I wish I would have realized that this book is a second in a series because I would have read the first one first. Still, it was a good, fast-paced thriller about an abduction.

I enjoyed this book though it took a long time to,get to,the point of the book.
A girl at university shy and withdrawn is taken in by a an Older student.
She thinks she loves this guy but he is into drugs.
Things go badly and she leaves university but nothing goes away.
Then things go from bad to worse.
Thanks for letting me read this book, it was not great.but I finished it.
I love reading .

Saving Grace is a quick paced child abduction thriller with a plot twist ending that will leave you reeling.

I've not read anything by Simon Wood before now and it took a chapter or two to get used to his style of writing. Part of me feels that his style is a bit too marketable, too contrived but there is something also about that style that read well since the primary character is a journalist. I also was able to figure out "whodunit," almost immediate and you might as well. Trust me, that will not hinder your enjoyment of the book nor will it prepare you for the ending.

Saving Grace is a sequel of sorts to the book "Paying the Piper" and while it is not necessary to read them in order, I wish I had done so. I think I would have understood the characters and their motives a bit better if I had.

I highly recommend this book and the others in the series. I know I will be reading them all.

An exciting read from beginning to end! I didn’t realize it was the 2nd book in a series until after I started it, so I’ll be going back to read the 1st book as I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and I’ll be adding all of Simon Woods books to my TBR!

Poor Scott he is a magnet for the crazies, another kidnapping other call to the paper, another kidnapper wants to give Scott his story, but after what happened with the Piper does Scott want anything to do with this case?

It was interesting to catch back up with Scott and the kids to see how they are doing and have they healed from the events with the Piper. I liked that it wasn't brushed under the rug that the family is still coming to grips with it all.

Mel Foster's narration as Scott was great! I honestly don't know how he was able to pull off the voice changer voices it was impressive!

I love all of this authors books I haven't hit a dud yet! Highly recommend this one and all others by this author.

A fast paced, action packed thriller that keeps you reading! I haven't read the first book in the series but fully intend on doing so asap! Highly recommended for action junkies, and everybody else to be honest!

Four stars

Suspenseful and emotional.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

Involved plot and adversaries who must learn to trust to get the job done, reluctant heroes and a testament to what some will do in the name of success and greed come together in the author's capable hands to create a fast paced thriller

Saving Grace
By Simon Wood

A high tension triller that engages the reader from the beginning and throughout the first half on the book.

The downside is that the identity of the villain is too predictable, too early in the story.

The Shepherd has snatched a young girl from a vacationing family. Other than money, he has one demand: he’ll talk only to former reporter Scott Fleetwood. Special Agent Tom Sheils is on the case and will watch over Scott every step of the way. The Shepherd promises the girl’s safety as long as Scott follows the rules of his game. Forced to trail the kidnapper’s twisting lead—and haunted by the last victim he failed to save—Scott is desperate to keep the past from making a brutal comeback.
But just when Scott and Sheils think they’re winning and that it will all be over soon, the Shepherd ups the stakes. Scott begins to realize he’s a pawn in a scheme that runs deeper than greed…and colder than death

Good character development and simmering plot that will keep people reading to the end.

#SavingGrace #NetGalley

www.books-reviewed.weebly.com

This was a interesting book that left me guessing till the final page.. The villain was someone who you wouldn't expect.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. What a thriller! First let me say that if you have not read the Pay The Piper you won't be lost in this book. However, go read it because it is excellent. Scott Fleetwood is trying to recover from Piper when a kidnapper calls the paper demanding only to deal with Scott. So many twists and turns. A true page turner. The ending did not disappoint either. Keep bringing Scott and Sheils back. Love these characters.

This was an ok mystery, thriller about a kidnapping. I felt that writing was a bit plodding along and the storytelling was not original. I guessed who the mastermind was by page 30. Overall, an ok mystery. Quick read.

A great suspenseful story. The characters are believable and interesting. I could not put this one down.

I found this book to be a great game of cat and mouse where I never quite knew who was chasing whom. I found myself sitting on the edge of my seat in anticipation and I had to stop myself from flipping ahead to get the answers I was looking for. I usually try to figure out who the bad guy is in a story like this, and every time I thought I had it figured out, a twist had me spinning and searching for more clues. I felt myself even rooting for the bad guy in the end, which was a pleasant surprise. This is the first time I have heard of this author, but I will be definitely be keeping my eye out for his name in the future.

Former reporter Scott Fleetwood and his family are still recovering from his children being kidnapped. A family from England is on vacation when their young daughter Grace is kidnapped. The kidnapper calls the newspaper Scott used to work for and will only speak to Scott. Scott is reluctant to get involved but knows he has no choice. The life of a young child is at stake. Special Agent Shields is in charge of the case. The kidnapper manages to stay one step ahead of them and keep them jumping through hoops in their attempts to find Grace.

This is an emotional tension filled book. At times I was very angry with a few of the characters and their choices. The plot kept me turning pages to find out the next twist in the story. There was a surprise at the end of the book that I saw coming but didn’t guess all of it. This is part of a series but you won’t have any trouble enjoying this book if you haven’t read the previous book. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

The cover is amazing !! So true to the plot !!

The book started with a bang ! The ease with which the kidnapper chooses a victim for his kidnapping without almost any homework is scary and disturbing. He picks up sweet Grace right from under her parent's nose. And this is just chapter 1 !

The Independent has been receiving flak since Scott's previous blunder which went to a whole new level of revenge and killing. Scott's been removed from his job as reported for The Independent , his family still slowly try to come out of the emotional damage caused by the previous episode and Agent Sheils is almost on the verge of retiring. We can say, things are pretty dandy as of now. BOOM ! And then arrives the game changer !! The newspaper's office receives a call from some claiming to be 'The Shepherd' and apparently holding a 6-year old girl hostage. The Shepherd only wants to deal with Scott. This new twist to the kidnapping now intrudes Scott's healing family and brings him back to the center of the game. We also get to see the marketing gimmicks of one Mr.Thorpe, who's been appointed as consultant to revive the newspaper. His decision ?? To sensationalize this kidnapping and get the newspaper back on top.

From here starts the game of cat and mouse, with Scott being the mouse of course. The Shepherd is well planned, well organized, smart and always 2 steps ahead of FBI at all times. We see that The Shepherd is receiving instructions from a third person, and this man wants the whole scene to be stretched as much as possible. Throughout the book, The Shepherd remained consistent and honorable. And that I loved ! The military angle behind 'The Shepherd' theory was heart-breaking and touching. The pain and trauma Grace's family go through during the negotiations and otherwise is also so heart-breaking ! The situation is so tense, everyone is mistrustful, everyone is suspicious, relations are tested and broken.. Phew ! A lot of drama !

I had a guess who the third man could be , because it was getting a little predictable towards the second half of the book. But what surprised me was 'The Shepherd' and how in the end justice was served to the one who'd thought he had gotten away after such a deplorable game. The plot also highlights how sensationalizing trivial news and the 'Breaking News' concept has evaded journalism. It's frightening!

I would have given the book 5 stars for 'The Shepherd' and even the plot, but Scott and Agent Sheils were a let down for me. It was ridiculous to read the FBI being trumped in their own game. It was hardly a chase !! Infact, thaey were being tagged along wherever the kidnapper wanted. That was the only down point for me, but otherwise the plot was amazing and I enjoyed reading this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer Publishing for generously providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review

This is the 2nd book in the series featuring journalist Scott Fleetwood and FBI agent Tom Sheils. I have not read the first novel 'Pay the Piper', but this did not detract from my enjoyment or understanding of this novel.
Former reporter Scott Fleetwood and his family are still recovering after tangling with a notorious kidnapper, the Piper, when another kidnapper grips the city. The Shepherd has kidnapped a young girl from a family who are currently in the country on holiday.
Special Agent Tom Sheils is in charge of the case and will watch over Scott to ensure the kidnapped girl, Grace is kept safe. The Shepherd promises to release Grace as long as Scott follows his instructions to the letter.
This is a good tense thriller with two interesting characters.
I would like to thank Net Galley and Thomas & Mercer for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Although this is the 2nd book in this series, this was my first read of this author and the results were mixed. Still recovering from a kidnapping of his own children, former newspaper reporter Scott Fleetwood becomes a liason between the good guys and the bad guys when a new kidnapper calling himself "The Shepherd" snatches a young girl at an amusement park in San Francisco. But after two botched ransom drops, things take a turn for the worse and perhaps everything is not as it seems.

I thought the author did a very good job writing the characters as I liked some and disliked others and felt they were all believable, but in my opinion the plot fell a little flat and predictable. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Scott Fleetwood has left his career as a reporter behind after he and his family were targeted and stalked by a serial kidnapper known as the Piper. But his respite is short-lived, another kidnapper, The Shepherd has kidnapped a little girl and will speak to no one other than Scott. The Shepherd promises the girl will not be harmed as long as Scott follows his rules. Working with FBI agent Tom Shells, Scott does his best to follow the madman’s whims, reliving the pain of losing the last kidnap victim her couldn’t save. Wood writes a fast paced thriller with plenty of chills and a villain that will give parents of young children nightmares