Summer Book 17

Somebody's Daughter by David Bell

I think it's been three years since I first discovered David Bell's work, and I have since read everything he's written. He's one of the few authors that I anxiously wait for new titles from. This one came out last week, and I couldn't wait to get started. As excited as I was for this, it was a little bit of a slow start, but that didn't last too long. Once I got started, I didn't want to stop, as usual.

Michael is married to Angela, but ten years ago, he was married to Erica. Michael and Angela are trying to have a baby, but they're having trouble. In fact, the night that Erica shows up on their front porch, is the peak time for Michael and Angela to try to conceive a baby. But, Erica shows up. Her daughter has been missing since that morning, and she needs Michael to help her find the girl.

And, oh yeah, Michael is the girl's father, or so Erica claims. Michael has a soft spot for children, and has since his baby sister died in an accident when they were children. Michael was supposed to be looking after his sisters, and wasn't paying attention, so he feels responsible for her death. Erica knows this, and uses it to get Michael's help.

Thus begins a crazy night of trying to find a kidnapped child.

This book, like all of Bell's books, is full of twists and turns and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. Details are revealed, and you don't really know how they fit in, but keep you wanting more. Right up to the end, you don't know what's going to happen. READ THIS!!