Hidden in the Stars

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RANDOM RETRO RE-READ DAY!

CAROLL, ROBIN

HIDDEN IN THE STARS

Following an attack that killed her mother and stole her ability to speak, Sophia Montgomery has no choice but to accept help from her estranged grandmother. Once an Olympic hopeful, Sophia's future is now uncertain, and her inability to share her eyewitness account frustrates police detectives looking for answers. What were the criminals after? Why did they attack Sophie and her mother?

Detective Julian Frazier is determined to solve the case. Distracted by the pull Sophia has on his heart and his own questions about why God could allow this senseless violence, Julian doesn't realize that an important clue could be right in front of him. As he gets closer to solving the case, Julian wonders if his efforts will be enough to save Sophia. Or will the murderer be back to silence her forever?

My Review:

published in 2014

So, this was a reread for me and whoa -- I'd forgotten just how intense that opening scene was! This time round I listened to the audible edition and Lesa Wilson's narration added to the frenetic pace of this suspenseful page-turner (or rabid listen.)

Things I didn't mention in my original review but struck me as significant this listen through: 1) The wonderful faith message that deals with that all too  common complaint about how God can let bad things happen to good people. Julian's faith has slipped as he wrestles with the complexities of this question and I love the way Caroll surrounds this hero with Christians who are living out their faith despite not having all the answers. 2) I love the way the author has managed to maintain the intensity of the suspense without using multiple attacks and hot pursuits that are so common in romantic suspense novels. (Not that I don't enjoy those kind of reads too!) She's managed to convey the menace lurking 'off page' which actually kind of amps up the nail-biting vibes even more.

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Original review:

Fast paced action and an intriguing mystery had me riveted from the very first page. I barely had time to catch my breath. And what an innovative way to incorporate a the quilt theme into the story! Not to mention the clever title tie-in! Love that attention to detail. The complex plot is steeped in suspense and romance and kept me on tenterhooks as I tried to stay a step ahead of the brutal killers stalking Sophia. Thrilling to the very last word.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a very gently read paperback copy. (Since I now own the audible edition of this novel, I'm giving away my paperback copy which has been carefully shelved in a glass fronted bookcase for seven years! It actually still has that new book smell! And the edges of the pages haven't yellowed at all. Someday I'll have my whole book collection stored in glass fronted bookcases!)

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Hidden in the Stars, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. 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 Saturday January 8 2022. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck