If I Live by Terri Blackstock - A Book Review

     

     If I Live is the third book in Terri Blackstock’s If I Run series. It follows Casey Cox who has been framed for a murder committed by someone in the police department. She is aided by her friend Dylan Roberts, a private investigator who was hired to find her, having convinced him that her life would be in danger in the hands of the police until it is determined how far the corruption goes within the department.

     Before I started reviewing books, I read Terri Blackstock’s Sun Coast Chronicles series, her Cape Refuge Series, her Restoration Series, and some of her Newpointe 911 series. I would have given each and every book a five-star rating. I loved them all, and often recommended Terri Blackstock to friends. It had been awhile since I had read one of her books, so I was really looking forward to the opportunity to review If I Live. I am sorry to say that I was very disappointed. While the plot was quite good, I was so distracted by the writing style, so different from my memory of her other books, that I was unable to enjoy the time I invested in reading this one. That’s not to say that I think that would be true for all readers, we each have our own personal preferences, and this style may totally suit someone else. Each chapter begins with a character’s name, and the character seems to be talking to the reader telling their side of the story, describing what they are doing, seeing and hearing. Dialogue intersperses this monologue. I felt as the story did not flow smoothly even though the plot was well thought out.

     I do appreciate NetGalley and Zondervan Publishers for providing me with a copy of If I Live in exchange for my honest review. I received no monetary compensation for providing this review.