Abduction Cold Case (Love Inspired Suspense)

Oh my, this book was a fast read! I was hooked from page one when Kennedy showed up for her appointment and everything started falling apart. I liked the way Silas jumped into to aid Kennedy though her resourceful and willingness to fight showed that she wasn't a helpless damsel. The romance elements were mild but the reader does get the chance to see the Silas and Kennedy make attempts to get to know each other better. I enjoyed reading Abduction Cold Case though there were some threads that were not fully resolved at the end. This was a fun read that kept me engrossed from beginning to end. Readers will be reminded that as independent as we may think we are, it's okay to ask for help. God wants us to depend in Him but He also provides people as our support system. I received an advanced reader's copy from the publisher through Just Read Tours; a positive review was not required.

» Kennedy Wells is a psychologist at the Bring the Children Home Project. » Silas Boone is a Texas Ranger on medical leave. And the cold-case file Kennedy finds on her desk has her looking into a little girl abducted years ago. Her first stop becomes a violent assault. Silas actually witnessed the abduction; he was a child but he never forgot. And in his spare time, he continues to check the law enforcement files for any clue. Anything he might have missed. The aging software of the little girl has a striking semblance to the woman, Kennedy Wells. My review … Zoom! Zap! Pow! This book takes off at high speed from the beginning. And doesn’t let up. You feel like if you stop reading, whoever is trying to kill Kennedy will do so due to your inattention. The plot … A little three-year-old girl, Harper Barclay, is kidnapped in a local park. No ransom note. No clues. And twenty years plus go by. Just a rusty tricycle laying in the weeds when Kennedy pulls into the driveway to interview Mrs. Barclay. Thus the “haunting and perfect” cover. And Kennedy is now a target. Add in a Texas Ranger wearing a patch over his eye who is Mrs. Barclay’s neighbor and dear friend. A Texas Ranger stands by while Kennedy and Mrs. Barclay are in danger? Are you kidding? Want a read with lots of action? Then “Abduction Cold Case” is definitely for you. Christian Aspects … The best Christian novels are those where the characters are Christians and live their beliefs. They show their love of God through how they live. How they talk. How they act when alone or with others. And the author, Connie Queen, did this beautifully. I think by now you can tell, I liked this book. A lot. A five-star lot. And it didn’t hurt that the university mentioned once in the story is my alma mater. And no, that did not factor in the rating. I received a complimentary DRC (digital review copy) of “Abduction Cold Case” via NetGalley from the publisher, HARLEQUIN – Romance (U.S. & Canada), Love Inspired Suspense. A positive review was not required; the opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. Rating: 5 stars #AbductionColdCase #NetGalley #ConnieQueen