The Edge of Recall (Paperback)

by Kristen Heitzmann (Author)
Key Phrases: labyrinth field, Rumer Gaston, Sheriff Thomas, Smith Chandler (more...)

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"For faith readers who like the romance/suspense combination, The Edge of Recall should more than satisfy." -- Cindy Crosby, FaithfulReader.com

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"The Edge of Recall is a book that was done right and I will definitely read more by this author...."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764228315
• ISBN-13: 978-0764228315
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #58,846 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Age... or Age Old? , July 5, 2008

By	Kay S. Walsh (Harrisonburg, VA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Tessa is a landscape architect obsessed with labyrinths. She is drawn to the ruins of an intriguing labyrinth; however, to follow her passion, she must work with a man she once loved but who ultimately betrayed her.

The Edge of Recall may be of the genre "contemporary romantic suspense" but it borders on being a thriller. Until the end, it's unclear as to who should be wearing the white hats and who deserves the black.

If you are looking for a great read, pick this one up. To fully explore the depth of the messages hidden within this book, consider more than one reading. You'll want it on your bookshelf.

Also, thanks to the author for the setting in Maryland. That's refreshing!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Original Storyline Held Me Captive Until I Finished It!, August 13, 2008

By	Chris H. "soblessed" (,OH,U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This was my first book by this author,and I am very pleased to say that I am impressed with her writing skills.

When I first read here that the story involved a job to recreate an ancient labyrinth by a female landscape architect(Tessa Young),I was immediately intrigued, though I must confess my initial ignorance of the difference between a labyrinth and a maze.I was thinking 'maze',but it was very interesting to be taught the difference. I thought the history and religious significance of a labyrinth at a certain monastery was fascinating.I enjoyed reading all the info on labyrinths and mazes,and to use this as a basis for the background story of a Christian thriller was such a great idea.

There was a lot of suspense in this book in not knowing who Tessa could/should trust,plus wondering about her own psychological problems. (After all,because of recurring nightmares,she has been in therapy for years!)

This story is also very creepy/spooky,and there are quite a few twist and turns,that will keep you guessing until the end,and the last quarter or third of the book really blew me away! Very,very unexpected,and different.

I have to say that it certainly had a original theme in my reading experience,because I've never read anything like it,and that made it even more of an exciting read.

Excellent writing,and I will be reading much more of her work. Can't wait to read Freefall and Halos:A Novel by her,then start on some of her historical romances.

If you enjoy Christian Suspense/Thrillers,you will not be disappointed in this book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complex thriller, August 5, 2008

By	Kavika Justice (Va. USA) - See all my reviews

Kristen Heitzmann once again presents a romantic thriller that is fascinating and complex. From the opening pages the reader is pulled into a thriller set in rural Maryland on the ruins of an ancient monastery.
Tessa is obsessed with labyrinths and she has the opportunity to restore one centuries old. But it requires that she work with the one man that has wounded her deeply in the past.
Their working together brings to the surface the scars left by her father's disappearance. And forces her to face memories that she has long buried.
I loved the many twists that are weaved through the plot and to the end its hard to know who to trust. A great read populated with real and complex individuals.