Book Review: Face of Betrayal by Lis Wiehl and April Henry

Lis Wiehl, legal correspondent for FOX News and former prosecutor, and April Henry, an established mystery author, have released a gripping new political mystery: Face of Betrayal.

Katie Converse is a bright, career-oriented girl recently chosen for the rare position of a Senate page in Washington D.C.

When Katie leaves for stint in the Nation's Capitol, she's a happy-go-lucky teenager; but by the time she returns home for the Christmas break, she's depressed and emotionally distraught.

Enter Cassidy, Nicole, and Allison; a report, FBI agent, and prosecutor respectively. And known amongst themselves at the Triple Threat Club, a name chosen in honor of their favorite dessert.

As they work to resolve the case of Katie Converse, the Triple Threat Club comes to strongly believe that a Senator, notorious for his numerous extramarital affairs, is responsible for Katie's disappearance.

But he's not the only suspect as a boyfriend and the Senator's wife also have motive; not to mention that there could be a serial killer on the loose in Portland, Oregon.

This is a fast paced novel with an excellent plot. My only disappointment was the stories within the story and the ending of the main idea was a bit choppy. While there was suspense surrounding these issues, the was no build up to a finale; just a abrupt solving.

I was most pleased, however, with reading a crime novel that did not hesitate to allow a character to exhibit a strong Christian belief. And, being classified as Christian fiction, readers are subjected to much of the foul language so commonly found in your mainstream crime genre.

Overall, this is a great book to read if you enjoy mystery and suspense; especially those that revolve around politics.