Strands of Truth

By: Colleen Coble

Narrated by: Devon O'day

Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

Suspense, romance, and generational secrets meld when a DNA test helps Harper Taylor locate the family she’s always longed for...but has it also put her in the crosshairs of a killer?

Harper Taylor is used to being alone - after all, she grew up in one foster home after another. Oliver Jackson finally took her under his wing when she was a runaway teenager, and now Harper pours her marine biology knowledge into Oliver’s pen shell research. But she’s never stopped wishing for a family of her own. So when a DNA test reveals a half-sister living just two hours away, Harper is both hopeful and nervous. Over warm cinnamon rolls, Harper and Annabelle find striking similarities in their stories. Is it just a coincidence that both their mothers died tragically, without revealing Harper and Annabelle’s father’s name?

Oliver’s son Ridge still sees Harper as a troubled teen even all these years later. But when Oliver is attacked, Ridge and Harper find themselves working together to uncover dangerous secrets that threaten to destroy them all. They must unravel her past before they can have any hope for the future. Strands of Harper Taylor’s childhood are resurfacing - but will the truth save her...or pull her under? Suspense, romance, and generational secrets meld in this engrossing new novel from USA Today best-selling author Colleen Coble.

“Free-dive into a romantic suspense that will leave you breathless and craving for more.” (DiAnn Mills, best-selling author)

"As always, Colleen Coble never disappoints. Strands of Truth is no exception. I was hooked from the first page. Trying to read this story slowly is impossible. Don't be surprised when you find yourself flipping the pages in a hurry to find out what happens next! This one is for your keeper shelf." (Lynette Eason, best-selling, award-winning author of the Blue Justice series)

“Colleen Coble's latest book, Strands of Truth, grips you on page one with a heart-pounding opening and doesn't let go until the last satisfying word. I love her skill in pulling the reader in with believable, likable characters, interesting locations, and a mystery just waiting to be untangled. Highly recommended.” (Carrie Stuart Parks, best-selling author of Formula of Deception)

Stand-alone romantic suspense.

Audiobook length: approximately 95,000 words.

Includes discussion questions for book clubs.

Also by Colleen Coble: One Little Lie, The View from Rainshadow Bay, The Inn at Ocean’s Edge, and Without a Trace.

©2019 Colleen Coble (P)2019 Thomas Nelson

Critic reviews

“Once again, Colleen Coble delivers an intriguing, suspenseful tale in Strands of Truth. The mystery and tension mount toward an explosive and satisfying finish. Well done.” (Creston Mapes, best-selling author)

“Just when I think Colleen Coble’s stories can’t get any better, she proves me wrong. In Strands of Truth, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. The characterization of Ridge and Harper and their relationship pulled me immediately into the story. Fast paced, with so many unexpected twists and turns, I read this book in one sitting. Coble has pushed the bar higher than I’d imagined. This book is one not to be missed.” (Robin Caroll, best-selling author of the Darkwater Inn series)

“It’s in her blood! Colleen Coble once again shows her suspense prowess with a thriller as intricate and beautiful as a strand of DNA. Strands of Truth dives into an unusual profession involving mollusks and shell beds that weaves a unique, silky thread throughout the story. So fascinating I couldn’t stop reading!” (Ronie Kendig, best-selling author of The Tox Files)

Characters were frustrating

Overall the book was good. But the characters were frustrating in the sense that there seemed to be a lack of urgency and common sense. it could have been the reader for the book though; I'm not sure if I would have had the same impression if I read it myself vs. listen in to it.

loved this

loved this book! kept me guessing till the end! True drama like all her books.

Strand of Truth

Mystery, suspense, Florida waters and love. What more can one want. An easy read. Enjoy.

good

took me a while, but once I got started and past the first couple of chapters - basically the setup, this book was great.

Great Characters in a Fast Moving Story I Couldn’t Put Down!

Colleen Coble consistently developes memorable characters you’ll remember long after the pages are finished and the story’s completed. You’ll be right there with them, wondering how Strands of Truth could have ended so quickly. For me, I hope for a sequel. In this fascinating story line you find two grown, successful women who were both raised in foster homes after their individual mothers were murdered soon after their births. While searching for their birth fathers DNA matches indicate they are half sisters, so that meet. But some one else is lying in wait looking for them, too!But the latter searches with more sinister plans. It is a fast-past page-turner! I highly recommend!

One of the best books ever

Loved Strands of Truth this was a heart warming story of love and mystery. I love a good mystery.

Good Story

Narrator sounds like she is reading a children’s book. The Night Before Christmas came to mind.

Nice traveling.

It was a great book for a long drive. My wife and I barely realized we spent 11 hours in the car traveling home from our son's house.

Awesome Mystery Read.

This is an awesome mystery read. From the first paragraph you just want to keep going, keep finding out what next. You’ll love the characters and want to help out if only you could. You’ll also learn something’s about DNA that you might not have considered. This is a great story. Enjoy! I did

Great read!

I really liked the story. I love how faith was woven in. The mystery had twists and turns that kept the story going. There was a little too much romance for me but it didn't ruin the book.