Inescapable (Road to Kingdom) [Paperback]

Nancy Mehl (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2012 | Series: Road to Kingdom (Book 1)

Page-Turning Romantic Suspense Set Against the Backdrop of a Small Mennonite Town

Lizzie Engel is used to running away. At eighteen, she left her Mennonite hometown, her family, and her faith with plans never to return. Five years later, Lizzie finds she'll have to run again. False accusations at her job, a stalker, and a string of anonymous threatening letters have left her with no other options. This time, however, her escape is back to Kingdom, her hometown.

As Lizzie becomes reacquainted with Kingdom, she realizes she may not have left her Mennonite roots and her faith as firmly in the past as she thought. She draws on the support of Noah Housler, an old friend, as she hides out and attempts to plan her next steps.

When it becomes painfully clear that the danger has followed Lizzie to Kingdom, suspicions and tensions run high, and she no longer knows who to trust. With her life and the lives of those she loves at risk, Lizzie will have to run one last time--to a Father whose love is inescapable.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Lizzie Engel is used to running away. At eighteen, she left her Mennonite hometown, Kingdom, Kansas, with plans never to return.

But five years later, the new life she built is falling apart. Lizzie knows she's being followed, and she's certain the same mysterious stranger is behind the threatening letters she's received. Realizing she'll have to run again, the only escape Lizzie can manage is a return to the last place she wants to go.

Once she arrives in Kingdom, Lizzie is confident she'll be safe until she comes up with a new plan. In reacquainting herself with the town and its people--especially her old friend, Noah Housler--she wonders if she judged her hometown and her Mennonite faith too harshly. However, just as she begins to come to terms with her roots, Lizzie is horrified to discover the danger she ran from is closer than ever.

No longer sure who to trust and fearful for her life and the lives of those around her, Lizzie finds she has only one place left to run--to the Father whose love is inescapable.

"Mehl does a remarkable job of showcasing the lifestyle of the Mennonites against the backdrop of a modern mystery as Lizzie revisits her roots and has a chance to heal childhood wounds. Any reader with a difficult past will appreciate the way Mehl gently removes layers of old lies and insecurities, leaving Lizzie whole again while, as in most small-town tales, featuring a cast of colorful and endearing characters along with a few unsavory types. The uniqueness of Mennonite living makes this story a refreshing change from Amish romances and mainstream contemporary suspense." --Booklist

"Mystery and intrigue surround richly detailed characters fighting both for their lives and to right wrongs. Suspenseful without being over the top, this is a story with many twists and turns and will keep readers guessing until the end." -Romantic Times

"Like the preceding series title, Inescapable, this tale of suspense offers a colorful cast of characters, small-town drama, and a hint of romance. A sure bet for fans of Hannah Alexander." --Library Journal

About the Author

Nancy Mehl, the author of 12 books, received an ACFW Carol Award in 2009 for her novel For Whom the Wedding Bell Tolls. She has a background in social work and is a member of ACFW and RWA. She writes from her home in Wichita, Kansas, where she lives with her husband, Norman, and their puggle, Watson. Visit her website at www.nancymehl.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (July 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764209272
• ISBN-13: 978-0764209277
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (132 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,015,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nancy Mehl lives in Wichita, Kansas with her husband Norman, and her very active puggle, Watson. She's authored thirteen books and is currently at work on a new romantic suspense series for Bethany House Publishing.

All of Nancy's novels have an added touch - something for your spirit as well as your soul. "I welcome the opportunity to share my faith through my writing," Nancy says. "It's a part of me and of everything I think or do. God is number one in my life. I wouldn't be writing at all if I didn't believe that this is what He's called me to do. I hope everyone who reads my books will walk away with the most important message I can give them: God is good, and He loves you more than you can imagine. He has a good plan especially for your life, and there is nothing you can't overcome with His help." She and her husband attend Believer's Tabernacle in Wichita.

You can find out more about Nancy by visiting her Web site at: www.nancymehl.com or her blog at: www.nancymehl.blogspot.com. You can also find her on FaceBook!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read August 1, 2012

By M. Fields

Format:Paperback

Do you love reading suspense books? Well then this is the book for you. I could not hardly wait to get my copy of this 5 star book. I read Nancy's Harmony Trilogy and I loved all three of them so I knew this was going to be a great read. Nancy knows how to suck you in from page one and you will not put the book down until you finish the very last page. My favorite character was Charity, I just loved her obsession with the nice potties in doors. I know that Charity will be your favorite also. I can't wait until book two in the Road to Kingdom series hits my hands. This is a must read.

I was given a copy of this book for my honest review.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Read August 15, 2012

By cordelia

Format:Paperback

I was hooked from the beginning! "Inescapable" is a suspense filled read. The author is a talented writer and keeps the suspense and twists coming throughout the book...but there is also a love story which is nice. It was a fun book to read! I look forward to more books in this series.
* This book was free from Bethany House publishing in exchange for a review.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars loved this book! July 16, 2012

By Cindy Loven

Format:Paperback

Lizzie Engel is scared! Someone is watching her, and sending her threatening notes. She has been fired from her job under the accusation of stealing money. All she knows is to run. She ran away from her home in Kingdom Kansas at 18 and now five years later she is running back there. Has she lost her mind, is someone really stalking her? She is sure that in the small rural town of Kingdom, that no one can find her. However returning to Kingdom, brings back hard memories of how she was raised in a harsh, strict home. Her father was an Elder in the Mennonite congregation in Kingdom, and nothing she ever done was good enough for him. Will he allow her to return home?

Unfortunately he does not allow her to return home, but a kind friend steps in and gives her a job and a place to stay, perhaps Lizzie and her young daughter Charity are home for good. Until the man in the orange car shows up and the threatening notes start again. The danger has followed Lizzie to Kingdom. How will she resolve this, is it time to run again?

An awesome book!! I loved this book, I love reading suspense and this totally fits the bill. Nancy Mehl kept me reading till I finished the book. I had a clue who the bad guy was, but there were so many twists in the story, that I was not hundred percent positive I was on the right track. Truly a great suspense story that can keep you guessing! 332 pages US $14.99 5 stars!

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