Reviews

Dangerous Passage by Lisa Harris

mb_booklady's review against another edition

4.0

I really liked the suspense and mystery aspects of this book. I may read the other two as the third sounds really exciting.

Unfortunately, like many other Christian suspense writers, Ms. Harris felt it necessary to kill off one of the important secondary characters. While her writing and characters will no doubt elicit empathy from readers and the point is always to show God's powerful healing and comforting abilities, I still prefer suspense that doesn't needlessly kill off characters.

danicapage's review against another edition

3.0

My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I enjoyed this novel. Avery and Jackson were two characters that I enjoyed reading about. The plot was well-written and I loved the characters. Harris created a world of suspense that I can't wait to dig my hands into.

I really thoroughly enjoyed this one, but I read a lot in this genre and I just expected something more at the finish. Too many things were left unfinished for my likings.

I am anxiously awaiting the sequel so I can see if some of those ties end up getting closed up. An intriguing read. Harris is a great suspense writer.

So why 3.5 stars? I just was expecting a little bit more. But this is a very good read.

Warnings/Side-notes: None

The Wrap-up: A very good start to a new series. I want to read the sequel to see what happens next. It's got a good premise.

Love,
Danica Page

kfrickle's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

I read this on ebook. I really liked the storyline. It was a tough topic that was addressed but I think the author did a good job with it. I liked how faith played a big part in this story. I am very interested in finishing this series. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Trafficking

muddypuddle's review against another edition

1.0

My favorite genre is murder mystery, but this only falls softly into that genre. This is much more a romantic novel. There is no information about the nitty-gritty of the investigation, anything vital, the little details that I particularly enjoy, were not even mentioned. The protagonist, a female detective, was an unbelievable character for me. She spent most of her time on the job fretting about whether or not she was ready for a relationship, worrying about her teenage daughter, or sending little prayers upward. The mystery itself wasn't even particularly believable to me. The question of motive was never fully examined and I was left with a huge question mark over my head. I applaud the author for trying to bring to the forefront human trafficking, but this book just didn't do it for me. It might for others, though.

ashleyeila's review against another edition

4.0

I had gotten this book for free on my Kindle. It has been one of the best free books that I have downloaded. I felt that Harris did a good job with her characterizations and plot. I think that I will continue reading the books in this series.

brittsbooknook's review

mysterious medium-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Trafficking and Murder

Minor: Death

xakyr's review against another edition

3.0

I read this over the course of the day today, and it wasn't until I came to the discussion thread for this book in one of my groups to post my thoughts that I realized that I had read the author before! I was glad to find that I enjoyed this book much more than the previous book I had read of hers, so I can tell that, for me as a reader, she is improving in my eyes.

The suspense angle was interesting, and I kept thinking about the book all day when I wasn't reading it. I especially liked the author's note at the end, it really made me think!

I really enjoyed how realistic Avery was. She was by no means a perfect heroine, but I liked seeing how Jackson balanced her out. The supporting characters were interesting, and both the mystery and faith were subtle and well woven into the story. It made sense for the characters to be talking about issues of faith, especially in their line of work.

I'm curious to see where the series goes, so I'll be continuing on with it at one point, hopefully before year's end!

hannnahk's review against another edition

5.0

Love this book! Couldn't stop reading!

amandawritings's review against another edition

3.0

This is not my typical reading material but I picked it up for free on a book app and decided to give it a try. For a detective mystery type book tinged with romance I actually found myself enjoying the story for the most part. Even with the many instances of God, I as a non-religious person, found it to be well formed and not overbearing with ideals.

While it was the typical detective mystery story it contained well rounded characters that gave it more originality. The main character, Avery, was balanced well by the minor characters who offered her different perspectives and comic relief. One of my favorites was her partner Mitch who randomly quoted famous superhero quotes at the right moment. It was definitely one of the more light-hearted detective stories.

My biggest problem with this story overall was the dialogue. It was really cheesy at times and moved the plot forward too conveniently. It flooded out the action which I felt there could have been more of but helped make the story more character driven. The story seemed to be more about the characters than the actual criminal case the detective was trying to solve. I was more interested in the criminal case so I believe more of the story could have been focused on the detective work than the family life of the main character.

Overall, this was an entertaining story with good characters but not the most riveting content. It's great for a quick summer read and since it's not a high strung story it's great for relaxing on the beach or the pool. Personally, I probably won't invest more time in the rest of the series mainly because I'd like the criminal cases to have more focus than the life of the character beyond her detective work.

blackngoldgirlsbookspot's review against another edition

4.0

Bones (the TV series) -- that's the first thing that came to mind when I read this book. That's not a bad things but when it comes to Christian fiction it's a bit new and interesting! Crimes scenes, murder, human trafficking, autopsies, they all happen here. Did I mention the workplace romance? Oh yeah, it's there and it really adds to the drama of the story. It's not as volatile as the Booth/Bones thing, but nonetheless interesting.

Suspense fiction centered around police departments and big cities have kind of dropped off of my reading radar but I am SO glad to have picked this one up. It's gotten kind of boring. I've seen more damaged characters in Christian fiction than you can shake a stick at since I've been reading for almost 30 years, but Avery North was more complex and interesting. I think some of her story was a bit overkill but all in all Dangerous Passage really impressed me. I LOVED that a major thread in the story was left open, which leaves me to believe that some major secrets are going to be revealed that shake up Avery's life even more. Way to hook your reader's, Lisa Harris! I can't wait to read what happens next!

Dangerous Passage is a must-read for suspense fans and readers who like a bit of mystery. If you like a bit of a cliffhanger, this is definitely a book to look into. Visit your library and request this one!

“Available August 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”

*I received complimentary books for review from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*