Synopsis

Scott Miller has everything he’s ever hoped for. He has a successful marriage to Jessie, a stunningly beautiful, creative woman. His 17-year-old daughter, Ashley, is both gorgeous and intelligent and has just been accepted to the University of Notre Dame, where Scott received his Ph.D. He has a comforting home in the woods, and a fulfilling career as a college professor at Oregon State University in Corvallis. He’s blissful, and at peace, until it all comes shattering down.

Ashley is kidnapped. The scene of the abduction is horrific and bloody, and the police are convinced she couldn’t have survived. They accuse her boyfriend, Brandon, of Ashley’s murder. He declares his innocence and claims that a masked man who entered his house and overwhelmed them both took Ashley. No one believes Brandon.

Then the bodies of three other missing girls are discovered, all bearing the mark of a known serial killer the FBI has been hunting for years. Evidence mounts. As Special Agent James Duncan tracks the Hail Mary Killer, Scott and Jessie try to move on with their lives. But they can’t shake the feeling that Ashley may still be alive, and that the time for saving their only daughter is quickly running out.

Review

This book had my emotions all over the board!  The first 20% is learning about Scott, Jessie and Ashley and the relationship they have as a family.  It is a bit slower and I was surprised that it took that long for the action to start.  Then Ashley disappears and the rest of the book kept me wondering if she was alive and if she would be found, and how Scott & Jessie were going to survive this event.  The book will take you on a roller coaster ride…just as you think all is going to be ok, there is another drop that will have your heart racing and wondering what could possibly happen next.

The author does a good job of introducing all of the characters at just the right time.  There is more the FBI discovers about who kidnapped Ashley and I had one of those “ah ha” moments when I thought back to another part of the story.  The killer is revealed fairly early on and without any build up to the reveal.  The author explores this character’s life and what might have caused him to act the way he does.

I appreciated the faith and beliefs of the Miller family.  There are times that this faith is what helped them through the tough times.  Other times they felt like they were being punished by God for whatever reason.

If you want a book that will pull at all of your emotions and keep you guessing what is going to happen next, then check this book out.

We give it 4 paws up

About the Author

I’m a professional thrifter who is happily married, the father of four children, and an avid runner. I was born and raised in Georgia and spent time in Oklahoma, California, Connecticut, and then Oregon, as an adult. I’m a graduate of Oregon State University and now reside in North Georgia, raising my family, near family.

My first book, The Earth Bleeds Red, was released in 2013. I took a few years off from writing to start my own business, and my second book, The Lights Will Never Fade, came out in Jan 2018. My new contemporary suspense/thriller series, An American Family, is coming in the fall of 2018 from Evolved Publishing.

I’m a bit of a free spirit who enjoys working from home, traveling around, looking for treasures to share, and creating worlds that otherwise would not exist. Thrifting and writing are my two passions, and I’m fortunate to be able to do both.

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