The citizens of small-town Carin, Illinois have all but given up hope in solving two of the most devastating crimes to ever hit their area until Evie Blackwell steps in. She’s set to become part of a cold-case task force and is spending her two week vacation to investigate these cold cases which ravished their community. Years ago, an entire family disappeared without warning and no one has been able to find them since. Where did they go? What happened?
Another family driving through Carin, stops at a local motel alongside the interstate when their young daughter disappears. It’s been years and she has never turned up. No
Before Evie arrives in Carin, she runs into her own trouble, narrowly escaping an accident. Despite her rough start, she digs deep into these cold cases with a fresh set of eyes, turning up hot, new leads. Will she be able to solve these cold cases?
The local sheriff, Gabriel Thane, and his family are willing to help Evie Blackwell lay these cases to rest. Evie is drawn to the Thane family’s quiet faith and open hospitality. Will the Thane’s rely on God when Evie cracks these cases open and long-kept secrets are revealed?
My Review:
Dee Henderson doesn’t disappoint with her newest nail-biting romantic suspense, Traces of Guilt. There’s less romance than suspense in this first novel of her new Evie Blackwell Cold Case series, but I’m not complaining! As always, I read into the wee hours of the morning, completely enthralled in this book. I love how Henderson’s characters are interwoven throughout her books, but can remain as standalone novels (although I highly recommend scouring each one of her books!).
I’m always waiting for the day when I figure out the plot ahead of time, but it hasn’t happened yet. Dee Henderson twists and turns the plot so thoroughly, her readers have no idea what’s going to happen next, thus the fervent page turning late into the evening!
Gabriel Thane’s brothers play a part in this suspense and the end of this book leaves you hanging, wondering what will happen to the Thane family? The next book cannot come out soon enough for this little Farm Wyfe!
If you’re looking for summer reading, pick up your copy of Traces of Guilt on Amazon or your local bookstore. You won’t be disappointed!
Disclaimer: BethanyHouse publishers provided me with a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.