Buried Cold Case Secrets by Sami A. Abrams is this week’s Reader Friday. First line: Melanie Hutton’s feet struck the dirt trail in a comfortable rhythm.”
Now for Sami A. Abrams’ book Buried Cold Case Secrets.
Recovering her missing memoriescould be the key to solving a murder
Searching for her best friend’s remains could help forensic anthropologist Melanie Hutton regain her memories of when they were both kidnapped—unless the killer gets to Melanie first. For her safety, Melanie must rely on Detective Jason Cooper, who still blames her for his sister’s death. Can Jason set the past aside to solve the cold-case murder…and shield Melanie from the same fate?
From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
My Take:
Buried Cold Case Secrets grabbed me from the get-go. Sami A. Abrams does a great job of creating interesting characters for the reader and Melanie Hutton is truly interesting. After being kidnapped as a teenager and escaping, she struggles with survivor’s guilt along with not being able to remember what happened that night. She can’t imagine why she left her friend Allison and can only remember her friend begging her to go for help.
Jason Cooper was Allison’s brother and Melanie had a crush on him since she was a teenager. But he can’t forgive her for leaving his sister behind to save herself and neither can Melanie. But is that what really happened?
I’m not going to give anything away. You’ll have to read for yourself. 😉 You can still purchase Buried Cold Case Secrets in print at most Walmarts and Targets–anywhere they sell the Lovie Inspired Suspens books! And online buy links are here.
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Pat, you’ve done it again. I’ve not read Ms Abrams’ books yet, but I just put this one on my Nook, queued and ready to read.
I’m really enjoying Cheryl’s photography. I’m still working my way through her web site albums. I love her photos!
“Violet James didn’t want to step outside…She didn’t want to go outside because she was terrified.” Beginning lines from “Blizzard Showdown” by Shirlee McCoy, part of the Alaska K-9 Unit series.
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Oh, I like that first line, Tim. I’ll have to get that one! I love the Love Inspired Suspense books. They are quality-written, have a wonderful Christian message, and are a quick read!
I keep seeing this book reviewed. I need to check it out. I believe this is a debut book?
I just checked and see that she has written other books, so I was wrong.
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I think she just signed a contract for 3 more books in the series for a total of 5!
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Gloria, I think you’d love this book! And yes, it’s her debut book with Love Inspired Suspense, and I forgot to mention that!
Beautiful picture! And, it sounds very cold in Mississippi! Brrr….. I live in NE Ohio & we’re supposed to drop down in the below zero temps tonight! I have enjoyed other books b7 Sami A Abram & this sounds like another excellent read! Thanks for your review!
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Ms Barb, the coldest on record in this area was -14° back in December 1963…we also had about 13 inches of snow on the ground. One white Christmas for sure. I think you will enjoy Buried Cold Case Secrets!
Perfect photo for today, Pat. The Scripture is a great reminder of what we are called to do!
Sami A. Abrams book, Buried Cold Case Secrets, sounds like a good read. I wonder what really did happen….Guess, I’ll need to get the book and find out.
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I think you’ll really enjoy it, Barbara! Sami is a really good writer.
I won this book a few weeks ago! It looks so good!
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You will enjoy it, Paula! Glad you won it!
Sounds like another great book from Sami!
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It is, Shelia! She will keep you on the edge of your bed, for sure, flipping pages!
I just finished this book by Sami Abrams and it was a great book. Excellent!
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Charlotte, I really enjoyed it, too! Can’t wait for her next one to come out…
Great choice of picture and verse. So glad we are not just limited to praising God from the rising to the setting of the sun but even in the darkest night.
I’m lagging on my reading. I think I mentioned Sidney Poitier’s autobiography last week. I finally started reading it a couple of days ago. I’m feeling better but still under the weather. You can take that two ways. I have not been well physically plus the snow and ice that came last Sunday is lingering. It’s the first time I can ever remember since moving into our home in 1973 that I have not gone out and at least shoveled a path to the car and the mailbox. If the sun will shine long enough and warm enough, I am going to let it do its job.
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Edward, I always let the sun make the path to my mailbox and anywhere else when it snows! We don’t get enough snow to buy a shovel. lol Although we’ve had 3 snowfalls so far this year. A record, I’m sure and I heard it snowed in Natchez yesterday.
sounds mysterious
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It is! Glad you stopped by. 🙂
This book sounds very intriguing, thank you for sharing about it and thank you for sharing the beautiful verse and your beautiful photo. Have a great weekend and stay safe.
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You, too, Alicia. I love that verse and thought my friend Cheryl’s photo fit perfectly!
It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
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Diana, Buried Cold Case Secrets is very good!
I’ve been hearing great things about this book. Thank you for sharing the scripture and photo. Blessings
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Lucy, I’m glad you enjoyed the scripture and photo! And Sami’s book is so good!
I love cold case stories! I think that’s one of my favorite troupes in LIS and one that you don’t often see. Cold Case Files was one of the top classicTV shows I enjoyed watching years ago. They showcase real stories and it was always fascinating how they solved cases that were decades or more old.
I think I would enjoy “Buried Cold Case Secrets”!
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Hi Trixi! When I was writing the Memphis Cold Case Novels, I talked to the Cold Case detective who worked on the cases in Memphis. It was so fascinating to hear him talk. I think you would enjoy Buried Cold Case Secrets, too!
Reat it! Enjoyed it <3 Recommend!
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Great, Natalya! Can’t wait for the next one. 🙂