by Henderson, Dee
Bethany House Publishers
May 2016
Dee Henderson is a reliable author who knows her craft and produces excellent reading. This new novel, the first in the Evie Blackwell Cold Case series, is one of her better works and something you'll want to read.
What's different about this book
Henderson writes genuinely of Christians and nonbelievers alike, and each character is placed in a context of respect. This novel works with that mixture of characters to build a strong and compelling suspense story.
Really different: Women explore their career and life options honestly and realistically. There is a strong message that it's OK to be unmarried, just as it's OK to choose to marry. In my own life, I have not experienced such an open and freeing discussion that doesn't rush to resolve all possible relationships. Friendship is portrayed as a natural and healthy first stage for male-female relationships, with equal respect shown to both genders. I doubt single women (or men!) hear that message from a healthy and Christian perspective.
Also different: acceptance of career ambitions (men and women) without subtle judgment that ambition is ungodly. Henderson shares a grounded perspective that ambition is, when healthy, a natural instinct to live out the gifts God purposefully provides to individuals to will work to build and strengthen the Kingdom.
What I'll do now that I've read it
This will be a strong addition to my adult libraries -- but an even stronger resource for my young adult readers. This book will entertain, for sure, but it will also be an edifying, grounding read that gives a new way to look at life choices and options. We are already ordering for our libraries.
Best takeaway: I am at my best when I am alone with God.
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