The Traitor's Pawn

Extra star added for not being able to put this down once I started it! It's a trilling ride from start to finish as Aubrey and Jack race to stop spies from stealing government secrets. It's the Chinese against the Russians against a man who may or may not be actually betraying his government. I loved the continual twists; from the start it's clear that the fairly simple intel they get at the beginning is gravely understated.

Aubrey, a local detective, is ready for anything, and I was ready to root for her from the very beginning. She made an excellent lead and was a heroine that made me root for her right away. Her sidekick, old friend, and romantic interest Jack is a solid hero who brings the power and expertise of the FBI to her side in the hunt to find and stop her father and his cohorts/enemies.

The story is mostly geared toward suspense and solving the spy disaster they are trying to defeat; the romance is secondary but quite satisfactory. The Christian message is short but well stated. Overall, it's a great thriller and a book I'm happy to recommend.

Content: clean. Would be suitable for teens as well as adults.

Thanks to the publisher for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.