—Ronie Kendig, bestselling author of the Tox Files series
“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, bestselling author
“Secrets at Cedar Cabin is filled with twists and turns that will keep readers turning the pages as they plunge into the horrific world of sex trafficking, where they come face-to-face with evil. Colleen Coble delivers a fast-paced story with a strong, lovable ensemble cast and a sweet, heaping helping of romance.”
—Kelly Irvin, author of Tell Her No Lies
“Coble . . . weaves a suspense-filled romance set during the Revolutionary War. Coble’s fine historical novel introduces a strong heroine—both in faith and character—that will appeal deeply to readers.”
—Publishers Weekly on Freedom’s Light
“This follow-up to The View from Rainshadow Bay features delightful characters and an evocative, atmospheric setting. Ideal for fans of romantic suspense and authors Dani Pettrey, Dee Henderson, and Brandilyn Collins.”
—Library Journal on The House at Saltwater Point
“The View from Rainshadow Bay opens with a heart-pounding, run-for-your-life chase. This book will stay with you for a long time, long after you flip to the last page.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
“Set on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula, this first volume of Coble’s new suspense series is a tensely plotted and harrowing tale of murder, corporate greed, and family secrets. Devotees of Dani Pettrey, Brenda Novak, and Allison Brennan will find a new favorite here.”
—Library Journal on The View from Rainshadow Bay
“Coble (Twilight at Blueberry Barrens) keeps the tension tight and the action moving in this gripping tale, the first in her Lavender Tides series set in the Pacific Northwest.”
—Publishers Weekly on The View from Rainshadow Bay
“Filled with the suspense for which Coble is known, the novel is rich in detail with a healthy dose of romance, allowing readers to bask in the beauty of Washington State’s lavender fields, lush forests, and jagged coastline.”
—BookPage on The View from Rainshadow Bay
“Prepare to stay up all night with Colleen Coble. Coble’s beautiful, emotional prose coupled with her keen sense of pacing, escalating danger, and very real characters place her firmly at the top of the suspense genre. I could not put this book down.”
—Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of Shattered, on The View from Rainshadow Bay
“Colleen is a master storyteller.”
—Karen Kingsbury, bestselling author
Also by Colleen Coble
Pelican Harbor Novels
One Little Lie
Two Reasons to Run
Three Missing Days
Lavender Tides Novels
The View from Rainshadow Bay
Leaving Lavender Tides Novella
The House at Saltwater Point
Secrets at Cedar Cabin
Rock Harbor Novels
Without a Trace
Beyond a Doubt
Into the Deep
Cry in the Night
Haven of Swans (formerly titled Abomination)
Silent Night: A Rock Harbor Christmas Novella (e-book only)
Beneath Copper Falls
YA/Middle Grade Rock Harbor Books
Rock Harbor Search and Rescue
Rock Harbor Lost and Found
Children’s Rock Harbor Book
The Blessings Jar
Sunset Cove Novels
The Inn at Ocean’s Edge
Mermaid Moon
Twilight at Blueberry Barrens
Hope Beach Novels
Tidewater Inn
Rosemary Cottage
Seagrass Pier
All Is Bright: A Hope Beach Christmas Novella (e-book only)
Under Texas Stars Novels
Blue Moon Promise
Safe in His Arms
Bluebonnet Bride Novella (e-book only)
The Aloha Reef Novels
Distant Echoes
Dangerous Depths
Midnight Sea
Holy Night: An Aloha Reef Christmas Novella (e-book only)
The Mercy Falls Series
The Lightkeeper’s Daughter
The Lightkeeper’s Bride
The Lightkeeper’s Ball
Journey of the Heart Series
A Heart’s Disguise
A Heart’s Obsession
A Heart’s Danger
A Heart’s Betrayal
A Heart’s Promise
A Heart’s Home
Lonestar Novels
Lonestar Sanctuary
Lonestar Secrets
Lonestar Homecoming
Lonestar Angel
All Is Calm: A Lonestar Christmas Novella (e-book only)
Stand-Alone Novels
Strands of Truth
Freedom’s Light
Alaska Twilight
Fire Dancer
Where Shadows Meet (formerly titled Anathema)
Butterfly Palace
Because You’re Mine
Copyright
A Stranger’s Game
Copyright © 2022 Colleen Coble
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Publisher’s Note: This novel is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. All characters are fictional, and any similarity to people living or dead is purely coincidental.
ISBN 978-0-7852-2857-8 (trade paper)
ISBN 978-0-7852-2858-5 (e-book)
ISBN 978-0-7852-2859-2 (library edition)
ISBN 978-0-7852-2860-8 (downloadable audio)
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Coble, Colleen, author.
Title: A stranger's game / Colleen Coble.
Description: Nashville, Tennessee : Thomas Nelson, [2022] | Summary: "A gripping new stand-alone novel from USA TODAY bestselling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble"-- Provided by publisher.
Identifiers: LCCN 2021029496 (print) | LCCN 2021029497 (ebook) | ISBN 9780785228578 (paperback) | ISBN 9780785228592 (library binding) | ISBN 9780785228585 (epub) | ISBN 9780785228608 (downloadable audio)
Subjects: BISAC: FICTION / Christian / Romance / Suspense | FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome | GSAFD: Christian fiction. | Romantic suspense fiction.
Classification: LCC PS3553.O2285 S79 2022 (print) | LCC PS3553.O2285
(ebook) | DDC 813/.54--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021029496
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021029497
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