Title: Pointed Suspicion
Author: Chautona Havig
Series: The Agency Files, book 6
Major Themes: Cruise Ships, Mysteries, Romance
Synopsis: The entire Agency is in trouble—someone is trying to shut it down by fair means or foul.
I rarely read thrillers. Most of my reading time is when I’m in bed, just before I go to sleep, and a thriller is not a good bedtime story! However, Pointed Suspicion was ready to read just before I was due to fly on a long-haul flight, so I decided that would be a good time for it. As it turned out, the plane had a minor issue that needed to be fixed, meaning we spent three hours sitting in it on the ground. This book was perfect for distracting my mind during that ordeal.
Publisher’s description:
Mark created The Agency to shield the innocent—but now an unknown foe fights to assume command. As shadowy threats tighten around Mark and his team, danger erupts on every front: terrorists at sea, betrayal within their ranks, and an enemy who always seems one step ahead.
While a Caribbean cruise turns deadly and secrets unravel in the agency’s halls, one shocking betrayal proves the enemy is closer than anyone imagined. Mark faces the fight of his life—not just for the future of his organization, but for the people he loves most. As faith and romance grow amid the fallout of shattered dreams, the stakes rise higher than ever.
My thoughts:
All of the Agency Files books are pretty intense. This one is no exception! The suspense level was high enough that I didn’t lose interest even in a very distracting environment. I had a hard time putting it down as I kept going to find out who the traitor was and if the cruise ship would be destroyed. What a creative way to create chaos! (Incidentally, I had the chance to meet this author as she finished writing Pointed Suspicion, which added even more to my anticipation for the book; she was telling me about her internet searches and what someone who checked her history might be wondering about!)
As always in Chautona Havig’s books, I loved some of the gems I came across. One was in a scene where a woman visited a family in their home to check on them and told the mother of the family that her priorities were right. That kind of affirmation is always welcome! Another one I loved was when a man told another man and a boy, “Be sure you know the inside of a woman before you get too familiar with her outsides.” Great way to put it! I also loved seeing the spiritual growth in several of the characters as they learned to live for God.
If you enjoy suspense with strong Christian values and unique story lines, you will enjoy The Agency Files.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author, and these are my honest thoughts about it.
WARNING: One or two brief kissing scenes (“Man, she could get used to a life of lip-lock”); a few attempted murders.
Age levels:
Reading Independently—Ages 15 and Above, Adults
Links to buy this book:
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