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Fear Not Book Description:
Brian Strait and Andrea Wilton discover that relationship and intrigue go together when they embark on their third adventure, back to the Caribbean. A visit cut short, the two sleuths uncover a plot that challenges their faith when they search to clear a friend of murder. Their hunt for truth brings them head to head with the black market, human contraband, and culprits who will stop at nothing to line their pockets.
About the Author:
Seeking to encourage, inspire, and invite, Barbara Ann Derksen writes about Kingdom living characters who live in a not-so Kingdom world. She has been scrambling letters into enjoyable fiction and non-fiction for over 20 years and a published writer since 2003. Her readers share how the books are hard to put down, keep them up at night reading long after lights out, and spur them on to a closer walk with their Lord.
Her favorite genre is mystery so, to thrill her readers, she composes a new one every year, She has just completed the four book series, The Wilton Strait Mystery Series, now available through her website, on Amazon in Canada, Europe, and the US, and through Amazon’s Kindle store as e-books as well as Smashwords for e-book readers other than Kindle. Vanished, Presumed Dead, Fear Not, and Silence are a series that provides hours of entertainment, food for thought, and keep her readers wanting more. The first book in the Finders Keepers Series was released May 5, 2013 and appears to be better than the last one according to early reviews.
Barbara has also penned a devotional series with six books, 4 children’s stories and two other non-fiction books. Dance With a Broom and Second to None.
Barbara is a member of Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church in Steinbach, Manitoba, Christian Motorcyclists Association in Canada and the US, Barbara and her husband, Henry, have been married for 44 years, have four children, and nine grandchildren … and counting. Henry is a singer/songwriter with 7 CDs to his name. You can connect with Barbara on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Book Details:
- ISBN-10: 1468094432
- ISBN-13: 978-1468094435
- List Price: $2.99
- Format: Kindle
- Page Count: 354
My Thoughts:
Fear Not is the third book in the Wilton Strait Mystery Series. Brain and Andrea are on a cruise ship trying to find out who committed the murder their friend Troy has been accused of committing. While aboard the cruise, they find themselves working not only on the murder mystery at hand, but also figuring out their relationship.
As a Christian dating couple, Brian and Andrea are committed to maintaining high standards in their relationship, but there are several times where they place themselves in situations that would be quite tempting. There is a bit more passion in this book than books past, but overall it’s clean except for the inclusion of some passionate kisses.
While the Christian message is very prominent in this book as both Brian and Andrea keep their faith first in every aspect of their lives, it, for the most part, flows well within the story. There were a few instances where it didn’t feel quite believable, but as a Christian, I know the Lord can use the oddest times to achieve His purposes. I enjoyed the interactions between Brian and Andrea with unbelievers in the story as it showed how they could live their faith while being understanding of those who didn’t share their faith.
The murder mystery itself was quite intriguing. Just when you think it’s over, another twist comes into play that keeps the story going. Not everything is as it seems on the surface. The epilogue leaves you wanting to read the next book as soon as you finish this one.
Once again, Barbara has done a wonderful job drawing the reader into the story, hooking them on the story, and keeping them engaged until the very end of the book.
I look forward to reading the next book in the Wilton Strait Murder Mystery series.
