Portrait of Vengeance
- Fiction
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Published: 2017
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Publisher's Description
“Rich characters, a forensic artist’s eye for detail, and plot twists—Carrie Stuart Parks hits all the right notes!” — Mary Burton, New York Times bestselling author An unsolved case. A tempest of memories. The future’s at stake—and time is running out... Gwen Marcey has done a good job keeping the pain of her past boxed up. But as she investigates the case of a missing child in Lapwai, Idaho, details keep surfacing that are eerily similar to her childhood traumas. She doesn’t believe in coincidences. So what’s going on here? No one knows more about the impact of the past than the Nez Perce people of Lapwai. Gwen finds herself an unwelcome visitor to some, making her investigation even more difficult. The questions keep piling up, but answers are slow in coming—and the clock is ticking for a missing little girl. Meanwhile, Gwen’s ex-husband is threatening to take sole custody of their daughter. As Gwen’s past and present collide, she’s in a desperate race for the truth. Because only truth will ensure she still has a future.
Endorsements (6)
“Rich characters, a forensic artist’s eye for detail, and plot twists—Carrie Stuart Parks hits all the right notes!”
“I’ve always known Carrie as someone devoted to mastering her craft, be it forensics, fine art, public speaking, kick-butt dinners (but please, no more zucchini!), or writing suspenseful mystery novels with just the right touch of her characteristic wit. When Death Draws Near reflects Carrie’s way with all things creative: it’s engaging, tightly woven, painstakingly researched, and a just plain fun read. Dive in!”
“Carrie Stuart Parks is a riveting storyteller, and every book about forensic artist Gwen Marcey shines with authenticity from this real-life forensic artist. Her books are an automatic buy for me and stay on my keeper shelf. When Death Draws Near and every other Parks novel is highly recommended!”
“Thank you so very much, Carrie Stuart Parks, for giving me a reading hangover! Carrie injected this story with so much tension, suspense, and superb characterization that I lost hours of sleep and ignored my own work because I simply had to finish the book. I highly recommend When Death Draws Near, but only when you have several hours of uninterrupted time to read because you will not want to put it down. Fabulous job! Eagerly awaiting the next Gwen Marcey story!”
“Christian fiction lovers will devour this new work by Carrie Stuart Parks because it delivers on so many fronts. It’s not only a page-turning murder mystery, but a gripping and compassionate story about personal trial.”
“A unique novel of forensics and fanaticism. A good story on timely subjects well told. For me, these are the ingredients of a successful novel today and Carrie Stuart Parks has done just that.”
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