Sanctum (David Shepherd Thrillers #3) [E-BOOK]

Received as an ARC, I am leaving my honest review. This journey for David Shepherd continues to move forward with danger around every corner. Captivating, gripping and fast moving, the events that take place as he and his team uncover the truth about Sanctum will have you glued to the pages. A unexpected murder shines light on David’s thoughts of truth, which brings about a full scale investigation with his closest colleagues. The findings are monumental. Being a presidential candidate has him well guarded, but that doesn’t stop assassins from hunting him down. The excitement explodes and the tension builds as he runs for his life, which brings grave repercussions and breath holding scenarios. Eventually he must hold his rally as Election Day grows closer. What happens will amaze you and have you wondering if there is hope for us after all.

Great finale to the series. The presidential race is heating up, along with knowledge (and actions) of a deep state. Can anyone stand against a government fully infiltrated by those who want to control and hurt you?
Fantastic characters and themes. Less “Christian fiction” than universal messages around peoples’ needs in society – for justice, for agency, and personal control.

This author has impressed me with this series. This author has penned a thrilling read, in the true sense of the word, full of drama, tension, political intrigue, second chances and unwavering faith in this Christian read. He's pulled in all the right elements, blending them superbly, I'm captivated more with each book. He gives a very plausible and realistic account of state vs church, power vs righteousness, he weaves his magic prose with such flair, I'm soooooo vested in the characters, especially David and Michal, I mentally urge them on, I want them to succeed. I'm completely wrapped up in the journey, making this a compelling and unputdownable read, with my sights set on the outcome.

David has come so far from his military days, even further than his soup kitchen days, now he's on the cusp of being a leader of the highest order. His faith is unshakable, the entire fibre of his being is to spread the Will of God, to spread His love in a totally unjudgemental manner as only one with strength of faith as he holds, can achieve. It's not without perils, it's not without danger. In the shadows, lurk those who would see chaos, not harmony. Who spread lies and misinformation. Who are gunning for David. The conspiracies are not theories, they're real and very dangerous. The influence of the Sanctum is vast, burrowing like worms, everywhere imaginable. A well oiled machine, they take down all in their path and this is what David and co are up against. But, David has got a few key players in his camp, God for one, Sarah former FBI, Marco ex military, Alex strategist extrodinaire and the late President's children too.

The cat and mouse game is on... this book is like a behind the scenes exposé of corruption and cut throat politics on a grand scale. With the President's assassination, his children's lives in danger, David's campaign, they flee, to strategise, to stay alive. David will not compromise on what is right, on what he stands for, and that is a free and transparent government, one who truly works for the betterment of the people without having to make shady deals along the way. But goodness, the challenges he and his team faced had me glued to the pages! Awesome storytelling by the author.

So, if you thought a Christian read was boring, think again. If you thought a Christian read wouldn't be exciting, think again. If you thought a Christian read would read like a sermon, think again... This book and series has all the elements of a Michael Crichton thriller, the heart in mouth mystery and action of Dan Brown. An immersive, riveting read that has me questioning so much, that's uplifting and fills me with joy. That strengthens my own faith. There is way more here than theology, way more than biblical references, there is a real story behind the man, there is the real struggle of power and greed, there is the real vulnerability of openness and truth, there is an excellent fast paced plot, a feat for a series dubbed "Christian read"

David Shepherd is running for president and has a very able team working with him trying to keep him safe, however when he follows up on the last words of the assassinated president he is going up against a massive deep state enemy. They have their tentacles in every institution and many of the higher ups are serving those who got them there. Everyone seems to be compromised, and when David starts to mention them by name they go all out to kill him too. There was no way they would allow him to become the next president. However David has always stood by his faith and his faith has stood by him, and he risks everything in order to bring unity and spirituality back into the country which he feels has lost all sense of goodness. They were running a campaign unlike anything in American history but will it work? This is a book of good against evil, of faith, loyalty and resilience in the face of pain and death. I really enjoyed this 3rd book in the David Shepherd thrillers and hope this is not the last we get to read about him and his team.

This book neatly brings the series to a close. The series follows David Shepherd from his beginnings to his run for President, strengths and weaknesses both; this book concentrates on his run for President. How can he run a successful campaign if he has to hide from Sanctum's assassins? Just how strong is his opposition? How will he and his associates fare? Will he win? This book answers those questions while keeping the reader guessing until the end.