The workings of the justice system are so far outside my area of understanding that when I read a legal-mystery-romance style novel, I often think - But how would that happen? How would they come up with that line of thinking? Part of me wonders if it's because often authors go from point A to point C and skip point B all together because in real life, legal work can be tedious and doesn't make for good drama. "Deadly Proof" was the first novel of this genre, that I can remember reading, that showed the painfully long hours put into investigative work. (all the while maintaining a quick flow to the story line)
Now granted, at the core, "Deadly Proof" is a romance so most everything is going to have a neat and tidy ending - perhaps a bit too neat and tidy - but overall it was a good story. While there was action, it wasn't scary. There was conflict but nothing so distressing that you thought the heroine was ever in danger of not getting her happy ever after.
Anyone who has followed my blog knows that my biggest pet peeve in Christian fiction is the continual pattern of authors pairing one believer and one non-believer romantically only for the non-believer to convert. Grrr! Dangerous message that is rarely reflected in real life. "Deadly Proof" almost made the same error but thankfully, didn't quite go down the same stinkin' path. For that I applaud author Rachel Dylan. For once I didn't have to give my daughter the same old spiel about being unequally yoked before handing her the book.
For the sake of honesty, I can't say that "Deadly Proof" had me gripped to the edge of my seat or keep me reading well past bedtime. However it was a delightful book that is perfect for anyone not looking to have to think too much.
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc."
