The Shady Park Chronicles: The Complete Trilogy by Rea Keech

First World Problems by Rea Keech

Emma lost her job, her husband Charles does not making as much as Emma feels he could. It is a struggle for the two of them to live up to their middle class expectations. Charles is offered a job as a "life coach", to Emma's dismay, which takes him out of town. Left with their young son, and their eccentric friend Andre for companionship.

Emma is not happy, life is not going how she planned. Then she discovers a conspiracy among some real estate developers to try and take property away from Andre and others. She tries to help Andre but may be in over her head, add to it her marital problems making (her) life tougher.

A fast paced original story with well developed characters. Emma and Andre are very likable, they make an odd pair, but have a good friendship. Charles has his quirks, that at times are (very) trying for Emma. I am still not sure if I like him.

With raw emotions , drama, and tense moments, I was hooked from the first page until the end. Overall I greatly enjoyed First World Problems and feel others will as well. I highly recommend to all.

Shady Park Panic by Rea Keech

Anthony is a local newspaper reporter. He is on a case where a local teacher is shot in school, while a few unarmed teachers tackle the shooter. But things are not clear cut. Bea an Evangelical school board member insists that the shooter was a woman wearing a Hijab. This in turn starts a panic that this was a terrorist attack. But Anthony knows she didn't do it and is determined to unveil the truth at any cost.

The story moves at a fast pace with a true to life (disturbing) story. In today's society something like this can, and does happen across the Country and abroad. With vivid detail, and engrossing dialog, I felt as if I were part of the story. I highly recommend Shady Park Panic by Rea Keech.

Shady Park Secrets by Rea Keech

Nicole, a High School teacher comes to the defense of student who received nude photos from a girl he doesn't know. She is already being watched by the school due to her opinions on the questionable curriculum. Nicole also receives photos, ends up losing her job, and is brought to the police department for questioning.

Together with Ralph, the Editor of the local Newspaper, they try to figure out who is sending the photos. Will they be able to clear her name, get her job back and find out who is doing this horrible deed?

The story moves at a fast paced with a (believable) plot , likable characters and intense topics. With a splash of romance, controversial issues through out the story, (which are) problems we face today,
made the story more compelling. Overall I found Shady Park Secrets quite enjoyable and feel others will enjoy it as well. I highly recommend to all. ( )

I started out reading book #3 of the Shady Park Series first, then I acquired books #1 & #2.
After reading from the beginning, the characters and storyline makes so much more sense.
Although this series is not the typical genre that I enjoy reading, I absolutely LOVE this series! It is a contemporary series about today's hot topic issues.
In this book, Charles gets involved in a Life-Coach job with fake Holy-roller, Bea. Emma immediately thinks something is up. Strange things start to happen. He starts bringing home lots of money, spends much more time with Bea, and Emma becomes very jealous.
It turns into a tangled mess, Charles gets taken by Bea and the "Pastor". They had set out to cheat many people out of their houses.
Looking forward to book #2!
I received a copy of this book from the author. Thanks so much, Rea!!!

Book #2
This book starts off with a school shooting and a petition to arm teachers with guns. This tells the story about Anthony and Pari. Bea is trying to pin the shooting on Shanhaz whom she calls a "muslim terrorist", just because she wears a hijab.
Bea is behind trying to change the school's curriiculum to a Christian based curriculum.
Gun control issues are the theme of this book.

Book # 3
This was a very interesting, fast paced read that kept my interest from page 1.
I love the way the author depicted all the characters. Very thorough, great character development. Nicole and Ralph were very likable characters.
The book touches on current, controversial issues, which makes for a good contemporary read.
It is the 3rd in a series of 3 books. I did not read the first 2 books and didn't have a problem understanding what was going on. So, it can be read on its own. I would be very interested in reading the first 2 books of the series.
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks so much! (less)

I love the quotes that the author puts at the beginning of each chapter. Shakespeare, Voltaire, Ogden Nash, Lewis Carroll, Edgar Allen Poe, The Bible, etc....
I am a conservative Christian, but this quote sums up how I feel about any religious curriculum in Public Schools...
Shady Park Panic pg 226=
"I am guilty of insisting that neither my own religion nor that of any other person should be allowed to present it's articles of faith as facts to the children in our schools as if they are ideas that can be accepted with the same assurance as facts that have passed the test of logic and reason"

This series sadly shows that those like Bea Doggit and "Pastor" Mitch give Christianity a bad name. What the world sees and thinks of us.

I really hope that the author continues to write more in this series. With so much going on in our world today, he would have a plethora of subjects to write about. ( )