In her first novel, Ceil Warren delivers a compelling narrative of one man’s struggle to replace bitter memories with hope for the future. I was captivated by the moving vignettes that serve as a reminder that we are all capable of compassion. In the end, I was first surprised and then serenely content with Arthur’s […]
I found Turning Toward the Sun a winning mix of intrigue and charm. Throw in an anthropomorphic bench named George, zany sass-talking friends, hilarious antics, life at its heart-wrenching best and love at its most tender moments and you have an utterly satisfying read. M. PiriBronx, NY
It was exciting to read this novel of Arthur and his dilemma of a long-lost love. The author carries the intrigue of a mysterious letter with panache. The story line flows beautifully drawing the reader into the action. You cannot wait to turn the next page. I was captured by the richly developed characters who […]
Allow yourself the great pleasure of reading Turning Toward the Sun. You’ll give yourself the gift of a sunny day surrounded by fabulous friends. Truly heartwarming! A. O’ConnorWestchester County, NY
Loved it! I was completely captivated by this wonderful novel celebrating life and all its messy complexities. Profound, witty, engaging story that constantly moves forward with fast-paced, hysterical dialogue, heart-stopping, heart-aching and stand-up-and-cheer moments. Turning Toward the Sun is filled with relatable characters: quirky, lovable, flawed. The story unfolds as 62-year old Arthur receives an […]
Arthur is determined to keep his forty-year-old secret hidden. His nosy, well-intentioned friends are equally determined to find out what he’s hiding. Who will emerge triumphant in this epic battle of wills? Don’t miss this one-day journey with Arthur as he struggles to answer one of life’s biggest questions. K. Whitton-GrzankaSouth Carolina
I got so close to Arthur and his family of friends I could almost hear them breathe. I laughed, cried, and chuckled at the endless kindnesses, grace, and vulnerabilities of the characters who left a hole in my heart. Can’t wait for the next book in the series. Dr. Wally D. BorgenNew London, NH
Feel-good book of the year! A rare pleasure when an author takes the reader into the soul of a character. I cherished this richly woven, witty, soul-searching journey as Arthur struggles to shake off his past and take a path toward an unknown future. M. Cardinale Dutchess County, NY
Wuthering Heights meets The Andy Griffith Show — In her debut turn, author Ceil Warren paints a cast of characters with a backstory like Heathcliff’s and heart like Aunt Bee’s. Set on a single day in the New Englandish village of Stones End, the story centers on Arthur, the reliable but passionless bachelor who owns […]
This poignant, delightful book will be savored and remembered! Ceil Warren weaves a suspenseful web of long-ago love in a small bucolic village in rural Connecticut. A mysterious letter turns a routine day upside down packed with intriguing twists and surprises. Quirky characters, including a philosophical bench, offer deep insight into life’s challenges and meaning. […]
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