Book Review of 'Deadly Mountain Escape' by Mary Alford

Happy Tuesday Bookworms!

It is another beautiful day here in Texas in what Twitter is calling #fakespring.  It's been absolutely gorgeous, and I am soaking up as much sunshine as I can while we have it as it looks like more cold weather will be coming soon enough.  Living in Texas, if you don't like the weather that day just wait a bit and it'll change.  It never ceases to amaze me despite growing up here.

I hope the weather is pleasant where you are and that you enjoy my review for you today!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Deadly Mountain Escape by Mary Alford, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Deadly Mountain Escape
Author: Mary Alford
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: January 23, 2024
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Can this officer stop a trafficking ring? 

Or will deadly criminals stop her first? 

A search for a missing young woman becomes a nightmare for K-9 deputy Charlotte Walker when she stumbles on a trafficking ring and is captured. Death seems certain until she’s rescued by rancher Jonas Knowles. Together, they take shelter in the Amish community he left behind. But they can’t hide forever—not when the criminals are still after them and countless girls are at risk…  

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My Review

Two souls that each carry a heavy burden find solace in one another as they fight for their lives, while also trying to seek the truth, in Deadly Mountain Escape. Both Jonas and Charlotte are characters that you can root for as they try to take down a very powerful trafficking ring while trying to rescue a group of young girls and stay alive themselves.  This heart pounding novel had me staying up late into the night to see its conclusion and I am not even mad about it.  Sadly, I live in an area where human trafficking is a very real threat and is a problem that I have always taken seriously, so this subject hit very close to home.  This is a real problem that I wish could be solved but, like the novel shows, the corruption can go higher than you can possibly imagine.

Mary Alford did an incredible job of keeping the readers attention as we follow Charlotte and Jonas’s quest to shed light on this horrible ring, while also dealing with their own personal guilt and trying to find forgiveness within themselves.  The heart that this novel has is palpable, the action and suspense is almost nonstop, and the whispers of faith being breathed here and there make this novel a quick favorite.

My Rating: ★★★★★

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About the Author

Mary Alford is a USA Today bestselling author who loves giving her readers the unexpected, combining unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots that result in stories the reader can't put down. Her titles have been finalists for several awards, including the Daphne Du Maurier, the Beverly, the Maggie, and the Selah. She and her husband live in the heart of Texas in the middle of 70 acres with two cats and one dog.

Connect with Mary by visiting maryalford.net to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will win a copy of Deadly Mountain Escape & a $50 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 30, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February 6, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only for a print copy, ebook if outside US. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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*I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. 

All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.