Blog Tour: Aftermath by Terri Blackstock

Aftermath JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Aftermath by Terri Blackstock, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Aftermath
Author: Terri Blackstock
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: May 11, 2021
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense/Thriller

This gripping new thriller from New York Times bestselling author Terri Blackstock will leave you on the edge of your seat.

A devastating explosion.

Three best friends are at the venue just to hear their favorite band . . . but only one of them makes it out alive.

A trunk full of planted evidence.

When police stop Dustin with a warrant to search his trunk, he knows it’s just a mistake. He’s former military and owns a security firm. But he’s horrified when they find explosives, and he can’t fathom how they got there.

An attorney who will risk it all for a friend.

Criminal attorney Jamie Powell was Dustin’s best friend growing up. They haven’t spoken since he left for basic training, but she’s the first one he thinks of when he’s arrested. Jamie knows she’s putting her career on the line by defending an accused terrorist, but she’d never abandon him. Someone is framing Dustin to take the fall for shocking acts of violence . . . but why?

My Review ❤️

From the beginning I was hooked on Aftermath. Terri Blackstock does a masterful job of capturing the reader's imagination and only letting go when the story ends, though Aftermath definitely stuck with me long after I read the final page.

Aftermath is told through the eyes of multiple characters, giving no doubt to their perspective, and really giving each character incredible depth. There are several storylines within the main story that are tragic and utterly heartbreaking. My heart ached for Crystal, the wife that is dying of cancer, and Dustin the man that is framed for the bombing, but is seemingly innocent. Travis, the grieving husband of Crystal, and Taylor, the bombing survivor that is lost and grieving. So much tragedy and so much grief are within these pages, but at the same time you see the sprinkling of faith that is throughout the story that gives hope and balance. I love that the times of faith and prayer aren't forced, but feels organic and real, truly warming my heart.

Though it's pretty obvious from the beginning who is responsible for the bombing, it didn't matter that I knew, as Aftermath tends to focus more on the psychological rather than action, which I appreciated.

I truly think this novel is sheer perfection. Terri Blackstock is such an incredible writer, pulling me deep into the narrative, attaching my heart to these characters, to the point that I physically felt the weight of strife and tragedy myself. The pace isn't too fast or too slow, and I found myself craving to pick it up every time I put it down, yet sad when it ended, as I felt like I finished it too fast.

Honestly, I could see myself reading this book again, which is something I do not normally say. I cannot recommend this novel enough!

My Rating: ★★★★★

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Terri Blackstock has sold over seven million books worldwide and is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She has had over twenty-five years of success as a novelist. She’s the author of If I Run, If I’m Found, and If I Live, as well as such series as Cape Refuge, Newpointe 911, Moonlighters, and the Restoration series. Visit her website at www.terriblackstock.com.

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(3) winners will receive a print copy of Aftermath by Terri Blackstock!

Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight May 11, 2021 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 18, 2021. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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