Monday, April 9, 2018

Vanishing Point

GIVEAWAY
HARRIS, LISA
VANISHING POINT

Six girls missing...and every clue leads to a dead end

During Garrett Addison's first week on the of as a criminal investigator for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, his team is called out to a murder scene of a young girl. She's just one in a string of disappearances with one thing in common -- a Polaroid photo of each victim left behind at the crime scene.

The FBI is pulled into the case to help, and Garrett finds himself working with Special Agent Jordan Lambert, the woman he once loved. When yet another girl dies, Garrett wonders whether he really has what it takes to be an agent. Maybe he should just walk. But while he may be done with the killer, the killer is not done with him -- or Jordan.

My Review:

What a truly unique conclusion to the Nikki Boyd series! Or you might consider Vanishing Point the first book not the fourth since Harris takes us back to the beginning of the Angel Abductor's killing spree so this is definitely one you can read without having read any of the other books. This is a gripping look at the meticulous work that goes into crime solving. And it's realistic. The story spans a decade as the agents play a game of cat-and-mouse with their mysterious killer.

And that means the romance spans a decade as well! It never seems to be the right time or place for Jordan and Garrett to pursue a relationship. Not that the chemistry isn't right or feelings don't run deep. It's more about the two of them thinking the past should remain in the past and that dueling careers would make it impossible to settle down together. I seriously wanted to bash some heads together. Kidnap them and lock them in a closet until they sorted things out. Ten years, people! Ten years of longing and wondering and secretly loving but not admitting to it. Honestly, my poor romantical heart was wrung out by the end. But, oh my, was it ever worth it!!!!

As Jordon and Garrett struggle to stop a serial killer they wrestle with the age old question of how God can allow such awful things to happen. I appreciated the recurring theme of finding God in the hard places -- making spiritual sense amidst the senseless. Harris doesn't provide any pat answers, just the hope in a future with God to see us through.

And a special shout out for a diverse cast of characters. Especially appreciate Jordan's African American/Brazilian heritage. I've been looking for a more realistic world view in my Christian fiction for a long time so I'm thrilled that publishers are finally delivering.

The kind of romantic suspense that keeps you on your toes right to the very last page. A compulsive read from start to finish.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Vanishing Point, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday 15 2018. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck.

30 comments:

  1. I loved the Nikki B. series; read them all but this one, which is on my Kindle. I have GOT to get to it soon! Loved your review, Kav!

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    1. Thanks, Jackie. And yes, you want to see how it all plays out. I have really enjoyed this series too. Happy reading!

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  2. This book is definitely my kind of a read. I enjoy mystery books with this kind of storyline . Thanks for the chance to win it.

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  4. I have this one, and short of sounding like a broken record...let's just say I have a whole series to catch up on before I pick it up.

    I have serious reader anticipation with SO MANY BOOK SERIES!! I'm wondering if I will ever catch up :-)

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  5. I love her books. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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    1. She's got a talent for nail-biting suspense. Good luck, Kim.

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  6. "VANISHING POINT" sounds like an amazing, spine tingling type read that I would love. Love then the mixture of suspense and romance keeps you going form oh my goodness nerves to oh la la how sweet it is.

    Thanks for the review and the opportunity to win a copy of this book.
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    1. This one will keep your turning pages for sure. Good luck, Kay.

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  7. I haven’t read this series. Thank you for sharing.
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    1. It's awesome, Lucy. Hope you get to read it some time. Good luck!

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  8. I read this several months ago. It was fantastic! Enjoy! No need to enter me this time.

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    1. Eeeppp...another Nikki Boyd fan! Thanks for chiming in, Paula.

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  9. I'm hoping to read the whole series soon!

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    1. The sooner the better! Good luck, Debra.

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  10. I'm going to add this series to my wishlist right now.

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    1. It belongs there. Good luck, SavingsinSeconds.

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  11. A romantic suspense is pretty hard to beat. Thank you for a great review, Kav! mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. One of my favourite genres. Good luck, Melanie.

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  12. Looks like a great suspensful book
    Thank You for the chance
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    1. It really is. The whole series is fantastic. Good luck, Linda.

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  13. Great review, KAV! I've been wanting to read this series. Thank you for the opportunity.

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    1. It's definitely one to put on your wish list, Caryl. Good luck.

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  14. This sounds like a very intriguing book. Thanks for the review, Kav.

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  15. Thanks for the giveaway!

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