Breach of Honor by Janice Cantore

Breach of Honor
by Janice Cantore

ISBN-13: 9781496443090
Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: Tyndale House
Released: July 6th 2021

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description from Goodreads:
As a police officer in Table Rock, Oregon, Leah Radcliff puts her life on the line to help others every day. But at home, Leah's battling her own personal nightmare: Brad, her abusive husband, a fellow officer, celebrated hero, and beloved son of a powerful prominent family. Brad's violent outbursts and suspicious activities have left Leah physically and emotionally scarred, until one desperate action to put a stop to his abuse results in deadly consequences.

Though public opinion seems ready to convict Leah, Officer Clint Tanner is one of the few to believe she acted in self-defense. As he works with Leah's attorney to produce the evidence they need, new truths about Brad's dark side come to light--and reveal a deep-rooted problem in Table Rock. There are some who have breached their sworn duty to serve and protect . . . and they'll do anything to keep their secret safe.


My Review:
Breach of Honor is a Christian detective suspense novel. The story covered several years, allowing the slow but steady changes that happened to Leah and the town. The suspense came from the physical danger to anyone standing in the way of a secret group of corrupt police officers and powerful citizens. They seemed to constantly thwart the good guys who were trying to expose their evil deeds and bring about justice. However, the major themes of this story are how God is at work bringing about justice and how prayer is a powerful weapon in the war against evil.

The main characters were engaging, honorable, determined, and reacted realistically to events. That's part of the reason why the story took so long as Leah needed time to heal from the abuse, deepen her relationship with God, and gain the confidence to stand against the evil even when discouraged. Clint learned the power of prayer from his missionary parents, but he was often tempted to try to control and solve the situation all on his own. Clint supported Leah, fully believing her innocence based on the evidence and willing to take risks to see justice brought about for her and others. The details about police work and prison immersed me in the story but didn't slow the pacing.

There were no sex scenes or bad language. Overall, I'd highly recommend this exciting novel.


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