Silence in the Dark Book Review

Logan Point Series

Book Four

SUMMARY:  Bailey Adams is running for her life . . . again.

     When Bailey Adams left Logan Point two years ago for Mexico, she thought she was getting away from her problems.  Running into her ex-fiance Danny Maxwell was not part of the plan - neither was being chased through the city by the local drug cartel, the Calatrava.  Now despite her best efforts, Danny is her only chance of escaping the people chasing her and getting back to Logan Point safely.  Can Bailey find the strength to face what's coming?  And in the midst of the chaos, can she keep herself from falling in love with her rescuer all over again?

     With lean, fast-paced prose that will keep you turning the pages, Patricia Bradley pens a superb story of suspense and second chances.

REVIEW:  This book starts off with a bang and keeps going until the end.  At times, it was a little difficult for me to keep everything straight when the action was at its peak, but other than that, I really enjoyed the story.  The author did a great job keeping me guessing about who the leader of the Calatrava was, why he and the Calatrava was after Bailey and what exactly was going to happen with Joel McDermott, Maria's uncle.  I like how the mystery was wrapped up and how the story of Bailey and Danny ended.  I thought more of the story line would involve the incident at the beginning of the book but only a few passing remarks were made about it.
     This is the fourth book in the Logan Point series.  You really need to read at least the second, third and fourth books to understand the underlying story of the missing guns and other references regarding other relationships and the pasts of some of the minor characters.  
     This is an enjoyable book and series by a somewhat local writer (she's from Corinth).  If you like some suspense and a little mystery, this might be a book series you would enjoy.

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Patricia Bradley is the award-winning author of Shadows of the Past, A Promise to Protect, and Gone without a Trace.  Winner of a Daphne du Maurier Award and a Touched by Love Award, Bradley is a member of American Christians Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America and makes her home in Mississippi.  Learn more at www.ptbradley.com. 

Gone Without A Trace Book Review

Logan Point series

Book Three

SUMMARY:  The past is repeating itself - and time is running out.

     It's been more than two years since homicide detective Livy Reynold's cousin disappeared from Logan Point.  Unlike most people in her hometown, Livy has never believed that Robyn left voluntarily.  When Dallas private investigator Alex Jennings contacts her concerning a senator's missing granddaughter who was last seen in Logan Point, Livy notices eerie similarities between the two disappearances.  With self-doubt plaguing her and an almost instant dislike of the self-assured PI, she's finding this investigation an uphill battle.  But with the prospect of finding her cousin on the horizon, she'll have to find a way to work with Alex - before it's too late.

     Award-winning author Patricia Bradley keeps you n the edge of your seat with a case - and a relationship - that is anything but certain.

REVIEW:  I was intrigued by the story of a possible serial kidnapper in small-town Mississippi and wasn't disappointed.  Patricia Bradley's latest novel comes out of the starting gate with a bang and will keep you on the edge of your seat, quickly turning pages to see what happens next.  The ending was supberb!!  She kept me guessing about what would happen next and who the kidnapper is.  I liked Livy's ability to face her fears and do what was needed to accomplish her goals.   One of my favorites things about this book and series is that the setting is in North Mississippi, not far from my hometown, and mentions places that I am familiar with in Memphis and the surrounding area.  

     This book and series is one to check out.  Even though it is the third book, you don't need to read the others to understand everything in this one.  They are helpful for backgrounds on some characters and a few other situations that are mentioned.

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Patricia Bradley is the winner of a 2012 Daphne du Maurier Award and a 2012 Touched by Love Award and was also a finalist for the 2012 Genesis Award.  The author of Shadows of the Past and A Promise to Protect, she is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America.  Bradley makes her home in Mississippi.  Learn more at www.ptbradley.com. 

A Promise to Protect Book Review

Logan Point Series

Book Two

SUMMARY:  In a steamy small town riddled with broken promises, one woman's secret could change everything.

     Acting Sheriff Ben Logan hasn't heard from Leigh Sommerall in a very long time, but it doesn't mean he can get her - or their whirlwind romance of ten years ago - out of his head.  When she calls out of the blue, it is with a strange request to protect her brother, Tony.  But all too soon, Ben is charged with a different task - protecting Leigh from the people after her brother.  With Leigh doing everything in her power to avoid Ben, it's no easy task.  And the secret she is keeping just may change their lives forever.

REVIEW:  A Promise to Protect is the follow up book to Shadows of the Past.  Like it's predecessor, this novel kept my attention and kept me guessing about the final outcomes.  I like the setting, as fictional town of Logan Point is located not far from I where I grew up.  The different stories about Leigh and Ben, Ben's father, Tony and the dog fighting ring and all their difficulties were woven together seamlessly and effortlessly. The details of the mysteries involved are laid out with meticulous precision.  This is a wonderful book and series.

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Patricia Bradley is thhe winner of a 2012 Daphne du Maurier Award and a 2012 Touched by Love award, and was also a finalist for The 2012 Genesis Award.  The author of Shadows of the Past, she is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America and makes her home in Mississippi.  Learn more at www.ptbradley.com.

Shadows of the Past Book Review

Logan Point

Book One

SUMMARY:  While she's stalking the truth ... someone is stalking her.
     Psychology professor and criminal profiler Taylor Martin prides herself on being able to solve any crime, except the one she wants most desperately to solve - the disappearance of her father twenty years ago.  When she finally has a lead on his whereabouts, Taylor returns home to Logan Point, Mississippi, to investigate.  But as she works to uncover the truth, someone else will do almost anything to keep her from it.
     Nick Sinclair pens mystery novels for a living, but the biggest mystery to him is how he can ever get over the death of his wife - a tragedy he believes he could have prevented.  Now that his estranged brother is the only family he has left, Nick sets out to find him.  But when he crosses paths with Taylor, all he seems to find is trouble.
     Join the chase as Taylor and Nick search the murky shadows of the past for the keys to unlocking the present - and moving into a future they never imagined.

REVIEW:  When I got the notice about this book, I was drawn to the Mississippi connection and looked forward to reading it.  Once I got it and started reading, I was thrilled to see there were also connections to the Seattle area and Memphis.  This book held my attention from the beginning and had it to the end.  As the story progressed, I tried to figure out all the connections, twists and turns which kept me on my toes.  About the time I thought I had everything figured out, the author would through a curve ball.  This was a great book, one I thoroughly enjoyed, especially with the connections to home.  I can't wait to read more from this author.

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Patricia Bradley is the winner of a 2012 Daphne du Maurier award and a 2012 Touched by Love award, and was also a finalist for the 2012 Genesis Award.  She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America and makes her home in Corinth, Mississippi.  Learn more at www.ptbradley.com.