Shattered Identity

Ocracoke Island #2

by Sandra Robbins

Someone—with a very personal motive—has it out for Lisa Wade, Ocracoke Island's sheriff's dispatcher. She was viciously attacked, her home was ransacked and one very precious possession was stolen.

Deputy Scott Michaels plans to stay close until the culprit is caught…but that means involving Lisa in the investigation. And her assistance may cause more trouble for Lisa when she finds clues in a journal to a deadly mystery.

As Lisa and Scott cross dangerous territory, they inch closer to the truth—and to each other. But lurking in the shadows is a killer determined to keep some secrets buried forever.

Genres: Romance, Love Inspired Suspense, Love Inspired, Christian, Mystery, Harlequin, Suspense

360 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Library of Congress Authorities:
Personal name heading:
Robbins, Sandra (Sandra S.)

Reviews

[Alexa Verde · Rating 4 out of 5]

Frankly, I chose the book because of its cover. But I enjoyed the story, and the parable with the lamb was beautiful, especially considering it was based on the true story.

[Cathy Beckett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this fast-paced story. I love stories from the outer banks islands of the Carolinas. Lisa was the perfect foil to Scott Michaels. She isn't the typical southern hothouse flower. She is strong and independent. She is also in a lot of trouble. Someone wants her off the island of Ocracoke and if she won't leave then she has to die but Scott has made up his mind that Lisa needs round-the-clock protection. Love grows and heartaches heal in this Christian romantic suspense novel.

[Deane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just wanted a quick read so chose this book.....Christian romance and mystery.
Plot was good but not characters not filled out as well I like and I did get tired of the dithering of Lisa and Deputy Scott over their feelings for one another and from their past ....her being brought up by a rather uncaring grandmother and him suffering with PTSD after serving in the Middle East.

[Kim]

This is a good book. I enjoyed reading this book.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Andge (Down the Rabbit Hole) · Rating 3 out of 5]

After reading the first Ocracoke Island book, I fell in love with the island and the Michaels family. I just had to gobble down the next book in the series.

This story focused on the new big brother in the family, the events which introduce him to us occurring in Dangerous Reunion. However, a little different from the previous book, the mystery felt a little more flat to me.

First, the culprit was slightly predictable (in my opinion, which may be biased considering I read a ton of mysteries), which is never good sign when it comes to who-dunnit mysteries. It still took a while to get to that point where I could 100% say I'm positive on the identity, but it definitely occurred before the climax of the story.

Second, Lisa's character was a little more reckless and defensive when it came to her mother. Granted, it was warranted considering the small town didn't always have the nicest things to say to her. But always fighting with Scott's protective concern for her was a little tiresome. She honestly could've been killed so many times during the course of the book, if not for the fact that it couldn't happen since she's one of the protagonists.

And lastly, the romance was just harder to swallow. Both Lisa and Scott have emotional scars from their past. I understand this was the connecting point that brought them to each other, but also the point from which the healing powers that only come from Jesus can work its way through the story. I did like that. Peace that transcends all understanding comes only from Him. And in a beautiful setting such as this island? I can imagine what it would feel like if I were to bask in His glory there.

I will end with saying that this novel didn't stick out all too much from the pack of Love Inspired Suspense books and its formula, but it still was an enjoyable enough read. My favourite point was the real-life story of how a lamb sacrificed itself to save several soldiers from being killed by an IED. That is the best story I've heard in a long time.

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[Lisa Phillips · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it. Probably partly because my real (not pen name) name is Lisa and my husband's name is Scott. That might not be a good reason to like a book, but there it is.

The suspense plot kept my attention, but I did think Lisa's conversion was a little lacking since she really had no prior knowledge of Christianity or God. She went to church once, and then in her time of crisis seemed to already know everything she needed to know.

Natalia Gortova
www.nataliagortova.blogspot.com

[Judine Brey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like how Lisa and Scott gradually come to realize their feelings for each other, but the fact that each of them misreads the other so many times makes me want them to just talk outright (well, it also makes me want to Gibbs smack them, but that's another story entirely). It made the entire ending feel forced and contrived.

[Amos · Rating 2 out of 5]

LP of Readers Service ISBN#: 13:978-0-373-67500-5
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[John Hanscom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Though parts of it were exciting, the lack of communication was soap-opera-ish, the religious part was preachy, the "parable" was obvious, and who the villain is was telegraphed well in advance.

[LoRee Peery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lisa and Scott are terrific examples of how the past affects who we are and how we view ourselves. I enjoyed the setting as well as the suspense.

[Alexa Bourne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed it!

[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! I did find the back and forth fickle feelings between the two main characters a little tiresome but still an enjoyable book.

[Kathy Heare Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story with mystery, suspense, redemption and love.

[Annealviar]

good