The Collins Case (Heartfelt Cases Book 1)

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Heartfelt Cases — Julie C. Gilbert | Author

Aug 24, Sarah Grace Grzy rated it did not like it Shelves: I hate giving low ratings, but honestly, this just didn't cut it for me. View all 6 comments. Apr 26, FangirlNation rated it really liked it. Rachel Collins is busy putting away her groceries when a stranger sneaks up on her and orders her to cooperate, or her two children, 3-year-old Emily and 5-year-old Jason, will suffer.

The man gives Rachel an injection that knocks her out, and she wakes up the next day in the Cora Compound in Stanley County, South Dakota. Collins, comes home after a long day at the hospital to find his family missing. He starts to call his cop friend, but hangs up almost immediately. So Chris blows up his house and disappears. Read the rest of this review and other fun, geeky articles at Fangirl Nation But Chris is not who he says he is as he has a shady past and that past is catching up with him.

When his wife and children are kidnapped he knows what he has to do to get them back and keep them alive. When Patrick brings Ann a newspaper story about a home explosion that involves an old college friend, Ann knows she has to act. There is plenty of action in a rare storyline for a Christian novel to keep the story rolling especially the shootout in South Dakota. My favorite character is Rachel a strong-willed woman despite her own fears will do whatever she must do to keep her children alive.

Jul 13, Robin rated it it was amazing. An intense roller coaster ride thriller. Special Agent Julie Ann Davidson unofficially takes part in the case of her kidnapped friend Rachel Collins and her two children while also being assigned her own case with her partner Special Agent Patrick Duncan. They are looking for some thieves who are using the Internet to take small amounts of money from people's accounts adding up to millions of dollars. At the same time as Rachel and her two children are kidnapped, her husband Chris disappeared and their house exploded.

Then all the money Special Agent Julie Ann Davidson unofficially takes part in the case of her kidnapped friend Rachel Collins and her two children while also being assigned her own case with her partner Special Agent Patrick Duncan. Then all the money in their bank account is removed. Fortunately for us as the readers, we get to follow the action from the point of view of not only the agents, but Chris and Rachel Collins.

I liked the fast pace of The Collin's Case. The story flowed well and was easy to follow. Changes in location and viewpoint were clearly marked. I thought the characters were fairly well developed. It was obvious that Ann and Patrick knew each other well as FBI partners as Patrick brought her the newspaper article about her friend's home exploding and they communicated with each other with facial expressions - "She handed Patrick his gun and gave him a look that said: The twists and turns in the plot gave a sense of reality to the story.

One thing I noted that seemed out of place to me was how fast Ann and Patrick became engaged. They went from no relationship other than their FBI partnership, directly to being engaged. That's a whirlwind romance for sure! I loved how this novel showed God at work in the lives of the people in the story.

The Collins Case

It didn't make everything always turn out right for people because that's not the way real life is. Bad things happen in our world but even through the pain "there is hope because God's love is perfect.

If you enjoy novels of suspense, then I would recommend this book to you. I gave it 5 stars out of 5. Thank you to the author for providing a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. A positive opinion was not required.

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All thoughts are my own. This review was posted on my blog Shelf Full of books http: Sep 10, Nadine Keels rated it really liked it. It's unclear what a certain Dr. Collins has done that leads to his wife and children's kidnapping. It was much like watching an evening crime drama, which I do on occasion, an It's unclear what a certain Dr. It was much like watching an evening crime drama, which I do on occasion, and I was in that kind of mood when I picked up The Collins Case. I wasn't far into my reading before I was like, "Wait, wh-what? It moves at a good pace without skimpy or rushed storytelling.

This first in a series of Heartfelt Cases isn't a sappy heart tale but a heart and mind battle where life and death are the stakes. I found the book to be on the heavy side with its Gospel language, which can sometimes feel like a shift from story-mode into Gospel-tract-mode to me, and the stretch after the climax seems to go on a bit long, introducing minor characters' backstories while simultaneously tying up the loose ends of the main plot. But it's quite a mix of heart and suspense that satisfied the reading mood I was in, and I'd definitely recommend it to other Christian suspense fans.

This is the third book by Julie C. Gilbert I have read and she pulled me into the story from the start. She has a talent for writing Christian Mystery. The suspense of who done what keeps you turning the pages. The characters are well written and the plot unique. She's not the damsel in distress or a woman that doesn't know how to use her brain to figure things out. She doesn't let the clues pass her by even though it's one of her High School friends lif This is the third book by Julie C. She doesn't let the clues pass her by even though it's one of her High School friends life on the line.

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She puts her head together with her partner and pieces the puzzle together little by little. Christopher Collins has started a new life, with a loving wife and children in his future.

Heartfelt Cases Book 1: The Collins Case

Leaving the past where it lies doesn't seem to fit the bill for his ex-friend he used to work with. His past catches up with him and quick putting his wife and children in danger. No matter what it takes he will find a way This book held me captive from the start, never a moment of disappointment and I'm ready to jump right into book 2, The Kiverson Case already.

Jan 28, S. Chris Collins is a doctor who lives a normal, quiet life with his wife, Rachel in a Pennsylvania suburb. Who is Christopher Collins and what about his past is endangering his family? Where are Rachel and the kids being held? Where is God in the midst of chaos? Will Ann and Patrick arrive in time or will they find only pain? Her baby sister, Joy Davidson, has stumbled upon a conspiracy and made some powerful enemies. With Patrick on a university tour and perhaps the most important case of her career weighing upon her mind, Ann must find the strength, wisdom, and heart to find out who wants her sister dead, what Joy discovered, and how to stop the conspirators.

Ann instinctively knows that if she fails the Davidson case will only be the first of many tragedies. His plans are convoluted. His motives are obscure. He leaves notes, cards, and other clues. What he truly wants is a worthy opponent. He kidnaps a boy only to return him in the Erie National Wildlife Refuge as promised. Then, he snatches one of the volunteers searching the woods for the child. Yes No Thanks for your feedback! These 3 stories were good reads. Just enough intrique and action with a bit of religion.

Each story stands alone but are intertwined.

I liked the approach to crime solving and the ability to trust and work together. How to write a great review Do Say what you liked best and least Describe the author's style Explain the rating you gave Don't Use rude and profane language Include any personal information Mention spoilers or the book's price Recap the plot.

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