This is a magnificent book! The author is a superb storyteller and she captivated my attention from the very first page of this wonderful fiction/suspense book. Her description of the characters and places is so realistic that it seems that you are living the story. During many page turners I was holding my breath, such was the intensity level of the story. Every character from this book would be a perfect subject for psychoanalysis, as they are so complex and interesting! The way the plot develops keeps you in the edge of your chair till the last page.
A detective (Vance Graegan) that worked in the investigation of the D.C. sniper case sees his life going upside down in part because of lies that were accumulating during the years in his relationship with his wife (Lindy Graegan). His partner (Erin) in the DC police in his earlier career saved his life, and his relationship with her were never completely resolved. He decided to leave the streets and become a detective, and later, to move to California to open a deli, an old dream of Lindy, in part to save his marriage and give them a fresh start. His son (Conner) is in my opinion the central character of this fiction, as it is through his purity and innocent faith that the parents learn to rely on God for fighting for them the battle they cannot win by themselves.
This is a remarkable way of showing the power behind a true and pure faith that move mountains.
This book was written by Rene Gutteridge in 2010. It was published by Tyndale Publisher House also in 2010 and they were kind enough to send me a copy for reviewing through their blogger book review program. ( )

Vance Graegan leaves the police force, which had his soul. He moves his family to the other side of the country only to be have his possessions held to ransom. Which causes more grief for his family. A fast moving, well worth reading suspense. ( )

NCLA Review -Police detective Vance Graegan is burned out in his career after the horror of investigating the D.C. sniper case. Hoping to get a new start on life, he moves his wife and son to California. But when the movers decide to confiscate his possessions in a blackmail scheme, the post traumatic stress disorder symptoms he’s been ignoring come roaring to the surface. In this fifth novel of suspense by author Rene Gutteridge, the characters struggle with integrity and trust while their young son’s innocent faith helps unravel a mystery that threatens their lives. Gutteridge has a gift for developing a tightly wound plot that delivers on action and suspense. She is not afraid to use violence to enhance the narrative but it never feels gratuitous. Although considered a Christian suspense novel, Gutteridge doesn’t overwhelm the reader with a preachy tone. It comes naturally to the situation and makes for a good read. Rating: 4 —NSK ( )

This book has gone on my shelf of favorites as well. I could not stop reading it. I was going to bed early just to read it. The author gives you a little bit of a hint in the beginning of what the book is about but at the same time that confuses you even more (in a good way) so you want to keep reading to explain what you just read. And just when you think you know what is going on and who did what, think again! Rene Gutteridge puts plenty of twists and turns so you really don't know what is going on. It was a true mystery up until the end.

I also really liked that God and faith in Him was all throughout the book. That was the main if not only thing that kept this family together. I have never read a Christian based mystery/thriller before. I want to read more! And I will definitely be looking out for more books by Rene Gutteridge. I am now a fan. I highly recommend this read. It is a pretty light read that is next to impossible to put down. I would say more but I don't want to give anything major away.

I am so excited about this book and have already recommended this book to a family member and a couple of friends.



I received my copy of this book from Tyndale Blog Network.