"A Stranger's Game"


Reviewed by Megan Jones


"A Stranger's Game"


by Colleen Coble 

Publication Date: January 4th, 2022

Pages: 352

Book Description: Even though, Torie Bergstrom hasn't been in Georgia snice she was 10, she's happy to arrange a job for her best friend, at one of the family's properties on Jekyll Island. But when Torie learns that her best friend has drowned she knows that it's more than a tragic accident. Lisbeth was terrified of water and wouldn't go swimming by choice. Torie goes to the hotel under an alias desperate to find answers. When she meets Joe abbot, and his daughter rescuing baby turtles, she finds a tentative ally. The more they dig, the more elusive the truth seems. And someone will risk murder to keep the secrets buried. 

(Back cover)


My Review 

Torie is on a mission when she comes back to GA, she wants closure so bad for the death of Lisbeth, what happened to her friend? She believes if she can find the answer, she will finally be able to move on. And everything will be OK.

Meanwhile, Joe is still hurting from the accidental death of his wife, while also caring for their young daughter when he offers to help Torie, He wants to be the one to save the day, to fix it. He holds back though, to protect himself and that will end up hurting him. Two broken and hurting people trying so hard to find the truth. Will they?

The author waves suspense with heartfelt moments, that are poignant. Readers get introduced to real and raw characters, raw emotions and real people. From the first page, I was drawn to Torie's character because she tries so hard to be strong, but deep down she's struggling to accept the narrative that Lisbeth's death was an "accident" from others. She's stuck. I can't relate. I hope Torie's character finds the closure she so desperately needs. Maybe then she can heal herself. 

5 stars.

F.T.C. Title 16 Disclaimer 

"I received a complimentary copy of this book from Novels Alive Book Tours, I am only required to post a review though, not necessarily positive or negative. "All opinions are soley therein my own." "I am disclosing this in accordance with The F.T.C. Title 16 Part 255, "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." 


Buy Link

www.amazon.com/strangers-game-collen coble



About the author 

Colleen Coble is a USA Today best-selling author and RITA Finalist. She is best known for her costal romantic suspense novels, including "The Inn at Ocean's Edge" and "Hope Beach" She has been writing 19 years. 


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