Vanished Book Description:
Their lives are changed forever when murder and kidnapping take Brian Strait and Andrea Wilton to Haiti, the land of voodoo and street children. Vanished tells the story of their search for their friends, Trent and Diane Michner, but before they ever get started, a neighbor is murdered on Andrea’s doorstep and then her house is burned to the ground. Two men in a black Mustang shadow the couple.
Max Shuster, the murdered man, leaves a note and extensive funds leading Andrea and Brian to Haiti where the two come across some more disappearances. This leads them to believe they may be on the right track. In the meantime, they befriend an abandoned five-year-old girl who introduces them to the plight of children in Haiti whose parents have disappeared.
Andrea and Brian, as well as the missing couple, are Christians who attend the same church. The two novice sleuths learn a new skill, scuba diving. Learning about new cultures and embarking on paths that take them out of their comfort zone is the common thread that takes the two detectives into subsequent adventures.
About the Author:
Author Barbara Ann Derksen served as a journalist for American newspapers for 8 years with over 2000 articles published in those papers as well as in some international magazines. Her first book was published in 2003 . This year, she’s working on her 13th book.
My Thoughts:
Vanished is a suspense-filled mystery thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the book. The book is clean even though there is some violence. The faith of the characters flows naturally in the story, so it never feels fake or forced. (In some books, the “Christian” element feels like it’s just thrown in to call the book Christian, but that is not the case in this book.) I was drawn into the story as the characters and storyline naturally developed. I did not want to put it down once I started to read.
If you’re looking for a good Christian mystery novel with a few unexpected twists, you’ll want to check out Vanished. I was pleased to learn that this is the first book in the series. Her newest book in the series is set to be released in June 2012.
Book Details:
Paperback: 340 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace (April 19, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 146809419X
ISBN-13: 978-1468094190
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
Electronic format also available
Hi Heather
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Vanished. Your words are most encouraging. I appreciate the effort you have put into this and have posted a link to your blog to my FB and twitter.
Thanks again.
Barbara