Thursday, July 2, 2009

The Kidnapping of Kenzie Thorn

Title: THE KIDNAPPING OF KENZIE THORN
Author: Liz Johnson
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
July 2009
ISBN: 978-0-373-44343-2
Genre: Inspirational/romantic suspense

Kenzie Thorn is the governor’s grand-daughter, and working as a GED instructor in prison, her life is in danger. The only trouble is, Kenzie doesn’t realize it. As far as she’s concerned, she’s just an ordinary civilian doing a job she loves, even though her grandfather is doing his best to talk her into quitting and going to teach kindergarten, not criminals.

Myles Parsons is FBI, but his job is to pretend to be an in-mate and to protect Kenzie from who-ever wants her dead, without letting Kenzie know who he really is. So, when the opportunity presents itself, Myles is quick to kidnap Kenzie, hoping to get her to a safe-house where he plans to reveal all, and she’ll be kept alive while he goes back and finishes the investigation.

It’s the perfect plan. Except Myles fails to take into consideration Kenzie’s strong personality. Myles attempts to get her into a safe house, but the stubborn woman won’t go! As Myles’ plans start crumbling, he finds himself falling—in love—with the woman he needs to keep alive.

THE KIDNAPPING OF KENZIE THORN is the debut novel by Liz Johnson. I have to admit that this is a unique premise, an FBI agent masquerading as a criminal in order to protect someone. I had to admire the writing, even though I wasn’t entirely sure that the situation would work in real life.

Kenzie is a plucky heroine, full of fire and vigor, willing to do whatever it takes to achieve the desired end result. Myles thinks quick on his feet, and while he may take the time to make plans, they seldom followed along the way he hoped so he had to react more often than not.

I enjoyed reading this debut novel and look forward to seeing many more books by Ms. Johnson. Discussion questions are included at the end of the book. $5.50. 219 pages.

1 comment:

Liz Johnson said...

Thanks so much for your kind words about my book. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! :)
Liz

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