REVIEW: Reluctant Runaway by Jill Elizabeth Nelsom
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jill Elizabeth Nelson is a member of the CFBA. Her blog, Artistic Blogger, addresses issues about art, art theft, antiquities preservation, and the art of fiction writing. She takes art seriously – when she’s not having fun with it, that is. The To Catch a Thief Series combines her love of the written word with her love of other art forms.
The first in the series was Reluctant Burglar , second is Reluctant Runaway. In January 2008, she will reveal the third book, Reluctant Smuggler. Jill is thrilled if the adventures that spill from her imagination can raise awareness about art theft – deemed “a looming criminal enterprise” by the FBI. Jill and her husband, Doug, have four children and live in Minnesota.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Stolen Indian artifacts…A murdered museum guard…
A missing woman…A baby in danger…
Only Desiree can unearth the horrifying secret that links them all.
Museum security expert Desiree Jacobs doesn’t mean to get in danger’s path. Really she doesn’t. But when a friend is in trouble you don’t just walk away. No matter what your overprotective FBI agent boyfriend says! So when Desi and Tony’s date at a presidential ball is interrupted by a frantic Maxine Webb, Desi doesn’t hesitate to jump in.
Soon Desi is neck-deep in a confusing array of villains. Did Max’s niece run away or was she taken? Is she still alive or the victim of a perverse ritual? And who wants her infant son–and why?
Then Tony’s organized crime case collides with Desi’s investigation, throwing them both into the path of something dark and sinister. Something that craves blood…
From the streets of Desi’s beloved Boston to the mountain desert of New Mexico, Desi and Tony must rely on God to thwart unseen forces–and save a young woman and her baby from a villain more evil than any of them can imagine.
“A fresh voice, strong heroine, and unique plot make Reluctant Runaway a can’t-put-down read. Jill Elizabeth Nelson is an author to watch in the realm of romantic suspense!”
—-SUSAN MAY WARREN award-winning author of In Sheep’s Clothing
REVIEW:
Reluctant Runaway was my first Jill Elizabeth Nelson read, but won’t be my last. Filled with likable and memorable characters, Nelson delivers a satisfying mystery. Having not read the first book in the series, it didn’t take me long to get attached to the characters. The plot moved a bit slow at the beginning for my suspense loving taste, but when the story picked up, it kept me turning pages well past midnight.
The subplots are woven together well in this intricate tale of theft, deception and spirituality. Even the romance adds to the story and leaves you with a message of God ultimately being in control of life and love.
If you’re looking for an engaging mystery, with a spunky heroine look no further! And drop by Portrait of a Writer today for details on how you can win this book!! Or don’t wait and buy your own here!
