In Search of Eden is an enthralling story of a young woman desperately searching for her child and the circumstances she found her mother endured as a child and later as an adult. The story is heartbreaking at times, but it is also a story of finding peace, happiness and acceptance. I enjoyed reading this work by Linda Nichols and recommend it highly to others who enjoy Christian novels. This story is definitely a five star. It will tug at the heartstrings of mothers everywhere.
—Kelli Glesige

Police chief Joseph North has been estranged from his brother, David, ever since David stole Sarah, the girl Joseph loved. When David is seriously injured in a car accident, Joseph is drawn back into their lives and that of his niece, Eden. David and Sarah adopted Eden when she was a baby, but Sarah has always had a difficult time connecting with her daughter. Joseph's life is also complicated by a mysterious woman named Miranda. Nichols uses her considerable talent (At the Scent of Water; Not a Sparrow Falls) to create a complex portrait of a family in turmoil, incorporating rich characterizations and a skillfully woven plot. This title may have crossover appeal for readers of Anne Tyler. Recommended for all collections. Nichols lives in Washington State.

Andrea Gallo's narration of this intriguing story is outstanding. Her emotional tone and delivery are understated but strong. Characters are well defined and come to life in her stirring performance. The story revolves around Miranda, a restless woman who wanders around the country trying to find permanence. A tragic experience in her teen years has shaped her adult life into one of loneliness and a sense of loss. Then she moves to Abingdon, Virginia, and everything changes. Elements of mystery, romance, and faith enter her life. The story has many surprises and twists, and listeners will not find it easy to set it aside until the end. N.L. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine