Book description:
Police Chief Autumn Long is fighting to keep her job in the quiet Alaska town of Shadow Gap when an unexpected string of criminal activity leaves her with a wounded officer, unexplained murders, and an attack on her own father. Despite her mistrust of outsiders, she turns to Grier Brenner, a newcomer who seems to have the skills and training Autumn needs to face this threat to her community.
Grier is in Alaska for the same reason many others are--to disappear--when Chief Long enlists his help. He emerges from the shadows and proves his mettle, but his presence in her life could be a deadly trap for them both. If his secret is exposed, all will be lost. And he's not sure even Autumn could save him.
My review:
I have read several of this author's books, including all of the ones written for Revell Publishing and several of the ones she wrote for Love Inspired. In my not so humble opinion, this one may be the best one yet.
The book had an excellent plot, one that kept me guessing for most of the book what was going on, who the bad guys were, and what they wanted. The suspense was non stop, and the author pulled off quite well that not knowing what would happen next.
This might sound weird coming from a guy, but Grier is what truly made the book. It is obvious from the start that he is hiding and on the run. I don't believe Goddard could have come up with a more likable and suitable male protagonist if she had tried. One of my complaints about the Christian fiction market, is that it is geared and aimed heavily towards and for women. Even when a series is about brothers or some other group of men, the focus is heavily on a female.
However, in this book, Grier is much more at the forefront than most male protagonists are. He is the one in the most danger. He is the one hiding out and on the run from evil men....not that Autumn isn't in danger.
You know from the start that Grier is a good guy, a hero. As much as he needs to stay hidden, he can't stop himself from being a hero and helping Autumn out. This book is 322 pages long (not including author info and excerpt from the next book). Slight spoiler: Goddard does not reveal all about Grier until page 230. So the reader goes well beyond the halfway point before they find out the truth. :)
I will admit something: I thought I had figured out who he was and what he was hiding from. I was wrong. :)
One the truth is out about Grier, the suspense and drama get amped up, and made the book all the more difficult to put down.
This is the first book in a new series, and the author has hit it out of the park. It has everything lovers of Christians suspense want: non-stop suspense, a great hero and heroine, other likable characters, an intricate plot that both entertains and keeps the reader guessing, a few surprises thrown in, and Christian and inspirational content. I can't wait to see what is coming next in this series.
In case I need to say it after all that: I loved and enjoyed the book. This is how Christian suspense is done.
I was provided a copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions in this review are my own.
About the author:
Elizabeth Goddard is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of more than 50 novels, including Cold Light of Day and the Rocky Mountain Courage and Uncommon Justice series. Her books have sold nearly 1.5 million copies. She is a Carol Award and Reader's Choice Award winner and a Daphne du Maurier Award finalist. When she's not writing, she loves spending time with her family, traveling to find inspiration for her next book, and serving with her husband in ministry. For more information about her books, visit her website at www.elizabethgoddard.com.
Cold Light of Day will be available from Revell Publishing on February 7.
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