Hiding Places by Richard Alan Nelson
America House Book Publishers - 2001
ISBN: 1588516083 - paperback
Fiction / Psychological Suspense

Reviewed by Renee Wampler, MyShelf.com
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Fran Whitler lives in a small community where everyone knows everything about their neighbors. But little do the townspeople know that Fran has her share of secrets. Andy Paul decides to take a break from work and vacation in the area, where he meets Fran. He is instantly attracted to her. They spend some time together and seem to hit it off very well.

The town, however, is soon turned upside down when a group of thugs kidnap Fran's daughter. Now that the truth about her is finally coming out, Fran turns to Paul for help. Paul, a former Navy Seal, takes control of the situation.

I was impressed with the descriptive details of the characters in the story. The author was able to paint very vivid pictures in my mind of the characters and scenery. Fran was a character that I particularly admired, because even after her child was taken, she maintained her cool, and was able to think rationally.

The story line is also quite easy to follow. The tale provides some insight into Fran and Andy's past, just to allow the reader to get to know the characters and see how certain events in their past brought them to their present situation. What risks are they willing to take in order to get Fran's daughter back? You'll have to read the book to find out.