A Stranger's Game

Colleen Coble

Jan 2022 · Sold by Thomas Nelson

About this eBook

Wealthy hotel heiress Torie Bergstrom comes to Jekyll Island certain her friend Lisbeth's death wasn't an accident—but Torie gets more than she bargained for when the killer begins to play mind games with her in this gripping new novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble.

Even though Torie Bergstrom hasn’t been back to Georgia since she was ten, she was happy to arrange a job for her best friend at one of the family properties on Jekyll Island. But when Torie learns that Lisbeth has drowned, she knows it is more than a tragic accident: Lisbeth was terrified of water and wouldn’t have gone swimming by choice.

Torie goes to the hotel under an alias, desperate to find answers. When she meets Joe Abbott and his daughter while they are rescuing baby sea turtles, she can only hope they are as trustworthy as they seem. And when someone begins to play mind games with her, proving they know her real identity, Torie couldn’t be more grateful to have an ally.

The more Torie and Joe dig, the more elusive the truth seems. But one thing is clear: someone will risk anything—even another murder—to keep their secrets buried.

• Full-length, stand-alone romantic suspense
• Also by Colleen Coble: Edge of Dusk, One Little Lie, Two Reasons to Run, Three Missing Days, Strands of Truth, Tidewater Inn
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Ratings and reviews

The story of Torie Bergstrom’s determination to discover the truth about what happened to her best friend Lisbeth was a compelling read, with a sub-plot of a romance developing between Torie and sea lion trainer Joe. Torie is an heiress to a hotel empire and takes her responsibilities seriously, including solving the mystery of her friend’s death. With the help of Joe and local state trooper Craig, Torie follows the clues and inevitably winds up endangered herself. The plot is somewhat complicated because the resort on Jekyll Island is the site for an important meeting with the Federal Reserve and someone nefarious seems to be targeting the participants. I thoroughly enjoyed the details of the setting and the behind-the scenes look at the resort. It was obvious that the author had done her research! The romance between Joe and Torie was well-paced and realistic, with Joe’s concern for his daughter Hailey overriding any romantic feelings he might have for Torie. With three-dimensional characterization and a storyline that was original and absorbing, this book held me enthralled and even giving advice to the characters. The ending seemed rushed to me, but I think that was because I did not want the story to end. I could continue reading about Torie’s adventures and her quest for truth and justice for a long time to come. The story was just that good and the characters were just that likable. Of course, there were villains who were despicable, portrayed just as they should have been. All in all, this is a winning book in the romantic suspense genre and fans of good, clean Christian fiction will cheer at the ending and applaud a well-written book. Disclaimer Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”

Wow this book had me on the edge of my seat! I was taken by complete surprise too many times to count. My favorite type of books to read are ones I have no way of guessing what might happen next, and A Strangers Game is one of those. Coble is a master at mixing just the right amount of suspense and romance, and I couldn’t get enough. Torie and Joe were easy to like even though they were from different worlds. Torie being from a world where she must always be on guard and put her best foot forward, has caused her to hide her true self behind perfection. Playing a part all the time can be exhausting. Joe on the other hand, only knows how to be his true and open self. He’s a “what you see is what you get” kind of guy. I loved seeing their chemistry together, and how they brought out the best in each other. I couldn’t put this book down. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Suspense with the perfect amount of romance thrown in. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishing and was in no way forced to post a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Jekyll Island, Georgia, play ground for millionaires of WWII The beauty of the island, the sea, the settings and the resort Protestors here, wanting abolishment of the Federal Reserve Torie has come undercover, a dream or a nightmare. Her friend Lisbeth, drowning, now answers and justice for her. Highlight for her was meeting Joe, and daughter Halley. Twenty years before, a connec tion now to her mother’s death. Beautiful story that flows and you will love the characters. I enjoyed Stand alone novel. Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion by Net Galley and Thomas Nelson

About the author

Colleen Coble is the USA TODAY bestselling author of more than seventy-five books and is best known for her coastal romantic suspense novels. Connect with her online at colleencoble.com; Instagram: @colleencoble; Facebook: @colleencoblebooks; X: @colleencoble.