Thrilling

Captive by Michael Garrett is a thrilling Christian contemporary suspense that drew me in from the start.

The opening chapter raised many questions, before we went back in time six days in chapter two to see what had led up to that moment. It was an edge of your seat moment as we realized something out of character had occurred.

We witness how pressures on a character over time can become a melting pot that bubbles over, causing a path down which one would not usually travel.

Actions always have consequences – for good or bad – and we must be prepared to face them.

Temptation is a major theme. “We’re all tempted; it’s how we resolve the temptation that’s important.” Even Jesus was tempted in the desert. We must stand on the word of God to defeat the enemy. Sometimes the enemy is within and it is us who need reminding of who God is. We always have the choice to repent, confess and return to the straight path.

We see the importance of trusting God. “It was all he could do for her. The rest would be in God’s hands.” We do what we can, and trust God to do what we can’t.