Aftermath by Terri Blackstock | A Mini Review of a Christian Fiction Mystery/Thriller Novel
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A SUSPENSE-FILLED, EXPLOSIVE NOVEL
Renowned Christian fiction author, Terri Blackstock, delivers yet another gripping, deeply emotional novel based on the traumatic unfolding of events that affect that multiples lives after a public bombing.
Blackstock never fails to dive into the hard, unexpected realities and emotions that humans face when walking through life. In her newest novel, Aftermath, she delicately walks readers through loss, grief, poor choices, obsession and trauma while creating a suspenseful, but inspired tale of triumph and hope.
This gripping new thriller from New York Times bestselling author Terri Blackstock will leave you on the edge of your seat.
A devastating explosion.
Three best friends are at the venue just to hear their favorite band . . . but only one of them makes it out alive.
A trunk full of planted evidence.
When police stop Dustin with a warrant to search his trunk, he knows it’s just a mistake. He’s former military and owns a security firm. But he’s horrified when they find explosives, and he can’t fathom how they got there.
An attorney who will risk it all for a friend.
Criminal attorney Jamie Powell was Dustin’s best friend growing up. They haven’t spoken since he left for basic training, but she’s the first one he thinks of when he’s arrested. Jamie knows she’s putting her career on the line by defending an accused terrorist, but she’d never abandon him. Someone is framing Dustin to take the fall for shocking acts of violence . . . but why?
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★★★★ | Terri Blackstock has successfully, once again, gifted her readers with a new novel brimming with mystery, intrigue, and suspense with her new release, Aftermath.
From the opening chapter, I was hooked on the dramatic unfolding of events that spiraled after a public bombing takes place in Atlanta, GA.
I’ve been a long time admirer of the very relatable, real characters that Blackstock creates. She places her characters in real life situations, invoking struggles, emotions and harsh realities we all have to face at one time or another in life, thus creating a story that is felt as much as it is read. This is perhaps my favorite part of this particular story. Readers are able to gain insight from several characters’ points of view in this story that serves the mystery and suspense well by adding multiple layers to the unfolding narrative.
In addition to the deep emotion and the riveting suspense, Blackstock offers readers an inspired sense of hope and showcases a deeply personal relationship with Christ. I find this to be another beautiful aspect of her novels; she never fails to weave a story that is Gospel-centered. The faith based aspects of the story are meaningful and heartfelt and something both Christian and secular readers can find uplifting. These elements balance the heart-wrenching and serious weight this story holds also.
Aftermath is very well written, emotional, captivating and the characters are well-rounded and relatable.
It was refreshing and unique to read a suspense-based story that didn’t offer a point of view from the law enforcement field. Blackstock instead delivered a case that flowed through the hearts and minds of a young woman, an attorney and two business partners as they processed and investigated the bombing in their own ways. There is a hint of romance throughout the story as well that I enjoyed. Overall, I believe readers who like mysteries and romantic suspense will enjoy this story and I highly recommend it.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Author Terri Blackstock | Image courtesy of https://www.thomasnelson.com
Terri Blackstock has sold over seven million books worldwide and is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author. She is the award-winning author of Intervention, Vicious Cycle, and Downfall, as well as such series as Cape Refuge, Newpointe 911, the SunCoast Chronicles, and the Restoration Series. Visit her website at www.terriblackstock.com; Facebook: tblackstock; Twitter: @terriblackstock.
