Summary: In this second installment of the Shepard Suspense series, former CIA agent turned evangelical pastor John Cross is busy caring for the small community of believers he ministers to in Virginia. Journalist Christine Lewis is busy with the demand for her talents from top news agencies in New York City. Neither have any time left for their relationship, which began eight months before when they paired up to prevent the detonation of a chemical bomb in the nation’s capital. When Christine hears that her stepbrother has been arrested for murder in Texas, they team up again to discover the truth about the crime. Untangling a web of conspiracy, the couple finds themselves in the center of another dangerous situation—and in trouble far deeper than they expected.
Violence/Disturbing Images: Moderate. Same aversion to lethal force as the last one from the main character, but several other characters have no such reservation. Several people shot, some shot dead. In one scene a bullet is describes as passing through a man's brain and out the other end. In one of the most disturbing scenes, a bad guy shoots and kills several of his wounded comrades to prevent their capture. A bad guy is crushed by a car. The main bad guy hits his assistant to the ground with a tablet.
Sensuality/Nudity: Mild. Two characters are in a relationship that's fading. A little bit of jealousy, but otherwise clean.
Profanity: Clean. No words printed, but mentioned frequently.
Morality: As the two main characters are a pastor, and a newly converted Christian, they are trying, and sometimes failing, to live out their lives as Christlike followers of Jesus. They try several times to evangelize, and their are strong themes of redemption, forgiveness, and struggling in the face of temptation. The two main characters, though dating, are also very careful to treat their relationship as God would want them to.
As a whole, a great book, filled with action, adventure, and romance, and yet still striving to be appropriate for a Christian reader. With the action and the almost but not quite profanity, this book is better suited for an older audience.
Overall Recommendation: Ages 16+
God bless, and stay in touch for the third installment of this exciting series!
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