The Traitor's Pawn

When the opening line is “Watch your back....this isn't over”, you can only hope the storyline truly delivers. Well The Traitor's Pawn by Lisa Harris is exactly what you would expect - fast paced, suspenseful and an engaging read. The lead female character is bold, brave and holds her own. She is not a damsel in distress, but rather faces her enemy with courage and intelligence. There a few twists and turns that keep you guessing as to who the traitor will be. Tension between family members adds to the characters complicated pasts that come back to haunt them. It's a book you won't want to put down until the end!

Extra star added for not being able to put this down once I started it! It's a trilling ride from start to finish as Aubrey and Jack race to stop spies from stealing government secrets. It's the Chinese against the Russians against a man who may or may not be actually betraying his government. I loved the continual twists; from the start it's clear that the fairly simple intel they get at the beginning is gravely understated.

Aubrey, a local detective, is ready for anything, and I was ready to root for her from the very beginning. She made an excellent lead and was a heroine that made me root for her right away. Her sidekick, old friend, and romantic interest Jack is a solid hero who brings the power and expertise of the FBI to her side in the hunt to find and stop her father and his cohorts/enemies.

The story is mostly geared toward suspense and solving the spy disaster they are trying to defeat; the romance is secondary but quite satisfactory. The Christian message is short but well stated. Overall, it's a great thriller and a book I'm happy to recommend.

Content: clean. Would be suitable for teens as well as adults.

Thanks to the publisher for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.