Book Review: Sacred Trust

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

Sacred Trust     Amazon US PB Amazon UK PB Amazon UK AUDIO Amazon Canada PB
Meg O'Brien
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Thriller
Mira, May 2000, $6.50, 408 pp.

Marti Bright was a photojournalist who focused her camera and pen on the homeless and impoverished women and children. She touched many lives, sometimes even changing them for the better until a sociopath snuffed out her life in a bizarre religious-like ritual. No one mourned her death more than her best friend Abby Northrup did and still does.

On the surface Abby seems to have it all. She has a loving husband, a beautiful home, and plenty of discretionary money. However, her idyllic life is a façade and has been ever since she caught her spouse in bed with her sibling. She also feels guilty that she never kept in touch with Marti. When Marti died she scribbled Abby’s name in the sand making it look like Abby was involved in her death. The Secret Service is investigating Marti’s death because the victim was a close friend of the first family. They feel Abby is the prime suspect until her husband disappears when ordered to report for questioning. Anger joins fear as Abby begins her own inquires that hopefully will clear her name and put closure to her friend’s death.

Meg O’Brien has written another exhilarating thriller that will appeal to fans of Barbara Michaels and Jan Burke. The exciting story line contains numerous twists and turns that leaves the reader wondering what will happen next. In the hands of a lesser talent, the lead protagonist would be a victim, but Ms. O’Brien turns her into an intrepid but frightened survivor. SACRED TRUST is a powerful work that should reach all the bestseller lists.

Harriet Klausner

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