I
really liked this novel. I don't know which was better, the plot or
the characters. The plot could be out of today's newspaper. The FBI
is investigating a man trafficking young women and desires to shelter
their star witness in a safe place. Chief Tess O'Rourke is unsure her
remote Oregon town is the right place. She finds out all too soon
that her instincts about a dangerous situation were all too true.
And
the characters. I really liked Tess, chief of police. She is
dedicated to her job of protecting others. Her responsibility weighs
heavy on her. She will not let a crime go until she has given it all
she can. She's been hurt in the past and has issues about trusting
God.
Oliver
is such a great pastor, comforting the devastated and faithfully vising a
prisoner. He knows no one of beyond redemption and sees hope when
others only see hopelessness. What faith he has in God's redeeming
grace and love.
I
like that the hint of romance in the novel is subtle and takes a back
seat to the danger and suspense permeating the novel. There is a
strong spiritual aspect to the novel, fitting well into the
progressive action.
A
relevant plot, great characters, a good deal of intrigue and
suspense, an unexpected twist at the end, all the elements of a good
romantic suspense.
My
rating: 5/5 stars.
Janice
Cantore is a former Long Beach, California, police officer of
twenty-two years. She now lives in a small town in southern Oregon.
She has written several romantic suspense novels. You can find out
more at www.janicecantore.com.
Tyndale
House Publishers, 384 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
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