Concrete Evidence ~ Reader Friday

Patricia Bradley Reader Friday 33 Comments

 Concrete Evidence; Ps 74:16

Concrete Evidence by DiAnn Mills is this week’s Reader Friday. Here’s the first line: Avery Elliott spurred her horse across one of the thirty-five thousand rolling acres of the Brazos River Ranch in the blazing heat.

Now for the photo and verse. I took this photo of the full moon Sunday evening. It was so pretty in the sky. The next morning I took the Canon camera with me to get a photo of the sunrise. At the light, I saw the same moon as it set. It wasn’t a good place to stop and get out and I had to pass up that photo. Maybe next full moon! As for the verse, I think of it whenever I see a beautiful moon or sunrise.

Now for Concrete Evidence by DiAnn Mills. Here’s the cover and back copy:

Concrete Evidence by DiAnn MillsOn the family’s Brazos River Ranch in Texas, Avery Elliott helps run her grandfather’s commercial construction business. Raised by Senator Elliott, Avery has never doubted her grandfather is the man of integrity and faith she’s always believed him to be . . . until the day she finds him standing with a gun over the body of a dead man. To make matters worse, Avery’s just discovered a billing discrepancy for materials supposedly purchased for construction of the Lago de Cobre Dam.

Desperate for answers, Avery contacts FBI Special Agent Marc Wilkins for help. As Marc works to identify the dead man Avery saw, threats toward Avery create a fresh sense of urgency. He has to pinpoint why someone wants to silence her. With a hurricane approaching the Texas coast and the structural integrity of the Lago de Cobre Dam is called into question. Time is running out to get to the bottom of a sinister plot that could be endangering lives. Not only Avery and her loved ones, but the entire community.

My Take:

DiAnn Mills is a master at creating compelling characters that she then puts into dangerous situations. Concrete Evidence is no exception. This was a fast-paced, twisty story with plenty of villains to choose from. Even some of the characters I really liked came into question. That’s how well-written this story is.

I loved watching as Avery started thinking for herself rather that emulating her grandfather that she adored. And Marc was one hot FBI agent! Plus, he had a lot to overcome to get past to forgive his father for bailing on the family.

The story kept me flipping the pages until “The End” once again after midnight! It’s a story romantic suspense readers will enjoy.

Okay, readers, leave a comment about Concrete Evidence OR the first line of the book you’re reading OR simply say, “Hi” and I’ll enter you in a drawing for last week’s Reader Friday–Malicious Intent.

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Comments 33

  1. Vera Day

    Isn’t Earth’s moon pretty? Good review, Patricia. Here’s the first line in the cozy mystery I’m reading: “I’d never thought of Bitty’s ex-husband as a particularly handsome man, but in death, he was downright homely.” From Dixie Divas by Virginia Brown.
    Off to Suspense Sisters!

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  2. Gail Hollingsworth

    The first time he opened his eyes, light, brilliant and pure, moved in colored ribbons about him. Daughter of Eden by Jill Eileen Smith

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  3. Tim Johnson

    Pat, I had my full moon experience while driving home from a friend’s house early Tuesday evening. That moon was hung out just above the eastern horizon between two mountainous areas near Tucson. Like your photo, it was stunning. The Scripture you picked is a natural for your photo.

    “Concrete Evidence” is a really great book! I loved every bit of it.

    “At the exact same time, a gunshot echoed through the night.” is part of the opening of “Seeking Justice” by Laura Scott; 2nd book in her Finnegan First Responders series.

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  4. Barbara Diggs

    Great review! I read Concrete Evidence awhile back and it WAS so good. You made me want to reread it!

    I am reading a delightful book by Lisa Harris, titled Massachusetts Brides. It’s a three -stories- in -one -book. The first line of the Prologue is Michaela Macintosh woke to her own screams.

    I loved the photo of your moon, but I must confess, when I saw it, I burst forth into a song my Italian father used to sing to us, “When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore!” 😉

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  5. Kay DiBianca

    Wonderful photo and verse. I saw that same full moon Sunday evening and thought of the beautiful Psalm 19: “The heavens declare the glory of God…”
    I haven’t read Concrete Evidence yet, but it sounds like I need to pick up a copy.

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  6. Gloria A

    I have Concrete Evidence on my wish list.
    7 May 1650
    Tresco, Isles of Scilly
    Prince…or pirate? Rupert felt lie neither as he stood on the bluff, the sea beckoning him, the wind whirling about him, and the most beautiful woman in all the world pressed against his chest, her cheeks damp with tears.
    To Treasure an Heiress by Roseanna M. White

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  7. Paula Shreckhise

    That was a very good and complicated book. I enjoy DiAnn’s books.
    My first line comes from Cold Light of Day by Elizabeth Goddard:
    Southeast Alaska. August
    Autumn Long had no plans to give up without a fight, even though it might be killing her a little every day.

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  8. Mj

    Beautiful picture and the perfect scripture! Love your reviews and The Suspense Sisters Blog! This sounds like another amazing book from DiAnn Mills!

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  9. Edward Arrington

    Great shot of the moon. My moon shots are usually blurry, whether I use my camera or my phone. Maybe this summer when it’s comfortable enough to spend some time outside, I’ll have to go out and practice until I can get a good picture. The verse is well-suited to the picture.

    I read Concrete Evidence a while back and enjoyed it. Thanks for the review.

    I’m reading an older book titled Things I Never Told You by Beth K, Vogt. The first line:
    The what-ifs taunted me every time I visited my parents, but any hope of beginning again had vanished years ago—if there’d ever been one.

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      Patricia Bradley

      Beth writes the best books, Edward! As for your moon shot, I braced against the post in my carport and held my breath as I pressed the button. lol. If I have time and it isn’t too cold, I use a tripod. Makes all the difference in the world.

  10. Trixi

    It’s been a long time since I’ve read a book by DiAnn! In fact, I have a couple of her older historical ones on my shelf. Concrete Evidence sounds good!

    First lines of my current read….a review book for Revell entitled “The Maid of Ballymacool by Jennifer Deibel (wanna journey to Ireland?) :-):

    County Donegal, Ireland
    September 1935
    “The slap had hit its mark, leaving a burning outline Brianna was certain showed perfectly on her cheek. Despite the sting, she refused to press her hand against it. She wouldn’t give Mistress Magee the satisfaction.”

  11. Erika Luther

    Such a pretty picture. The verse fits it well. I enjoyed reading Concrete Evidence too. I just finished reading Yesterdays Tides by Roseanna M. White. The first light of sunrise turned the water of the Pamlico Sound to gold, the clouds to rose, and the dark to morning, promising Evie Farrow that today would be just like yesterday.

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