This book is labeled as book #1 but it was published in 2006 and #2 has never made an appearance. Should I ever have a craving to read Henderson I will just pick back up one of her series I have already read and enjoy them again. After reading this one I have removed her newest ones from my "to read" list and will just think fondly of the way she used to write. Her last several books, this one included, have not gotten rave reviews. Unfortunately something has changed with Henderson or her publisher or someone because this title seems to be the start of a downhill trend for her. Plus Henderson is super interested in heroes/law enforcement/crime solving and as I am too her books become an even bigger draw for me.
So her stories always manage to stay further away from the sappy kind of Christian stuff that can be out there. I have read two other series of Dee Henderson's and have enjoyed her immensely because she, like Francine Rivers, came to Christian fiction from secular writing. Lovers of a good, Christian romance, suspense, and mystery will find this book riveting. Not quite as good as the O'Malley series, but I think it is pretty close in my opinion. Mainly talks about blood being splattered, the smell, etc. At the beginning brief thought that someone might be raped. Some mentions of a man that had a few affairs. Also some of the characters talk about kissing. I think Daniel's was a little unnecessary, but all the others were good. Some might find it annoying all the different POV's. I got so confused with Caroline, Amanda, and Marie. I think a few details could have been cleared up. I was expecting this huge dramatic ending, but it was just slow. But besides that, I think the relationships were sweet and fun to read. Like a guy meets a girl and then two days later he kisses her. I find that the author has relationships move really fast. No verses quoted (which I would have liked). Church is mentioned, but never any scenes when they attend. Good as usual.a few great intense conversations.
I kinda guessed the suspect as the end neared, but I still think it was a really neat twist. As usual, Henderson makes you sit on the edge of your seat. MARSH!!! (just read the book before I give away everything!) But oh my.talk about emotions! I had to set it aside for awhile after that part and take a deep breath. I mean, I hated it, so why am I putting it her? But it moved the story along really well and I liked that.
I didn't think about Marsh that much until. Before their POV's were introduced, I really liked Luke, but after that he didn't draw my attention as much as his officers. I can so understand how it feels being far away from a sister and my throat choked up on the reunion. I had a hard time putting it down after that. It is intense, draws your attention from the first page, and makes you keep reading. Those who loved her O'Malley series, will find this nearly equal in quality.
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