THE "UNCOMMON JUSTICE" TRILOGY BY ELIZABETH GODDARD

The "Uncommon Justice" Trilogy by Elizabeth Goddard

Book #1 / "Never Let Go"
My ⭐ Rating: 4 stars

Synopsis:

"As a forensic genealogist, Willow Anderson is following in her late grandfather's footsteps in her quest for answers about a baby abducted from the hospital more than twenty years ago. The case may be cold, but things are about to heat up when someone makes an attempt on her life to keep her from discovering the truth.

Ex-FBI agent--and Willow's ex-flame--Austin McKade readily offers his help to protect the woman he never should have let get away. Together they'll follow where the clues lead them, even if it means Austin must face the past he's spent much of his life trying to forget. And even if it puts Willow's tender heart at risk."
Former Green Beret Heath McKade is a reserve deputy in an understaffed county who has been called in to protect Harper, a childhood friend he is surprised to see back in the area. When Harper learns that the sheriff's department can't find any evidence of the murder she witnessed, she is determined to do what she can to see that justice is done. What neither Harper nor Heath could know is how many explosive secrets from the past will be exposed--or how deeply they will fall for each other."

Book #2 / "Always Look Twice"
My ⭐ Rating: 5 stars

Synopsis:

"At the advice of her therapist, homicide survivor Harper Reynolds has traded her job as a crime scene photographer for a more peaceful life taking photographs of the natural world. But her hopes for a life surrounded by the serenity of the outdoors are dashed when she inadvertently captures a murder being committed in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She flees the scene in fear--and loses the camera.

Former Green Beret Heath McKade is a reserve deputy in an understaffed county who has been called in to protect Harper, a childhood friend he is surprised to see back in the area. When Harper learns that the sheriff's department can't find any evidence of the murder she witnessed, she is determined to do what she can to see that justice is done. What neither Harper nor Heath could know is how many explosive secrets from the past will be exposed--or how deeply they will fall for each other."

Book #3 / "Don't Keep Silent"
My ⭐ Rating: 4 stars

Synopsis:

"Investigative reporter Rae Burke will do anything to find her missing sister-in-law, even if it means facing Liam McKade, a man who almost lost his life saving hers. A former DEA agent, Liam thought he could find peace at his Wyoming ranch, but he just doesn't feel at home anywhere anymore. When the reporter who blew his cover on an important investigation inserts herself back into his life, he's less than thrilled. But Rae's keen investigative skills have led her down the right path--and directly into the dragon's mouth--leaving Liam no choice but to protect her. As the danger increases, the past they both tried to flee catches up to them, along with the feelings they once had for each other."

My Review:

I recently received a copy of book #3 / “Don’t Keep Silent” from its publisher in exchange for my reviewing it, for which I am incredibly grateful! This made me read the whole "Uncommon Justice" trilogy, in order, and I really enjoyed it! These books are so packed full of suspense and intrigue, from beginning to end! They were a great escape from reality and I had a difficult time putting them down!

With serious criminals and crimes taking place, I really appreciate that the author kept these books clean, without any profanity, sexual content, or real detailed violence.

More of my thoughts for each of these books can be found at Goodreads.

Note: The synopses seen in this post are courtesy of Amazon.com. 

"THESE NAMELESS THINGS" BY SHAWN SMUCKER

"These Nameless Things" by Shawn Smucker

Synopsis:

"Before Dan opened his door to find a wounded woman who had escaped from the tormentors in the mountain, his life had become rather quiet. He and the eight other people in the mostly abandoned town had become friends. They spent peaceful evenings around the campfire and even made vague plans to journey east one day and leave the ominous mountain behind.

But the woman's arrival changes everything. Who is she? How does she know so much about Dan's brother, who is still held captive in the mountain? Why are long-forgotten memories rising to the surface? And why does Dan feel so compelled to keep her presence in his house a secret?"

My Review:

"These Nameless Things" is the first book I've ever read by this author, and to be honest, its cover is what initially sparked my interest in reading it, partnered with the fact that it's been labeled a Christian mystery/suspense/thriller -- a genre combination I love. Not knowing much about this book before reading it, I didn't really know what to expect, and my initial thoughts were along the lines of... What in the world is going on here!? This feeling stuck with me throughout most of this book.

"These Nameless Things" is very mysterious and thought-provoking, where every question answered leads to more questions. In an atmosphere that is quite eerie, filled with utter despair and hopelessness, it carries a strong message of forgiveness and finding light in the darkest of places.

I'm really on the fence with rating this book 3 or 4 stars, my reason being that although I enjoyed reading this book, I feel that its pacing is a bit slow, with most things super drawn out, and its ending seems too rushed, leaving many unanswered questions. I can't say much about this without spoiling the book.

My ⭐ Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Note: I received a copy of this book from its publisher in exchange for my reviewing it, for which I am very grateful.

Credits: The book cover and synopsis seen in this post are courtesy of Amazon.com.