Title: Vanishing Act
Author: Liz Johnson
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Publication Date: August 10, 2010
Paperback: 224 pages
ISBN: 9978-0373444069
Genre: Romance, Suspense
Eighteen months ago, Nora James watched as her father was shot in an alley—and then she fled. She changed her name, her appearance and her job, hoping to keep her father’s shooter at bay. For months, it worked…but now her luck has run out. A ruthless assassin is on her trail, and soon Nora, now known as Danielle, will be found. But this time, she has FBI agent Nate Andersen by her side—right? The handsome agent would give his life to protect Danielle, but he’s wary of giving his heart…until a deadly confrontation leaves him with both on the line.
My Review:
Vanishing Act by Liz Johnson is the second in her Love Inspired Suspense series, which I had not heard of prior to reading Vanishing Act and I am very glad to be sharing this book with my readers. For those looking for an excellent suspense novel filled with a non-graphic romantic element then this is a book to read. Nora James is in hiding after witnessing her father’s murder, she has changed her name, appearance, relocated to Colorado and is working a very unique job and feels relatively safe, yet safety can only last so long. Nate Andersen is an F.B.I. Agent who is in charged of finding Nora and protecting from an assassin. Vanishing Act moves at a quick clip as the reader becomes invested in the lives of Nora as well as Nate. The main characters are well developed and Nora’s character is wonderfully written and definitely not the stereotypical heroine. The plot has just the right amount of twists and turns to keep the readers engaged and on their toes. I would recommend Vanishing Act to any reader who is looking for a wonderful suspense novel.
About the Author:
Liz Johnson grew up reading Christian fiction, and always dreamed of being part of the publishing industry. After graduating from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff with a degree in public relations, she set out to fulfill her dream. In 2006 she got her wish when she accepted a publicity position at a major trade book publisher. While working as a publicist in the industry, she decided to pursue her other dream-becoming an author. Along the way to having her novel published, she completed the Christian Writers Guild apprentice course and wrote articles for several magazines. Liz makes her home in Nashville, TN, where she enjoys theater, exploring the local music scene, and making frequent trips to Arizona to dote on her two nephews and three nieces. She loves stories of true love with happy endings. Keep up with Liz’s adventures in writing at www.lizjohnsonbooks.com.
I received a complimentary copy of Vanishing Act by Liz Johnson from Liz Johnson to review. Receiving a complimentary copy in no way reflected my review of aforementioned novel.
Sounds good Jennifer, I really like the cover – it makes me want to know more about what happened.
It is a very quick, yet intense read.
For once I thought it was Jodi Picoult’s book. But hence, this one sounds very good too. And I love suspense. I think I will enjoy this as well =)
I didn’t know Harlequin had anything but romance novels but they really have got some varieties I have been looking into some of their different types this one sounds very good I’ll have to look for this one.