The Baker's Wife - Book Review

The Baker's Wife by Erin Healy

This book was a great read.  I love books that have some suspense, mystery, and a christian theme, and this book had all three.

The book begins with a pastor, Geoff and his wife, Audrey doing the Lord's work.  On Geoff's day off, they bake bread together,  and then Audrey delivers a loaf of bread to the individuals she feels the Lord has placed on her heart to visit and pray about.  

When a scandal forces the pastor leave the church, this husband and wife duo open a bakery.  During a foggy, early morning drive to the bakery, Audrey's car hits a scooter belonging to Julie, a teacher in town, and the police detective (Jack's) wife.  Jack is a council member of the church where Geoff is the former pastor. There is no body to be found, but lots of blood.  The police detective blames Audrey.   Jack searches to find out what happened to his missing wife, with little evidence.  Convinced he is doing God's work, Jack takes the bakery, with those inside, hostage.  He makes an impossible request, for Audrey to bring his wife to him, or he will kill her husband and son, held hostage in the bakery.  Audrey must work together with an ex-con and a unbelieving teen, to unravel the mystery of where Julie is and convince Jack of the truth before he does something to hurt her family.  

Audrey tries her best to follow God's guidance to help her loved ones held hostage in the bakery.

Healy covers many different issues including...loss, acceptance, love, and forgiveness.  I enjoyed this book because it had a great story, kept me coming back to the very end, and challenged the reader to define a sincere christian life.    

Disclaimer:  I received this book for review purposes.  No other compensation was received.  All views expressed are my honest opinions.