The Blue Cloak

The Blue Cloak was absolutely, without a doubt, the darkest story I have ever read under the Christian genre. Having said that, I greatly enjoyed reading this story, and it had an excellent ending. I didn't want to put it down at all. Interestingly, at the end of the story, I read about the true accounts that inspired this story. Fascinating!!! While this story may not be for everyone, I thought it was well written and interesting, even with dark elements. I will likely read it again.

Very well researched book with an in-depth look into the lives of the notorious Harpe's and their 'family.' The ending was very well done, and at one point, I'm almost certain my jaw was in my lap. Very intense, gritty depiction of actual events.
The writing was well done and in keeping with the vernacular of the time. I found the pacing to be a little slow in some parts, but all in all, a very good read for those who love historical true crime.

Wow. I was intrigued by the back cover of this book about the first serial killers in the United States of America. I already knew this author would do a great job, but I wasn’t sure about the content. Shannon McNear did a fabulous job with this story!

In a book about evil villains, I was leery of any triggering graphic content. Thankfully, most of the violence happened “off-screen” but the evil was still evident. (I did skim 2 of the murders that were a bit more written out than the rest. The three Stockholm-syndrome/victims in the book were VERY well done.

From the author’s introduction, the book sucked me in and I found myself wrapped up in the story and the lives of the characters. I finished it in one sitting. After I finished, I passed my Kindle to my husband who had been doing some web-searches about the Harpes. I told him that he had to read the author’s note at the back of the book since she did a better job discussing the real Harpes and all the events than anything he was pulling up online!

I follow the GoodReads rating system. Please note that this means even the 3-star books are ones I liked.
1 star – didn’t like it
2 stars – it was OK
3 stars – liked it
4 stars – really liked it
5 stars – it was amazing; I’ll read it over and over and/or it will impact my daily life.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

This story was very enjoyable and might possibly be disturbing for some as it deals with the dark side of the human condition. It is a Christian read so any violence does happen “off screen” and the descriptions are kept to a minimum. Having said that this is a true story and the author did keep to the facts, which are difficult at times to read. She did do an amazing job of really portraying Stockholm syndrome and all that that implies. I think her writing in this story was wonderful and would recommend this book to any true crime lover. The story is well written and I enjoyed the way the author unfolded the facts. The ending was a bit mind-blowing (in a certain way). I read it all in one sitting, never putting it down. This series has become a favorite for me.

This novel is graphic and grisly and dark. On the other hand, it has moments of hopefulness, healing, and romance. McNear balances it well so the darkness doesn’t overwhelm the tale – and yet darkness is the body of the unfortunate events depicted – it leaves a stain or heaviness behind.

It’s quite difficult to explain my reaction. It was intense. The novel is very well-written and you may cry more than once – at least I did. It was gripping and evocative. I highly recommend it, but I recommend it with a bright strobing word of caution. You may feel a little banged up upon completion, especially if you’re a sensitive soul. The “true crime” aspect makes it difficult to process and will have you questioning how humanity can be so broken.

I love this series!!! It combines my favorite things - true crime, historical fiction, and Christian fiction. I highly recommend picking up all the books in this series. You won't be disappointed!

I wish to thank Net Galley and the publisher, Barbour for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book. I have voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

My oh my! I love good historical fictions and looked forward to reading this one. I had no idea how deep and well researched this one was going to be. It is based on real characters and places. It is set on the Wilderness Road which is the path of early settlers moving west from the Carolinas and Virginia. Daniel Boone used this route on his travels. This is the story of two brothers who would today be called serial killers who murdered and dismembered just about everyone they encountered for no special reason other than their need for excitement. The book covers romance, friendship, Christianity, life in the early days of settlement along the Cumberland Gap and details the murders, trials and so much more. It has you setting on the edge of your seat the entire story.

When the story ends there is much more to come as the author details her research into the actual lives of the characters in the book. She goes to Ancestry and discovers the genealogy of the people in the story. That is as fascinating as the story itself. Well done Shannon!

I have not read her books prior to this one but can assure you that I will and will highly recommend it to those who enjoy a good crime book.

This book kept me up at night. I could not put it down without constantly thinking about it until I could steal away a minute to read just a bit more. The characters really came alive. The author did not give so much detail of the heinous crimes that I couldn't stand to read them.yet she gave enough details to know exactly what evil the hero and heroine were up against. It kept me literally gripped until the end. I hated to finish the book as I felt so connected with Sally and the other victims. I laughed a bit, smiled at times and cried like a baby. I cannot wait to read more from this author. You will not be disappointed. The hand of God was amazing to see as the pages turned. It's great to remember that no matter how bad life seems, evil will not win in the end.

A redemptive telling of a truly horrifying tale. I was not at all familiar with this historical crime spree. I appreciated the way the story was unfolded as it built to the terrors that were to come. While Rachel and Ben are the romantic focus, and they have a precious story of their own, a lot of the plot focused on her friend, Sally and her firsthand experience of the cousin’s evil rampage. I appreciated that full descriptions were not given, but rather implied. There were a few times I felt my heart stop and I could not stop reading until a scene concluded. If you have a tender heart, there may be some triggers in this tale, but know that justice is served, and God’s redemption is clearly seen. Another gripping installment of the True Colors series. I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and all opinions expressed are solely my own.

Life on the Tennessee frontier in 1797 is hard, it’s even more difficult when you’re a young woman. We’re introduced to Rachel Taylor who helps her family run a trading post along the Wilderness Road in Tennessee. Rachel is happily (albeit a little jealously) attending her best friend Sally’s wedding. The only people who know what Sally is getting into that day is her husband, Wiley Harpe and his cousin. Sally and the women find themselves witnesses to unspeakable things, in the company of murderers and made to endure the harshness of the Tennessee/Kentucky frontier without a place to call their own. Consistently pursuing the Harpe’s on their lawless and bloody spree is Benjamin Langford, whose only goal is to find out if the rumors of his cousin running afoul of the Harpe’s is indeed the truth. At what cost will the Harpe’s spree be brought to justice?

The Blue Cloak is a book that oddly enough reminds me of my dad and his love of western/frontier type movies/television. If this book were indeed a movie or television show I know that he and my mom would watch it. I grew up watching these kinds of shows, I still have a gigantic soft spot for John Wayne movies; my personal favorites being Hondo, Rio Bravo, Chisum, Big Jake, The Cowboys, McClintock! and of course True Grit. The sheer amount of research that I feel went into making this novel is astounding. I can hardly sort through results received by genealogy websites for my own family let alone someone else’s from over 200 years ago. I also found something personally interesting to me in this book – the Narragansett Pacer. I have an interest in horse breeds and had not actually heard of this one but found out that it is attributed to the founding of modern day Tennessee Walking Horse, Standardbred and American Saddlebred. Sadly the breed is now extinct which is probably why I had not heard of it (that I can recall).

I feel like novels that are placed in a time period where religion was more commonplace than it is today have a better chance of being accepted by the general public than religious novels taking place in our current time. The religious aspect of this novel feels natural for the characters – it doesn’t feel forced or out of place.

This book does contain it’s fair amount of violence and murder, even against children so just be prepared or don’t read it if those are sensitive subjects for you. I would recommend reading The Blue Cloak if you like frontier/western fiction, historical fiction or books about outlaws. Thank you again to NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for an advance copy of not only this novel but yet another from the True Colors series. I have been not only enjoying them but planning on purchasing the prior novels in the series as well.

I enjoyed the author's notes at the end, almost as much as the story. What a ton of research Shannon McNear did in order to make this so interesting for us, the readers! I don't know where my mind was but somehow I missed realizing that this was a true crime story. Rather, I think I knew when I chose to download it but forgot by the time I actually started reading. I just may have enjoyed it more that way... who knows? Great history involved here; in fact, it led me to look up Nashborough and learn more Tennessee lore that I was unaware of (even though I've been to Nashville several times). Now I'm interested in looking up the others in this series.

And, especially, nice about the book were the prayers and scriptural references throughout! It meant a lot to me. Thank you, Shannon McNear!

Shannon McNear really tackled tough true crime and I was hooked. There is no doubt that the crimes and violence committed by these two individuals was horrific. But in this story, there were also people willing to stand up, sacrifice and fight against evil. As the search for these criminals went on, I found myself caught up in the suspense and turning pages fast. The community soon realized the necessity of prayer and McNear wove short natural prayers throughout the story wonderfully. I liked that different characters with different perspectives prayed from their hearts. Within this well written story, there were tender moments and a genuine romance had a chance to bloom. Even a friendship proved true. This novel was well researched and certainly an interesting read and I’m glad that I did not miss it! I was given a copy of this book by the publisher. All opinions are my own.

I have never read fiction with Christian themes quite like this. The scripture scattered throughout the book and the characters deep faith and reliance on God's provisions is inspiring; however, the events are as graphic as those in Genesis.

After Sally is married before her, Rachel finds herself envious of her friend. Little does she know the horror her friend has been wed into. As murders begin to happen along the frontier, they are quickly traced back to one family unit--and Rachel realizes her envy is misplaced. On a journey to find Sally and stop the murders, Rachel finds a way to trust the Lord's sovereignty and timing.

The book is very well written, based on true historical events--and when the reader is reminded of that--the reality is unsettling at best. The author does a beautiful job of showing beauty in the ashes. The characters are easy to identify with and I had a vested interest in the outcome of Sally's story. I do feel it's important to note that the murders are described in a fair bit of detail, so if you find yourself sensitive to these things--you may want to read with caution.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

Confession: I didn’t quite “get” the premise of the book the first time I read the back cover. But I picked it up anyway, as I’ve read all the other books in the “True Crime” series.

Hoo boy...on a few levels.

Writing style, character development, plot, and pacing are all fantastic. I’ve never read McNear’s books before, and look forward to checking them out.

Subject matter, though...I can’t say this is a book I’ll re-read. It’s hard, sometimes and some parts harder than others. My jaw literally dropped at one point and I just sat in stunned silence.

But...this is history. I can’t argue with that. It really happened, and the amount of research McNear put into the book is truly astounding. I don’t envy what she had to research, read, and articulate herself to bring us this book. Her author’s note at the beginning is warranted and appreciated.

So, admirably researched and written...my heart aches for such a history and fallen state of humanity that real events led us here. While I may not re-read this, it’s an example of history we cannot and should not whitewash or try to erase.

I received a copy of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

4.5 stars for this True Colors novel on the Harpe brothers, known as the first American serial killers. This tale is disturbing, to be sure, but the author shares the gruesome details only in a detatched manner of one filing a police report - not with the intensity and emotion of the actual killer or the first upon the scene. For that reason, though the subject matter is gory and disturbing, the reading of this book is not likely to issue nightmares or other such sensitivities. Though I would recommend that exceptionally sensitive readers shy away from this one.

One thing I loved about Ms. McNear's take on this story is her perspective that even when things seem beyond hopeless, God has promised to never leave us or forsake us. I loved how Sally was able to remember those comforting scriptures when times were paricularly tough and when she saw no way out. The emphasis on the power of prayer was also uplifting as well, and the romance between Rachel and Ben was sweet.

If you read this story, I would recommend reading the author's notes at the end. I was absolutely astounded at how much of the story was based on fact and actual characters. I can't imagine the research that the author had to do for this one as my husband was making horrified faces at me based on a google search of these infamous killers when I'd asked him if he'd ever heard of them. It was good that Ms. McNear reduced the intensity of the details in this novel for the sake of readers. Sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction!

If you enjoy true crime novels, serial killer mysteries and/or historicals, I would recommend this novel. Special thanks to NetGalley for an e-copy of this book. I was under no obligation to write a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.

I absolutely loved this book!! I highly recommend this book to everyone that loves a well written story. It is historically accurate but in no way dull or dry. Everyone who loves to read is sure to enjoy this book!!

This is not a book for the faint of heart. That being said, Ms. McNear did a wonderful job of telling a true story with the utmost class and care. Admittedly, I'd never heard of the people in this story before picking up this book. The gruesomeness and callousness with which these men operated are unfathomable. While getting the point across, Ms. McNear does not give too much of the gory details, just enough so that the reader does know what is happening. While this book does have resolve, it doesn't truly have an HEA. However, I will read it again because of how interesting and well-written it is.

I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves history.

This is an extremely well-written novel based on the first American serial killers and a standalone in the exciting True Colors multi-author series. The author has thoroughly researched facts and worked to portray the crimes while excluding the worst details. At times, it was an almost overwhelming read, but I am thankful I did because of the example of faith, prayer, and God’s love through integral characters.

Rachel and Hugh were witnesses at the wedding of her friend Sally in Knox County, TN. Sally and Wiley Harpe had only known each other six weeks, but courtships were short on the 1797 Kentucky frontier. The father of the bride was a preacher. Wiley (aka Little) and his brother Micajah (aka Big) Harpe attended, and Wiley was baptized.

Hugh and Rachel were friends since childhood. Recently returned from law school, he thought Ben Langford, a friend from law school, might be a good match for her. She worked at Taylor’s Trading Post, owned by her father, and would soon go to Kentucky to help her brother Dan and his wife Anne with their new child and trading post.

The church attendance of the couple waned. Rachel heard business of the brothers was doing well for a while, and that the occasional sighting of Sally was with two other women, one of whom wore the beautiful blue cloak Rachel had given to Sally for her wedding. The brief time Rachel saw her in the trading post, Sally looked shaky and asked Rachel to pray for her. What Sally couldn’t tell anyone is that “Big” lived in their cabin with them, as did two other women, and the men abused all the women.

A well-dressed, charming young man, Thomas Langdon, came in at the trading post Dan and Anne own. He was looking for a place to stay. Rachel suggested a tavern with rooms down the road. A couple days later, Ben Langford came to the Post and met Rachel, a surprise since Hugh had written to him about her. While Ben was there, someone came in telling that another brutal murder had just taken place. Horrified, they not only heard what happened, but that the victim was Thomas. Ben had been sent by his uncle to check on Thomas, his younger cousin. Thomas had decided to travel with two scruffy men and three women he met at the tavern for “safety”. The attackers sounded like Sally, Little, Big, and the other two women. Rachel had recently seen them dashing into the woods. Ben spent much of the next year riding in posses to find the Harpes and get justice for Thomas and many others.

I am very glad I read this novel of faith, prayer, and second chances! Yes, the serial murders were horrifying, and I wouldn’t recommend this for women sensitive to reading about the aftermaths unless comfortable skipping past those brief paragraphs. Characters are very well-defined. There are times that hope seemed lost, especially when Ben encountered the killers. He and Rachel could not ignore their growing attraction between posse riding, but they will not pursue anything until justice is done – if Ben returns alive. There are real-life twists and turns with definite surprises. With the exception noted above, I highly recommend it to those who appreciate Christian historical novels based on true events that exemplify the faith and prayers of some of the characters rather than the gruesome murders that occurred.

From a thankful heart: I received a complimentary copy of this from the publisher through NetGalley, and was under no obligation to post a review.

The True Colors series has been a really interesting group of books, with multiple authors lending their unique voices to fiction books based on true crime events. ( Let me preface the review with this: there are very difficult themes in this book. Murder, violence against children.) Because these stories are based on true events in American crime history, expect a gritty read here. If you are a sensitive reader, this may not be the read for you.

"The Blue Cloak" finds Tennessee native Rachel Taylor readying for her friend Sally's upcoming wedding. While things seem wonderful on the surface, Rachel can't help but be concerned. Something doesn't feel right about the Harpe family. Rachel wishes her friend well and gifts her a beautiful blue cloak for her wedding. However, Sally's new husband Wiley and his cousin are not who they seemed to be, much to Sally's horror. She is thrown into an unimaginable situation fueled by violence and fear. How will she overcome this challenge to her very life?

Benjamin Langford is a man on a mission-- to uncover the truth about his cousin's disappearance, said to be at the hands of the Harpe family. He has his suspicions, but he needs proof. He is going to find out what happened to his cousin, no matter how dark the answers may be.

As these books are based on true American crime stories, be aware that this is not your typical CF book. However, there is a light of hope throughout this dark tale, which makes it a little easier to bear. There are stark reminders of the great cost of sin at someone else's hand but there is also room for restoration and new hope.

I was an early reader, thanks to Barbour Publishing and #NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This series has been up and down for me but this was BY FAR the BEST of the series. It was gritty, disturbing and extremely well researched. It is very hard to comprehend that people can be so evil to each other but the author does an excellent job of trying to help us understand. A really wonderful piece of historically accurate fiction.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher and voluntarily chose to review it.

This author did a lot of research into who and what she was writing about, and it definitely shows! I love when you can feel the authenticity of a book while you're reading it. I wasn't sure going in about how I would feel about this book, it had the option to be rather grisly. Fortunately a lot of violence and gore happens kind of off screen and you just see character reactions or the impact it has. I really enjoyed this book. This series has been great. It is listed as Christian, and yes the characters have a faith in God. I am not a Christian but am still able to enjoy these books as it doesn't come off as too preachy or being shoved down your throat like in some other books. It's a realistic fact that the characters are Christian and is as easy to accept as saying the character is a woman, it's easy to handle. I have LOVED this series.

From the beginning of the story the narrator sets the tone for intrigue and suspicion on one hand and love and faithfulness on the other. Rachel’s friend Sally is getting married, but something doesn’t seem right. Then we meet the Harpes, two brothers bent on cold blooded murder and mayhem. In contrast we also meet brave characters who believe in justice. I loved this book. It moved quickly, it had a sweet love story and a satisfying ending. Nonetheless, some of the scenes were difficult to read because of the Harpe brother’s brutality. These scenes are mentioned, not described in full. I recommend this well researched book. Thank you #NetGalley #TheBlueCloak and #Barbour for sending me an ARC of this book.

This book deserves the highest praise!
Shannon Mcnear has really outdone herself on this one! I mean like just wow!
I loved it for one because it took place in The Gap which is between Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia and some of my favorite places to visit.
I want to go back this summer and stay the weekend or something.
I loved seeing Kentucky through the eyes of the pioneers in 1790''.
It's amazing that we still have portions of the Wilderness road left.
Another thing that I love about this story was that I had never heard of the Harpes before! Such mean people! I felt sorry for the ones who crossed them!
I enjoyed this story to the fullest!
I think Mcnear has done a fabulous job in bringing the Harpes to life for us and I feel that she has had fun in writing this story. I know I had fun reading it especially since it involves my state Kentucky!
I disliked the scenes that had some brutality in it. It kind of grossed me out and it sort of reminded me of the days of Henry 8th.
I wanted to cry for those and their families who somehow were the unfortunate ones to be in the line of fire so to speak.
I did love how the characters would stick together in praying and asking for guidance from the Lord who guided the supporting characters along the way.
This is what I love about Historical fiction is that the authors enables me to transport back and I am able to feel their feelings! Their Hope's, Dreams of a better life than where they came from. A possibility to start over.
This book can make your hair stand up on the back of your neck especially with the Harpes around!! You never know when you may run up on them or they you!
In my opinion this is definitely the darkest book written in this series so far but I still loved it.
I highly recommend this book
My thanks to the author and Barbour publishing for a complimentary copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review for this book. All opinions are my own.

Wow, where do I begin. This is a very emotionally draining story, and yet very well written. The history of these ruthless men is mind boggling. Ms. McNear was very thorough in her research. Hence, between her research and talent for writing, this was an exceptional read. Even though it can be a bit graphic, it can hold your attention to where you cannot put it down. I very much enjoyed the Historical note she wrote attractive the end. She was able to explain what was fact, according to history, and what was fiction. I will definitely read more books from this author. I received this book from the publisher through net galley for an honest review.

Wow. The Blue Cloak by Shannon McNear is another great addition to the True Colors series of historical stories of American Crime written by a variety of authors. The author draws the reader in immediately, as in the first few pages she describes the 1797 Tennessee wedding of a sweet young preacher's daughter to a fidgety, young man who was considerably less than proper for those concerned with proper. Instead of finding herself on the primrose path of married life, Sally finds herself on a dark path with dangerous and ruthless individuals. I loved the suspense as Sally lives out her heartbreaking and horrifying life with the Harpe brothers. Interest was kept high with the intensity of her experience, and wondering how in the world will she get out of these awful circumstances, or even will she get out alive. Would the nightmare ever end and justice prevail? The characters are realistic and either likable, relatable, or despicable. The dialogue flowed seamlessly without sounding forced. The story pulls on the reader’s emotions, shock, horror, anger, sorrow, and compassion. It is a book that kept my interest, and I look forward to reading more from this author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. The opinions are my own.

My local book club read The Gray Chamber last month which introduced me to this series. I like the idea of historical fiction set around mysteries or injustices of the past. When I saw The Blue Cloak centered around (the first) serial killers, I knew I needed to read it, although I wasn't sure if it would deliver the same tense suspense in a book set during modern times. Evil has always existed and though the time period lacks our modern conveniences, evil still existed in cruel and unthinkable ways.
It can be hard to write historical fiction that feels as if it is a true account (or as true as can reasonably be expected with limited primary sources to pull from) and McNear has done that. She includes all the key historical players while telling the story from the viewpoint of two fictional characters. She also manages to weave faith and God's grace in multiple storylines.

I will definitely look for more books in this series as well as read more from McNear.

5 Stars: 5/5 Star Rating
The horrors inflicted by the Harpes are unimaginable, and yet they are based on true facts, while the account is fictionalized. I was appalled even while compelled to continue reading. I simply could not fathom what drew Sally to Wiley Harpe to begin with, and yet I understood the sheer terror that held her there. And still, there is romance contained within the pages. Romance that leads the reader to hope.
Readers will likewise be drawn to this American crime fiction novel. I highly recommend it.
I received a digital ARC of this book from netgalley and Barbour Publishing. All opinions expressed are my own.

Well when I snagged this one I did not realize it was a book five. That being said I still had a great time with this story but think it would have been better if I would have read the other four books. I loved the mystery and the romance and I can not wait to pick up the other four books to check them out. This book is not for the faint of heart!! But a total must read!

Wow. Just wow. This whole series has been wonderful and I knew this book would be too. I did not however quite expect it to be as dark as it was. There is abuse in this book and some graphic violence. While it's not detailed you should still be aware it's in here.

This book like the rest of the series is based on true crimes in history and it's a fast and furious type read. Within the pages, you'll find two "brothers" who have three wives between them, though they're not really wives. They also have a very bad penchant for stealing but worse than that they have a penchant for killing in a gruesome and torturous way just for the fun of it.

Will anyone survive these men? Can they make it out alive?

Ben Langford lost his own family at a young age and now does anything to keep in his uncles good graces as well as pick up the slack and cover for his cousin. His cousin needs to grow up and maybe it's time for tough love. When his cousin is charged with going off into the fronteir Ben follows to make sure he doesn't get into too much trouble. Unfortunately, Ben didn't follow close enough as his brother is killed by The Harpe Boys. Now Ben is off to avenge his cousins death and stop the killers before they kill more innocents.

Rachel watches with growing concerns as her friend marries Wiley Harpe. It seems maybe the preacher's daughter was too friendly with this man and now they're getting married. Rachel gives her friend a gorgeous blue cloak as a gift. Her friend looks in love and her groom does too but there is something about this man and his brother that puts Rachel on edge.

When Rachel and Ben meet sparks fly. Find out if they can ever have a relationship or if they can save Rachel's friend before it's too late.

Okay. This is a wonderful book and I do recommend you read it. But this is for mature audiences. No teens or young adults allowed. There is violence and abuse and while the author doesn't go into lots of detail you know it's there and it can make you a bit squeamish.

There is an infant death. I have not had an infant of mine die but this can be a trigger and guys I cried ugly tears.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit and Negalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

I really enjoyed reading this book, the characters were great and I actually really enjoyed the suspense in the book. I liked that you don't have to be super religious to enjoy this.

This was probably one of my favorite books I’ve read this far. Well developed characters and a good storyline.

Realistic fiction at its best. My first read by Shannon McNear. The writing captured the essentials of the human soul. The author convincingly and accurately wrote this story for me.
I have a difficult time with a lot of Christian authors,in the sense that it’s not realistic enough to me. And sometimes they’re to preachy. Do you understand what I mean here? I want a truthful story that has real life struggle, chemistry, love and hope. I love to see people acting godly. Their moral compass shouts, I walk with God.
This story held all of those for me. Thank you Shannon for writing this. I loved it and can’t wait to read more from your talented hand.

Thank you NETGALLEY and the publisher for this ARC,

I love all the books in this series. They are so well done, and the fact that they are true stories is incredible.

This book is an excellent addition to the series. I hate violence and gore, but this book was a good read. I skimmed a bit, but didn't lose anything from the story by doing so. What an amazing tale with a jaw-dropping ending. I highly recommend reading it, and the author's notes after the story is completed. What an amazing tale that I had not been previously aware of. I will certainly continue reading books in this series, as well as look for more from this author.