“If I Live is a grabber from page one, delivering an exhilarating mix of chase, mystery, and spiritual truth. Longtime Blackstock fans will be delighted, and new Blackstock fans will be made.” –James Scott Bell, bestselling author of the Mike Romeo thrillers THE HUNT IS ALMOST OVER. Casey Cox is still on the run after being indicted for murder. The hunt that began with her bloody footprints … bloody footprints escalates, and she’s running out of places to hide. Her face is all over the news, and her disguises are no longer enough. It’s only a matter of time before someone recognizes her.
Dylan Roberts, the investigator who once hunted her, is now her only hope. Terrifying attempts on Dylan’s life could force Casey out of hiding. The clock is ticking on both their lives, but exposing the real killers is more complicated than they knew. Amassing the evidence to convict their enemies draws Dylan and Casey together, but their relationship has consequences. Will one life have to be sacrificed to protect the other?
With If I Live, Terri Blackstock takes us on one more heart-stopping chase in the sensational conclusion to the If I Run series.
“Crisp dialogue and unexpected twists make this compulsive reading. . .” –Publishers Weekly review of If I Run
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If you’ve read the first two, you’ll be happy to get to the resolution of this trilogy. A bit of it seemed a little hard to believe, but I enjoyed this series.
Insanely good! I read this entire book in less than 11 hours and the entire series in less than 3 days! I highly recommend! The writing is incredible, the plot is gripping, and I could not put it down! If you enjoy suspense you’ll love this book/series!
This book kept me on the edge of my seat and I could hardly put it down. It kept your guessing right up to the end.
not quite done reading it–I really enjoyed the first 2 books in the series, and can’t wait to find out the ending 🙂
If I Live (If I Run #3) by author Terri Blackstock is a super wonderful finale to this thriller series which starts with, If I Run. I recommend you read the books in order, but if you have access to just one, go ahead and read the book! I love suspense and when you have such well-written characters and plots combined with a faith-based theme, that is a perfect book for me!
Casey Cox is still trying to evade being captured for a murder she did not commit, and she has the evidence to prove the identity of the murderer. Will she be successful in getting the videos to the press in time to keep a corrupt law enforcement from killing and framing her for additional murders? Dylan, once her hunter, is now trying to help save her before she is captured by those with plenty of reasons to want her dead.
I won’t post spoilers, but it is such a good series! A personal “thank you” to my sister, Teresia for getting me hooked on Terri Blackstock’s books!
Hadn’t read this author in a while but I was happy to get into this. So many authors play woman weak but refreshing to read integer and determination. Very well written.
Edge of your seat suspense.
What a great end to the trilogy! Was a great read!
I loved this whole series. Couldn’t wait to continue to each one.
Casey Cox’s world is turned upside down when she finds her best friend murdered, and within seconds she realizes that someone has set her up to take the fall for their crime. Knowing the police will be no help to her, since they have failed her in the past before, she decides the only logical thing for her to do now is run. Soon after she sets out on her journey, and things about her friends murder begin to get pieced together she realizes that the past she has tried so hard to let go of is once again reeking havoc on her life! Now she must decide if she is going to continue to run from her past, and stand up fight back…
When news of his friends murder hits his ears Dylan Roberts wants to help in any way he can, he wants to see the killer caught and punished for taking the life of his friend. So, when his friends family informs him that the local police department has limited resources and the killer has fled town, he offers up his services, and soon finds himself chasing down the woman accused of murdering his friend. He starts digging into the murder’s past, but the more he digs the more he realizes things aren’t quite what they seem, and someone is willing to go to great lengths to keep her from bringing the truth to light!
This spine-tingling read captured my attention from the very first page, and held it captive right up and until the last page was swiped… it was so addictive, I just could not put it down! This was my first read from this author and I have to say she made quite the first impression, her inventive story line kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through, and now I can’t wait to get my hands on the second installment in the series to see how it will all end!! If you like your reads packed with edge of your seat action, and brimming with breath taking mystery then I highly suggest you give this one a try, it’s sure to have you completely riveted from the first page!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.
Teri Blackstock writes about believable and unique characters. All of her books are amazing and inspiring!
I have waited for this third book of the series! It is a captivating story and keeps you up at night. Satisfying ending too.
The last of a 3 book series. Really exciting story and with each book you can’t wait for the next one. The author has taken an old tv show series and turned into today’s timeframe and written a very good mystery.
It was an awesome book. I could not put it down. Looking forward to reading more of hers.
I have been waiting for the conclusion of this series because it has been a heart stopping ride that I couldn’t get enough of. I knew it was coming to a close and was anxious to see how the author would wrap everything up. Casey has been living on the edge of awhile . Is her luck running out? There are just so many ways to disguise yourself before someone catches on. When you are wanted for murder, you will do everything you can not to get caught. Her smarts keeps her hidden from the police as she tries to prove she did not murder anyone.
I really enjoyed the interaction between Casey and Claire. It was nice to read how they shared their faith with each other. A new Christian like Casey really made Claire realize how we can get immune to what He really did for us. I thought this was a great side story that reminded Casey that she is not alone in trying to prove her innocence.
If I was ever in trouble I know I would call Dylan for help. He is one sharp person. Details don’t get past him and he is determined to help prove Casey’s innocence. Their lives are in turmoil as danger surrounds them. Who doesn’t want Casey found alive? What does she know that could destroy someone’s integrity, job and perhaps their freedom? This is Terri at her very best as she reveals pure terror and heartless people who will do anything to keep themselves out of jail.
This is one book that keeps you on your toes as explosions happen, death threats are spoken about and more bodies pile up. It’s a race to the end as Casey and Dylan try to stay ahead of the master mind behind all that they have encountered.Well done Terri. You have given readers an ending that will not be forgotten. I’m sad to see the series end, but know the author is busy with a new book for her fans to grab up when it is hot off the press.
I received a copy of this book from The Fiction Guild. The review is my own opinion.
I received a copy of this book from The Fiction Guild. I was not required to give a favorable review. This was one of those books that you just can’t put down. I have read the first two books in the series and couldn’t wait to find out the truth in the final book. Terri has a wonderful writing style and you can’t put the books down. I just kept wanting to find out what happened. I would recommend this book and series to anyone is interested in a storyline that keeps you in suspense through the whole book and see that even fearing for her life she found that God was by her side the whole time. I look forward to reading more books from Terri.
This is the first book in a long time that caught me by surprise. I actually gasped out loud. That hardly ever happens.
I had to buy the next 2 books right away. Read them all straight through.
Five wows for the conclusion of the If I Run series. This series is a definite must read of heart pounding excitement that will leave you looking over your shoulder as it is so real and you identify with Casey Cox and her plight of being accused of a crime she didn’t commit. I love the interaction between Casey and Dylan and his tireless effort to help keep her safe. It is hard to describe this book without giving away spoilers. Just know that if you haven’t started this series then get all three and binge read as you won’t want to stop until you discover the outcome. The faith element woven in is done sensitively and real, as Casey is wooed by the Lord. I had mixed feelings when I read the last page, as I will miss these characters. Superior, outstanding Suspense.
I received a complimentary copy from Thomas Nelson & Zondervan Fiction Guild. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.
IF I LIVE by Terri Blackstock. “IF I RUN “ 3. Zondervan Publisher.
Casey on the run, disguises aren’t helping, she now is the main suspect, with indictment charges against her. She’s been living like a frighten criminal, it will have been worth it, if justice would be served, she feels. Too many deaths, her father’s and Brent; turning over evidence, only to find they were part of the corruption. Evil and hate were their main goals. A powerful story, as you wonder, how Casey, and hopefully with Dylan come out. This has been on going for three books. The tension seems even higher, many surprises. Casey is stronger now, she wasn’t defeated. Given ARC Fiction Guild for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.