Review – Portrait of Vengeance

From the back cover: An unsolved case. A tempest of memories. The future’s at stake—and time is running out . . . Gwen Marcey has done a good job keeping the pain of her past boxed up. But as she investigates the case of a missing child in Lapwai, Idaho, details keep surfacing that are eerily similar to her childhood traumas. She doesn’t believe in coincidences. So what’s going on here? No one knows more about the impact of the past than the Nez Perce people of Lapwai. Gwen finds herself an unwelcome visitor to some, making her investigation even more difficult. The questions keep piling up, but answers are slow in coming—and the clock is ticking for a missing little girl. Meanwhile, Gwen’s ex-husband is threatening to take sole custody of their daughter. As Gwen’s past and present collide, she’s in a desperate race for the truth. Because only truth will ensure she still has a future. My Take: Portrait of Vengeance is the fourth book in the Gwen Mercey series. It was really good, but my favorite of the series was the previous book, When Death Draws Near. I liked how we got to learn a lot more about Gwen's past in this book -- there were so many unexpected things revealed! The suspense was great, as usual. I started the book and was drawn into the story right away. I didn't like the way the book ended (unless another book is planned? Then it is okay. ;)). I felt like I got left with some unanswered questions and I'm wondering how things are going to end up with Gwen. I really need a fifth story. lol All in all, I really enjoyed Portrait of Vengeance and recommend the series if you like suspense. I do wish the ending would have had a bit more closure, but other than that is was an excellent read.