Shana R. (LynniePennie) reviewed The Real Enemy (Sophie Trace Trilogy, Book 1) on + 169 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is a nicely written suspense/mystery book. Written in third-person narrative, this Christian thriller keeps the reader on the edge. The plot is a bit of a brain teaser. I really enjoyed it!
Brill Jessup, the protagonist, comes across as a very believable chief of police. She works endlessly with the Sheriff and the FBI on a case that seems impossible to crack. Meanwhile, she does her best to ignore her husband who cheated on her. All while trying to stay strong for her daughter and keep her family together.
One of the Christian themes covered in this book is bitterness, along with the inability to forgive (illustrated by Brill & her husband). It's a topic that most people will relate to.
At times, I could really relate to Brill. On the other hand, Emily, Brill's very intelligent nine-year-old daughter is written too unbelievable. Several times I had trouble believing that she would speak and act as maturely as she did. Also, at the end the 180 turn in Brill and her husband's relationship out of no where was hard to believe. Though, Brill herself admitted it was a miracle reunion.
Even though, there were minor things I didn't like it was a great read. Overall, a fast, easy and thought provoking read. I'd highly recommend to any Christian book clubs or ladies group. I would most definitely read another of the series.
Brill Jessup, the protagonist, comes across as a very believable chief of police. She works endlessly with the Sheriff and the FBI on a case that seems impossible to crack. Meanwhile, she does her best to ignore her husband who cheated on her. All while trying to stay strong for her daughter and keep her family together.
One of the Christian themes covered in this book is bitterness, along with the inability to forgive (illustrated by Brill & her husband). It's a topic that most people will relate to.
At times, I could really relate to Brill. On the other hand, Emily, Brill's very intelligent nine-year-old daughter is written too unbelievable. Several times I had trouble believing that she would speak and act as maturely as she did. Also, at the end the 180 turn in Brill and her husband's relationship out of no where was hard to believe. Though, Brill herself admitted it was a miracle reunion.
Even though, there were minor things I didn't like it was a great read. Overall, a fast, easy and thought provoking read. I'd highly recommend to any Christian book clubs or ladies group. I would most definitely read another of the series.
Melissa C. (Tazlvr) -
Helpful Score: 1
I like reading mysteries. This book was very well written in a way that you can identify with the characters and what they are going through. It was a very fast read, and hard to put down. I thouroghly enjoyed reading it. I will be ordering the next in the series to find out more about the Jessup Family and how they are doing. I came to care about the characters and was intrigued about their faith, love and hope. Kurt and Brill have something together and they finally realized how special it is. I hope you will enjoy this book as much as I have.
