Happy Friday! Today I’m linking up with Reading is my Superpower for First Line Friday and featuring Trace of Doubt by DiAnn Mills. She is one of the first Christian suspense authors I read as a teenager, and I never miss one of her books!
“Would I ever learn?”
Trace of Doubt by DiAnn Mills
The Basics
Title: Trace of Doubt
Author: DiAnn Mills
Publication Date: September 7, 2021
Genre: Romantic Suspense
My Rating: 4 Stars
From the Back Cover:
Fifteen years ago, Shelby Pearce confessed to murdering her brother-in-law and was sent to prison. Now she’s out on parole and looking for a fresh start in the small town of Valleysburg, Texas. But starting over won’t be easy for an ex-con.
FBI Special Agent Denton McClure was a rookie fresh out of Quantico when he was first assigned the Pearce case. He’s always believed Shelby embezzled five hundred thousand dollars from her brother-in-law’s account. So he’s going undercover to befriend Shelby, track down the missing money, and finally crack this case.
But as Denton gets closer to Shelby, he begins to have a trace of doubt about her guilt. Someone has Shelby in their crosshairs. It’s up to Denton to stop them before they silence Shelby—and the truth—forever.
My Review
Trace of Doubt is a can’t-miss story from one of the most well-known Christian suspense authors out there. DiAnn Mills has definitely not lost her creative edge, even after writing so many books! Shelby’s story as an ex-con is a unique take on the suspense genre. Her strength, street smarts, and reliance on her faith make her a fascinating, compelling, heroine. The threats on her life after being released from prison become more sinister throughout the book, giving the story a psychological thriller feel. The twists and turns in this fast-paced story will keep you turning pages long into the night!
Now it’s your turn! Please share the first line of the book you’re reading in the comments below. Don’t forget to head to Reading is my Superpower to see what first lines other bloggers are sharing, or to share your own!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I was blown away by Trace of Doubt!
My first line is from a wonderful book by Joanna Politano: A Midnight Dance.
Covent Garden, London m 1833
He was so very BLUE. That was all my scattered mind could gather as he sailed past the window of Craven Street Theatre. Blue and sparkling under the glow of street lamps that shone down the alley.
A Midnight Dance is such a beautiful story! Happy reading 😊
I am looking forward to reading this one soon! I am still playing catch up, but I love her books! My first line is here if you’d like to stop by: https://cindysbookcorner.blogspot.com/2021/09/first-line-friday-18-lines-between-us.html
Seems like every time I read a book from my TBR list, I add two more! 😉
Oh, me too!! I have already added like a dozen that comes out in 2022, LOL!!!
Trace of Doubt sounds so good! This weekend I’m reading A View Most Glorious by Regina Scott. The first line is: “She was causing a stir.” My First Line Friday post features The Lines Between Us by Amy Lynn Green: https://daniellegrandinetti.com/2021/09/24/first-line-friday-the-lines-between-us/
That’s a great first line! 😊 Happy reading!
I’m currently reading The Girl in the Painting by Tea Cooper. It’s really good! Highly recommend it. I’m just beginning chapter 18, so I’ll share the first line from there.
“Elizabeth rested her shoulder against the doorjamb, raising her hand and waving at the shouted greetings of the children as they paraded down the road.”
Happy reading! 🙂❤📚
That’s definitely an intriguing title! Happy reading! 😊