August 1, 2013
Life is good for Callie Hoffman, who is engaged to the new pastor at her Mennonite church. Things turn decidedly darker when the body of a serial killer's latest victim is discovered outside town and the residents of Kingdom, KS, must face the threat to their peaceful lives. VERDICT Small-town life meets a dangerous outside world in this taut, suspenseful story, the third (after Inescapable and Unbreakable) in Mehl's Mennonite-flavored romantic suspense series. A good choice for readers who liked Amy Wallace's "Place of Refuge" series.
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September 15, 2013
The good people of Kingdom, Kansas, can't seem to escape the danger of the world they work so hard to separate themselves from. In Mehl's third novel in the Road to Kingdom series (Unbreakable, 2013; Inescapable, 2012), a serial killer begins targeting the women in the small Mennonite town. Callie Hoffman has never had reason to question her Mennonite faith, but when her fianc', Levi, begins to act strangely, she doubts herself. On top of that, the serial killer's presence looms large, and threatening blizzards force tough decisions. Asdangersswirl around her, Callie must look into her own heart. When her dear friend Lizzie opens the door to Callie's past, Callie discovers that she has lived a life chosen by others. In the midst of her trials, she begins to break free and choose her own path. Mehl infuses this tale with excitement and genuine emotion, once again drawing readers into her truly relatable characters' struggles and motivations. Readers from all backgrounds will enjoy this thrilling glimpse into Mennonite life.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2013, American Library Association.)