🚙❄️🌨️🚓 "Abducted in Alaska" (Book #2) (2021) 🚓🌨️❄️🚙 - Book Review
MY REVIEW
Series: Border Patrol (Book #2)
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense (March 9, 2021)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1335405119
ISBN-13: 978-1335405111
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“Protecting a child…
could cost them their lives.
Saving a boy who has escaped his captors puts Canadian border patrol officer Hannah Morgan right into the path of a ruthless child-smuggling ring. Now with help from police constable Layke Jackson, she must keep the child safe. But can they rescue the other abducted children and bring down the gang…all while protecting a little boy and keeping themselves alive?”
Thank you in advance to the author, Darlene L. Turner, for providing a complimentary review copy. A positive review was not required or requested, and all words are my own.
Last year, I participated in a social blitz for Border Breach, as a result I ended up winning the “host” prize which was a gift card from the author. Earlier this year, I bought the first book.
When I got the chance to be a part of the author’s launch/review team the “Border Patrol” for this book Abducted in Alaska, I jumped at it. The cover is stunning and ominous – an SUV (Jeep Cherokee) on cracking ice? INTENSE! I get nervous just looking at it.
I decided to read Border Breach first to get the “feel” for the author’s style as well as to see if the two were connected. And, they certainly are. The events that lead up to this story begin in chapter five (5) of Border Breach.
In addition, the four characters are connected – Layke (pronounced “lake”) Jackson is a friend of Hudson Steeves from when they were teens likewise, Hannah Morgan is a friend of Kaylin Poirier’s from their teens as well. Hannah has faith in God, though it wavers here or there. Layke is pretty much like Kaylin – faithless due to the way he was raised.
Just the previous book, Turner’s writing style is engaging and descriptive, putting the reader right in the center of the action. And, there is no end to the action in this one.
Right off, Hannah is thrust into protecting a child, Gabe, from some people that abducted not just him; but someone close to Layke. And, it gets right off to a violent start. That is what gets Layke involved.
Already, I was thinking “oh, no, not again” when it came to putting this down – like the first one – another “day” book. But, that’s a good thing, isn’t it?
Amid the car explosions, shootouts, heart-break, terror, and suspense; the reader also watches Hannah’s own personal struggles. Note/spoiler: those experiencing fertility issues might find the subject slightly triggering.
There really is no stopping – they’re running from people determined to get Gabe back, but why?
Readers are treated to a new character in chapter six (6) – Tucker. And, in chapter eight (8) – Madison. Could they be featured in the third (3rd) book?
They soon learn, much like the first book, that someone is following them – almost like a leak that is feeding the bad guys intel as to Hannah and Layke’s whereabouts.
Turner also shows some prejudice towards the CBSA by other law enforcement and it is interesting to see that dynamic.
The reader also sees a shocking secret about Layke’s parents. One I was truly shocked about. It explains his character so well. And, it is heart-breaking. And, Turner, in a roundabout way, reminds the reader and her characters that God’s ways are not our ways and his time is not our time.
One great, heartwarming scene involved Gabe expressing his wish about Hannah to her.
Getting back to the investigation …
I was definitely suspicious of one “parent”; I was also getting suspicious of two characters. I didn’t know what to expect as I kept reading. And, it does become apparent – even a witness tells them to watch their backs and don’t trust anyone.
As the case begins to take shape, the characters find themselves battling two criminal factions as well as … an avalanche as opposed to a tornado. Even with 13 pages to go, she really kept me on the edge of my seat.
Some suspicions were correct, others were wrong. And, the ending is beautiful. Readers of Border Breach are treated to a sweet “ending” for Kaylin and Hudson. Though I do hope we get more mini reports about them.
Turner’s second book is almost, if not, more exciting than the first.
As this is Love Inspired Suspense; there will be themes of forgiveness, redemption, and second chances. There are also references to God and prayer which are key elements to the characters and the story. This book was definitely stronger on the faith theme than most books of the line, which I didn’t mind.
Fans of the genre and those who enjoy the Love Inspired Suspense books are sure to love this book!! If you’ve previously read Border Breach, you’ve got to read this one!
Also, those who enjoy the series BONES will appreciate a fun little reference here. And, that cover scene? That’s going to play a part in the story.
I can’t wait to read Turner’s future books!
RATING:
5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Goodreads
5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Bookbub
5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Personal Rating (see rating explanation in this blog: https://readingexcursions.blogspot.com/2020/01/rating-system-2020-changes.html)
Other Books in the Series:
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense (April 7, 2020)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1335402772
ISBN-13: 978-1335402776
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“When drugs are smuggled across the border
it’s their duty to stop the culprits…at any cost.
Forming a joint task force, Canada border officer Kaylin Poirier and police constable Hudson Steeves have one objective: take down a drug-smuggling ring trying to sell a new lethal product. But when the smugglers come after Kaylin and Hudson, this mission becomes more than just a job. Can they live long enough to solve the case?”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Darlene L. Turner is an award-winning author and lives with her husband, Jeff in Ontario, Canada. Her love of suspense began when she read her first Nancy Drew book. She’s turned that passion into her writing and believes readers will be captured by her plots, inspired by her strong characters, and moved by her inspirational message. You can connect with Darlene at www.darlenelturner.com where there’s suspense beyond borders.
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