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reneesmith's review against another edition
4.0
Lisa Harris’s Dangerous Passage begins with Avery North leaving her tween daughter at school to enjoy a spa day. She’s glad to be free of her mother’s nagging questions and the overwhelming plans for her father’s retirement party. She’s content to relax and daydream about Jackson Bryant, the heartthrob who shared two dates with her.
All in all a pretty normal day for a thirtysomething professional.
Until the phone call that summons her back to real life as a behavioral specialist chasing a serial killer.
From there, the story follows Avery as she tracks a missing girl and rounds up a gang of human traffickers. We meet her charming family and learn of the special case that haunts her. And, come to find out, heartthrob Jackson is a medical examiner who helps Avery with the case and woos her into a relationship.
I really enjoyed getting to know Avery and watching her work. I think you will, too!
Who will enjoy this story . . . Readers like me who can’t get enough of police procedurals. Those who appreciate a savvy woman as the lead investigator. Mystery lovers. Folks who want true life issues mixed in with their ficiton. Fans of Colleen Coble, Susan May Warren, Tracie Peterson, and Margaret Daley.
Available August 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. You can purchase Dangerous Passage at this link. ^^^Thanks so much to Revell for providing a copy for me to review.
All in all a pretty normal day for a thirtysomething professional.
Until the phone call that summons her back to real life as a behavioral specialist chasing a serial killer.
From there, the story follows Avery as she tracks a missing girl and rounds up a gang of human traffickers. We meet her charming family and learn of the special case that haunts her. And, come to find out, heartthrob Jackson is a medical examiner who helps Avery with the case and woos her into a relationship.
I really enjoyed getting to know Avery and watching her work. I think you will, too!
What I liked best about the book . . . The solid storyline. The loving family dynamic. Just enough angst, suspense, romance and hope. That the author highlights a vital issue. Realistic but satisfying ending.
My favorite quote . . . "'One last thing.' Avery's father took her hands in his. 'You do what you do because, while it might not save the world, it made a difference to Malaya. And it will make a difference to the rest of the girls when you find them. What you do matters, and that is why God has given you the courage to get out of bed every morning and face evil head-on.'"
Who will enjoy this story . . . Readers like me who can’t get enough of police procedurals. Those who appreciate a savvy woman as the lead investigator. Mystery lovers. Folks who want true life issues mixed in with their ficiton. Fans of Colleen Coble, Susan May Warren, Tracie Peterson, and Margaret Daley.
Available August 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. You can purchase Dangerous Passage at this link. ^^^Thanks so much to Revell for providing a copy for me to review.
meowzik's review against another edition
2.0
It was an okay read - the plot was interesting but not unexpected, and the writing was a little too preachy in places, which just kicked me out of the story.
gasoline_allie's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed it, although it frustrated me how long it took anyone to clue into the human trafficking angle. It didn't seem realistic to me. That said, I enjoyed the characters, and I thought Avery and Jackson had great chemistry.
kriste's review against another edition
4.0
My first by this author - it was great and dealt w/ an ugly reality.
lizanne95's review against another edition
This is a good beginning to a new series, I think. Although I just scanned through the book as I don’t have a lot of time right now to read, what I did read was highly captivating.
Avery, a detective and behavioral specialist, is a very likable main character. She feels for the victims that she finds and she tries to make the world a better place. Her daughter keeps her going as Avery wants her to live in a safe place.
What I did read in the book was really good. I hadn’t read any of Lisa Harris’ books before so this was a first of her book for me. She is a really good author. I can’t wait to read the rest of the book and the other books in the series as they come out.
Avery, a detective and behavioral specialist, is a very likable main character. She feels for the victims that she finds and she tries to make the world a better place. Her daughter keeps her going as Avery wants her to live in a safe place.
What I did read in the book was really good. I hadn’t read any of Lisa Harris’ books before so this was a first of her book for me. She is a really good author. I can’t wait to read the rest of the book and the other books in the series as they come out.
mb_booklady's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked the suspense and mystery aspects of this book. I may read the other two as the third sounds really exciting.
Unfortunately, like many other Christian suspense writers, Ms. Harris felt it necessary to kill off one of the important secondary characters. While her writing and characters will no doubt elicit empathy from readers and the point is always to show God's powerful healing and comforting abilities, I still prefer suspense that doesn't needlessly kill off characters.
Unfortunately, like many other Christian suspense writers, Ms. Harris felt it necessary to kill off one of the important secondary characters. While her writing and characters will no doubt elicit empathy from readers and the point is always to show God's powerful healing and comforting abilities, I still prefer suspense that doesn't needlessly kill off characters.
danicapage's review against another edition
3.0
My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I enjoyed this novel. Avery and Jackson were two characters that I enjoyed reading about. The plot was well-written and I loved the characters. Harris created a world of suspense that I can't wait to dig my hands into.
I really thoroughly enjoyed this one, but I read a lot in this genre and I just expected something more at the finish. Too many things were left unfinished for my likings.
I am anxiously awaiting the sequel so I can see if some of those ties end up getting closed up. An intriguing read. Harris is a great suspense writer.
So why 3.5 stars? I just was expecting a little bit more. But this is a very good read.
Warnings/Side-notes: None
The Wrap-up: A very good start to a new series. I want to read the sequel to see what happens next. It's got a good premise.
Love,
Danica Page
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I enjoyed this novel. Avery and Jackson were two characters that I enjoyed reading about. The plot was well-written and I loved the characters. Harris created a world of suspense that I can't wait to dig my hands into.
I really thoroughly enjoyed this one, but I read a lot in this genre and I just expected something more at the finish. Too many things were left unfinished for my likings.
I am anxiously awaiting the sequel so I can see if some of those ties end up getting closed up. An intriguing read. Harris is a great suspense writer.
So why 3.5 stars? I just was expecting a little bit more. But this is a very good read.
Warnings/Side-notes: None
The Wrap-up: A very good start to a new series. I want to read the sequel to see what happens next. It's got a good premise.
Love,
Danica Page
kfrickle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
I read this on ebook. I really liked the storyline. It was a tough topic that was addressed but I think the author did a good job with it. I liked how faith played a big part in this story. I am very interested in finishing this series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Trafficking
muddypuddle's review against another edition
1.0
My favorite genre is murder mystery, but this only falls softly into that genre. This is much more a romantic novel. There is no information about the nitty-gritty of the investigation, anything vital, the little details that I particularly enjoy, were not even mentioned. The protagonist, a female detective, was an unbelievable character for me. She spent most of her time on the job fretting about whether or not she was ready for a relationship, worrying about her teenage daughter, or sending little prayers upward. The mystery itself wasn't even particularly believable to me. The question of motive was never fully examined and I was left with a huge question mark over my head. I applaud the author for trying to bring to the forefront human trafficking, but this book just didn't do it for me. It might for others, though.
ashleyeila's review against another edition
4.0
I had gotten this book for free on my Kindle. It has been one of the best free books that I have downloaded. I felt that Harris did a good job with her characterizations and plot. I think that I will continue reading the books in this series.