Most of the time, I read books that create an opportunity for growth and give me things to think about. But occasionally, I feel the need to throw a fictional novel or two into the mix and simply enjoy a good story. That is what I have done for the past couple of weeks, and especially so with this book, Formula Of Deception, by Carrie Stuart Parks. I have only read a couple of her books, this one and When Death Draws Near, which I reviewed in the fall of 2016. And so far, I have enjoyed them both.
Formula Of Deception is a story set in Alaska in modern times, but with a family secret that has been lurking under the surface since World War II. Murphy Anderson is trying to survive life after the death of her twin sister, and is having trouble getting her feet underneath her. When she falls into the opportunity to use her artistic skills as a forensic artist, she stumbles upon a secret that has been buried for more than half a century.
As she discovers more and more, she falls deeper into the grip of a family determined to keep the truth hidden, and begins to question her own sanity in the process. With several plot twists and turns that will catch you off guard, the story that Murphy Anderson unravels will keep you riveted to the point that you won’t be able to put this book down.
As with When Death Draws Near, I thoroughly enjoyed Formula Of Deception. I suspect that I will have to find a few other novels by Carrie Stuart Parks to enjoy in the near future. If you enjoy suspense fiction with a Christian worldview, I suggest you do the same.
Ratings & Details For Formula Of Deception:
- Genre/Style: Christian Fiction
- Story/Plot: 8 of 10 stars
- Spiritual Content: 7 of 10 stars
- Readability/Flow: 8 of 10 stars
- Cover: 10 of 10 stars
- Overall Rating: 7 of 10 stars
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