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Deadly Conclusion by Kathy Harris is this week’s Reader Friday. It’s the final book in the Deadly Secrets series. Here’s the first line: Titan paced back and forth in the rear compartment of Keely Lambert’s white SUV. The black German Shepherd seemed to know instinctively this was no training session…A six-year-old boy’s life depended on it.
Be sure to check out my interview with Kathy on the Suspense Sisters Blog and leave a comment–Kathy is giving away a print copy of the first book in the series (Deadly Commitment and must have a US address)!
But first the photo and Scripture verse. Philippians 4:19 is one of my favorite Scripture verses and one that He has proven over and over to me. One time that came to mind as I wrote this blog, I was fretting over ever getting published, especially since I wanted my Mom to know I would be published. She was 91 at the time and I despaired of that happening.
Then just as clear as if He’d been standing next to me, I heard in my Spirit: “Your mother will live to hold your book in her hands.” That was in 2010…three years later in December 2013, that came to pass. Because she was quite ill by that time, she wasn’t able to read it, but that wasn’t what God promised. He promised she would hold it, and she did.
Now onto Deadly Conclusion by Kathy Harris. Here’s the cover and back copy:
A Fast-Paced Suspense Book You Can’t Put Down
In the thrilling conclusion of the “Deadly Secrets” series, dog trainer Keely Lambert breaks in Titan, a new shepherd, during a rescue mission to find little Conner Wells. Aided by childhood friend, Beau Gardner of the TBI and Conner’s uncle, Keely finds the boy deep inside Beaman Park.
But Conner is not all that Keely found. On the way back to the welcome center, she notices something sticking out of the dirt—the military dog tags of her father who disappeared more than two decades before.
The discovery sets Keely on a hunt to unearth her father’s killer, only to be thwarted by multiple setbacks—the murder of Beau’s father, the kidnapping of her mother, and her kennel being set on fire in the middle of the night. After Keely is kidnapped herself, Beau leads a manhunt to find her before the outcome reaches a deadly conclusion.
My Take:
Once again, Kathy Harris kept me up past my bedtime! This fast-paced story has twists and turns I didn’t see coming. Not until I looked back and saw the clues Harris had laid down.
As the story opens, with Keely Lamber and her dog Titan on a search and rescue for a six-year-old boy, who just happens to be the nephew of the man Keely has been in love with for years. I loved learning how SAR dogs are trained, and what they were supposed to do in tracking down a missing person or a person of interest.
After they find the boy unharmed, she discovers her father’s dog tags in the woods–he disappeared twenty years ago, and Keely was the last one to see him. Knowing there was no way her father dropped the tags, she and Beau believe he was killed there and his body might be in the area. That turns out to be a dead-end.
Keely has no idea why a killer has targeted her, and then her mother is kidnapped as the killer tries to draw Keely out. This story has it all–mystery, suspense, revenge, forgiveness, a sweet romance, and family relationships. Harris has woven together the threads of a great story!
This is the third book in the series. It isn’t necessary to read the other books first–although I’m sure you will once you finish Deadly Conclusion!
It’s free to read on Kindle Unlimited or buy!
And don’t forget to hop over to the Suspense Sisters and read the great interview I did with Kathy Harris!
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I love the promise of that verse. He doesn’t say wants, but needs. And God indeed supplies all our needs. But, He does also at times supply our wants when the result benefits us. You chose an inspiring photo to go with the verse, Pat. Thank you.
I read Kathy’s first book in this series, and enjoyed it. For some reason, I never got the second. I’ve just remedied that, and bought #2 and #3.
“Emily Dixon nodded at the Secret Service agent standing post inside the front door of the vice president’s home.” is the first line of the novella “Deadly Objective” by Lynn Blackburn. It is part of the three novella collection called “Targeted”, and includes works by Lynette Eason and Natalie Walters. All great authors. They’re good reads. It just released this week.
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Hi Tim! Those novellas dropped into my Kindle this week and hopefully I’ll get a chance to read them this weekend! 🙂
Gasp, that gorgeous photo! That is so sweet, Patricia, about your mother being able to hold your published book in her hands. It sounds like Deadly Conclusion is full of wonderful themes. In preparation for the new year, I am reading Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor. It’s about setting goals and priorities and handling a to-do list, all from a Christian perspective.
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Vera, Redeeming Your Time sounds like a book I need to get! And yes, it was amazing that my mom could hold my book in her hands!
I love what God did for your mother that is so encouraging. This book sounds very interesting and I would love to read it. Blessings.
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It is a really good book, Judy. And it meant so much to me for my mother to hold my book.
sounds like a great book!
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It is, Shelia! Be sure to comment on the Suspense Sisters blog to be entered in a drawing for it!
Ooh this photo.I just clapped when I saw it! It seemed to display a plethora of the animal and mammal kingdom! I saw the face of a German Shepherd, the head of a lynx, an elephant, kangaroo, duck, cat, Scottie dog, seahorse, and a shark! That was some photo, Pat! I think God delights in allowing us to enjoy his creation.
This Scripture has always been profound for me. It’s a promise that has blessed me over and over again.
What a precious memory that God promised you, that your mother would live to hold your book in her hand, and she did!
Just added Deadly Conclusion and the Deadly Secrets series to my “to be bought”pile. Thanks for the intriguing review.
“Captain Rick Norton crouched near the edge of the dirt road. Ears still ringing from the intense firefight, the smell of gunpowder burning his nose, he looked around, counting team members. These are the first two lines of Honor Bound by Hallee Bridgeman in the Love and Honor series.
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I love Hallee Bridegman’s books, Barbara! I will have to review one of them! And you always amaze me at the animals you see in the clouds. 🙂
This is my first time to read one of Hallee Bridgeman’s, so I’m excited. Did you see any of those animals? Pat, they were everywhere! Loved it!
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Barbara, I can’t concentrate long enough to see anything in the clouds. Anyone who hasn’t gotten their flu shot, PLEASE get it! I got mine, but it hadn’t kicked in when I was exposed. This is the sickest I’ve been in years!
Very inspiring blog today, Pat. I have seen Kathy Harris’ books lately. I need to check them out. I am reading Even Forever by Robin Lee Hatcher, getting ready for the second in the series coming out in December.
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“Your pa’s coming home.” The soup ladle dropped from Rosalie Tomkin’s hand into the kettle, splashing an ugly stain onto her apron.
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Thanks, Gloria! And Robin Lee Hatcher’s book sound very good!
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That sounds interesting, Gail!
This book sounds and looks very intriguing , Thank you so much for sharing about it. I love your verse and I love your photo. Have a great weekend and stay safe.
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Thanks, Alicia. I hope to get out if I get to feeling better and get another sky photo!
interesting premise
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It’s a really good book, BN!
It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
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It is, Diana! And your book is in the mail…I can’t believe I didn’t get it out to you sooner!
The picture is really beautiful. The verse is a great reminder of God’s faithfulness. Thank you for sharing the story about your mother. What a wonderful memory to hold on to. I’m still reading Concrete Evidence by DiAnn Mills. Avery Elliott spurred her horse over the thirty-five thousand rolling acres of the Brazos River Ranch in the blazing heat. I’m really enjoying it. I will have to check out Kathy’s book. It sounds good.
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Once I get over the flu, I plan to read DiAnn Mills’ book, Erika! And my mother holding my book is a wonderful memory!
It seems I get later and later finding time on Friday to get to your blog. I love the picture and verse. Barbara was commenting on all the animals she saw in the picture. I didn’t notice those until I read her comment. I think she missed the donkey’s head. The thing that caught my attention was quite different. Often, power lines seem to get in the way of pictures I am taking. Somehow, the ones in this picture did not distract me. They seem to segment the picture in a unique way. Good job!
I read something interesting some time ago. I don’t remember who wrote it. Regarding the verse above, the person said that our real needs are not the same as our perceived needs. We think we need food, clothing, shelter, etc. All we really need is God. I often thank Him for meeting my needs and even so many of my wants, but I have to be reminded that He is my primary need.
I am reading an early review copy of Fortune’s Favor by Thomas Locke and Jyoti Guptara. It is a thriller that will be released next Monday. I have only read a few pages. I had never heard of Guptara until he and Thomas Locke (Davis Bunn) developed a working relationship. I decided to read it because I have enjoyed many of Bunn’s books.
Edward,mi just read your post. Was the donkey head in the lower right corner? That may be the one I thought was a kangaroo, but it does look like a donkey!
I think you’re correct on the power lines. Usually I see them. However, I never noticed these until I read your post and went back to look. Lol
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Hi Barbara! When I posted the photo I didn’t see any of the animals you saw, but once you pointed them out, it’s amazing how they pop out at me. lol. I’ll have to see if I can find another cloud photo for next week…
Barbara, you are correct about the donkey. I might have seen a kangaroo there, except I had just finished reading and reviewing Shelley Shepard Gray’s book, Happily Ever Amish, in which the heroine had a rescue donkey that was also a therapy donkey. I guess I had donkeys on my mind.
Edward, interesting you mentioned the power lines. They caught my eye, too. I believe it’s the difference between looking at the actual scene, and seeing it in a photo. With an actual scene, our mind tends to automatically process out less meaningful things (within the context of what we’re looking for), and power lines usually fall in that category. When looking at a photo, everything often is processed without that filter so things like power lines are noticed as easily as other things.
Having said that, I hardly ever look at clouds with the intent of finding interesting, or familiar shapes. It’s just my more literal way of observing things. I may later go back and look for such things, but it’s not the way I normally view things the first time. It’s just the way I’m wired.
Looking back at the photo with the intent to find familiar shapes, I can see those things you folks identified. And of course, once I’ve found them, they always pop right out when I look again.
Tim, I’m like you with the clouds. I don’t typically view them with the purpose of finding shapes, but from time to time a shape just jumps out at me. I enjoy it when it happens but I’m usually more focused on the beauty of them.
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Hi Edward! I almost took the power lines out…It’s not that hard to do in Adobe, but decided they didn’t take away from the photo. Thanks for commenting on it.
You are so right about all we need is God. He is so gracious to give us all the other things we either perceive we need or simply want. As I get older I’ve learned things are simply things and my wants are less. I enjoy Davis Bunn’s books so I’ll be looking for this one.
I just won this book on a blog but haven’t read the first two. Love this photo and verse. Blessings
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Lucy, congratulations! It won’t matter that you haven’t read the other two although I’m sure you’ll want to read the others. 🙂
Love the photo and scripture, Pat!
Deadly Conclusion sounds like a page-turner! Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks, Caryl. I think you’d enjoy Deadly Conclusion!
New author to me!
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So glad I could introduce you, Natalya! I think you would enjoy Kathy’s books!