Book Review: Shadows in the Sand

I recently read Shadows in the Sand by Gayle Roper.   As a whole, the book is ok.  The first few chapters were painful to get though as the author set up the story.   If I were not reviewing the book, I would’ve put it down.   I persisted and the book got better.   By the end, I could not put the book down.   I expected to not to like the book, but I would recommend it to a friend with a disclaimer to expect the first few chapters to be difficult reading. 

The characters are likable.   As the reader, I hoped that the two main characters, Carrie and Greg would find each other.   The story that develops between them is very sweet.  The subplot involving a cult adds an interesting twist.   The events that unfold involving the cult is what redeems the book.  

Honestly, I would suggest the author rewrite the beginning to make the introduction of the characters and storyline a bit smoother. 

I received this book for review from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishers.   All opinions expressed are my own.