"Dark Deception"
by Nancy Mehl
by Nancy Mehl
Kate O'Brien's quiet life in small-town Shelter Cove, Arkansas is shaken when her past suddenly comes roaring back to life. Four years ago, she and her twin sister were attacked by an elusive serial killer. Only Kate survived, and she's been in witness protection ever since.
When new evidence arises to suggest the convicted man wasn't the murderer, she's subpoenaed to testify in the new trial. Afraid to go back into that world, Kate only agrees if Tony DeLuca, the deputy Marshal who protected her during the original trial, escorts her to St. Louis.
Tony readily takes on the assignment; Kate's beauty and inner strength made more of an impression on him than he expected. But when Kate's safety is threatened, Tony must race against the clock to keep her alive and put this ugly case to rest before anyone else gets killed.
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I have always loved mysteries and suspense, so I could not wait to read this book. And let me tell you, I am glad that I did. From the very beginning of the book, we are drawn into an interesting case involving a serial killer, a woman afraid for her life, and a determined U. S. Marshal. Tony and Kate both have demons from their past that they need to overcome in order to move on with their lives, and they finally realize that God is the only One Who can help them and heal them. This book is filled with so many twists and turns that I was kept guessing as to what would happen next. The only complaint I have about the book is the ending – it felt rushed to me and while there were some questions answered, there was one really big detail left hanging. Overall the book was a great read, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a suspenseful read.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
When new evidence arises to suggest the convicted man wasn't the murderer, she's subpoenaed to testify in the new trial. Afraid to go back into that world, Kate only agrees if Tony DeLuca, the deputy Marshal who protected her during the original trial, escorts her to St. Louis.
Tony readily takes on the assignment; Kate's beauty and inner strength made more of an impression on him than he expected. But when Kate's safety is threatened, Tony must race against the clock to keep her alive and put this ugly case to rest before anyone else gets killed.
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I have always loved mysteries and suspense, so I could not wait to read this book. And let me tell you, I am glad that I did. From the very beginning of the book, we are drawn into an interesting case involving a serial killer, a woman afraid for her life, and a determined U. S. Marshal. Tony and Kate both have demons from their past that they need to overcome in order to move on with their lives, and they finally realize that God is the only One Who can help them and heal them. This book is filled with so many twists and turns that I was kept guessing as to what would happen next. The only complaint I have about the book is the ending – it felt rushed to me and while there were some questions answered, there was one really big detail left hanging. Overall the book was a great read, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a suspenseful read.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
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