A gripping tale from New York Times bestselling suspense author Terri Blackstock. When the kindest couple in Cape Refuge is found murdered at their church, their daughter will have to find the killer . . . before her own husband is convicted.
Wade and Thelma Owens run a halfway house on the small island of Cape Refuge that caters to wayward souls just out of prison. So when Wade and Thelma turn up brutally murdered, the town goes into shock, concerned that one of the Hanover House residents is a murderer who could strike again.
Shattered by her parents’ deaths, Morgan Cleary struggles to keep Hanover House running while her husband, Jonathan, has been arrested for the murder.
As the killer runs free, a lethal race against time ensues, with far more than the halfway house at stake.
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"First in the Cape Refuge series by Christian author Terri Blackstock (who wrote the Restoration series, which I loved!). I bought the first two in a two set offer a while back on Amazon for a nominal price. All set in fictitious Cape Refuge, Georgia, near Tybee Island (which we have visited and loved). This one opens with the murder of a much loved couple on the island, who run the Hanover House, a place of love and refuge for those who have given their life to Christ in prison or in other serious situations and need a place to heal, recuperate, etc. Very good story and great characters. I believe there are 4 books in this series, not sure if I"ll buy the last two or not, but I probably will :)"
— Stacy (4 out of 5 stars)
" First in the Cape Refuge series by Christian author Terri Blackstock (who wrote the Restoration series, which I loved!). I bought the first two in a two set offer a while back on Amazon for a nominal price. All set in fictitious Cape Refuge, Georgia, near Tybee Island (which we have visited and loved). This one opens with the murder of a much loved couple on the island, who run the Hanover House, a place of love and refuge for those who have given their life to Christ in prison or in other serious situations and need a place to heal, recuperate, etc. Very good story and great characters. I believe there are 4 books in this series, not sure if I"ll buy the last two or not, but I probably will :) "
— Stacy, 2/20/2014" 302 pgs. One of three in the series about Thelma and Wade Owens and their Christian mission work on the island of Cape Refuge. A bit of an overkill, to me, on the Christian theme. It could be woven in, but with less schmalz. A relaxing read, even though evil is stalking the heroes! "
— Linda, 2/18/2014" 302 pgs. One of three in the series about Thelma and Wade Owens and their Christian mission work on the island of Cape Refuge. A bit of an overkill, to me, on the Christian theme. It could be woven in, but with less schmalz. A relaxing read, even though evil is stalking the heroes! "
— Linda, 2/18/2014" Pretty good book. Not what I expected. It is a mystery that you figure out halfway through the book. Lots of faith and redemption. "
— Dottie, 2/18/2014" Read the ebook version. This was a very good book. Suspenseful, interesting and enjoyable. Definitely going to check out more of Terri's books in the future. "
— Barbara, 2/17/2014" I love a good mystery...this book was a good find. This is my first time reading a book by this author. I can't wait to pick up more of her books! "
— Jen, 2/15/2014" I love a good mystery...this book was a good find. This is my first time reading a book by this author. I can't wait to pick up more of her books! "
— Jen, 2/15/2014" Terry Blackstock is easy reading, are page turners and worth the read. "
— Teresa, 2/12/2014" Great Christian mystery author. I enjoyed this book so much that I went and had to read all the rest of her books. "
— Margie, 2/10/2014" 302 pgs. One of three in the series about Thelma and Wade Owens and their Christian mission work on the island of Cape Refuge. A bit of an overkill, to me, on the Christian theme. It could be woven in, but with less schmalz. A relaxing read, even though evil is stalking the heroes! "
— Linda, 2/10/2014" It's been a while since I read it but it was pretty good. "
— Kate, 1/24/2014" It was a very good book, but the Christian preaching made it difficult to get through. We all have tragedies in our lives and it doesn't matter what religion we follow. I did not find it necessary to interject all of this religion specific preaching into an otherwise great book. "
— Jerry, 1/24/2014" It was a very good book, but the Christian preaching made it difficult to get through. We all have tragedies in our lives and it doesn't matter what religion we follow. I did not find it necessary to interject all of this religion specific preaching into an otherwise great book. "
— Jerry, 1/24/2014" All of her Series are suspenseful & un-predictable "
— Carrie, 1/23/2014" All of her Series are suspenseful & un-predictable "
— Carrie, 1/23/2014" If you like mystery and I do.... this a great book! Terri Blackstock is also a Christian author! "
— Jerri, 1/22/2014" If you like mystery and I do.... this a great book! Terri Blackstock is also a Christian author! "
— Jerri, 1/22/2014" Terri Blackstock is a great author. "
— Lynne, 1/21/2014" I enjoyed the book but felt that some of the emotion in the book was a little over the top. But I did read the next book and liked it better, although by the end I was done with the author at least for a while. "
— Julie, 1/20/2014" All of her Series are suspenseful & un-predictable "
— Carrie, 1/19/2014" I got this as a free download for my Kindle. I enjoyed it and am already reading the 2nd book of the series which I also got free. However, the 3rd and 4th books are going to cost me. I will definitely buy them though. It is a murder mystery with Christian undertones. "
— Lesa, 1/19/2014" I got this as a free download for my Kindle. I enjoyed it and am already reading the 2nd book of the series which I also got free. However, the 3rd and 4th books are going to cost me. I will definitely buy them though. It is a murder mystery with Christian undertones. "
— Lesa, 1/19/2014" This is a series. While I liked it and after 3 books grew to really like the characters, it had a lot of murders in it, which I reallly don't care for. "
— Yoli, 1/18/2014" This is a series. While I liked it and after 3 books grew to really like the characters, it had a lot of murders in it, which I reallly don't care for. "
— Yoli, 1/18/2014" This whole series is amazing! "
— Lauren, 1/17/2014" This whole series is amazing! "
— Lauren, 1/17/2014" Amazing! I love the characters in this series. I would recommend it to anyone! "
— Amanda, 1/16/2014" I really enjoyed this entire series; i wanted more! "
— Debbie, 1/14/2014" I really enjoyed this entire series; i wanted more! "
— Debbie, 1/14/2014" Just finished book 3 and think that each book got better and better. More mystery twists in the 3rd. Second series I have read from her and I really like her "
— Shawnna, 1/8/2014" Just finished book 3 and think that each book got better and better. More mystery twists in the 3rd. Second series I have read from her and I really like her "
— Shawnna, 1/8/2014" Woohoo another author I am going to have to read all her books. Great pacing, character driven plot with some fun twists that keeps the pages turning. "
— Vicki, 12/31/2013" Woohoo another author I am going to have to read all her books. Great pacing, character driven plot with some fun twists that keeps the pages turning. "
— Vicki, 12/31/2013" Enjoyed this clean, well written Christian suspense. Easy reading that kept my interest - just what I was looking for. I was glad that I bought the 2nd book in the series when I bought this so I could get right into it! "
— Ellen, 12/27/2013" Enjoyed this clean, well written Christian suspense. Easy reading that kept my interest - just what I was looking for. I was glad that I bought the 2nd book in the series when I bought this so I could get right into it! "
— Ellen, 12/27/2013" I love her witing - very good series!!! "
— Missy, 12/24/2013" An excellent whodunnit. I really enjoyed Ms.Blackstock's ability to write a good mystery and what a bonus---no bad language and characters who are Christians. "
— Mary, 12/8/2013" An excellent whodunnit. I really enjoyed Ms.Blackstock's ability to write a good mystery and what a bonus---no bad language and characters who are Christians. "
— Mary, 12/8/2013" Great book. Suspense & mystery. "
— Gelene, 12/6/2013" Great book. Suspense & mystery. "
— Gelene, 12/6/2013" I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It captured my attention with the first page and I was drawn to it until the very end. It was full of mystery, but also included incredible examples of love and hope. I can't wait to read another of the books in this series. "
— christie, 12/5/2013" I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It captured my attention with the first page and I was drawn to it until the very end. It was full of mystery, but also included incredible examples of love and hope. I can't wait to read another of the books in this series. "
— christie, 12/5/2013" This the first book I have read by Terri Blackstock. It is a christian based murder mystery. I found I could not put it down. I am on the last book in this series and its only been four days. Well worth reading if you like a little mystery! "
— Tammy, 11/9/2013" This the first book I have read by Terri Blackstock. It is a christian based murder mystery. I found I could not put it down. I am on the last book in this series and its only been four days. Well worth reading if you like a little mystery! "
— Tammy, 11/9/2013" I liked the book, but I didn't love it. It was a good read. Can't wait to read the next book. "
— Danica, 11/8/2013" One of the better Christian fiction books that I have read. Good plausible storyline and did have me guessing. "
— Yvonne, 10/27/2013" The plot was a little too contrived. He just happened to be in the same spot that everyone else was? She just happened to have a gun with her? She just happened upon the scene at the same time that he was there? Disappointed. "
— Jody, 9/23/2013" This story is pretty good but gets fairly heavy-handed with Christian messages as it goes along. "
— Suzi, 9/5/2013" I think this is a good read. I would recommend to my friends! "
— Antoinette, 8/29/2013" Liked the characters. Another realistic book about feelings and God's truth. "
— Pamela, 7/11/2013" Not Bad so far. I like Terri B. because I think she takes a more realistic view to Christianity. "
— Matt, 6/14/2013" Not Bad so far. I like Terri B. because I think she takes a more realistic view to Christianity. "
— Matt, 6/14/2013" This is a good read. The storyline is easy to follow without being too predictible. It has a good blend of relationships and drama. Terri does a good job of transporting the reader to Cape Refuge and into the lives of the characters. "
— Adriene, 4/16/2013" This is a good read. The storyline is easy to follow without being too predictible. It has a good blend of relationships and drama. Terri does a good job of transporting the reader to Cape Refuge and into the lives of the characters. "
— Adriene, 4/16/2013" Good mystery book and very clean! "
— Rosalind, 4/8/2013" Good mystery book and very clean! "
— Rosalind, 4/8/2013" I love her witing - very good series!!! "
— Missy, 1/18/2013" I love her witing - very good series!!! "
— Missy, 1/18/2013" The Cape Refuge series is a fantastic. Very mysterious and keeps you thinking and turning those pages! "
— Donna, 12/10/2012" Terry Blackstock is easy reading, are page turners and worth the read. "
— Teresa, 9/19/2012" Terry Blackstock is easy reading, are page turners and worth the read. "
— Teresa, 9/19/2012" Awesome I downloaded the audio and it is great Ready for the next book "
— Karen, 9/4/2012" Awesome I downloaded the audio and it is great Ready for the next book "
— Karen, 9/4/2012" Kept my interest from the beginning. "
— Carol, 6/28/2012" It's a very good book. I can't wait to finish the series. There were parts in the book where I was almost in tears and then in the next few pages, laughing. It's a good read. "
— Maegan, 6/17/2012" It's a very good book. I can't wait to finish the series. There were parts in the book where I was almost in tears and then in the next few pages, laughing. It's a good read. "
— Maegan, 6/17/2012" Just finished book 3 and think that each book got better and better. More mystery twists in the 3rd. Second series I have read from her and I really like her "
— Shawnna, 2/22/2012" This whole series is brilliant! Don't want to stop once you start. "
— Jenni, 2/2/2012" It was a free book...for a free book it was really good....had me guessing the whole time "
— Kim, 12/17/2011" Good story. Kept me guessing, although it was a little frustrating that certain angles of the crime weren't looked into more (who the parents were meeting the night they were murdered). I liked the characters, and will keep reading the series. "
— Andrea, 12/10/2011" Good story. Kept me guessing, although it was a little frustrating that certain angles of the crime weren't looked into more (who the parents were meeting the night they were murdered). I liked the characters, and will keep reading the series. "
— Andrea, 12/10/2011" I can honestly say this is one of my favorite books. I can re-read it over and over again. I love the whole series! "
— Danielle, 11/8/2011" A Christian murder mystery set on a small island off the coast of Savannah, GA. Interesting plot and characters. I especially liked how faith plays such an important role in the storyline. This is the first in a series of four books. "
— Lynnly, 10/14/2011" A Christian murder mystery set on a small island off the coast of Savannah, GA. Interesting plot and characters. I especially liked how faith plays such an important role in the storyline. This is the first in a series of four books. "
— Lynnly, 10/14/2011" I love the Christian view point, and over all very well written. "
— Debii, 10/8/2011" I love the Christian view point, and over all very well written. "
— Debii, 10/7/2011" I love the Christian view point, and over all very well written. "
— Debii, 10/7/2011" Full of twists and turns, the story held my attention and kept me reading. I'm eager to read the next in the series. "
— Lillie, 10/6/2011" This is a good read. The storyline is easy to follow without being too predictible. It has a good blend of relationships and drama. Terri does a good job of transporting the reader to Cape Refuge and into the lives of the characters. "
— Adriene, 9/15/2011" This is a good read. The storyline is easy to follow without being too predictible. It has a good blend of relationships and drama. Terri does a good job of transporting the reader to Cape Refuge and into the lives of the characters. "
— Adriene, 9/15/2011" i loved it because its like a drama crime and mystery all combined into one book "
— Kayla, 9/12/2011" i loved it because its like a drama crime and mystery all combined into one book "
— Kayla, 9/12/2011" This is a great series. Good mysteries and real to life characters with real to life situations. They struggle, they have triumphants, they fall, they pick them selves up again "
— Angela, 9/5/2011" This was an awesome book that keep you guessing who the murderer was until the next to the last page and you will never guess who did it. "
— Shelley, 8/29/2011" This was an awesome book that keep you guessing who the murderer was until the next to the last page and you will never guess who did it. "
— Shelley, 8/29/2011" fun to read as mystery type books go "
— Cathy, 8/12/2011" It's a very good book. I can't wait to finish the series. There were parts in the book where I was almost in tears and then in the next few pages, laughing. It's a good read. "
— Maegan, 8/5/2011" It's a very good book. I can't wait to finish the series. There were parts in the book where I was almost in tears and then in the next few pages, laughing. It's a good read. "
— Maegan, 8/5/2011" Just a wonderful book. Goodness always wins! "
— Karen, 6/12/2011" Just a wonderful book. Goodness always wins! "
— Karen, 6/12/2011" I only gave this book 3 stars because as great as it was once it got the point where you knew who did it they dragged it on for way to long, outside of that it was a great book. "
— Amber, 5/18/2011" I only gave this book 3 stars because as great as it was once it got the point where you knew who did it they dragged it on for way to long, outside of that it was a great book. "
— Amber, 5/18/2011" A good mystery with strong Christian values. "
— ginny, 3/1/2011" An excellent whodunnit. I really enjoyed Ms.Blackstock's ability to write a good mystery and what a bonus---no bad language and characters who are Christians. "
— Mary, 2/27/2011" An excellent whodunnit. I really enjoyed Ms.Blackstock's ability to write a good mystery and what a bonus---no bad language and characters who are Christians. "
— Mary, 2/27/2011" It is an interesting mystery. Especially since I have read over 60% and have not figured out the murderer. "
— Laura, 1/7/2011" Awesome I downloaded the audio and it is great Ready for the next book "
— Karen, 12/5/2010" It was a very good book, but the Christian preaching made it difficult to get through. We all have tragedies in our lives and it doesn't matter what religion we follow. I did not find it necessary to interject all of this religion specific preaching into an otherwise great book. "
— Jerry, 10/6/2010" A great mystery with well-developed characters. The author keeps you in suspense and wanting to not put the book down. This was my first book by Terri Blackstock and sometimes I am wary of Christian fiction. I started the second book in this series immediately after finishing the first! "
— Leslie, 6/4/2010" 302 pgs. One of three in the series about Thelma and Wade Owens and their Christian mission work on the island of Cape Refuge. A bit of an overkill, to me, on the Christian theme. It could be woven in, but with less schmalz. A relaxing read, even though evil is stalking the heroes! "
— Linda, 7/25/2009Terri Blackstock made a decision more than a decade ago that permanently changed the direction of her writing career. She had grown to become an award-winning secular novelist of over thirty published titles. And yet she was miserable, and her career left her unfulfilled. One night she decided she would never again write something that was displeasing to God. Since then she has written more than thirty novels, many of which were New York Times bestsellers, and was given the Retailers Choice Award in 2007 for best Christian novel in the general fiction category for Night Light. She lives in Mississippi with her husband, Ken.
Renée Raudman is an actor and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. She has performed on film, television, radio, and on stage and can also be heard in several video games and hundreds of television and radio voice-overs.