Hands of Darkness by Heather James (Review)

Hands of Darkness (Lure of the Serpent: Book 2)

By Heather James

(received in exchange for an honest review)

Genre- Fiction / Suspense

Published by- Kregel Publications

Copyrighted- 2014

Number of pages- 272

Age Group- Adult

Description of book- paperback, listed price- $13.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-4292-6

Evelyn Barrett and her family moved away from the city which gave them unhappiness to San Diego, where she will be a police consultant.  The first case she consults for turns out to be a brutal serial killer.  After it turns personal, she does anything she can to find the killer.

Excerpt from the book!

About the Author-

Heather James is a newspaper columnist and attorney. 

My thoughts-

There is a lot of evil in this world and it was showcased in Hands of Darkness, by Heather James.  I thought this was an interesting book with twists and turns I wasn't expecting.

Evelyn was a very strong character.  If I had been through everything she had been through and had a job with the San Diego police force with violent crimes, I don't think I could have made it.  She was a person who her family could be proud of.

I liked how the murderer had his/her own chapters.  It was interesting to read his/her thoughts.  James did such a good job that I had no idea who it was until the last chapter.

This book isn't for everyone.  Those who do not like murder and the evil that comes through them, should not read this book.  Everyone else will enjoy reading this book.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received Hands of Darkness, by Heather James, for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour.  All links were current when posted.  I was not required to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Unholy Hunger by Heather James

Unholy Hunger (Lure of the Serpent, Book 1) by Heather James

Genre- Christian / Fiction / Suspense

Published by- Kregel Books

Copyrighted- 2013

Number of pages- 272

Age Group- Adult (women probably more than men)

Description of book- paperback, listed price- $13.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-4291-9

Evelyn, a successful attorney, is looking for answers.  She is looking for justice, her version, because her daughter has been murdered.  She is not listening to her family or the supernatural nudges.  She is following the stench of evil.  Will she find the killer?  Will she listen to the nudges and her family?

Excerpt from the book!

Book Trailer 

About the Author-

 Heather James is a newspaper columnist and attorney.  Her website is, heatherjames.net.  She is married and has two sons.

 

 My thoughts-

When I was finished reading this book I was both drained and encouraged.  I was glad of the conclusion.  I was drained, because of the agony that Evelyn felt because of her daughter’s murder.  It was almost too much for me.  I couldn’t believe how crazy Evelyn became when she was trying to find the person who killed her daughter and the way she treated her family.  I was encouraged that by the end of the book she realizes how much her husband, Eddie, loves her.

I am glad she realizes how God has been speaking to her and has been trying to keep her from doing crazy things.  I hope that she realizes that nudges from God are important.  I hope we all can remember that.

This book is about a sad subject, but it was well written and helps me realize that I need to pay attention to nudges from God and never turn from Him.  I recommend it.  I’m looking to see what happens in book two.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received Unholy Hunger by Heather James for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour. All links were current when posted. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.