I was pleasantly surprised by this one. The plot was fast-paced, but deftly executed. The characters had depth and were well-defined. The aspects of faith were also incorporated in a somewhat subtle manner so that it doesn't feel preachy. I'm looking forward to the next one in the series. ( )

I guess the old saying, don't judge a book by it's cover is definitely true in this case. If this had not been a book club pick for an online book club I participate in, I probably would not have ever picked it up. The cover totally creeped me out. I don't like to read really scary or horror type books. However, I love a good suspense or mystery so thankfully that is what I got in this book. This one is hard to summarize without giving too much away. This book was action packed and full of page-turning suspense. I wanted to keep reading to see what was going on. Was totally surprised at the end to get the full story. I will definitely be checking out the other books in the series. ( )

Wow, this book started out rather strange for me but it soon picked up and never stopped until the last page. If you like intrigue, suspense, and surprises this one is for you. There's also faith and some romance to add into the mix. The characters are deep with complex emotions and behavior. Mike Nappa has written a clean, fast paced, action thriller that kept me up reading several nights. There is some violence involved and a vicious, loyal dog flavoring this story. I have purposely left any of the plot out in this review so I don't give anything away. I hope there is a sequel.

I highly recommend this book that I received from Revell Reads/Net Galley for my honest review. ( )

Annabel Lee (Coffey & Hill Book #1)
Mike Nappa

Summary: Fourteen miles east of Peachtree, Alabama, a secret is hidden. That secret's name is Annabel Lee Truckson, and even she doesn't know why her mysterious uncle has stowed her deep underground in a military-style bunker. He's left her with a few German words, a barely-controlled guard dog, and a single command: "Don't open that door for anybody, you got it? Not even me.” Above ground, a former Army sniper called The Mute and an enigmatic "Dr. Smith" know about the girl. As the race begins to find her, the tension builds. Who wants to set her free? Why does the other want to keep her captive forever? Who will reach her first? Private investigators Trudi Coffey and Samuel Hill need to piece together the clues and stay alive long enough to retrieve the girl--before it's too late. With its stunning writing and relentless pace, Annabel Lee will captivate readers from the first page.

Review: Saw this book at Lifeway and I really wanted to read it, but I could not get it that day. For a great deal on Amazon I got the ebook. Less than a week later here we are. I stayed up late to read a portion of it! I was hooked! Well written, with enough hints I had ideas about what was a shadowy mystery. The only problem was a stupid mistake that Trudi made and I could not believe she did it!!!!! That bugged me! But it helped bring about the climax. I was holding my breath and I still wish that some things did not happen. However, I realize that had they not happened the majority of the book would have been unnecessary. It was a fast and furious ride for the most part and I enjoyed every minute of it!!! ( )

Very seldom am I at a loss for words describing the plot of a book but this one kind of escapes me but here goes. A young girl is buried in a bunker by a man she calls Uncle Trunk. He tells her to stay there and never open the door until he comes back but he gets killed. Meanwhile a young lady detective reunites with her ex husband and they become entwined in the girl's plight. Before it is all over there are CIA, German Nazi and Middle Eastern connections to this young girl. Wacky premise. ( )