Refuge on Crescent Hill

"It's history, mystery, and treasure hunt wrapped up in one suspenseful adventure! You'll want to keep the lights on while you read Dobson's plot-driven story. She so skillfully sets the scene in this memory-haunting house that you'll hear the creaks and footsteps. And whether lost or redeemed, her believable characters ring true with their genuine faults, all-too-human mistakes, and realistic 'skeletons in the closet.'"—Reviewed by Christianbook.com

"I've been wanting to read a Melanie Dobson book because everything I've heard about her is fantastic, this book didn't let me down. Tight storyline with some great characters (good and bad), excellent plot twists with a mystery unraveling from the past as well as in the present and enough suspense to keep me up really late reading until I was done. This book was wonderful and it let me know that I will be adding more of Melanie's books to my keeper shelf!"—Cornhusker Academy review

"History afictionados as well as contemporary fans will enjoy Melanie Dobson's Refuge on Crescent Hill. This book is big on suspense, with two intertwined plots occurring at once and coming together with a big bang at the end. Ms. Dobson manages to incorporate historical facts and tidbits from the pre-American Revolution era up through the post-Civil War period yet keep this contemporary read very much in the now. In Refuge on Crescent Hill, things are not what they seem, not to the characters in the story nor to the reader. There are plot twists and red herrings that keep one guessing almost to the very satisfying conclusion."—Reviewed by Readin N Writin

"Mixing romance, a modern day mystery, rumors of ghosts and other paranormal activity, and an alleged hidden treasure, Melanie Dobson provides readers with a wonderful contemporary tale."—Harriet Klausner (reader)

"I have finally had a chance to read Refuge on Crescent Hill, and ...wow! What a multi-layered story! Initially, I thought the "mystery" would be kind of obvious, and as far as the physical aspect of it, I was right. However, Melanie Dobson weaves a much more complex story in and around the search for physical wealth, and thus she gives the story a much deeper meaning and adds a greater urgency and element of suspense to the ongoing search for treasure. Bottom line, this story has a sort of down-home Southern feel to it with an element of suspense thrown in that keeps you moving forward—never certain what will turn up next! Refuge on Crescent Hill will make an excellent Summer read!"—Reviewed by Berly Sue