This
is a good novel for readers who like edgy Christian fiction. This is
not your cozy mystery. This novel deals with a tough issue and
contains some harsh scenes. There were times when I was glad I was
not reading it late at night.
The
plot is complex and covers over a century of time. There are
flashbacks which can be problematic but they fit in to the
progression of the plot relatively well. The significance of the
suspense that Kaine endures is explained fully at the end, when the
villain is revealed. That took some doing as the relationships and
reasons for action were obscure during the reading of the novel.
That
being said, I do recommend this novel to readers who like suspense
woven through a puzzling plot. You will learn some history (revealing
the topic would be a spoiler), you'll experience some creepy scenes,
and you'll enjoy a bit of romance.
Though
Wright has crafted previous novellas, this is her debut full length
novel. I am impressed with it and will be looking for more from her.
You can read a synopsis of the lot here.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Jaime
Jo Wright is the Publishers Weekly and ECPA bestselling author of two
novellas, and a human resources director by trade. She lives in
Wisconsin with her husband and two children. This is her debut novel.
Find out more at www.jaimewrightbooks.com.
Bethany
House, 368 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
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