Wednesday, March 12, 2014

When A Secret Kills

Summary:
Investigative reporter Jillian Carter knows it's time to put the past to rest. She's tired of looking over her shoulder, letting a killer go free. She's no longer the scared kid who changed her name and disappeared. Now, no matter what the cost, Jillian must do what she is trained to do--ferret out the truth and expose it. Senator Frank Hoffman committed murder ten years ago--and Jillian watched it happen.

Didn't she?


Pros:  This has to be one of the most suspenseful books that I have ever read.  There was constant action, which I love, as well as some surprising twists and turns which kept me jumping. The author also did a great job of conveying the character's emotions.  I could feel the anger, sadness, and fear that dominated much of the book.  I have read very few books that can do that so well.  I also enjoyed Jullian's selfless love for her daughter.  I mean, she loved her.  She wasn't just tolerant of an annyoing little kid, she loved her, even though it made her life harder to raise her and keep her safe.   

Cons:  I have to admit that this book made me mad.  It was so well written and so enjoyable to read . . . except for one thing:  you find out in the first few chapters that Jillian has a daughter.  Basically, if you want to put it this way, she and her boyfriend made a mistake ten years ago.  Yeah.  Kinda ruins the whole story.  However, I will give the author credit that the boyfriend, Colton, realizes what he did was wrong (which was good!) and asks for her forgiveness.  At the same time, unfortunately, I felt as if Jillian didn't feel much remorse due to the fact that she loves her daughter so much (of course, it is good that she loves her daughter, but I still feel as if she should have acknowledge that what she did was wrong).  I also felt like Jillian and Colton moved very rapidly through their relationship.  But I am willing to let that slide considering Colton was on the verge of proposing to her before she disappeared.

My overall opinion of this book is that it was very enjoyable to read, however, the author did disappoint me with some of the things she chose to put in the story line.

I would give this book 4 stars. 

Recommended for ages 17 and up.

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