The book:
In the aftermath of investigating the D.C. sniper case, police detective Vance Graegan is burned out on life and love. Hoping to save his marriage, he quits the force and moves his wife and son to the other side of the country. But when the movers decide to hold his belongings for ransom, Vance is determined to ensure that his familys new beginning is not ruined. Soon, though, losing his possessions becomes the least of his problems as everything they are fighting for begins to unravel in the hands of Vances past. In an unforgettable climax, a little boys innocent faith brings a group of desperate people to their knees. What is at stake counts for everything, but nothing can prepare Vance for who is behind it.
My thoughts:
Possession starts off introducing the Graegan family, Vance a newly retired detective, Lindy, his faithful wife with dreams of a sandwich shop, and Conner, their young son who came to know the Lord by watching a televangelist. As Lindy and Conner are heading out west to secure their new home, Vance is tying up the loose ends of their old one. Things fall neatly into place, until the movers use a loophole to try to extort more money. From here, the story really picks up. We know, from the opening scene of Lindy being interrogated, that she survives. There are so many twists and turns (like a drawing on an Etch-a-Sketch) along the way, you just don’t know who else does. Even when you find out who is behind everything and why, you still don’t know how the book will end. Will the Graegan’s get their things back? The thought that Conner knows the Lord solely from TV and his parents have no relationship with Him seems farfetched. It does keep the book from being preachy. That is not to say that God has a small role in the story. He shows Himself in a big way in the thrilling end. I really enjoyed reading this book and how it made me look at my own relationship with the things and the people in my life.
I received this book free in order to do this review. Thank you Tyndale for providing me with a copy. These are my own opinions.