Intervention - eBook

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Intervention - eBook

By: Terri Blackstock

Product Description

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The intervention was supposed to help Barbara's family---not thrust them into a new nightmare. But when her 18-year-old daughter, Emily, is escorted to drug treatment, the therapist is murdered and Emily vanishes. Barbara and her 14-year-old son are frantic. The police think Emily's the killer---but what if they're wrong? And where is she now?

Product Information

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Format: DRM Protected ePub
Vendor: Zondervan
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 9780310313168

ISBN-13: 9780310313168
UPC: 025986313166
Series: Intervention

Publisher's Description

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"Barbara Covington has one more chance to save her daughter from a devastating addiction: staging an intervention. But when eighteen-year-old Emily disappears on the way to drug treatment—and her interventionist is found dead at the airport—Barbara enters her darkest nightmare of all. Barbara and her son set out to find Emily before Detective Kent Harlan arrests her for a crime he is sure she committed. Fearing for Emily’s life, Barbara maintains her daughter’s innocence, but does she really know her anymore? Meanwhile, Kent has questions of his own. His gut tells him that this is a case of an addict killing for drugs. But as he gets to know Barbara, he begins to hope he’s wrong about Emily. Fear rises as the mysteries intensify: Did Emily’s obsession with drugs lead her to commit murder—or is she another victim of a cold-blooded killer? In this gripping stand-alone novel of intrigue and suspense, bestselling fiction author Terri Blackstock delivers the up-all-night drama that readers around the world have come to expect from her."

Author Bio

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Terri Blackstock has sold over seven million books worldwide and is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author. She is the award-winning author of Intervention, Vicious Cycle, and Downfall, as well as such series as Cape Refuge, Newpointe 911, the SunCoast Chronicles, and the Restoration Series. Visit her website at www.terriblackstock.com Facebook: tblackstock Twitter: @terriblackstock

Editorial Reviews

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“Intervention is a riveting novel that shines the spotlight on the drug epidemic among our nation’s youth. Will we, like Barbara, unwittingly turn a blind eye to those hurting and abused among us, or will we reach out and offer hope before they end up in Emily’s shoes? May Intervention be our call to action. We’ll be served some terrific, page-turning suspense as only Terri Blackstock can deliver along the way.”
“Short chapters and terse dialogue propel the fast-paced action. It's competent genre work, though the characterizations could go deeper. The villain is somewhat improbable, and the 14-year-old brother of the missing teen is exceptionally clever and poised. But the mother-daughter relationship strikes true emotional notes; the redemptive arc of evangelical Christian fiction is natural and resonant in a story of addiction. Blackstock's many fans will be pleased, and this story will also speak to families dealing with addicted children.”

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V icki

Rosendale Wi

Age: Over 65

Gender: female

5 Stars Out Of 5

October 9, 2013

V icki

Rosendale Wi

Age: Over 65

Gender: female

Quality: 5

Value: 5

Meets Expectations: 5

This review was written for Intervention, Intervention Series #1.

What a good book . Kept my interest all the way through.

I also read the other two books in the series and they were great also.

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JesusIsLord

Detroit, MI

Age: 25-34

Gender: female

5 Stars Out Of 5

Excellent

July 5, 2013

JesusIsLord

Detroit, MI

Age: 25-34

Gender: female

Quality: 5

Value: 5

Meets Expectations: 5

This review was written for Intervention, Intervention Series #1.

This book was excellent. A great kick off to the Intervention Series. I was up til 2am finishing this book so that should tell you something, lol. I have read most of Terri's novels and every one blows me away. She just gets better and better in her writing. Definitely a must have!

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Natasha7

Age: 18-24

Gender: female

5 Stars Out Of 5

Great!

November 2, 2012

Natasha7

Age: 18-24

Gender: female

Quality: 4

Value: 4

Meets Expectations: 4

This review was written for Intervention, Intervention Series #1.

Romance and action! It was unpredicting and never boring to read. I want to read the rest of the series.

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Rosie

Age: Under 18

Gender: female

5 Stars Out Of 5

Terri Blackstock has made it to my favorites list!

June 29, 2012

Rosie

Age: Under 18

Gender: female

Quality: 5

Value: 4

Meets Expectations: 5

This review was written for Intervention, Intervention Series #1.

There are so many words of praise I could use to describe this novel. It was so real, and the message so powerful. Barbara Covington, a single mother, strives to provide for her two children Lance (14) and Emily (18). But to add to Barbara's daily strife, Emily is a strong addict. When Barbara finally bites the bullet and schedules an intervention, things go well. Emily willingly agrees to go. The flight goes well. But then the interventionist is murdered and Emily disappears.

Barbara skips town with Lance, abandoning the job that might save her financially, to find her missing daughter. Up until that point things seemed slow but then Ms. Blackstock takes us on a fast-paced roller coaster that thrills you until that last page.

This novel opened my eyes to how addicts affect their families. And in some cases it reveals why some may turn to drugs or alcohol. Once I started, I couldn't set the book down very easily.

To conclude this review I must note the message of God's unconditional love and forgiveness as well as why and who Jesus died for warmed my heart. I wish more people could know and understand what it all means. If you're seeking a thriller, this book is for you.

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Judy Dalton

5 Stars Out Of 5

So realistic and transparent.

May 9, 2012

Judy Dalton

This review was written for Intervention, Intervention Series #1.

A realistic and transparent look into a family struggling to save their loved one from addiction. With a "who done it" mystery involved it became hard to put down. I selected this book for our book club for this month's discussion.

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