Trial of the Innocent

Shadow Catchers #1

by Sara Mitchell

The calculating glint in his eyes revealed more than he wanted her to know. Eve Sheridan cannot shake the suspicion that something is very wrong about her sister Rebecca's marriage. Giles Dawson, a handsome, debonair man, has taken Rebecca away to a dream cottage in the English countryside but Rebecca's letters to Eve are filled with foreboding, even a sense of impending danger. Then, without warning, Eve is thrust into a maelstrom of intrigue and terror. As she attempts to discover the truth about her sister's husband, she finds herself linked up with Pinkerton detective Alexander MacKay, and embroiled in a case that could cost her her life. Will Eve's struggling faith to trust despite all obstacles prove strong enough to prevail against the evil that surrounds her?

Genres: Christian Fiction

336 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1995

Reviews

[Water Moon · Rating 2 out of 5]

It had potential. Unfortunately, the plot is quite predictable and heavy religious themes often overpower the storytelling. I didn’t mind that some liberties were taken with the time period, but sometimes the dialogue is jarringly modern. The female characters are also either total stereotypes or the complete opposite of women of the time. And in spite of the religious undertones throughout the book, there is a scene where a male protagonist (who is supposed to be one of the good guys) makes eyes at finishing school girls. Just yuck.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this Christian mystery: suspense, action, romance, and a detailed plot. A little hard at first with the multiple characters with different names (real and alias), and the criminal plot development. However, it was a good book that was woven together nicely. One particular thing I didn't expect. I won't tell you. I appreciate the good morals the author presents, without the horrific details that some authors think they have to include.

[Carol]

Is there a "Shadow Catchers 2"?