ALASKAN SHOWDOWN by Sarah Varland - Book Review

What she uncovers sheds light on a cold case…
and can put her in a grave. 

After finding the body of a missing hiker in her small Alaska town, search-and-rescue dog handler Adriana Steele becomes the target of a serial killer thought to have been inactive for decades. Now Adriana’s determined to help Officer Levi Wicks catch the murderer. But with the cold case heating up…the jaded officer is all that stands between her and death.

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A delightfully diverse story filled with intense suspense, sweet romance, soul searching, and the amazing abilities and connections search and rescue dogs and their handlers have.
The suspense is fierce and explosive. The serial killer's patterns arise questions, the twists in the plot managed to take me by surprise. How Blue reacted in different situations, how the dog's moods changed as bodies were found was palpable and heartfelt.  As well as was the connection developing between Officer Levi Wicks and Adriana Steele. Yes, it was building up fast and under duress, yet it was believable and authentic. 
I admired how naturally Adriana and Levi talked about their faith in God, how they shared about their life struggles and losses. As the story started to unfold the friction from the beginning dissolved, the growth and character development were tangible as they battle the attacks towards them and fight to stay alive. 
Alaskan Showdown was a compelling story that was hard to put down. All the three main elements, suspense, romance, and faith in God, were well imbedded into the twists of the plot making it entertaining, inspirational, genuinely wholesome tale.
~ Four Spoons with a teaspoon on the side

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Sarah Varland lives in Alaska with her husband John, their two boys, and their dogs. Her passion for books comes from her mom; her love for suspense comes from her dad who has spent a career in law enforcement.
When she’s not writing, she’s often found dog mushing, hiking, reading, kayaking, drinking coffee, or enjoying other Alaskan adventures with her family. 

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