For Time and All Eternities

Mormon bishop's wife Linda Wallheim knows a bit about the LDS church's history of polygamy, but for mainstream Mormons, that epoch ended in the 1890s. However, there are still sects of fundamentalist Mormons who still practice "the Principle of plural marriage"-in fact, some of them are living in plain sight here in Utah. And now Linda's son Kenneth is marrying a young woman who was raised in a polygamist family. Linda isn't sure what to expect-will her future daughter-in-law wear 19th-century style long-sleeved prairie dresses and fix her hair in a bouffant braid, like the FLDS women on TV? No, Naomi Cannon is a modern woman, currently in medical school to become an OBGYN, and she seems like a good match for Kenneth-even if they have both left the Mormon faith. a Linda is very curious about polygamy, though, and now, her future daughter-in-law, Naomi, has presented the perfect excuse for Linda to visit a polygamous compound and satisfy her curiosity. Linda and her husband, Kurt, will drive out to the Cannon residences, discreetly hidden in the mountains overlooking the city, and have dinner with their future in-laws- Edward Cannon, Naomi's father; his five wives; and their twenty-two collective children. Linda is fascinated and repelled by the Cannons' lifestyle-how do these modern-seeming people live this way? And why? While she's on the compound, Linda has an additional task to perform. Naomi suspects her nine-year-old half-sister, Talitha, is being abused, and asks Linda to check in on Talitha. Maybe Linda, an outsider, will notice something, or be able to get Talitha to open up to her in a way Naomi can't. As soon as Linda hears there is a little girl in danger, she jumps into action. But snooping on the Cannon compound reveals more secrets than Linda could ever have imagined-and some of them are worth killing to keep.

About the Author :
Mette Ivie Harrison is the author of numerous books for young adults. She holds a PhD in German literature from Princeton University and is a nationally ranked triathlete. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, she lives in Utah with her husband and five children. She is the author of two other novels in the Linda Wallheim mystery series, The Bishop's Wife and His Right Hand.

Review :
Praise for For Time and All Eternities "An intriguing murder mystery, as alluring and confounding as the inscrutable history of polygamy itself—told with refreshing honesty and a ton of heart." —Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet  "A provocative piece of work." —Salt Lake City Tribune "Harrison’s mystery also offers a fascinating insider’s look at a faith that is strange and mysterious to outsiders. Linda’s struggle to accept church doctrines is an issue to which many readers can relate. Highly recommended." —Library Journal "A compelling read—one that will have readers considering if their love for family is stronger than their preconceived expectations for each other. Readers will become wrapped in the Wallheim family’s idiosyncrasies, which will leave them looking forward to the next book in the series." —Dialogue "Totally spellbinding! I couldn't read quickly enough." —Fresh Fiction "A very talented writer. She's also very rave for writing these books." —Kittling Books "Plural marriage in Harrison's hands is not like it is on Sister Wives or Big Love; nor is it like reading about the Jeffs family or other extreme fundamentalist Mormon families (despite the compound; I guess they all need compounds). It's a nuanced imagining of what it might be like to have made that choice; each wife has different reasons for living in a plural marriage and a distinct personality." —LitHub "An exciting and well-crafted mystery." —MysteryPeople, Pick of the Month Praise for the Linda Wallheim mysteries “The Bishop’s Wife has good reason to draw a large readership . . . Ms. Harrison’s Linda is such a welcome character.” —The New York Times “The issues the book raises will make readers hungry for more of Linda and her close-knit community.” —Los Angeles Times “A fast moving crime story, but also far more than that. Deep social and moral issues dealt with, and made real with compassion and honesty. I couldn’t put it down!” —Anne Perry “Absorbing . . . Rich with real-life details that often get lost in stereotypes.” —NPR’s All Things Considered “Sane, wise, likable . . . [The] solution is nicely surprising, and Linda has an engrossing voice, at once modest and assured.” —Charles Finch, USA Today “A heartfelt story that opens outsiders to a fascinating world.” —The Boston Globe “Edgy and engrossing . . . Harrison delivers a provocative tale that doesn’t shy away from timely social issues.” —Ft. Worth Star-Telegram