A ROSE FROM CHARLIE AND MARIE is a literary thriller set in a Buddhistic framework with the major theme being love and courage prove us to be eternal. Charlie and Marie make for compelling characters … . Though Buddhist philosophy appears in the pages, this is definitely a highly readable story. A ROSE often finds Charlie and Marie considering in what way to best live their ‘Lives’ … . They strive always to do good and not to spread harm, which leads them to perform delicate moral calculations on their spy jobs. The tension between their positive morality and their undercover activities forms an interesting basis for this unusual story. Elizabeth A. Allen ForeWord Clarion Reviews (Four Stars)