Fatal Recall by award-winning author Carol J. Post accelerates quickly. It roars through tense action as killers track a woman who knows too much. The killers, unaware she has amnesia, intend to kill her before she regains her memory. The story is set in the Appalachian mountains and includes white-water rafting, hiking, and some of my favorite small towns in North Carolina. In true romantic-suspense style, the chapters alternate between the heroine’s point of view and the off-duty police officer hero’s point of view. The alternating scenes allow the reader to see deep inside the characters, their reasoning, their emotions, and their expectations.

This is Post’s twelfth book. Having read her previous novels, I believe she’s developed a smooth, distinctive narrative voice. Most of her stories have been published through Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense imprint, which means the reader will not be subjected to vulgar language. The faith element of the story rings true as both hero and heroine grapple with their understanding of the value of faith in a dangerous, ungodly world. The struggle with faith is subtle and genuine, never preachy. This is one of the many reasons I adore Post’s writing.

I was especially impressed by how the author crafted backstories of the hero and heroine that conflict and overlap. Under less dangerous circumstances, these two people would be unlikely to meet and yet their chemistry ignites the pages. The killers were crafted as genuine people, more like the odd neighbors down the street than caricature bad guys sometimes pasted into romance novels.

A great book, Fatal Recall arrives just in time for that first summer trip to the beach. ( )

Title: Fatal Recall (Love Inspired Suspense)
Author: Carol J. Post
Pages: 224
Year: 2018
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
The author is well equipped to write a tale that is engaging with tension filled pages. Thrill seekers should enjoy her books. I know I do! Her novels include: Shattered Haven, Hidden Identity, Mistletoe Justice, Buried Memories, Reunited by Danger and now Fatal Recall. For me, this is the best of the best as a character named Tanner moves to a new home, in a new area and has a new job as a police officer. While kayaking rapids, Tanner hears a scream. When he leaves the water to investigate, his life is about to take a major detour from his original plans!
The lead female character, Tatem, is found unconscious by Tanner, and she has no memory when she awakens in the forest only fear. Tanner won’t leave her side and then travels a unique road while attempting to help this woman regain her memories as well as protect her from constant attempts on her life.
I will definitely continue reading Carol J. Post’s Love Inspired Suspense as they are just gems of tales in a sea of books! ( )