Book description from Amazon.com:
“A wounded veteran and the police chief’s daughter must work together to bring a killer to justice
Caden Wallis lost friends, his girlfriend, and even his leg to the ravages of war. He arrives on the Outer Banks broken and still reeling, struggling to make peace with his new life.
McKenna Dockery has been stuck in limbo since her fiancé died three years ago. Now, when the handsome yet heartbroken Caden arrives at her doorstep, she starts to wonder if there may be hope for her heart after all . . .
But no sooner do they meet than a man is found murdered on McKenna’s property–and Caden is the prime suspect. The two must learn to trust each other, or no one will be safe in the tangled web of conspiracy, greed, and deceit lurking in the tidal marshlands of the Outer Banks.”
My Review:
Sometimes you read a story that you think is very near perfection, and this is one of those. This clean, Christian romantic suspense novel by Lisa Carter is a well-written, emotional ride. We see most of this story through the viewpoints of the two main characters, Caden and McKenna. Although their situations are different, both are struggling with great loss and doubts about their futures. As their lives intersect, they have crucial decisions to make that will decide their next steps in life. The setting of the Outer Banks is essential to this story and I felt as if I’d actually been there through the author’s descriptions of the islands. I loved the supporting cast of characters and their interactions greatly added to the story.
The storyline is full of action and almost non-stop suspense. There is a physical battle in this book between good and evil forces, but the real underlying struggle is spiritual: Does God know us and care for us? Is His redemption for real and for everyone that will come to Him? The author does a great job exploring both of these crucial questions without ever once being “preachy”. The book’s title comes from a line in the sing “Here is Love” by William Rees: “Through the floodgates of God’s mercy flowed a vast and gracious tide”. As you read Caden and McKenna’s search for God’s love and grace, you’ll be encouraged to see that in your own life God is “Without measure, full and boundless, Drawing out my heart for Thee”.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own