The Baker's Wife by Erin Healy
My rating:
Audrey Bofinger used to be the pastor's wife, but a series of events cost her husband, Geoff, his job as a pastor. Now she and her husband run a bakery, Rise and Shine.
One morning, while Audrey and her son, Ed, are on their way to the bakery, their car strikes a scooter - there is a lot of blood, but no body.
The blood and scooter belong to detective Jack Mansfield's wife. Jack is certain Audrey is behind his wife's accident/disappearance, and knows where his wife is.
When the case reaches a dead-end, Jack becomes crazy and takes matters into his own hands. He takes hostages at the bakery - including Audrey's husband and son. She has to find Julie or risk losing the ones she loves....
I've only read one other book by ERIN HEALY - 'Kiss' (which was co-written with Ted Dekker), and since I loved that book, I was really looking forward to reading 'The Baker's Wife'. I'm happy to say that I really enjoyed it. There was suspense and mystery... a LOT of mystery.
I did find some things odd - like Audrey's ability to feel other people's pain. But I feel, though odd, it made the story very interesting. The characters were enjoyable to read - I especially found their back-stories intriguing.
'The Baker's Wife' is definitely a great mystery that I recommend if you enjoy reading mysteries.
*I received a complimentary copy for my review via Booksneeze. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion.*
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I loved this book and gave it 5 stars! I liked that she could feel the pain of others, giving it a touch of paranormal but keeping it Christian. I really felt that it was an "edge of your seat" book.
ReplyDeleteI love Ted Dekker! but have not read Kiss or any other books by Erin Healy.
Thanks for your review.
Great review melanie-sounds like a good book! I think i'll look into it:)
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