Tyler Hawke is a golf pro who lives his life simply, easily, and happily. He makes enough money to enjoy a few good things, enough money to help take care of his mother, and enough that he can stockpile a stash in case of emergencies.

He has a few really good friends ... one couple and their young daughter are among his favorites. He's invited to dinner often and because he has no children of his own, he is especially close to their daughter.

When Jodie is abducted, assaulted, beat and then released, he is beside himself with grief. And when Jodie has one request for Tyler, he is happy to do her bidding... and won't give up.

This debut suspense thriller has a lot going for it. The plot is complex, with multiple characters and stories that eventually meet and bursts into page-turning action. Tyler is a unique character, with an inherent sense of right and wrong.

The author has an obsession of Greek mythology and it's nicely paced within his novel. He is living in Phoenix, and I'm always glad to see some of my part of the country incorporated into novels.

Many thanks to the author / Zimbell House Publishing / Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) / Netgalley for the digital copy of COMPELLED. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

A very entertaining book, even though the language is rather stilted and the story a little naive. The plot is good, except for some logical errors.