Police Chief Autumn Long is fighting to keep her job in the quiet Alaska town of Shadow Gap when an unexpected string of criminal activity leaves her with a wounded officer, unexplained murders, and an attack on her own father. Despite her mistrust of outsiders, she turns to Grier Brenner, a newcomer who seems to have the skills and training Autumn needs to face this threat to her community.
Grier is in Alaska for the same reason many others are--to disappear--when Chief Long enlists his help. He emerges from the shadows and proves his mettle, but his presence in her life could be a deadly trap for them both. If his secret is exposed, all will be lost. And he's not sure even Autumn could save him.
"Elizabeth Goddard has created a novel that immerses the reader in small-town Alaska. From the first page, it's a race to stay alive and solve a number of ever-spiraling mysteries. I highly recommend this novel."--Cara Putman, award-winning author of Flight Risk and Lethal Intent
"A simmering romantic suspense with an explosive ending. Once more Goddard proves she is a master storyteller and deserving of her place as one of the best Christian romantic suspense authors of our time."--Mary Alford, author of Among the Innocent
MY REVIEW
If you thought the title was cold, just wait. This thriller, set in Alaska, has twists and turns every step of the way with bad guys as cold as ice, The mystery starts revealing itself from page one and the payoffs sometimes bring more questions. The grand finale leads to a showdown worthy of the big screen. Its cliché, but I absolutely could not put this one down. Chief Autumn Long is trying to keep her job as murders start to be uncovered in her tiny town. There are no clear answers and no clear suspects as the twists keep coming. She gets help from Grier, an outsider with a secret who came to town to stay. Almost as intriguing as the mystery is the building of their relationship as Grier is only able to reveal half truths. There are so many mysteries here and this one is so well written, it was like a movie that had me on the edge of my seat. Cold Light of Day includes some well developed supporting characters that made me care about them and their little town. From Autumn's grandparents, to the group of old guys at the restaurant, and to Autumn's family and staff. This thriller would draw me in again and again, with a story of growth and faith supporting it. I highly recommend this one. I received an early copy through the publisher and NetGalley and this is my honest review.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Elizabeth Goddard is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of more than 50 novels, including Cold Light of Day and the Rocky Mountain Courage and Uncommon Justice series. Her books have sold nearly 1.5 million copies. She is a Carol Award and Reader's Choice Award winner and a Daphne du Maurier Award finalist. When she's not writing, she loves spending time with her family, traveling to find inspiration for her next book, and serving with her husband in ministry. For more information about her books, visit her website at www.elizabethgoddard.com. Be sure to follow her on Goodreads and Bookbub for notifications about her new releases!