His newest book Borders of the Heart tells the story of a grieving song-writer who's run away from his real life in Tennessee to began again in the west. J.D. Jessup is looking for answers and peace of mind. He's trying to make up for past failures and seems to be looking in all the wrong places, as the saying goes.
He gets caught up in a dangerous situation when he picks up what appears to be a Mexican illegal in the desert of Arizona. She's in trouble, is being hunted down, and J.D. gets caught in the thick of it. But as the story unwraps, it's clear that she's not an illegal and is involved in a situation that can only be described as violent and deadly.
I enjoyed the book for the most part, but found that it dragged a bit. Maybe that was the way the author had of putting his readers in the head of the main character. Things didn't change for J.D. quickly, and the reader sort of slogs along with him. It was a fine story, but there weren't any unexpected happenings. The ending is as you'd expect, and if the reader is wanting a simple story where good wins out, then this book is perfect. Remember, a good story doesn't have to wow you---just entertain, and this one certainly does that.
For added enticement, I'm including some information about the book and author.
Here's a link to a Q and A with Chris Fabry. And here's the first chapter to read. Enjoy.
(i received this book free to review from tyndale publishers)
