Title: Hidden in the Night
By Elizabeth Goddard
Missing in Alaska #3
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publication Date: June 4th, 2024
Content Warnings: mentions of human trafficking
Revell
My Review:
Just a quick disclaimer before I start the review: I had no idea this was the third book in a series until after I got it in the mail. So I’m looking at this book from the perspective of someone who has not read the first two.
I’m gonna be honest, I can’t say I was too impressed by Goddard’s writing style. It took a lot for me to really get into it, and I felt like at some points there was too much omniscient POV, like we were watching the characters instead of getting inside of their heads. However, once I actually got into the story, I did enjoy it.
Ivy is a fun character. I liked looking at things from her perspective and learning more about her past. I also liked how, while the beginning felt a little too fast (mostly likely because it picks up where things left off from book 2) I was never really lost and could enjoy the story by itself, even though I hadn’t read the previous two. That was nice.
The suspense was really good (after I got past the first handful of chapters). I really liked the idea of searching for Jack London’s missing manuscript, and really wanted to see how things turned out. I also enjoyed learning more about Alaska as well. The romance subplot was very subtle which I appreciated, and didn’t take away from the main plot. There are a lot of really good themes and subject in this one.
Overall, I really enjoyed Hidden in the Night despite the lack of reading the previous two books. It’s a fun read with threads of romance and faith, and very educational. Perfect for those who love suspense, heavier topics such as human trafficking and cancer, and love to learn more about different modern cultures.
NOTE: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher for review purposes only. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
About the Book:
In this breathtaking race for the truth, not everyone will get out alive.
At the behest of her ailing mother, former FBI special agent turned rare-book collector Ivy Elliot arrives in Alaska to secure an unpublished Jack London manuscript kept secreted away for decades. When she learned the manuscript is gone–taken by the granddaughter of the woman who possessed it–Ivy sets off in pursuit. She wants to save the priceless manuscript, but more than that, she must rescue the vulnerable girl, who was previously trafficked and has no idea what she’s getting herself into.
Joining forces with Alaska State Trooper Nolan Long, Ivy must battle a blizzard, sabotage, and the worst of an Alaskan winter as the search goes on. But every answer they find only raises more questions–and the danger to their lives and to the missing girl may be only the tip of the iceberg.
About the Author:
Elizabeth Goddard is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of more than sixty novels, including Christy Award winner Cold Light of Day and Shadows at Dusk, as well as the Rocky Mountain Courage and Uncommon Justice series. Her books have sold nearly 1.5 million copies. She is a Carol Award and Reader’s Choice Award winner and a Daphne du Maurier Award and HOLT Medallion finalist. When she’s not writing, she loves spending time with her family, traveling to find inspiration for her next book, and serving with her husband in ministry.
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