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Presumption of Guilt (Suncoast Chronicles Series #4)

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If you like a fast-moving, action-packed book, this one's for you. Terri is a master at capturing you from the first page. You will not only be caught up in the plot, but in the spiritual struggle that is the theme throughout the book. And, just in case you miss the spiritual lesson, she gives you a review at the end! Got to love her. Be sure to read the other books in this series as well.

Presumption of Guilt was a perfect ending to this series by Terri Blackstock. It really showed the damage we humans do to each other and also the redeeming power of God's love. I couldn't put it down! You will love this book as I'm sure you loved the ones before it. It neatly ties all the story lines together and gives you and ending worth waiting for. Enjoy!

If you haven't yet read any of the consistently-superb novels by Terri Blackstock... try this one or any other of her books, and you'll likely want to read them all! Her suspenseful plots aren't surpassed by anyone I'm familiar with...not even Mary Higgins Clark, great as she is!
--Ron Howe (a.k.a., Toby Martin, II)

I just finished the Series "Sun-Coast Chronicles" and actually the whole series is depressing but Presumption of Guilt is the worse. Violence against children is just difficult to read on any level but in this book it has gone on for years in the Children's Home. I have read a lot of Terri Blackstock books and so far do see a lot of violence ofset by how God can care and change people but this one just was difficult to read. By the middle of the book and on to the end I found myself skimming it just to get to the end. The series of events got a point of ridiculous. A newspaper office is burned (by children, Beth's home is bombed (again the bomb is sent by a child,a little dog is killed, children are beaten and terroized, the adults border on stupid (Jimmy in the care of Lynda and Jake takes off in the night to rescue his sister, then Beth in the care of the same people leaves in the night, the mother leaves the hospital barely able to walk and they all end up at the children's home) Okay we have a cop watching the home who sees none of this. Everyone is running around without getting anything accomplished. Then the police allow Bill to take Beth as a hostage and board a plane. I don't think so! Besides being unbelievable in places, as I said it is just depressing. I give it 3 stars for the parts that God is brought into the scenario and the characters have to rely on their faith in him to get them through all that is gong on. Also for the wrap up of Jake and Lynda's romance and adopting 2 of the children. I agree with another reviewer who said you need a happy book after reading this series. I pulled out a Lori Copeland Book to read! Whew! I can smile again! I would still read books by Teri Blackstock (in fact I have the Cape Refuge series I'm starting soon and hoping for a little less violence)but I just did not enjoy this series with the exception of the first book of the series where Lynda and Jake are introduced. I read reviews of people who really enjoyed the series but it was just too "dark" for my tastes in reading. I realize it was a mystery and thriller but it got annoying to me that the police and other adults in the book couldn't get things together. It was just so muddled!

This is the 6th book of Terri Blackstock I've read, and I love them all. The novels are very honest, Terri is not afraid to raise difficult questions and to show Christians struggling spiritually. Her characters do not know all the answers, they learn on the way as the story goes. Absolutely great books.

The whole Sun Coast Chronicles series is great, but I think that Presumption of Guilt is the best one! Terri Blackstock, along with the Left Behind series, has proved that you can have an excellent book without all of the bad language and sex that plagues most secular novels. Besides the fact that Terri Blackstock's novels are excellent, it is comforting to know that you don't have to worry about running into any objectionable material in her books.

If you like this author, you will love this book! It IS Christian based so if you are not looking for a religious theme, this would not be for you. I love, love this author and have never been disappointed by anything she has written. The story lines are captivating, the characters real and a nice, easy read! I will continue buying her books!

Stimulating book good story line! Author Keeps you on your toes with this thriller.. All of her book are wonderful and good moral thrillers! Would strongly recomment the whole series!

The author does such a great job of creating empathy for her protagonist in the reader. I could really identify with Beth Wright. I can't wait to read more from Mrs. Blackstock!

I enjoyed all three books prior to this final one. This was the best because you finally get the answers to what happens. Well worth the wait.