Elysium Tide by James R. Hannibal
Genre: Contemporary Suspense
Publication Year: 2022
5 Stars
Hannibal does it again!
He has become one of my all time favorite authors in the Christian sphere and I am always excited to read his books when they come out! This one did not disappoint!
The characters were amazing and deep and while at first, I felt a bit like a referee trying to keep them apart, their bickering and pecking soon became good natured as they started to realize the other’s strengths and weaknesses.
Peter is a neurosurgeon with the attitude of a walrus and quite the bite, but his bitterness and pompous attitude is soon intrigued by the mystery unfolding around him in Hawaii.
Detective Lisa can’t seem to get the know-it-all neurosurgeon off her case and he is starting to really push his luck. But she soon finds that he might be the key to unlocking the murder of one of her childhood friends. And she might be willing to do anything to see the new crime lord on the streets of her home town brought to justice. Even if that means using the skills of the possibly the most annoying man on earth.
With sideline characters like Lisa’s family (cue all the sibling banter), Dr. Tuna, the wizened grandfatherly figure who keeps throwing them together, and Lisa’s arch-nemesis in the police district, this story did not let up and rolicked forward with a pace and passion that made it hard to put down!
One of the most unique and interesting stories I’ve read in a long time! I also love that Hannibal takes a break from the stereo-typical romance angle that Christian suspense seems to have and gave us a rip-roaring detective story with just the right amount of tension!
Highly recommend this and all of Hannibal’s books!
Content: Expect a PG-13 rating on par with the violence in Mission Impossible movies, but completely clean in the romance/sexual tension aspect and no language.
*This book was given to me free of charge in exchange for my honest review. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own and in no way influenced by the author or publisher.
