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about the book
A rescue team searches for a missing young girl and suspects all is not as it seems in this high-stakes romantic suspense novel from the author of Lethal Standoff and Facing the Enemy.
When wilderness survival expert Therese Palmer receives a frantic phone call from former colleague Professor Rurik Ivanov, she is shocked by the news that his young daughter, Alina, is missing—and that Rurik wants Therese’s help finding her. She’s sure Rurik hasn’t given her the whole story . . . especially since he refuses to report the kidnapping to the police. Yet with a child’s life hanging in the balance, Therese can’t turn down this mission. She knows the clock is ticking and she can’t do this alone.
Therese reaches out to Texas Ranger Blane Gardner, whom she met seven months ago during one of her training courses in wilderness survival skills. Blane’s specialized training and background with the Crisis Negotiation Unit make him uniquely prepared for this search-and-rescue mission. He agrees to help Therese and to accept Rurik’s terms to keep Alina’s disappearance quiet, and as the two begin working together, Therese is determined the spark growing between them won’t distract from their mission to save Alina.
Traversing deep into the desert of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Alina’s last known location, Therese and Blane struggle to separate truth from lies within the mix of intel they’re receiving. As they close in on answers that suggest the involvement of Russian organized crime and a high-profile international assassination attempt, they must fight to rescue Alina before she becomes an innocent casualty of a much bigger plot—no matter the risk to their own lives.
publisher: tyndale fiction
release date: september 9, 2025
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review
an action-packed story from diann mills!
a former colleague needs therese palmer's help when his wife and daughter are in trouble. as a wilderness survival expert, she could use some law-enforcement assistance, so she contacts texas ranger blane gardner. their search-and-rescue mission quickly becomes full of danger and plenty of twists and turns. will they be able to separate the truth from the lies before it's too late?
canyon of deceit is such an intriguing read. it's suspenseful and fast-paced, and i loved the setting of guadalupe mountains national park—plus the discoveries their search uncovered added quite a bit of thrill. the romance, though, felt a little lacking to me. therese and blane had dated in the past, but a difference of faith kept them from pursuing something more long-term. after a post-adrenaline, come-to-Jesus moment, suddenly they're all in, and i just wanted more development and tension there.
still, it's an exciting read, and fans of romantic suspense are sure to enjoy it.
considerations:
—language: none
—spice: kisses only
—faith: mentions of God, prayer, church, and salvation
—content: violence, death, kidnapping, loss of family member
about the author
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DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She weaves memorable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels with threads of romance. DiAnn believes every breath of life is someone’s story, so why not capture those moments and create a thrilling adventure?
Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards, the Selah Award, and the Golden Scroll; and been finalists for the Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award and the Carol Award.
DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers and an active member of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers, the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild, and International Thriller Writers. DiAnn continues her passion of helping other writers be successful. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country.
DiAnn has been termed a coffee snob and roasts her own coffee beans. She’s an avid reader, loves to cook, and believes her grandchildren are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas.
DiAnn is very active online and would love to connect with readers on social media or her website, diannmills.com.
giveaway
(1) winner will receive a print copy of Canyon of Deceit and $25 gift card to winner’s choice bookstore!
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Sounds like a good read.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThis will be an adventure to read—lots of suspense, danger, action, and mental gymnastics, too.
ReplyDeleteTjus looks like an awesome read. Thanks for sharing.
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