A ★★★★ Book Review of The Traitor's Pawn by Lisa Harris | A Romantic Suspense Novel
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell at Baker Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts below are my own. Also, this blog post includes affiliate links which means I will receive a commission based on sales generated via these links.
Abduction, betrayal, friendship, and the ultimate self-sacrifice of forgiveness after a lifetime of hurt…
This exciting new release from best-selling author, Lisa Harris, offers a suspense-ridden storyline and a hint of romance! Readers will be delighted to find fantastic characters, an inspiring message of overcoming past hurts and a riveting, edge-of-your-seat plot in a gorgeous setting! Another book you surely need to add to your TBR pile!
When FBI agent Jack Shannon arrives in Corpus Christi, Texas, he is focused on one thing: find the man who has been selling encrypted government secrets to the Chinese through online birding chat rooms. But when a senator is shot during a hunting trip and the woman he was with is abducted, Jack agrees to join the search--especially when he discovers that the kidnapping victim is Aubrey Grayson, a woman he was once in love with.
As the search continues, it becomes clear the senator may not have been the intended victim--and Aubrey may be connected to the other case Jack is supposed to be working on. Can Jack untangle the knots before it's too late? And when he learns the truth, will it be too painful to get past?
Join the hunt for the truth--and a traitor--in this tension-laden story of secrets, betrayal, and second chances.
★★★★ | This spring, I highly recommend you add The Traitor’s Pawn to your “to be read” pile. This excellent new story comes from romantic suspense author, Lisa Harris, and offers not only a thrilling plot but a profound message of offering forgiveness for a lifetime of hurts.
When Detective Aubrey Grayson is suddenly abducted from her quiet morning of duck hunting with her beloved father-figure, former Senator Grant McKenna, she suddenly finds life throwing her many unexpected twists and turns, including murder, betrayal and a head-on collision with her former best friend from high school, FBI Agent Jack Shannon.
Pros: The stunning book cover is gorgeous and alluring. I absolutely loved the unfolding of events Harris outlined and thick plot. The Traitor’s Pawn begins with heart-pounding suspense that continues throughout the book. Harris skillfully created a story that was entertaining, riveting and unique. I connected right away with both Aubrey and Jack and enjoyed learning about their past, the regrets they shared and the bond they had. The fast-paced storyline kept me interested and turning the pages quickly. I enjoyed her knowledge of Corpus Christi, TX and the description of the area/beaches. The faith-based elements did not overpower the story, but rather supported it in a beautiful and profound way. I believe the message of overcoming a past of hurt, abandonment and betrayal was accurately portrayed and finding freedom in forgiveness is life-giving to readers hearts and minds. Props to Harris for a “clean” read. Please note, due to the nature of this novel, there are some graphic scenes and the use of guns/shooting/attempted murder.
Cons: Personal Preference Alert: The romance portion of the story was too slow for me! I REALLY wanted Aubrey and Jack to connect mid story and begin to build a relationship. I would have loved if if their story unfolded quicker, was more steamy and if there was less lamenting over the past (too repetitive at times, causing me to skim read). Also, for me, there was a tiny believability factor I struggled with in a couple of portions of the story - namely, the second time Cheng foils the FBI’s plans and the fact that the Chinese and Russians are involved plus agree to meet Charles Ramsey in the same place and time. Perhaps just one villainous group would have sufficed.
Overall, The Traitor’s Pawn is a great read and one that I will recommend to other Christian fiction/romantic suspense readers! It is a clean book and appropriate for mature teens 15+.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
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Lisa Harris is a bestselling author, a Christy Award winner, and the winner of the Best Inspirational Suspense Novel from Romantic Times for her novels Blood Covenant and Vendetta. The author of more than 40 books, including The Nikki Boyd Files and the Southern Crimes series, as well as Vanishing Point, A Secret to Die For, and Deadly Intentions, Harris and her family have spent over 16 years living as missionaries in southern Africa. Learn more at www.lisaharriswrites.com.
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