Raising the Titanic

Light & Life Series, Book 3

By: Marta Molnar

Narrated by: Leah Daniels, Meg Persichetti

A powerful novel of resilience, inspired by the true story of one of America’s most fearless women

Despite her initial misgivings, forensic artist Madison McClain joins an ambitious effort to exhume and identify the final forty-four unnamed victims of the Titanic disaster.

The project is backed by a splashy new docuseries—and under the all-seeing lens of the camera, long-buried truths begin to surface.

As Madison painstakingly reconstructs faces lost to time, she uncovers the remarkable story of a woman history unjustly forgot—a trailblazer whose courage and resilience echo across the decades. Drawn into her life, Madison finds herself inspired in ways she never expected.

Working alongside a close-knit team—including a certain quietly brilliant scientist—Madison begins to rediscover her own true calling. And as the past and present entwine, she must decide whether she’s brave enough to step into the life she truly wants.

Moving, redemptive, and rich with historical detail, this is a story of second chances, unexpected connection, and the power of women to shape their own destinies—no matter the era.

©2025 Marta Molnar (P)2025 Marta Molnar

Details about the downing of the Titanic and the passengers.

I found the juxtaposition of modern times and history. I enjoyed listening to the suffragette movement and modern parallels. I became invested in the characters.

Great historical fiction with two timelines

This is the second of the books I listened to by the author. Easy to listen and follow. Enjoyed both the historic and modern timeline stories and how they intertwined

Traversing the emotional waters of womanhood.

I throughly enjoyed Marta’s descriptions of times past juxtaposed with current day scenarios for women in relationship to family, work and the freedom we all desire. It gave me a new appreciation for my own grandmothers and my mother. This story rose up in me the fury I felt earlier in my own life until I set myself free. I feel rekindled to make the most of each day because of this book!

Very interesting plot

I enjoyed learning about the characters in the current plot and that of the past. While I didn’t pull a ton of inspiration from the women as an Africa American female, I recognized the struggle and strength that drives any woman forward. I appreciated the historical teachings in the areas of art, science and the women suffrage struggle. I listened to all 3 novels.

Compelling Idea

Although I found the basis of the book compelling, the execution was a bit less so. Characters were a bit one dimensional and at times I felt like I was reading a young adult novel. I would classify this more a popular fiction than literature.