Book Review–No Tomorrows

About the Book:

Book: No Tomorrows-A Novel for Today

Author: Deb Gorman

Genre: Women’s Contemporary Fiction

Release Date: September 23, 2023

Tour Dates: May 18 – May 31

By the time Thursday is over, Annie Lee is convinced God is telling her it’s her last day on earth.

Annie and her husband live in a small rural town in central Washington state—a place where almost nothing scary happens . . . until today. Hang on to her coattails as she navigates her tragic past, her frightening present, and her unknown future all in the space of twenty-four hours.

And ask yourself the same question posed to Annie: “What would I do today if I knew I’d die tomorrow?” Will your answer be the same one Annie discovers?

My Thoughts:

I have several criteria that I use to decide whether I want to request a review copy of a book. If the book appears to be centered around romance, I generally turn it down. If it is strictly theology, I generally pass it up. No Tomorrows attracted my attention because I could tell it was neither of those genres, and when I read the preview on Amazon, I was hooked. I wanted to read this book!

No Tomorrows is a unique book. I sure didn’t know what I was in for when I picked it up, but what a ride. I really struggled to put this one down, more than with most books. Several times I found myself picking it up when I had one or two minutes—and realizing soon that ten minutes were gone! I was a little annoyed at Annie for allowing herself to be so controlled by fear, but at the same time I could relate to her to a certain extent. Several years ago, our oldest son died suddenly, I learned that I was pregnant but that the baby had already died, and we experienced a massive earthquake—all within less than six weeks’ time. For awhile during that time, I constantly had to battle fear. So, as I learned to know Annie, her character and the tragic events that shaped her young life, I could understand her fear and her drive to control everyone and everything around her. Of course, I also know that is impossible, so I had to keep turning pages to find out how she worked through her fears.

I’m not sure about the theology of some parts of this book. Several times, Annie found herself transported to earlier parts of her life, where she experienced again times that had shaped her. She also met a person who seemed to know everything about her and gave her something that mysteriously appeared, disappeared, and reappeared. I don’t believe God does these kind of things in real life, but they were a very effective way of telling the story that needed to be told here.

I have come away from No Tomorrows with a renewed vision to spend time with my children, to love them, and to have fun with them. The theme of this book, as can be gathered from the title alone, is that we never know when our last day will be. If tomorrow was my last day, how should I spend it? That is the question Annie had to come to grips with—and all the rest of us do, too.

I received a review copy of this book from the author, and these are my honest thoughts about it. Links may be affiliate links, which will benefit Esther’s website if purchases are made through them.

About the Author:

Deb Gorman, owner of Debo Publishing, was born and raised in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She still lives in her hometown of Yakima, Washington, with her husband, Alan, and their very smart German Shepherd, Hoka. Deb is a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, cleverly disguised as a wife, mom, grandmom, and author. Her purpose is to connect with God’s most beautiful and clever creation, the human family, using the literary talent and imagination God gave her. Her prayer is that as she journeys with you, together you will discover encouragement and redemption in your most important relationships.

More from Deb:

No Tomorrows-A Novel for Today came about because of a question I heard.

“What would you do today if you knew without a doubt you would die tomorrow?”

It’s an old question that’s been kicked around for decades, but when I seriously put my shoes into its footprints, I found I could not answer it with anything other than cliches. Those cliches, like “Eat chocolate all day”, or “Do that last thing on your bucket list” didn’t sit well with me. I wanted a real answer, one I could hang my hat on—as one character in the book says. I suspected that my readers want a real answer for themselves, too.

Annie Lee, a typical suburban mother of four, is confronted with that question, and spends a harrowing twenty-four hours navigating the answer for herself. In the uncertainty of our times, this question is particularly important for us to consider. Perhaps we’ll agree with Annie Lee’s answer.

Along with a book and a $50.00 Amazon card, the lucky winner will receive a custom-made No Tomorrows pen, created by my author friend, Steve Hooley, at https://SteveHooleyWriter.com, from Big Leaf Maple wood grown and harvested in the Pacific Northwest.

To purchase your copy, click here.

To visit more of the blog stops on this tour, click here.

To enter a fun giveaway, click here.