Secondary Target by Angela Carlisle

Secondary Target
by Angela Carlisle

ISBN-13: 9780764242502
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Bethany House
Released: May 7, 2024

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description from Goodreads:
After the brutal murder of her mother and brother twelve years ago, Corina Roberts built a new life in Kentucky. But then strange things begin to happen, and she is thrust into a perilous game of life and death. With nowhere else to turn, her best hope of survival depends on her ex, army veteran Bryce Jessup.

Recently returned from service, Bryce has every intention of staying away from Corina, but when threats close in around her, he isn't willing to leave her safety to chance. As their search for answers uncovers lethal secrets her detective father kept hidden, Bryce and Corina must untangle the mystery of the merciless killer intent on terrorizing and eliminating Corina's family before it's too late.


My Review:
Secondary Target is a Christian romantic suspense. Corina's father abruptly moved with her to Kentucky after her mother and brother were killed by someone who was never caught. Over the years, he never explained to her why they moved and he--a private investigator--didn't stay to investigate. Now she's receiving threats and attacks designed to isolate and scare her. Then her father goes missing and can't answer her questions. Bryce intended to marry Corina until yet another tragedy broke them apart. He's determined to protect her. They discover that the attacker is a serial killer set on revenge against her father by killing his family, but who is it?

The main characters were engaging and reacted realistically to events. As Bryce and Corina spent time together, they found healing for past hurts. The suspense was high as the killer wanted to keep her frightened and off balance until he decided it was time to kill her. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this very suspenseful novel.


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