I became acquainted with
author Kelly Irvin’s writing through her Amish themed books and was excited
to read her newest book Closer Than She Knows.
Closer Than She Knows is about Teagan O’Rourke, a court reporter in San
Antonio, Texas. She comes from a family that
works in law enforcement. Teagan’s life
is about to unravel as people around her are being targeted by some sicko and she
finds herself at the center of an investigation. Why are these innocent people being
targeted? How are they all connected? What can she do to stop this before another innocent
life is taken?
One of the things I like
about Kelly’s writing is how she portrays relationships with family, friends, and
co-workers. I especially like the O’Rourke
family, Teagan, her father Dillon and step-family Billy, Gracie, and Leyla. My favorite character was her friend Max who
seemed like a real gem, and her friends Julie and Evelyn. They were a tight-knit group that cared for
one another and were there for each other.
I found Teagan’s job as a
court reporter fascinating and learned a few details about that job. Kelly does a great job describing the setting
in the San Antonio downtown area and neighborhood where historic homes were being
rehabbed. It seems inviting and
picturesque. The story is very
suspenseful and will keep you guessing until the end.
This book is written by a Christian
author and the Christian faith is part of the story. The best example of that was Max, a man
redeemed and dependent upon the Lord each day.
He was gracious and caring. I
found Teagan’s faith to be immature and nominal. When talking about her reluctance to having
children her explanation seemed very secular and lacking faith. She seemed to care more about the environment
than lost souls and sin. At one-point, Teagan
describes herself in very politically correct terms and does not mention that
she is a Christian. Her understanding of
the death penalty was not in keeping with what God has declared in the Bible. Teagan and Max’s physical attraction could
have been portrayed a little less worldly.
If you are a fan of Kelly
Irvin’s novels or like mystery, intrigue, and trying to solve a whodunit, you
may like Kelly’s newest book Closer Thank She Knows.
I would like to thank Thomas
Nelson Publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read Closer
Thank She Knows by Kelly Irvin.
I was under no obligation to give a favorable review.
