Title: Bloody Point

Author: Linda J. White

Publisher: RiverOak Publishing

ISBN: 1589190289

Genre: Inspirational/Suspense

Cassidy McKenna has lost her husband and pushed everything else that once mattered out of her life, including the job she loved as an FBI agent. And God. As determined as she is to leave everything behind and focus only on refitting her boat, events pull her out of hiding, and into danger.

Her former partner, FBI Special Agent Jake Tucker, shows up at the marina with more than a friendly chat on his mind. He needs her help. When Cassie refuses, Jake leaves her only to be assaulted, effectively leaving Cassie McKenna with little choice but to get involved.

From the halls of the FBI, to the beauty of Chesapeake Bay, to newsrooms and places for healing, Linda White crafts a story that feels full and rounded in personality and spiritual wisdom. The suspense is written with a dexterity unusual for a first time novelist.

White’s deftly researched story of murder and arson will keep you turning the pages, and her characters will find ways to give you comfort and angst. Her message of faith is poignant and perfect, without overpowering the intensity of the story, and is woven into the plot in such as way as to feel exactly right—not contrived.

Treat yourself to Bloody Point. It is a special event to discover a new author, and I have a feeling that Linda White is going to be around for a while.