Obsession

Reviewed by:

Connor Salter, Professional Writing alumnus from Taylor University, Upland, IN.

Title:

Obsession (Natchez Trace Park Rangers #2)

Author:

Patricia Bradley

Publisher:

Revell (a division of Baker Publishing Group)

Format:

Paperback

Publication Date:

February 2021

Length:

384 pages

OVERVIEW

It has been 10 years since Emma Winters saw Sam Ryker. Ten years since the night her brother disappeared, in a situation that she’s sure Sam knows more about than he’ll tell her. When a mysterious sniper shoots at Emma while she’s inspecting a landmark off the Natchez Trace Parkway, Sam uses his new position as a Natchez Trace law enforcement district ranger to help. Will they get the bottom of who’s hunting Emma? The case may require digging up more than bullets and old park ranger files.

Bradley provides a well-assembled plot with a mix of crime thriller elements and inspirational romance. The characters are better drawn than in some of her previous books, and the unusual setup (some heroes who are in law enforcement, some not) makes the descent into adventure and investigation a little more unexpected.

A fun ride for genre fans.

ASSESSMENT

Rating (1 to 5 stars)

3 stars

Suggested Audience:

Christian suspense fans who enjoy romantic subplots intertwined with the criminal investigation.

Christian Impact:

The plot involves facing the past and leads characters to consider their past mistakes, regrets, and the need for forgiveness and reconciliation.

Note:

ECLA readers who enjoy this book may enjoy this earlier book in the Natchez Park Ranger series:

https://eclalibraries.org/2021/03/24/standoff-natchez-trace-park-rangers-1/