This is
the second in the Justice Seekers series and if you haven't read the
first one, as I had not, you'll be missing out. Much of the character action
in this book is based on the first one. While you will still
appreciate the book for its action and plot, some of the character's
behavior will be puzzling.
Riley
Baxter is a writer for a southern magazine who's career needs a
boost. If she doesn't come up with a good story soon, she'll be
looking for work. When she is at the Angola State Penitentiary,
wanting to make sure the man who killed her parents (previous book)
does not get out on early parole, she comes upon a story that just
might be the one she needs. It looks like an innocent man is in
prison for a robbery he had nothing to do with. His family has lost
their home but not their hope. Riley starts out on a crusade to
clear his name - and endanger her own life.
Add to
the story Hayden Simpson, Police Commissioner, who is interested in
Riley.
And here
is where the story gets a little confusing if you have not read the
first one in the series. Hayden has a sister who is bipolar and he
helps his mother keep her in line. He also has emotional baggage
from the death of his father. And then there is Riley's brother and
girlfriend who come in on the story, as well as another sister. All
of them carry baggage from the previous book. All the relationships
are a bit confusing without having read the first in the series.
Nonetheless,
the plot in this novel is excellent. Riley struggles to forgive the
drunk driver who killed her parents. This emphasis on forgiveness
comes to a climax with an exciting ending. The families of Riley and
Hayden are Christians and Christianity is well presented throughout.
This is
a great novel. To receive the full impact of the story, however, make sure
you have read the first in the series.
B &
H Publishing Group, 355 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher for
the purpose of this review.
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