Mary Alford

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.

*I have 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.… (mer)

What was happening now went beyond anything he could imagine.

Deputy Charlotte Walker and her K9 partner, Annie are called upon to help find the neighbor’s granddaughter, Lainey. While finding her was the goal, what Charlotte did find was evil exceeding what her wildest dreams could conjure up. Observing something that was even stranger than his questionable neighbor, Jonas sets out to see if he can help.

The stage is set. Non-stop action will find our rescuers captured and escaping, endless bad guys and even a tunnel collapsing. Will they manage to save themselves and those unfortunate girls that have been kidnapped with the purpose of trafficking?

An early copy was received through Love Inspired Suspense, Harlequin and BookFunnel. These impressions are my own and were in no way solicited.… (mer)

Deadly Mountain Escape, with its fast-paced, non-stop action, kept me engaged from the beginning and caught up in the story all the way to the end. Plenty of suspense, mystery, and plot twists and a dash of romance kept me turning the pages when I should have been sleeping! I quickly connected with the intriguing main characters Jonas and Charlotte. I love the way they help each other deal with their personal issues amidst all the danger they encounter from the human trafficking ring. The beautifully sketched rugged mountain setting adds depth and interest to the story. I appreciate the gentle faith thread with reminders about trusting God no matter the circumstances. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher with no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.… (mer)