Farin Powell: 4 books

Powell opens her novel with a bang, depicting the abduction almost as soon as the narrative begins. The story is impressive in the way it shifts readers sympathiesa gem of a legal thriller, full of plot twists and juicy secrets. Kirkus Reviews The Judge by Farin Powell expertly weaves a thrilling...

An ambitious novel of an Iranian womans personal and professional struggles during a time of war and unrestPowell does a good job of capturing the intense emotions of a very dramatic timea captivating plot with a well-developed protagonist. Kirkus Reviews I thoroughly enjoyed reading Roxanas Revolution,...

Powells debut novel, the story of two couples searching for love and forgiveness, begins, ironically, with two funeralsA tale of motherly manipulation in which unanswered prayers on earth mirror the unanswered questions that remain, even in heavenAlthough Powells depiction of heaven is quirky, her...

This poetry book can be enjoyed by any category of readers. The majority of the poems, however, describe the emotions of a female speaker. The speaker is a heroine, a lover, a mother or a political observer; but never a victim. She is ready to leave if wronged by anyone under any circumstances. The...