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Author: Kaylin McFarren | Website
Linda Yoshida, aka Kaylin McFarren, is a rare bird indeed. Not a migratory sort, she prefers to hug the West Coast and keep family within visiting range. Although she has virtually been around the world, she was born in California, relocated with her family to Washington, and nested with her husband in Oregon. In addition to playing an active role in his business endeavors, she has been involved in all aspects of their three daughters' lives - taxi duties, cheerleading coaching, script rehearsals, and relationship counseling, to name but a few. Now she enjoys spending undisciplined time with her two young grandsons and hopes to have many more.
Published Works & Book Reviews
Flaherty's Crossing
From Pacific Northwest's award-winning author Kaylin McFarren comes a powerful novel about love, loss, and the power of forgiveness...
Successful yet emotionally stifled artist Kate Flaherty stands at the deathbed of her estranged father, conflicted by his morphine-induced confession exposing his part in her mother's death. While racing home, Kate's car mishap leads her to a soul-searching discussion with a lone diner employee, prompting Kate to confront the true reasons her marriage hangs in the balance. When her night takes an unexpected turn, however, she flees for her life, a life desperate for faith that can only be found through her ability to forgive.
Reviewer: Books4Betty
Review: Feb 3, 2011
Artist Kate Coleman, who is beautifully written by McFarren, has suffered greatly in her young life. At a young age she lost her mother, and as the story begins, she has to say goodbye to the father who she grew to hate. After visiting her father on his deathbed, Kate is involved in a car accident that will change her life.
Seeking shelter from her accident, Kate happens upon a diner. Inside the diner, a lon