Once again Janice Cantore delivers a high-intensity thriller with “One Final Target,” a story that reminds us that “God is good, even when life isn’t.”
Still reeling from her team being killed in an explosion, Jodie King has left the Long Beach Police Department to attempt to move on and away from all that offers painful reminders. But when she’s drawn back into the fire, she must use her policing skills to figure out who seems to be after her.
San Bernardino County Sheriff Detective Sam Gresham is still recovering from his own nearly fatal experience when he’s pulled into Jodie’s case. As the two work together to solve the string of deadly events, they must both overcome their guilt over each of their own experiences and find healing and forgiveness … all while trying to stay alive.
Cantore always creates intense plots filled with twists and turns, heart-thumping action and just enough romance to curl your toes. She develops amazing characters that have real issues that readers can relate to and root for.
She also filled “One Final Target” with several great themes, like sometimes you have to just say “But God”; dealing with guilt and blame, especially survivor’s guilt; God can turn any evil into good; when you feel like there is a barrier between you and heaven; don’t stay stuck in the past or let bitterness take root; and the concept of Romans 8:28 (“It’s hard not to see God’s hand in things when everything goes well. You have to look harder whey they go sideways. Remember, God works all things out.”)
Fans of authors like Irene Hannon, Lynette Eason and Terri Blackstock will love “One Final Target,” which is due out Feb. 13.
Five stars out of five.
Tyndale House Publishers provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.