Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Heart Failure by Richard Mabry is a suspense story with a minor romantic theme. The main characters are Dr. Carrie Markham and Adam Davidson, who are newly engaged. A drive-by shooting in the first chapter sets off the action that finds Carrie and Adam fighting for both their relationship and their lives. Adam believes it is because of a secret in his past that even Carrie doesn't know about. However, as the violence continues and both of them seem to be a target, the mystery deepens. Adam and Carrie both take steps to figure out what is going on so they can move on with their lives. Though Heart Failure is not edge of your seat suspenseful, it is fairly entertaining and keeps the reader guessing. There are enough red herrings thrown in that do a good job of obscuring the truth of who is behind the attacks and why until the end. Adam and Carrie share equally in the narration, with the perspective sometimes shifting mid-scene. The balance provides good character development and gives the reader insight into both main characters and their thoughts and motivations. The other characters are entertaining and add to the uncertainty both the main characters and the reader feel as the story progresses. The faith of both main characters is developed as more of a background theme than a dominant one. The romance between Adam and Carrie is a key part of the story, though I think calling Heart Failure a romantic novel would be a stretch.
I'd recommend Heart Failure by Richard Mabry to anyone who enjoys a solid story with some twists and turns. Those who enjoy reading novels told from one than more perspective will especially enjoy this. There is a little something for those who enjoy suspense, a touch of romance, or modern day stories.
I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255
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Nicole, I'm glad you enjoyed the book. I agree with you that it's hard to classify my books--part thriller, part romance, all from a Christian worldview. But I hope your blog readers will enjoy Heart Failure. Thanks for your review.
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