Stormcatcher

Great Lakes Legends #3

by Colleen Rhoads

Stormcatcher by Colleen Rhoads released on Jan 31, 2006 is available now for purchase.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Love Inspired Suspense, Love Inspired, Christian, Suspense

256 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published February 1, 2006

About the author

Colleen Rhoads is also published as Colleen Coble

Best-selling author Colleen Coble's novels have won or finaled in awards ranging from the Best Books of Indiana, the ACFW Carol Award, the Romance Writers of America RITA, the Holt Medallion, the Daphne du Maurier, National Readers' Choice, and the Booksellers Best. She has over 4 million books in print and writes romantic mysteries because she loves to see justice prevail. Colleen is CEO of American Christian Fiction Writers. She lives with her husband Dave in Indiana. Visit her website at http://colleencoble.com.

Reviews

[Melissa (Always Behind) · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars--LI suspense--a little predictable. About a marine archaeologist.

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exciting suspense; it kept me wondering!

[Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining

Like most of her books, it was an entertaining mystery romance. I like that she is a Christian author so I can count on her books being clean and not graphic. Her mystery are interesting but not on the edge of your seat intense. Overall, it was just fun mind candy.

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was searching the Kindle Owner's Lending Library for a book to borrow for the month of June. I happened upon this one. Having always enjoyed books by this author, I downloaded it without thinking. Apparently this is book three in a series, although I think it was fine for a standalone book. I enjoyed it, as I expected to. However, I do like to read them in order, so I hope to go back over next few months and borrow #1 (Windigo Twilight) and #2 (Shadow Bones), which are apparently about the other two siblings that were mentioned some in StormCatcher. Also, I think these are older Love Inspired books that were recently re-released. Still, I did enjoy it! :)

[Brenda C. McAllister · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful!!!

This was a beautiful love story with some intrique thrown in. It was a good story all around. Greed is never a good motive for anything, and this story proved it. God will always bring you out on top if you seek Him and be truthful.

[Nola Lorraine · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. This is the third and final book in the Great Lakes Legends series. Wynne Baxter, a marine archaeologist, hopes to explore some maritime wrecks in Lake Superior while waiting for her contract in Australia to start. However, she wasn't counting on falling for Simon Lassiter, a main suspect in the deaths of his ex-girlfriend and his cousin. Can she take a chance and trust her heart, or will she and Simon both be killed before the truth is revealed?

I enjoyed this book, though the series of books as a whole had a few too many similarities. For example, both this one and the first in the series had the hero being a suspect in the murder of an ex. Also in both this one and Book 2, one of the Baxter siblings has to grapple with whether they would be happy to give up their jet-setting lifestyles for love on Eagle Island. However, I liked the characters and it was an enjoyable read on the whole.

[Beth Westcott · Rating 5 out of 5]

There's plenty of suspense and romance as marine archaeologist Wynne Baxter steps in to assist wealthy Simon Lassiter discover Viking treasure and a missing boat at the bottom of Lake Superior. The characters are strong and interesting, and their relationship moves forward and back like waves on the lake as they become targets of evil. Important details are added as the plot builds and reaches its climax. Warnings from an old Ojibwa medicine man and an old Ojibwas woman not to disturb underwater graves add tension. I appreciate the faith and family elements.

[Lena Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Colleen's Uplifting Novels

Colleen is a wonderful writer. Her characters are interesting and one of the things I like best is that they demonstrate godly moral characteristics in the lives they live and decisions they make. You can learn to apply these these morals as a christian when reading her books. Thank you Colleen.

[Reba Love · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bland characters. Stilted dialogue

I admire authors who aren't afraid to introduce a relationship with God in her characters but not even that could save this. It was just plain dull

[Kathy Beliveau · Rating 3 out of 5]

fair story

This bounced back and forth often over the same thoughts and fears and for too long the relationship was not progressing. Then Simons workers got overcome twice?! In the same manner?! And Simon said the next time they’d be more aware and on guard? Oiy-vay

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good mystery. Well written as always and a great mix of romance and mystery that I enjoy time after time.

[Lydia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great mystery mixed with sunken ships, unexpected romance and twists and turns.

[Karen Acre · Rating 4 out of 5]

Storm catcher

Another amazing book from Colleen Coble. She keeps you guess on who the bad guy. Her twist and turn always wanting more. Hard to put the books down

[Joycelyn Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome story

Great book... definitely a page turner... keeps you wondering what is coming next. I would definitely recommend it to anyone

[Sandy Lochrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this writer

Always good clean storytelling. This was a quick read and an interesting story. Well done! Looking forward to the next one already!

[Bruce Rismiller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping novel!

Beautifully written novel including both romance, independent women, history and a great plot. It was a real page Turner. I couldn't put it down!

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read. Looking forward to reading more of her books.

[Jennifer Robb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mediocre is the best word I can come up with to describe this installment in the Love Inspired Suspense series. I live near one of the Great Lakes and was excited to see that this series is about the Great Lakes but then it seemed like much of the plot could have taken place almost anywhere that ships have been wrecked.

There is a song "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" that got a lot of airplay on the radio years ago. It was nice to see that referenced in this book.

I wish there'd been more details about finding wrecked ships and how they are salvaged (both for items within and the ship itself). I find that more interesting than the romance that the author tried to develop between the two.

I admire Wynne wanting to honor her contract, however, her contract probably also stated the original starting time. So the fact that she just figures she'll agree without consulting Simon, the man she supposedly loves, bothers me.

Also, what do they do about the Viking ship that's supposed to be Simon's lifelong ambition to find? Do they register it and then figure it'll still be around once they get done with the Australia contract? Do they hire another reputable firm to do the work under the watchful eye of someone they trust (like Wynne's brother Jake)? That just seems to get forgotten in the wrap-up.

[Mairéad (is roaming the Undying Lands) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I really really really liked loved the story, sadly there was a certain aspect that distracted me greatly.

Do not read if you will be offended (it is only my pet-peeve senses tingingly in a sense, & I have several plus opinions and perspectives differ from one to another, so don't judge me in particular).
The whole "Christian" aspect in the entire story.

Look I'm aware that it was a "Christian" book, and there were certain aspects that I was like, "Eh okay" like normal stuff however there was ONE particular spot that irked me. It was just how it was said. But yeah it was just yeah no lol. But I guess I deserved it for picking up a "Christian" elements based story lol.

But other than that, I really liked the whole mythology and diving and sunken ships and murderous happenings of the story. Felt a bit light on the suspense & thriller side, but it was enough for me.

I will be attempting to find the previous two books in the Great Lakes Legends, mainly because of the Objiwe mythology (I have a hint of Obijwe blood in me) and I really loved the Thunderbird angle in the story.

[Ria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute…

I didn’t love this one the way I did the first of the series, but it was fast paced when the navel gazing wasn’t waxing a little long. This is one of the few books of Colleens’s where the culprit was a touch too obvious, but all the incredible detail about Lake Superior and diving definitely made this a worthwhile read!

[Sandra Benford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good conclusion to series...loved the Lake Superior and Upper Peninsula setting, plus insights into archeology and especially marine archeology with an appreciation for discovery and preservation. I enjoyed the characters.

[Jason Carlton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love these books. Can't wait for the next one. I love the story. Can't wait to read the next one you are my favorite author.

I love mystery and love stories.. I have recommend ed the books to my sister. She loves to read too.

[Nadine Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting read.

Excellent story. Did not expect the ending. Great story line. I couldn't put it down till I finished it. Awesome

[Katerina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book, not too slow, but VERY predictable.

[Tammy Cable · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just found a new favorite author! The subject matter of each of these books was awesome. They were well researched and intriguing. Can't wait to find other books.

[Linda Cole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice story

Enjoyed reading it the characters were likeable but a little too perfect. The mystery was engaging and had twists. Very clean

[Jenny Ivers Spoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

First book i have read from this author. Loved this book. Kept me interested till the last word. Cant wait to read more from this author.

[Merry Garner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and easy read.

Ending was predictable but that was part of the fun! Easy and quick read fiction especially for a book on the beach.

[Bruce&Marsha Sarrazin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book!

Another great story by Colleen Coble! This book is set in Lake Superior, the same area she wrote about in her "Great Lakes " series. It is well researched, as if she is very familiar with the setting. Her characters are well drawn, the kind of Christian people you want to know! Great read!!