Monitoring the Lacking (Okay-9 Search and Rescue E book 13)

Exciting and thought provoking story
Tori has taken her brother-in-law/son Joey plus 2 friends hiking and camping to try and cheer him up. But then they are attacked and the boys are taken. Tori escapes and manages to call her deceased husband’s best friend Michael who comes to with his search and rescue dog Ducky. He finds Tori, but the attacks keep coming while they are searching for the boys? Can he keep her safe with Ducky’s help and still find the boys? Read this to find out.The pace is breakneck and the tone is intense with an action and character oriented storyline that has a few kisses only. The characters are vibrant and engaging, especially Ducky. The Christian ideals are woven into the story in a believable way and move the story along. This is an exciting story with well developed characters and a twisty plot that keeps you guessing until the end!

Fast paced and adventurous
From the very first page, Tracking the Missing pulls readers into this fast-paced, adventurous story and won’t let go until the ending. This story Tori is determined to find her missing son and his two friends and has to rediscover her faith that she once had. She’s independent yet has to learn it’s okay to trust on God and others when she needs help. Michael, who has PSTD, has his own struggles from the past. His SAR dog Ducky balances out the story with offering support for Michael while searching for the missing teens. This edge of your seat suspense story has twists and turns with a slew of suspects that will keep you guessing.

So suspenseful!
Tracking the Missing by Sami A. Abrams is a thrilling romantic suspense with an inspirational message that I could really relate to. This Love Inspired Suspense is part of the K-9 Search and Rescue series written by multiple authors. I’m all in when it comes to this type of book! I loved the wilderness setting, the Search and Rescue Golden Retriever (how adorable!), and the friends to more romance trope.Tori Campbell became an instant mom when she married her high school sweetheart at the age of 18. She and her new husband took custody of his 2 year old brother Joey, and for all intents and purposes, Tori is his mom. Since her husband’s death 6 years ago, Tori’s been doing everything herself. She’s a strong woman, but she’s become super-focused on doing it all. She doesn’t ask for help even though her husband’s former military friends have offered their help.Tori has also become disillusioned in her walk with God. She feels as if He’s let so many bad things happen in her life, and that He’s let her down. She’s angry. I get it. When my husband died, even though I held on to my faith, I was mad at God. When Joey, now a teenager, and his two friends go missing during an attack at their camping site, Tori finds herself remembering how close she once was to God through her prayer life, and she begins to cling to His promises once again.When the teens go missing, the first person Tori calls is Michael, a former DEA agent who had to leave his job after an explosion left him with PTSD and an inner-ear issue that affects his balance. This led to him getting his dog, Ducky, whom people assume is just his SAR dog. However, Ducky also helps Michael with his balance and anxiety. Tori knows Michael will help because he’s been the closest to her and Joey since her husband’s death.I loved all of the suspense in Tracking the Missing! Abrams’ writing makes you feel as if you’re in the middle of the action. You never know what is coming next. Will they find the teens? Will they be hurt? Alive? Add to that the fact that the part of the forest they’re in is along a drug-runners trail! It’s really exciting, and I loved how this situation ended! It also made Tori and Michael realize that they’ve got feelings for each other that are more than friendship.I highly recommend Tracking the Missing for its thrilling suspense, well-written characters, dangerous setting, the theme of returning to faith, and the romantic elements. 5 stars!I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

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