The Killing Tide

July 29, 2019
Pettrey (Submerged) probes how a murder brings out kinship in this harrowing inspirational romance. In Raleigh, N.C., journalist Gabby Rowley is driving when an attempt is made on her life. Believing that the hit came from Xavier Fuente, a drug dealer that Gabby’s reporting helped put in jail, Gabby’s brother, Noah, reports the attack to police. A member of the Coast Guard Investigative Service, Noah works with officer Finn Walker, Gabby’s former crush. When a member of the Coast Guard is killed and another goes missing, Gabby jumps into the investigation and makes use of Finn’s sleuthing skills. As they look into connections between the Coast Guard murder and other crimes, Gabby and Finn begin to believe the motivations for these crimes go far deeper than Fuente’s grudge against Gabby. Complicating matters is a competitive relationship with the local NCIS unit, which hinders their sleuthing. And the more time Gabby and Finn spend together, the stronger their bond and faith in one another grows. Threads of faith shine through as Finn and his Coast Guard unit cope with loss and Gabby works to figure out who is behind the crimes. Readers of Susan May Warren will love this thrilling standalone.

July 12, 2019

Finn Walker has had his own share of pain over the past few years. Still recovering from an injury, he thinks things might be settling down and getting back to normal when Gabby Rowley, an old flame, walks back in to his life. Investigative reporter Gabby is seeking refuge and safety from the men trying to kill her. When her brother demands she return to the family's hometown, she has no idea that she will come face-to-face with Finn. Now protecting her heart seems more important than anything else. All too quickly their lives become entwined again as Finn and Gabby work together with their Coast Guard friends to solve a mysterious murder. While they may not see eye to eye on everything, one thing they can agree on is the discussion they need to have once the case has been solved. VERDICT Pettrey ("Alaskan Courage" series) delivers another outstanding novel filled with romance, mystery, and suspense. Fans of DiAnn Mills, Lynette Eason, and Dee Henderson will be drawn to this book.--Shondra Brown, Wakarusa P.L., IN

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August 1, 2019
Ambitious investigative reporter Gabby Rowley's life is in danger following her exposure of a high-profile drug lord, but she will still risk anything for a lead. When an attempt on Gabby's life lands her in the protective care of North Carolina's Coast Guard Investigative Service team, she must face her past with Finn Walker, the agent determined to keep her safe even though she broke is heart. When the drug gang and a series of murders hits close to home for the team, the race is on to find the killers. Pettrey kicks off her new Coastal Guardians series with an intense blend of suspense, love, and faith. The Killing Tide features romance that's as thrilling as the action, and faithful characters integrated seamlessly into a complex web of crime. Fans of Susan May Warren's Montana Rescue series and of Dee Henderson's novels will enjoy this exhilarating read and delight in the tantalizing clues dropped throughout the book hinting at what promises to be an entertaining sequel.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.)