Imprisoned by memories, Claudia Campbell lives each day in the shadow of a ten-year-old murder. Who can set her free?
On the way home from a football game, a decade earlier, a masked gunman opened fire on a Texas school bus. Cheerleading coach B.J. Remington was killed, but her murderer was never found. Claudia, who had a close friendship with the young, spirited teacher, constantly relives the anguish of that day, caught in one moment in time. When her husband, the assistant district attorney, becomes determined to uncover the mystery of that tragedy, the secrets buried over the years threaten to tear their family apart.
Officer Casio Hightower will never forget the day his dreams were destroyed. A star quarterback with a promising future, Casio was on top of the world—until one bullet changed everything. He is eager to help Victor Campbell find B.J.’s killer, the man who shot him. Maybe solving the case will help silence the demons driving Casio to hurt the woman he loves.
As the Campbells and Casio teeter on the brink of losing everything, will they be able to discover that what begins at the crossing ends at the cross?
On the way home from a football game, a decade earlier, a masked gunman opened fire on a Texas school bus. Cheerleading coach B.J. Remington was killed, but her murderer was never found. Claudia, who had a close friendship with the young, spirited teacher, constantly relives the anguish of that day, caught in one moment in time. When her husband, the assistant district attorney, becomes determined to uncover the mystery of that tragedy, the secrets buried over the years threaten to tear their family apart.
Officer Casio Hightower will never forget the day his dreams were destroyed. A star quarterback with a promising future, Casio was on top of the world—until one bullet changed everything. He is eager to help Victor Campbell find B.J.’s killer, the man who shot him. Maybe solving the case will help silence the demons driving Casio to hurt the woman he loves.
As the Campbells and Casio teeter on the brink of losing everything, will they be able to discover that what begins at the crossing ends at the cross?
Mrs. Jakes has written an excellent book combining first-rate storytelling with a message about an illness that troubles many people, not just our military service members.
The background and depth of each character lends credibility to the story and adds to the mystery which is trying to be resolved by the conclusion of the book. This is a story that could have well been taken from any newspaper across the country.
I enjoyed her use of the viewpoint of the teacher whose murder is the catalyst for the troubled lives of the other characters in the book.
The final realization that it is a relationship with Christ that leads to healing and an ability to cope with each day is something that we each need to remember.
Post-traumatic stress is an issue that needs more discussion and less negligence in our collective minds. While our military service men and women suffer from this malady, it is also prevalent among the civilian population.
This book was provided at no cost to me by Waterbrook-Multnomah is exchange for an unbiased review.
Sounds like an interesting book. Great review! Hugs and have a great week!!! :O)
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