Book Review of 'Tracking the Tiny Target' by Connie Queen

Happy Monday Bookworms!

We had a chill weekend which is something that my family desperately needed. This week is the last week of school in our district, and my oldest's last week of high school! I can't believe he's going to be graduating this summer! My youngest will be starting his senior year, so I am not far from being an empty nester. It's a humbling thought and one that is a little overwhelming to say the least, so I am going to focus on something less emotional, like today's book review!

Today I am featuring the third book in the Bring the Children Home series, Tracking the Tiny Target, by Connie Queen, a pretty intense Love Inspired Suspense that is my favorite from the series so far.

Welcome to the Reviewer Tour for Tracking the Tiny Target by Connie Queen, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Tracking the Tiny Target
Series: Bring the Children Home #3
Author: Connie Queen
Publisher: ‎ Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: May 23, 2023
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Catching a kidnapper takes teamwork

…and a K-9’s help.

When a three-year-old boy is kidnapped, deputy sheriff Chandler Murphy and his search-and-rescue K-9 partner are on the case. And when the child’s mother, Bristol Delaney, insists on helping, he can’t turn her away. But someone is dead set on stopping the investigation. Can Chandler guarantee Bristol’s safety and rescue the missing child before the trail goes cold?

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

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My Review

It begins with a parent’s worst nightmare: a school bus accident and a child being abducted by a madman.

Bristol is such a strong woman. To escape an abusive relationship to then live on the run, constantly looking over your shoulder, all to still have your young son be abducted by his insane father, a man that he has never met is unimaginable! She fights this whole novel to get her son back all while keeping a level head during this nightmare, which says a lot about her character and the immense strength she possesses!

Chandler, the deputy that aids Bristol throughout the novel, is another strong character that captured my heart. I liked that Chandler wasn’t a knight in shining armor type, but just a good man who is trying to do his job to the best of his ability, and living what he believes. He doesn’t take away from Bristol’s strength, but instead adds to it, which I loved seeing. Both Chandler and Bristol have faith that is not only shown in their actions but also as short prayers in their hearts.

I have to say, this has to be one of the most intense Love Inspired Suspense that I’ve ever read, and I loved every heart-pounding moment! The action kicks off right from the start and only intensifies as the story progresses. Some of the car chase scenes and attacks were pretty intense, and the fact that they are hunting for a child and kidnapper, while also being hunted themselves, makes the tension all the more suspenseful.

Though Tracking the Tiny Target is filled with strong characters and heart-stopping moments, some of my favorite scenes were the quiet strength that radiated from Tucker, Chandler’s bloodhound, that was right beside his handler giving aid and support throughout the story. Every time I saw his name, and read what he would do, my heart melted more and more.

I always enjoy a good Love Inspired Suspense, but this novel took it to a whole other level, and has to be my favorite in this series to date. The Bring the Children Home series has been wonderful so far, and I can’t wait to see where this series takes us next.

My Rating: ★★★★★

About the Author

Connie Queen married her high-school sweetheart. Together they’ve raised eight children and are enjoying their grandchildren. As a child, Connie remembers her mom and sisters reading, but she preferred to be outside. It wasn't until later, she found the joy of being whisked away into another world. Today she resides in Texas with her husband, and Nash, her Great Dane, where she’s working on her next suspense.

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