This is the second Terri Blackstock book I've read, and although I think it was falsely labeled suspense, it kept me turning pages (I'm a pretty picky reader, and will put a book down if it doesn't do the job it's supposed to do, which is to hold my interest).Shadow in Serenity is a modern rendering of the Music Man, and a great illustration for me as an author for how to develop conflicting characters--in their motivations, in their Achilles' heels, in their past failures, etc.The reason I kept turning pages was because I had to see the character Logan Brisco's inner change. In the beginning, it seemed far-fetched for the heroine to fall in love with the character as he was then. The reason I gave the book four stars instead of five, is because I think the author took on too big of a challenge in trying to get me, the reader, to fall in love with him also.I didn't.If the book is supposed to be a romance, which is how it read, plot-wise, I felt there should have been more romantic tension. Over all, the development of the carnival characters, the small town characters in Serenity, the main characters, and how smoothly the book flowed, all kept me wanting to know how things would turn out for Carny and Logan. I recommend. Logan Brisco, a man who never stays in one place too long, landed in Serenity Texas. Once a thriving oil town Serenity is looking for a way to get back on the map. Logan is a very smooth talker, an expert on the ways of words and "get rich" schemes. Carny Sullivan doesn't buy what Logan is selling. She was raised in a traveling carnival and has seen more con jobs than anyone, her wisdom going far beyond the circus tent. Trying to protect her son Jason from the life she has seen becomes a constant battle. Carny is cautious of Logan as the town rallies behind the ideas he presents during a crowded meeting at the bingo hall. From what Carny knows to be true actions say alot about a person and behind that contagious smile lies her greatest challenge yet. This is a novel of love, sacrifice and hardship and one that will draw the reader from the beginning guaranteeing hours of reading enjoyment. With excellent character development this novel will capture your heart and will keep you guessing until the end. Highly recommend, excellent in every way! Thanks so much to Zondervan and Netgalley for my ARC copy for this review!
What do You think about Schijn Bedriegt (2012)?
good story...would be interested in reading the original version as well.
—N73
Very different from most of Teri's books but nice reading.
—ekeneosinubi
It was a ok book.It took me a while to get into it.
—GABY
