Title: Line of Duty
Author: Terri Blackstock
First published January 1, 2003
400 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 0025986250645 (ISBN10: 0310250641)
Rating: 4.41
Overview
Terri Blackstock’s Line of Duty takes readers back to the gripping world of the Newpointe 911 series. Lawyer Jill Clark Nichols finds herself trapped on the top floor of the Icon International building in New Orleans when a bomb goes off, causing a catastrophic fire.
Her husband Dan rushes to her rescue, but as more bombs detonate, the building collapses, trapping them and many others beneath the rubble. With her faith as her guide, Jill must summon all her strength to survive and find her missing husband.
Was this a terrorist attack or something more sinister? Will Dan make it out alive, or will he make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty?
Blackstock delivers another heart-stopping, faith-filled thriller in Line of Duty.
About the Author
Terri Blackstock is a renowned author, having sold over seven million books worldwide and achieving the New York Times best-seller status. Over the past three decades, she has established herself as a successful novelist.
Terri’s childhood was spent traveling with her family in the U.S. Air Force, residing in nine different states and attending school in The Netherlands. As a result of constantly being the new kid, her imagination became her closest companion.
This, she believes, was the driving force behind her career as a novelist. Terri’s first novel was published when she was twenty-five, and her successful writing career has continued ever since.
In 1994, while writing romance novels for publishers like HarperCollins, Harlequin, Dell, and Silhouette, Terri experienced a spiritual awakening that prompted her to shift her focus. She was drawn to writing thrillers about everyday people in dire situations, rather than romance.
The newfound faith that had awakened within her became intertwined with her suspenseful plots, offering hope instead of despair. Terri’s goal is to keep her readers entertained with gripping and thought-provoking plots, while reminding them that they are valued by God and their struggles have a purpose.
Editoral Review
Line of Duty by Terri Blackstock is a thrilling novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. Terri Blackstock, a New York Times bestselling author, is known for her suspenseful and inspirational novels.
Published on January 1, 2003, Line of Duty is a perfect representation of her style, genre, and themes.
The novel is set in the small town of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, where the lives of two families collide after a tragic incident. The main characters, Detective Dan Rollins and his wife, Blair, are forced to confront their faith and their marriage as they investigate a string of murders.
Meanwhile, Adam and Jenny Richards, a young couple with a troubled past, find themselves caught in the middle of the investigation and must fight to clear their names.
Blackstock’s writing style is gripping and fast-paced, making it easy for readers to become fully immersed in the story. She balances the suspenseful plot with themes of faith, forgiveness, and redemption, adding depth to the characters and their struggles.
The setting of a small town adds an element of familiarity and realism, making it easy for readers to relate to the characters and their experiences.
The novel’s strengths lie in its strong character development and intricate plot structure. Blackstock does an excellent job of weaving together multiple storylines and keeping readers guessing until the very end.
The pacing is spot on, with enough action and suspense to keep readers engaged without becoming overwhelming.
However, the novel does have some flaws. The dialogue can be stiff and forced at times, and some of the secondary characters could have been fleshed out more.
Nevertheless, these minor flaws do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the novel.
Overall, Line of Duty is a must-read for fans of suspenseful and inspirational novels. It is a perfect blend of heart-pumping action and thought-provoking themes that will keep readers engaged until the very end.
For these reasons, Line of Duty receives a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
