Shadows at Dusk // Book Review

 

I'm back for another book review! This one was a quick read that may have gotten me out of a small reading slump. My favorite genre is historical fiction, but I've found that some historical fiction is too slow and borderline boring. So occasionally I throw in a suspense book to keep things interesting! Today's review is for Shadows at Dusk by Elizabeth Goodard. 

Lets begin! *clickety-clack on my keyboard* 

Shadows at Dusk 

★★★☆☆

It took me three days to read this book, and what an adventurous tale I was brought upon! The plot was fast-paced and although the suspense was not high, the action was! 

Detective Trevor West was a determined character, willing to take any risk in order to see justice served. His character could think on his feet and respond well to any scenario he found himself in. I like that he cared enough about his sister and then later on, Carrie, to never cease his search and never give up on them. I also like how he wasn't right all the time. He was not immune to error, as must fictional heroes are. I would have liked to hear more about his past history, the book hinted at his past but it felt like an afterthought and not a crucial element to the story. 

Unlike Trevor's, Carrie James's past played a major role in the storyline. Carrie had overcome unimaginable things yet remained brave and stronger because of it. Her story is a bit unrealistic, yet since it *is* fiction, I'll let that slide. I like how her character was capable, even during the events of facing her fears... She didn't let herself become paralyzed but rose to the occasion. 

This book had some sad moments, some grief that I felt was pushed through too quickly. The ending and overall romance was also a bit forced in its pacing. 

One thing I loved was the adventure element to this book. It is not common in Christian fiction to get national treasure vibes or any sort of adventurous plots that stretch the imagination. This book did, it opened my imagination to the inside of dark caves, the Alaskan mountains, cargo planes, and more! I was drawn in by the excitement, yet I will admit I wish the excitement would have built a bit for each incident that the characters faced. They resolved them almost as quickly as the trouble happened. 

There was some plot twists that kept me interested in knowing what was going to happen next, and I liked how there was a team effort amongst characters (both main characters and also some side characters). 

Overall, this story is an awesome addition to my suspense collection. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a quick read about daring characters facing all odds against them.

 Back of the Book: 

Montana Detective Trevor West is desperate to learn what happened to his sister, who went missing in Alaska over a year ago, leaving nothing but a few photographs as clues to her whereabouts. At the advice of Police Chief Autumn Long, Trevor enlists the help of an experienced bush pilot. If Carrie James can't help him find the places in the photographs, no one can.

But Carrie has her own agenda. Grieving the death of her closest friend and the only person she could trust, Carrie will help Trevor find his sister on one condition--that he help her track down her friend's killer.

As the two close in on the answers they crave, they'll face dangers and connections they could not have imagined. They'll have to learn to trust one another--and face the dark secrets of the past--if they are ever to discover the truth and bring a killer to justice.

What genre of books do you like to read to get you out of a reading slump? 

Is Shadows at Dusk a book you would ever want to add to your TbR? 

Happy reading and comment below if you'd like!