**I received a complimentary copy of this book for consideration. All thoughts are my own.

About the Book

Book: Missing in the Desert

Author: Dana Mentink

Genre: Inspy suspense

Release date: July 27, 2021

Five years ago, her sister disappeared…
Now someone is coming for her.

Who would believe that Mara Castillo’s sister—missing and presumed dead—suddenly sent a one-word text? Now Mara wants answers, even if it means stepping into a killer’s sights with her brother’s best friend, rancher Levi Duke, as her only protection. But with someone who has everything to lose after her, uncovering a long-buried secret could save her life…or claim it.

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About the Author

Dana Mentink is a two time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award and a Holt Medallion winner. She is a nationa and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of over forty titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Harlequin Heartwarming and Poisoned Pen Press. You can connect with Dana via her website at danamentink.com, on Facebook, YouTube (Author Dana Mentink) and Instagram (dana_mentink.)

More from Dana

Hello, readers! Boy am I excited! Since the virus-that-not-shall-be-named is being brought under control, I am cautiously venturing out again and our first vacation spot will be a return to Death Valley. Papa Bear and I love the amazing diversity of Death Valley, from the salt flats, to the sand dunes, mountains, and everything in between. Writing this book allowed me to relive the incredible topography, as well as let my mind run loose imagining a cold case that warms up to fiery levels in this ferocious climate. Part of this story revolves around “Camp Town Days” which was inspired by the Encampment Days, an event held in November by a volunteer group called the Death Valley 49ers that aims to capture the pioneer spirit with their wagon rides, parade, poetry readings, a vendor show, and historical talks. I hope you can feel the desert wind in your face and hear the distant howl of the coyote as you dive into the second book in the Death Valley Justice series.

My Thoughts

Missing in the Desert is the second book in the Desert Justice series, but can be read just fine as a standalone with no issues.

From it's action packed beginning to the final pages, this is a story that will keep you wanting to read more, more, more right through to the very end. The action started off very early and didn't let up through the story, keeping me at the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. It kept the pace going well, and made it a rather quick read too. I enjoyed the suspense in the story and was kept guessing throughout. The romance between Mara and Levi was enjoyable as well, but certainly took a backseat to the suspense in this particular story for me. It was definitely more of a slow burn romance, but it worked nicely for the story and I enjoyed getting to know these two characters. The author also really did a great job of setting the scene and really making you feel like you are right there with them too... which certainly adds to that sense of suspense too, I'm sure!

Overall, I found this to be a quick and enjoyable read and one that fans of romantic suspense are sure to want to add to their TBR.