All That I Dread has everything I look for in a story—relatable characters, an intriguing plot with twists and turns, and lots of emotion. I could tell the author really did her research. From search and rescue information to police and FBI procedures, it was clear the author knew her stuff.
Early in the story, K-9 handlers Nate and Jessica are participating in a search and rescue training exercise when they find a young woman’s body in the woods. Turns out, there have been others found in varying locations over the years, and FBI agent Scott is determined to find the connection between them. He is driven to the point of obsession, due to a long-ago tragedy in his own life. All three of these characters were so real. Nate and Jessica were both dealing with PTSD issues and in need of healing—Nate from his experiences in the military, and Jessica’s from another traumatic event.
The story has a great faith thread, too, portraying how people can find healing and forgiveness, done in a way that is completely natural and not preachy.
All That I Dread is a must-read. I give it five stars.
Author
rmaney
3 years ago
“Was I doomed to live under the shame of my failures until I died?”
Jessica Chamberlain has intentionally stuffed her painful past into a corner of her life that rarely sees the light of day, carefully transitioning from one career to another, while pursuing certification as a volunteer search and rescue team with her beautiful German shepherd, Luke. When a live search call-out turns into something more sinister, Jess’s carefully applied exterior shell fractures, giving training director Nathan Turner an opportunity to share hope with another tortured soul. Meanwhile, young women are dying, and there’s no time to spend wallowing through regrets.
Offering keen insight into the lives of those who donate hours of their time searching for, and rescuing, those who have become lost, this book also offers much insight into the lives of those who are spiritually lost and searching for something entirely different; no condemnation. In the words of Jesus himself, “Neither do I condemn you: go, and from now on, sin no more.” . . . . . In the words of the author, “What you’ve done doesn’t need to define you.”
I received a copy of this book from the author. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.
Author
kaileybechtel
3 years ago
This was my first book by this author, but I know it won’t be my last! I absolutely loved this book! I didn’t want to put it down! This book kept me on the edge of my seat! I really enjoyed reading about search and rescue dogs. It was all very interesting! I definitely recommend this book!
Author
jlpetrich
3 years ago
After several faults starts, I finally found got into this book — one that I really wanted to finish. It pulled me along to the very end. I even found myself reading in the middle of the night because I wanted to know what happen next. The story was warm and interesting. I plan to look into more books by this author. Enjoy.
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By lindajwhite
All That I Dread has everything I look for in a story—relatable characters, an intriguing plot with twists and turns, and lots of emotion. I could tell the author really did her research. From search and rescue information to police and FBI procedures, it was clear the author knew her stuff.
Early in the story, K-9 handlers Nate and Jessica are participating in a search and rescue training exercise when they find a young woman’s body in the woods. Turns out, there have been others found in varying locations over the years, and FBI agent Scott is determined to find the connection between them. He is driven to the point of obsession, due to a long-ago tragedy in his own life. All three of these characters were so real. Nate and Jessica were both dealing with PTSD issues and in need of healing—Nate from his experiences in the military, and Jessica’s from another traumatic event.
The story has a great faith thread, too, portraying how people can find healing and forgiveness, done in a way that is completely natural and not preachy.
All That I Dread is a must-read. I give it five stars.
“Was I doomed to live under the shame of my failures until I died?”
Jessica Chamberlain has intentionally stuffed her painful past into a corner of her life that rarely sees the light of day, carefully transitioning from one career to another, while pursuing certification as a volunteer search and rescue team with her beautiful German shepherd, Luke. When a live search call-out turns into something more sinister, Jess’s carefully applied exterior shell fractures, giving training director Nathan Turner an opportunity to share hope with another tortured soul. Meanwhile, young women are dying, and there’s no time to spend wallowing through regrets.
Offering keen insight into the lives of those who donate hours of their time searching for, and rescuing, those who have become lost, this book also offers much insight into the lives of those who are spiritually lost and searching for something entirely different; no condemnation. In the words of Jesus himself, “Neither do I condemn you: go, and from now on, sin no more.” . . . . . In the words of the author, “What you’ve done doesn’t need to define you.”
I received a copy of this book from the author. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.
This was my first book by this author, but I know it won’t be my last! I absolutely loved this book! I didn’t want to put it down! This book kept me on the edge of my seat! I really enjoyed reading about search and rescue dogs. It was all very interesting! I definitely recommend this book!
After several faults starts, I finally found got into this book — one that I really wanted to finish. It pulled me along to the very end. I even found myself reading in the middle of the night because I wanted to know what happen next. The story was warm and interesting. I plan to look into more books by this author. Enjoy.
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