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Edge of your seat suspense thriller!
In this edge-of-your-seat suspense thriller, Sigmund Brouwer shows the success of his earlier thriller novel "Double Helix" was not a fluke. On this occasion, however, he leaves the field of medicine and science, and creates a heart-stopping plot revolving around a serial killer introduced as "The Watcher". The novel is divided in two parts, the first of which is set in 1973. Kelsie McNeill is the daughter of a local rancher, and is being stalked by a secret admirer, a serial killer who leaves her threatening notes of warning along with eagle feathers. The second half of the novel is set in 1996, as Kelsie is married to Clay Garner, the FBI agent who was part of the intial investigation. "The Watcher" sets his final plans in motion by kidnapping Kelsie and her son. Clay's own life is in danger as he seeks to rescue his wife and son, as well as uncover the identity of the mysterious serial killer.

The plot is thoroughly suspenseful, with lots of twists and turns, and when the identity of the mysterious "Watcher" is revealed in the last pages, the reader is sure to be in for a surprise! There are more Christian themes than in Brouwer's previous novel (the influence of C.S. Lewis is particularly apparent), but they are never a distraction from the main plot, and they are neither superficial nor overbearing as is the case in a lot of Christian fiction today. Some may regret that the religious themes aren't more deeply explored, but this could result in excessiveness or in theological candy floss. Brouwer wisely avoids both extremes by focussing on a suspenseful plot. I would rate "Blood Ties" as being at least as good as the thrillers produced by Terri Blackstock and Dee Henderson, and a welcome alternative to secular suspense fiction authors like Mary Higgins Clark. -GODLY GADFLY

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Way too violent!
I read this book based on liking other books by Sigmond Brouwer. I found this book about a seriel murder much too violent especially for Christian fiction genre.

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One of the best mystery novels of all time!
I will guarantee, you will never guess who the killer is until the ending! It takes you totally by surprise! Brouwer is a genious, weaving great plot twists with well-built characters, and he tops it all off with nail-biting suspense! He covers up the killer exteremely well! I read this book in 2 days, it was that addicting! This novel doesn't get the recognition is deserves! Check it out! You'll be very glad you did!