake-Robin Ridge series, and that TheLight didn’t disappoint.
Rabbit has been the most fun of any character I’ve written (so far), and I do hope to continue his tales for a few more years, yet. I’m working on a Riverbend novella now, but next up, I think I’ll do a story involving Rabbit and his favorite of the new characters from The Light, so I hope you’ll look forward to checking in with the Coles again in a few months.
In the meantime, just know that your review has given me a HUGE smile this morning, and I hope some of your followers will check out the series, and will enjoy meeting Rabbit when he makes his way out of the wilderness to Wake-Robin Ridge. Big Hugs to you!! 🙂 ❤
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My pleasure Marcia and will look forward to seeing the Coles again in the future.. meanwhile I will catch up with The Emissary…enjoy the rest of the day…hugs ♥♥
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I’m a member of Rabbit’s fan club – I dare anyone not to join after meeting him. A wonderful review of Marcia’s book, Sally!
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What a wonderful thing to say, Teri! Thanks so much, and I’m tickled pink that you are a card-carrying member of Rabbit’s Fan Club. 😀 Can you imagine what it’s like having that boy move into your head? He talks to me all the time, making droll comments on life, as only he can. Happily, I enjoy his company! 😀
Thanks for stopping by today and taking a moment to say hi! 🙂
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Thanks Teri… and I agree a wonderful little boy..hugsxx
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Reblogged this on The Write Stuff and commented:
Had a wonderful surprise this morning when Sally Cronin reviewed The Light, my fourth Wake-Robin Ridge book, over on her fabulous Smorgasbord blog. Released at the very beginning of the pandemic, this book didn’t get much promotion from me, so I’d be extra grateful if you could take a moment to share her post far and wide. Thanks so much, and my heartfelt thanks to Sally for such lovely words. 🙂 ❤
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I skipped your review, Sally, since this is my next Marcia read, for sure. I don’t want even a hint of what it’s about. Ha ha. I love being surprised. I’m sure it’s wonderful (like all of her books). I can’t wait.
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Its okay Diana no spoilers… you have the joy to come..hugsxx
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Once I’m hooked on an author, I don’t even read the blurbs. I just buy the books and read. It’s a total adventure that way 🙂
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Me too… I start checking authors for new releases each month and put them on the list..xx
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I do the same thing, Diana, especially after reading and enjoying the first book in a series. I do NOT want spoilers. And honestly, if a review goes into the plot in great detail, I’ll stop reading. I want to know if they liked it, and why, meaning the writing was good or the plot was hilarious or spooky, etc. But nothing too specific. Sally’s reviews are usually couched in general terms that let you know just enough, without the finer details or, heaven forbid, SPOILERS!
I do hope you enjoy the book when you get to it. 🙂 And thanks so much for stopping by today! 🙂
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I read reviews if I’m not familiar with an author’s work or if I’ve already read the book. 🙂 But otherwise, I like the discovery. I’m certain I’ll be visiting Rabbit soon.
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Thank you for remembering on this empowering book, Sally! I also want to read the whole series, but will start with this. Michael
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Thanks, Michael. I will say that you shouldn’t start with the 4th book, though. There’s a LOT about Rabbit–who he is and what he can do–explained in the book where he joins the searies. (Book 2, A Boy Named Rabbit ) This book, The Light will make a lot more sense and be far more meaningful if you’ve at least read 2 and 3 first.
Having said all of that, I hope you enjoy the books, even if you decide to read them out of order. You just won’t know much about all of the players and why they act the way they do. But I still hope you enjoy them, either way. Thanks for stopping by today! 🙂
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Thanks, Darlene. I agree. It made my day! 🙂 And thanks for stopping by, too! 🙂 ❤
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It is a wonderful series but I am sure you might enjoy reading the first book to get a feel for the family… they are all great..hugsx
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A great review of Marcia´s book!!
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I agree, Darlene! It has been making me smile for hours, now! 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Darlene.. brilliant series..hugs
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This is a terrific review, Sally.
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It sure made MY morning, Robbie! 😀 Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂
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Thanks Robbie.. great series..hugsx
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Super review, Sally. I’m into Marcia’s Emissary series and enjoying it. Thanks for the review.
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Great John.. my next series from Marcia.. looking forward to it..hugs
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I think you will like it.
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Sally’s review was a great way to start the day, John! And I’m glad to know you’re enjoying the Emissary series. (Was just talking to my cover designer about how we’re going to go with the cover for the boxed set, which I hope to have out at some point before long.) Thanks so much for stopping by today! 🙂
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My pleasure.
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I’m a fully paid-up member of The Rabbit Fan Club. He’s such a distinctive, simple, complex and delightful character and I love him to bits!
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There seems to be a lot of us Trish.. what a joy to sit in a room for a while and get the Rabbit Treatment..hugsx
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Thanks so much for those kind words, Trish. I’m truly pleased that Rabbit touches you like that. He’s just such a joy to have living in my head, and telling me what to write down about his adventures! 😀
Thanks so much for stopping by today! 🙂 ❤
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Great read, Sally. This is a series I can’t wait to get back to:)
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Great Denise.. I have loved it..xx
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Thanks so much, Denise. I hope your return to Rabbit’s world will make you smile! Happy reading! And thank so much for stopping by today. 🙂
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I have the first book in Rabbit’s adventures waiting for me on my Kindle. Hoping to get to it soon – you’ve inspired me to bump it higher, Sal 🙂
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I hope you’ll enjoy the series when you get a chance to check it out. It didn’t start out to be about Rabbit, but when he came boppin’ along in Book 2, he sort of took over. Some characters are like that, I think. 😀 Hope you’ll enjoy the series when you have a chance to check it out, Jessica. And thanks so much for stopping by today! 🙂 ❤
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Yes, some characters make themselves known in a big way, don’t they 😁
I’m sure I’ll enjoy the series 🤗
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Good to hear Jessica, he is a lovely little boy who will steal your heart..hugsx
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JUST started on it this morning 🙂
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Happy Reading..♥
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What a fantastic review Sal. Congrats to Marcia. I’ve read two in this series and look forward to getting back to the last two. ❤
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It really is a lovely review, isn’t it, Debby? I was so pleased to find it this morning, and I hope when you check out Harbinger and The Light, you’ll enjoy them, as well. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Marsh. I will get there! ❤
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Thanks Debby and lovely reading ahead of you. ♥
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No doubts! ❤
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That’s a great review. Congratulations, Marcia.
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Thanks Craig…have a good week..x
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Sorry I missed your comment, Craig. (Blame it on my family visiting me for two weeks. I’m just now catching up. And yep, I’m pretty pleased with Sally’s review, for sure! Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and again, I wish I’d seen this sooner. But it’s much appreciated, anyway. 🙂
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Congratulations to Marcia on that great review. I’ve read this entire series and positively love it!
Rabbit is such a unique character and the stories are heartwarming.
Nice spotlight, Sally.
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Thanks for adding your thoughts about Rabbit Mae, a dear little boy and delighted there will be some more from him later…hugsx
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As you can see, I’m WAY behind on my blog reading, Mae, but not because I don’t care. (Blame it on a houseful of grandkids for two weeks, I guess, though I wouldn’t trade a moment of that!) I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed the WRR series, and Rabbit, in particular. He’s been a joy to write about, and I definitely have some spinoff novellas planned for him as soon as I finish the Riverbend novella I’m working on right now. Stay tuned. 😀
And thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I’m glad I finally caught up enough to find this. 🙂 ❤
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I think that having your two grandkids was well worth taking time out from responding to comments Marcia, particularly at this time… I am sure a wonderful times.. hugsxx♥
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