Review Tour + #Giveaway: When Time Stands Still by Diane Martin @GoddessFish

When Time Stands Still

by Diane Martin

GENRE: Children's Fantasy/Mystery

BLURB:

Three siblings, Megan, Nicholas, and Brooke, think they are going on an uneventful family vacation. They couldn't be more wrong! They find themselves investigating the mysterious disappearance, many years ago, of their great-great-uncle Jack.

After being spirited away to a foreign land, the siblings wonder if they will ever solve the case, let alone get home again. Back at camp, where time stands still, their baby brother Tanner just might have found the missing piece that unlocks an old family mystery.

“When Time Stands Still” became an Amazon.ca Best Seller reaching #1 on the Mysteries & Detective Stories for children chart (December 2022).

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Excerpt:

“Nana says our camping spot is a magical place,” Megan informed them, moving her attention back to packing. “That’s why there are white spots. She calls them orbs.” “Well, that’s dumb. There’s no such thing as magic,” Brooke sternly said, sliding off the bed with the picture still in her hand. 3 “Brooke, you’re only five. You should still believe in magic,” Dad sadly commented, getting up and placing his hand on Brooke’s shoulder. “Nic says there’s no such thing,” Brooke regurgitated in a saucy tone. “And he’s ten, so he knows everything.” Brooke ducked from under his hand, leaving Megan’s room. “Ugh, she is so annoying sometimes—a total brat!” Megan grunted, shaking her head. “Correction … make that all the time. I wish I were an only child.” “Who’s annoying?” Nicholas asked curiously from the hallway with his bag in hand. “Nobody, buddy,” Dad replied, ruffling Nicholas’s thick strawberry-blond hair. “Did you grow? You look like you’re filling out, not so scrawny anymore. Soon you’ll be as tall as Megan.” He smiled. “Difference is I’m athletic, and you’re not,” Megan said, sticking her tongue out at Nicholas. “I am too athletic,” Nicholas snarled back. “Hockey is way harder than swimming.” “Okay, that’s enough,” Dad quickly interrupted, putting his hands out. “You’re both very athletic, and each sport has its degree of difficulty. Now let’s get back to the matter at hand. Leaving.” “All packed and ready to go!” Nicholas said with great excitement, patting his bag. “This is going to be so much fun! I can’t wait to go exploring along the river and in the woods.” His green eyes sparkled with anticipation, and the smile on his freckled face showed how eager he was to get going.

My Review:

When Time Stands Still is a wonderful story about four siblings, Megan, Nicholas, Brooke, and Tanner who can’t wait to go camping with their mom and dad.

I enjoyed reading When Time Stands Still way more than I ever thought I would when I picked it up. I enjoyed the banter between the three oldest siblings. I really loved hearing the voice of two-year-old Tanner. Tanner made me smile on numerous occasions. Tanner reminded me of my two-year-old granddaughter.

Megan, Nicholas, and Brooke can’t wait to get to their campsite as they can’t wait to explore their campsite for clues as to why their great-great-uncle Jack went missing many years ago. Their adventures take them on a perilous path leading them to an unknown world.

Diane has captured the essence of each child perfectly. When Time Stands Still drew me in from the first page and never let up until I read the last page and even now it is still with me as I suspect it will be for a very long time to come.

When Time Stands Still is a great story for any child or adult. It has lots of mystery and adventure, sure to hold a child’s interest. I would love to read more about Megan, Nicholas, Brooke, and Tanner on their adventures.

Grab a copy of When Time Stands Still and join these four siblings on their mysterious camping adventure!  

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Diane Martin currently lives in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, Fab, along with two of their children, Brooke and Tanner. They have two Yorkie-poos named Cups and Chewie as well. Megan and Nicholas are all grown up and currently live in Alberta, Canada. The series Medallion Mysteries was born out of Diane's love for reading stories to her children when they were young. She also enjoys a great mystery! Her children were the inspiration for writing and they appear in the series.

Diane hopes her writing will encourage all children to use their imaginations and create their own stories!

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