When Through Deep Waters

Rachelle Dekker's newest release, When Through Deep Waters is my first by this author and it was very interesting.  Alicen McCaffrey has it all..a beautiful home in Santa Monica, successful husband, and an adorable daughter.  Tragedy happens and Alicen feels responsible and sinks into severe depression until a childhood friend invites her to Red Lodge Montana.  They spent summers together at the Lodge as kids. Alicen relives peaceful memories with Grandma Josephine and feels and hopes that things could be different here.  It has it all, mountains with lush forests and small town charm. Then, just as she is starting to forgive herself, she starts seeing mysterious figures and hearing voices near the river in the woods.  Has she gone insane?  Her grandmother Josephine did and now Alicen struggles to bring any sense into what she sees and hears. A gentle tap pressed against the back of her right shoulder, and simultaneously the giggling changed to a single voice..Alicen. Alicen whipped her head to the right to find nothing.  Alicen, do you hear us?  As the story progresses Alicen must discern from her mental health and her spiritual health.  Can she be forgiven and can she forgive herself?

Interesting read because the author pits mental illness and spiritual vision and how can Christians approach the subject of mental illness with dignity and respect.

Thanks to Tyndale Publishers for this free copy just for my honest opinion.
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Lone Witness

Lone Witness is book two in the Atlanta Justice series by Rachel Dylan.  Having read the first one..Deadly Proof which I found incredible, I couldn't wait for number two and was not disappointed as this author has a gift for Christian suspense.

What if..you are the only witness to a brutal crime and there is a target on your back, how do you outrun the evil ones? Sophie Dawson is a prosecutor in the DA's office and her first case involves a local bank employee who may be cheating customers.  She is determined to bring justice to those who lost their savings.  All is going good for Sophie until she witnesses a double homicide involving a vengeful gang. She needs protection and security guard Cooper Knight is hired as a bodyguard. She is being warned by many that retaliation by the gang is a real possibility. "Don't give it a second thought.  They're not going to come after me. It'd be too risky.  Everyone's watching." "Watch your back, and I'll be in touch about the schedule."  A chill shot down her arms at his words. Was she really in danger? Between the bank scandal and the gang after her..who will win and take Sophie out before she can testify or prove the bank employee was guilty?

A gritty, well written suspenseful book with two story lines set in Atlanta with female lawyers with some romance thrown in.  Since the author has practiced law, those elements add to the intensity of the book. You will find a new author in Rachel Dylan that you love, just like I did.

Thanks to Bethany House for this free copy just for my honest opinion.