September 8, 2020
NetGalley
(Pelican Harbor book 2)
Harper Collins Christian Audio
ISBN-13: 978-0785228486
Fiction, Christian mystery, thriller, audio
Narrator: Devon O’Day
9/13-10/12
One Little Lie (Pelican Harbor book 1)
March 2020, ISBN: 9780785228448, 352 pages
Three Missing Days (Pelican Harbor book 3)
April 6, 2021
I received a complimentary audiobook from NetGalley and Harper Collins Christian Audio in exchange for an unbiased review.
In this second novel of the Pelican Harbor series the background story of Chief of Police Jane Hardy is further revealed. Since the story itself mostly focuses on a mystery it would be possible to read without having read book one but I wouldn’t recommend it. The background history of the characters gives credibility to their decisions.
Jane Hardy is the daughter of retired Police Chief Charles Hardy who settled in Pelican Harbor years ago after leaving a powerful religious cult when their compound was burned down. Jane stills harbors resentment towards her mother who took her baby from her during the fire and was never seen again. Her father claims she died and mostly likely her baby Moses.
Soon Jane meets Reid Dixon who is an investigative reporter who eventually decides to settle in Pelican Harbor after he finishes his story about the serial murders that occurred when he arrived. His decision is also influenced by his past history with Jane and his 16 year old son Will. They have a history together which is not apparent when he first comes to town. Reid had a lot to explain to Jane including his presumed ex-wife who adopted Will but never showed any maternal feelings for him.
This murder mystery revolves around an oil spill and rumors of an environmental terrorist plot to flood Mobile Bay with crude oil. Again ghosts from the past come back to haunt the residents of Pelican Harbor. The high school principal received an ominous warning from her son Keith McDonald before his body is found dead in the water. It seems that Will is the unlikely target in this drama which has Jane working overtime to protect him.
This second book was not nearly as captivating as the first. Jane’s character is annoying as she is reluctant to forgive and let go of past grudges. There are signs that she is “warming” up to those who tried to protect her with their deception.
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