Christian | Mystery & Thrillers | Romance
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
even 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 so 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.
As the stakes rise and the dangers increase, Autumn and Grier must rely on each other to extinguish the deadly threats.
Grier is in Alaska for the same reason so 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.
As the stakes rise and the dangers increase, Autumn and Grier must rely on each other to extinguish the deadly threats.
5 STARS
The first thing that comes to mind is the really great world building. It almost began to feel like a really good travel log. It gave more insight to places and histories of areas in Alaska. Although that was good, it also slowed the story for me, which I didn't enjoy quite as much. Because I wanted the "story" about the people.
The unexpected rescue of Sarah stirred things up big time. And that just adds into the "so many questions" category.
Grier nailed it when he thought he had to help Chief Autumn. He couldn't stand by and watch a bunch of nitwits on the city council try to pull her down. Especially Wally who seemed to be the biggest nitwit thorn in her side. Grier even goes the extra mile to bring in some people he knows to help with the dives, even though he's trying to hide. He knew it was a risk though because he was trying to NOT get his face on the news.
This were a bit slow getting into the story BUT when it took off it really did. INTENSE all the rest of the way through, with surprise after surprise.
I was crossing my fingers for the romance to go from the cagey friendship to the romance that their attraction promised. Because what worthy main characters they were and so easy to be drawn into.
I liked how faith in God was so subtly woven into the story. And I liked how the story ended even better.
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
(read through Netgalley)
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