The plane crash
is traumatic enough and now Special Agent Nikki Boyd with the Tennessee Bureau
of Investigation is right back on the job when a passenger who’s not listed on
the manifesto, but whom she sat right next to, goes missing. Erika Hamilton is
a key witness in a grand jury trial, and they have 48 hours to find her. The
fact that she left the accident scene suggests she is afraid and with good
reason, as she is clearly being pursued. Nikki and her team are also trying to
locate her, but they’re the good guys. A body count does not bother the bad
guys in the least. The bad guys are obvious, but how do you bring someone down
with far-reaching contacts, disposable cash and a philanthropic public persona?
Harris flies out of the starting
gate in the first chapter of this story, and it sets the pace for a swiftly-moving
storyline. Nikki hardly has time to begin processing what she’s just gone
through when she’s thrust into a new case. Her faith is strong, but she’s also
human, so to doubt and worry is understandable. “Pursued” is an inspirational,
romantic suspense fiction novel, but I found the romance to be lacking, and no,
this is not a detriment to the story. The budding romance between Nikki and
Tyler Grant is trying to blossom into something beautiful, but with one thing
after another going on with Nikki’s working life, Tyler, regrettably, is often
put on the backburner, much to Nikki’s worry and chagrin. They have things to
discuss. And because of those very human things, Harris strengthens these two
as relatable characters. The race against time makes the suspense feel real. I
was riveted to the story – to the drama and suspense of it – but with danger
around each bend, we can all be glad it’s a work of fiction.
Book One: Vendetta
Book
Two: Missing
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