by Judi Coltman
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Time doesn't quell a killer's instinct and there is no place to find solace. . . not even in His house.
Liz’s best friend rode off on the back of a motorcycle when she was 16 years old. Her body parts washed up on the shores of a Virginia beach community days later, prompting Liz’s parents to sequester her away to Richmond, far away from the vicious murder. Now on her own, Liz returns to take back that part of her life and make peace with the events of her 16th summer.
John Williams’ heart broke when, after being questioned in the grisly murder, Liz’s parents spirited her away for good, leaving him grieving for his forsaken love. With the guidance of his father, the community preacher, John moves on with a clear understanding of his life’s mission.
When another body turns up, savagely hacked-up on the side of the road, safety becomes elusive, even in the small community church where the answers are hidden. Liz and John have to face the truth that the killer is still out there. Watching. Waiting for them.
AUTHOR BIO
Raised in an affluent suburb of Detroit, Judi Coltman grew up in a female heavy household with an urban sense of "normal." Coltman attended Michigan State University, majoring in Journalism until a professor requested she switch majors - "Apparently making a story better with added features isn't acceptable in the news world," Coltman laments. With a BA in English from Northern Illinois University, Coltman has written for local, regional and national publications.
Most recently, Coltman has been focusing on her true passion, delving into the realm or fiction. In The Name Of The Father is Coltman's first novel, a suspense/thriller. Currently working on her next novel, Coltman is still writing a blog called, "My Life in a Nutshell," from where her humorous book material was born. Often compared to Erma Bombeck, Coltman sees the humor in the absurdity of everyday life and then tells anyone who will listen.
Judi Coltman and her husband split their time between northern Illinois and the California desert. Sometimes they even pass each other at the airport.
REVIEWS
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Format:Kindle Edition
In the Name of the Father grasped my attention on the first page and kept me anxiously turning the pages until the very end. The combination of suspense and romance was a great balance. There were several twists that I didn't expect, and the characters were intriguing and well developed. I downloaded the book at 10pm and was up reading until 2am and up again reading at 6am. Once you start reading you will not want to put this one down! Great 2nd book by a very talented new author.
Didn't know until the end., February 12, 2012
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This review is from: In The Name Of The Father (Paperback)
I'm not typically a psychological thriller reader, but I was intrigued by the tease of religion mixed into the story. I had a character in mind, the one I thought had "done it", but was wrong in the end, which was a great surprise. I also enjoyed the ride, with the description of the beach setting, done beautifully- I could smell the ocean and sand. Great job putting the "bum" character in there and well I won't give it away. Fun read, nice work. Hope you do more.SELECTED OTHER WORKS
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