The
suspense plot might be a familiar one. A woman in witness protection
is in danger. The man she identified as a killer is now out of jail
due to some issues with the evidence. In fact, the authorities now
think he may not be the killer after all. The U.S. Marshall involved
in the original case goes to the witness to give her the news. The
witness, of course, is in immediate danger and the U.S. Marshall must protect
her. This results in a great deal of suspense.
This
novel has a very complicated plot. Near the end of the novel, the U.S.
Marshall is explains it all. I was reading an ebook but I think it
would have taken many pages in a print edition. In the midst of the
explanation, another character says, “One thing that confuses me.
Well, one of the many things that confuse me, I should say.” (Loc
3294/3516) And later the same character says, “Wow. This whole
thing is so convoluted it almost hurts my brain.” (Loc 3312/3516)
Yes, that's how I felt too.
I
would recommend this novel to readers who enjoy a very convoluted
plot involving several people who are not who they appear to be. The
character development is relatively well done. There is also a clear
presentation of the gospel.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Nancy
Mehl is the author of over twenty books. She received the ACFW
Mystery Book of the Year Award in 2009. She has a background in
social work and writes from her home in Missouri, where she lives
with her husband. You can find out more at
http://nancymehl.com/home/.
Bethany
House Publishers, 320 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
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