Review - Hidden Danger by Jerusha Agen
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This is a review from Sheila, a member of our review team. As the blog owner I’m purchasing these books for the reviewers and neither of us has had any contact with the author or publisher. I’ve instructed them to be completely honest in their reviews. This book, Hidden Danger by Jerusha Agen, was found by me in a Christian category on Amazon. It’s 405 pages according to the Amazon website and is listed as Christian mystery, suspense, and romance.
About the Author
According to the author’s website, “Jerusha Agen writes unstoppable suspense that proclaims the truth and redemption of Jesus Christ.” I only found two books authored by Jerusha, which was one of the reasons I chose this book for the review team list. It’s important to me to highlight lesser known and new Christian authors on Christianbookfinds.com.
Her first book, Rising Danger, was published in 2021 by Love Inspired Trade. Her website features a Fear Warrior Blog with articles about fighting fear in our everyday lives, tips for writers, and an offer to skype with book clubs about her books. Jerusha has a B.A. in English and a background in the film industry. She enjoys baking, drawing, painting, cross-country skiing, and cuddling with her dogs and cats.
You can read more about Jerusha on her website, www.jerushaagen.com.
Book Description
The greatest threat to this K-9 team is the one they don't see coming.
Cora Isaksson’s guilt has shadowed her life ever since drugs ensnared her brother and he disappeared. When Bradley suddenly returns, Cora and her narcotics detection K-9 are thrust into a battle against the drug cartel that wants him back.
DEA Special Agent Kent Thomson has his own personal reasons for bringing justice to the cartel. Cora and her drug-sniffing K-9 will only get in his way. Or are they assets that will enable him to right the wrongs of the past?
When the cartel targets Cora, she and Kent join forces with her teammates at the Phoenix K-9 Security and Detection Agency to end the cartel before it ends her. They’re prepared for danger, but when more lives than their own hang in the balance, can they trust God for the rescue that’s out of their reach?
Hidden Danger continues the thrilling story of the elite Phoenix K-9 Security and Protection Agency that began with prequel Rising Danger. (Each book can stand alone or be read as series installments.)
Sheila’s Review of Hidden Danger
This was the first time I read a book by Ms. Agen. Having read some reviews beforehand, it seemed like a book right up my alley. I was not disappointed! Full of likable characters, dogs that helped law enforcement, a strong plot full of mystery and suspense along with a strong faith element, this book is a winner!
Often when I read a Christian book, I am sad to see not much of a faith element; that is not the case with this story. Full of faith, Cora not only talks the talk, but lives out her faith for others to see in a very endearing and warm-hearted way. Every character has weaknesses that the author uses to bring a very human element into the story.
At times, Cora seems to take on everything that goes wrong, and towards the end of the book, it sometimes gets frustrating to read; I think if the author had taken out some of these occurrences, it would have been better.
This book targets Christians as readers. That being said, however, some may not like a book that shows how often she prays, mentions the Lord, witnesses, or says “Praise the Lord.” They may find it "preachy." I found it incredibly refreshing though to read a story that has characters who are drawing close to the Lord and trying to share Him with those around them.
Characteristic of a suspense novel, it was full of twists and turns that had me guessing what would happen. There were various threads that ran through the book that do tie together as the story progresses. Overall, it was a great read, and I highly recommend it!
I voluntarily received a complimentary copy from Christian Book Finds. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
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About the Reviewer
Sheila is completely sold out for the Lord Jesus Christ. She accepted Him as her Savior as a teenager and has been walking with Him trying to be obedient in His strength. Her goal is to fulfill His calling for her life and live a life that glorifies Him and His Father in all that she does, says, and thinks by the leading of the Holy Spirit. Sheila is a public high school business/computers teacher, has been married for over 14 years, has three fur babies (kitties), lives in Western NY, and loves to read! You can read more of her reviews at her blog, Saved by Grace.
