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Call of the Wild #1
Track of Courage
A hijacked plane. A pursuing killer. And a K9's instinct to help them make it out alive.
Pop Singer Keely Williams's search for her biological mother in Alaska has been painfully unsuccessful. Now she just wants to escape this wild frontier and never look back. But when her plane is hijacked, she's suddenly plunged into a race against not only an Alaska blizzard but also a killer who's on her tail.
After a career-ending injury, ex-cop Dawson Mulligan has only one friend--Caspian, the stray dog he adopted. Dawson just wants to figure out how to get his life on track, but during a flight home to Copper Mountain, he spots a downed plane and stops to help. Except when his not-a-rescue dog runs off into the woods and discovers the trail of a missing survivor, it's up to the former cop to stage a rescue.
But Dawson has no idea he's being pulled into a deadly pursuit, or that Caspian is more than he seems. There might be redemption and second chances waiting for both Dawson and Keely if they have the courage to face their wounded pasts and fight for their future.
Join master storyteller Susan May Warren for a propulsive ride through the Alaskan wilderness, where love might be the riskiest--and most rewarding--adventure of all.
Prepare to experience edge-of-your-seat action combined with heart-stirring romance and heroic K9 companions in this exhilarating romantic suspense that will thrill fans of Lynette Eason and Elizabeth Goddard.
Pop Singer Keely Williams's search for her biological mother in Alaska has been painfully unsuccessful. Now she just wants to escape this wild frontier and never look back. But when her plane is hijacked, she's suddenly plunged into a race against not only an Alaska blizzard but also a killer who's on her tail.
After a career-ending injury, ex-cop Dawson Mulligan has only one friend--Caspian, the stray dog he adopted. Dawson just wants to figure out how to get his life on track, but during a flight home to Copper Mountain, he spots a downed plane and stops to help. Except when his not-a-rescue dog runs off into the woods and discovers the trail of a missing survivor, it's up to the former cop to stage a rescue.
But Dawson has no idea he's being pulled into a deadly pursuit, or that Caspian is more than he seems. There might be redemption and second chances waiting for both Dawson and Keely if they have the courage to face their wounded pasts and fight for their future.
Join master storyteller Susan May Warren for a propulsive ride through the Alaskan wilderness, where love might be the riskiest--and most rewarding--adventure of all.
Prepare to experience edge-of-your-seat action combined with heart-stirring romance and heroic K9 companions in this exhilarating romantic suspense that will thrill fans of Lynette Eason and Elizabeth Goddard.
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First published January 1, 2026
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About the author
Susan May Warren
219 books3,754 followersI can't help be amazed at the gifts God has delighted me with - a wonderful husband, four amazing children, and the opportunity to write for Him.
I've been writing as long as I can remember - I won my first book writing contest in first grade! Over the years, writing has become, for me, a way to praise God and see Him at work in my life.
Although I have a degree in Mass Communications from the University of MN, my real writing experience started when I penned the The Warren Report - a bi-monthly newsletter that detailed our ministry highlights.
Living in Russia meant I never lacked for great material - and those experiences naturally spilled out first into devotionals and magazine articles and finally into my first published story, "Measure of a Man," in the Tyndale/HeartQuest, Chance Encounters of the Heart anthology.
Susan and husbandI grew up in Wayzata, a suburb of Minneapolis, and became an avid camper from an early age. My favorite fir-lined spot is the north shore of Minnesota - it's where I met my husband, honeymooned and dreamed of living. The north woods easily became the foundation for my first series, The Deep Haven series.based on a little tourist town along the shores of Lake Superior. I have to admit - I'm terribly jealous of Mona, the heroine of my first full-length book, Happily Ever After, a Christy Award Finalist published in 2004 with Tyndale/Heartquest.
Our family moved home from the mission field in June 2004 -- and now we live in the beautiful town I'd always dreamed of! God has amazed me anew with His provision, and blessings -- and allowed me a season when I can write full time for Him.
I 'm delighted you've stopped in to visit. My hope is that you'll be blessed and encouraged by soul-stirring stories of regular people interacting with a God who loves them.
I'd love to hear from you! I love getting mail, especially from readers and I welcome your questions and comments. Write to me at susan@susanmaywarren.com. And, if you're interested, sign up for my newsletter, a quarterly sneak peek into upcoming releases and projects. Thank you for your interest and support.
God Bless and Happy Reading!
In His Grip,
Susan May Warren
I've been writing as long as I can remember - I won my first book writing contest in first grade! Over the years, writing has become, for me, a way to praise God and see Him at work in my life.
Although I have a degree in Mass Communications from the University of MN, my real writing experience started when I penned the The Warren Report - a bi-monthly newsletter that detailed our ministry highlights.
Living in Russia meant I never lacked for great material - and those experiences naturally spilled out first into devotionals and magazine articles and finally into my first published story, "Measure of a Man," in the Tyndale/HeartQuest, Chance Encounters of the Heart anthology.
Susan and husbandI grew up in Wayzata, a suburb of Minneapolis, and became an avid camper from an early age. My favorite fir-lined spot is the north shore of Minnesota - it's where I met my husband, honeymooned and dreamed of living. The north woods easily became the foundation for my first series, The Deep Haven series.based on a little tourist town along the shores of Lake Superior. I have to admit - I'm terribly jealous of Mona, the heroine of my first full-length book, Happily Ever After, a Christy Award Finalist published in 2004 with Tyndale/Heartquest.
Our family moved home from the mission field in June 2004 -- and now we live in the beautiful town I'd always dreamed of! God has amazed me anew with His provision, and blessings -- and allowed me a season when I can write full time for Him.
I 'm delighted you've stopped in to visit. My hope is that you'll be blessed and encouraged by soul-stirring stories of regular people interacting with a God who loves them.
I'd love to hear from you! I love getting mail, especially from readers and I welcome your questions and comments. Write to me at susan@susanmaywarren.com. And, if you're interested, sign up for my newsletter, a quarterly sneak peek into upcoming releases and projects. Thank you for your interest and support.
God Bless and Happy Reading!
In His Grip,
Susan May Warren
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November 5, 2025
Another winner from a trusted author!
This book focuses on Dawson Mulligan and Keely Williams as they learn (1) the importance of dealing with trauma and confronting old wounds and (2) that uncomfortable circumstances are simply opportunities to wake them up, getting them to pay attention to what’s inside them.
Adoption is one of Warren’s themes and I’m sure it’s no coincidence that Dawson came to adopt Caspian, a Doberman-Labrador, or that Keely walks into Dawson’s life when she did. Caspian ends up rescuing Dawson in more ways than one and Keely learned to trust again, thanks to both Dawson and his dog. Sometimes the very things that we need are the last things we are looking for in the last place on Earth that we think we’d find them!
Divine purpose is another of Warren’s beautifully executed themes. I love the thought that there isn't anything that can happen to us in this life that can’t used or isn't designed by God to know Him better. It’s so easy to complain about circumstances when they don’t go according to our plan. I appreciated the encouragement to pivot and see them as invitations.
I loved the thought about forgiveness leading to abundance and about prescriptive ‘time-outs’.
Warren has crafted another wonderful romantic suspense series, spinning off her widely successful Sky King Ranch, Alaska Air One Rescue and Minnesota Kingstons. It highlights all the things we love about Alaska and this extended family with big hearts. I’m looking forward to Jericho’s story next.
This book may connect with characters from other series, but it can be read without previously reading any Susan May Warren books.
I was gifted this copy and was under no obligation to provide a review.
This book focuses on Dawson Mulligan and Keely Williams as they learn (1) the importance of dealing with trauma and confronting old wounds and (2) that uncomfortable circumstances are simply opportunities to wake them up, getting them to pay attention to what’s inside them.
Adoption is one of Warren’s themes and I’m sure it’s no coincidence that Dawson came to adopt Caspian, a Doberman-Labrador, or that Keely walks into Dawson’s life when she did. Caspian ends up rescuing Dawson in more ways than one and Keely learned to trust again, thanks to both Dawson and his dog. Sometimes the very things that we need are the last things we are looking for in the last place on Earth that we think we’d find them!
Divine purpose is another of Warren’s beautifully executed themes. I love the thought that there isn't anything that can happen to us in this life that can’t used or isn't designed by God to know Him better. It’s so easy to complain about circumstances when they don’t go according to our plan. I appreciated the encouragement to pivot and see them as invitations.
I loved the thought about forgiveness leading to abundance and about prescriptive ‘time-outs’.
Warren has crafted another wonderful romantic suspense series, spinning off her widely successful Sky King Ranch, Alaska Air One Rescue and Minnesota Kingstons. It highlights all the things we love about Alaska and this extended family with big hearts. I’m looking forward to Jericho’s story next.
This book may connect with characters from other series, but it can be read without previously reading any Susan May Warren books.
I was gifted this copy and was under no obligation to provide a review.
January 7, 2026
Outstanding narration. Susan May Warren writes incredible, action packed Christian suspense with a side of romance. Neither Keely nor Dawson is looking for the complications of a relationship. Caspian, the dog was a wonderful addition to the story. Like in life, there was something happening all the time. Light, everyday faith was refreshing as well. The first in a new series. Highly recommend.
I was blessed with an ARC. Thank you NetGalley and Revell Paperback. The opinions expressed are my own and unbiased. Enjoy, I sure did.
I was blessed with an ARC. Thank you NetGalley and Revell Paperback. The opinions expressed are my own and unbiased. Enjoy, I sure did.
January 1, 2026
I caught myself holding my breath several times while reading this suspense-chilling novel. I felt the searing cold that steals your very breath, tightens your chest, and makes every hard-earned step feel urgent. The danger isn’t distant or abstract. It presses in with wild wind, blinding snow, and the full knowledge that one wrong decision could mean the end.
Everything felt urgent. The wilderness. The pursuit. The isolation. Yet the tension went deeper than survival. Keely carries longing, grief, and unanswered questions she has tried to outrun for too long. Dawson lives inside the weight of loss and guilt, his body moving forward while his heart remains tethered to what went wrong. Their connection forms under pressure, stripped of pretense, and every interaction felt charged with both fear and hope.
And Caspian … oh, Caspian. He was the emotional heartbeat of the story, loyal to his core, his presence marked by bark, instinct, and unwavering devotion. I worried about him. I smiled because of him. I felt the ache of his loyalty and the beauty of his faithful purpose. Watching him work, protect, and love pulled at me in deeply emotional and memorable ways.
Threaded through it all was faith that clearly showed up. Scripture, prayer, and spiritual truth met fear, trauma, and regret right where they lived. The book speaks honestly about suffering, forgiveness, and peace … not as ideas, but as realities and actions that must be chosen again and again as we keep our eyes on Jesus and our hearts obedient to Him.
Courage within these pages took shape as loyalty, obedience, commitment, and mercy. It looked like frozen wounds yielding to God’s touch, forgiveness loosening its grip on fear, and peace settling deep in the knowledge of being forgiven, accepted, and safe. Many lines in this book stayed with me, including this one: “Peace doesn’t come from inside. It comes from knowing that you’re forgiven. Accepted. Safe.”
Community moments brought genuine warmth in the middle of the storm. People showed up, offered shelter, and chose sacrifice. Those scenes grounded the story and reminded me how often God supplies the needs of others, gently nudging those whose hearts are fully surrendered to Him.
I closed this book grateful and moved, not because my life looks like this story, but because the ache beneath it felt familiar and invited a quieter, deeper attentiveness to Jesus.
Readers who love chilling, heart-racing suspense where faith in Jesus and relationships with others truly matter.
I received a digital ARC from the publisher and NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the writing style and story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.
Everything felt urgent. The wilderness. The pursuit. The isolation. Yet the tension went deeper than survival. Keely carries longing, grief, and unanswered questions she has tried to outrun for too long. Dawson lives inside the weight of loss and guilt, his body moving forward while his heart remains tethered to what went wrong. Their connection forms under pressure, stripped of pretense, and every interaction felt charged with both fear and hope.
And Caspian … oh, Caspian. He was the emotional heartbeat of the story, loyal to his core, his presence marked by bark, instinct, and unwavering devotion. I worried about him. I smiled because of him. I felt the ache of his loyalty and the beauty of his faithful purpose. Watching him work, protect, and love pulled at me in deeply emotional and memorable ways.
Threaded through it all was faith that clearly showed up. Scripture, prayer, and spiritual truth met fear, trauma, and regret right where they lived. The book speaks honestly about suffering, forgiveness, and peace … not as ideas, but as realities and actions that must be chosen again and again as we keep our eyes on Jesus and our hearts obedient to Him.
Courage within these pages took shape as loyalty, obedience, commitment, and mercy. It looked like frozen wounds yielding to God’s touch, forgiveness loosening its grip on fear, and peace settling deep in the knowledge of being forgiven, accepted, and safe. Many lines in this book stayed with me, including this one: “Peace doesn’t come from inside. It comes from knowing that you’re forgiven. Accepted. Safe.”
Community moments brought genuine warmth in the middle of the storm. People showed up, offered shelter, and chose sacrifice. Those scenes grounded the story and reminded me how often God supplies the needs of others, gently nudging those whose hearts are fully surrendered to Him.
I closed this book grateful and moved, not because my life looks like this story, but because the ache beneath it felt familiar and invited a quieter, deeper attentiveness to Jesus.
Readers who love chilling, heart-racing suspense where faith in Jesus and relationships with others truly matter.
I received a digital ARC from the publisher and NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the writing style and story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.
January 18, 2026
This is a Small Town Romance, and this is the first book in the Call of the Wild series. I read this book by listening to the audiobook, and I found the audiobook to be really good. I did love the characters in this book, and I really enjoyed the plot in this book. The romance was cute and there was a little action which was good. I really loved the ending of this book. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.
December 16, 2025
This book would make a great tv series with cozy winter vibes and lots of action. I’d have to check to make sure, but I think I read roughly 10 Susan May Warren books this year. Track of Courage is my favourite by far. The stakes are high and action keeps rolling but in a realistic, not too far out there way. It makes for a great suspenseful read set in snowy Alaska — which, to be fair, most books set in Alaska tend to lean to action and mystery.
Susie May has a lot of books with interwoven plots and characters, but you can definitely pick this book up without reading the previous novels. If you do want more backstory, Alaska Air One is a five book series where Dawson Mulligan was first introduced.
I started the year with a five star Susan May Warren and it looks like I just about ended the year with another one.
“I’m convinced that nothing can happen to me in this life that isn’t used or designed by God to know Him better.”
Susie May has a lot of books with interwoven plots and characters, but you can definitely pick this book up without reading the previous novels. If you do want more backstory, Alaska Air One is a five book series where Dawson Mulligan was first introduced.
I started the year with a five star Susan May Warren and it looks like I just about ended the year with another one.
“I’m convinced that nothing can happen to me in this life that isn’t used or designed by God to know Him better.”
January 3, 2026
Sweet book that revolves around a police officer (who’s currently out on leave), a pop singer, and a wonderful dog!
Dawson is really trying to get better…doing PT and really trying to take care of himself as best he can!
He’s not sure he can ever go back to work as a cop, but that’s what he wants to do! In the meantime, he’s adopted a dog… Caspian. And, he’s a real sweetie! He seems to know just when Dawson needs something… like, anything… Almost like he can sense it! 😮
But Dawson still has vivid thoughts and dreams about the case that totally changed his life… and he’s not sure they will ever go away….
Keely, the pop singer, is in Alaska, undercover and off the radar, in search of her biological Mom. Although she does have a lead, she finds herself back on a plane and heading towards home… until the plane is hijacked… she’s not really sure what is going on, but then the plane crashes…
And she’s still alive.
But the highjackers are looking for her… and they have guns.
But her Dad was a cop and he taught her well…soooo….
Funny thing…. Dawson is on a plane with his friend… catching a ride… when he sees a downed plane… and so they go to investigate. Did anyone live? Do they need help?
This was surprisingly good! Especially since we kind-of have two angles of the story. The Cop. And, the singer.
And then there’s the very small town vibe of an off-the-grid town where everyone knows (and helps) everyone else…
And, steps up when times are tough!
I totally enjoyed Keely’s dual personas! The one where she’s on-stage and a HUGE presence where everyone knows her.
And then there’s the one where she’s trying to be invisible, and quiet, and run of the mill. But also with her Dad’s heavy influences of being a police officer while she was growing up… where he taught her things in life that she will never forget!
Overall, sweet…. a little scary, and a touch of romance. And, there’s a sweet dog 🐕 who’s just waiting to show all that he is, and all he can be!
4 bright, sweet, dog-filled love-y stars for me!! ⭐️🦮⭐️🐾⭐️🦮⭐️🐾
#TrackOfCourage by @SusanMayWarren. Narrated by Brian Hutchison.
For some reason,I just didn’t connect with the narrator on this one… but that’s a ‘me’ thing…
This one has NOT been released yet, but comes out in a few days on 1/6/26! So, look 👀 for it then!
Thanks so much to #NetGalley, #RBMedia and #RecordedBooksAudio for an ALC of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
You can also find my reviews on: Goodreads,
Instagram: @BookReviews_with_emsr and/or
My Facebook Book Club: Book Reviews With Elaine
Thanks so much for reading! And if you ‘liked’ my review, please share with your friends, & click ‘LIKE’ below… And, let me know YOUR thoughts if you read it!! 📚⭐️
Dawson is really trying to get better…doing PT and really trying to take care of himself as best he can!
He’s not sure he can ever go back to work as a cop, but that’s what he wants to do! In the meantime, he’s adopted a dog… Caspian. And, he’s a real sweetie! He seems to know just when Dawson needs something… like, anything… Almost like he can sense it! 😮
But Dawson still has vivid thoughts and dreams about the case that totally changed his life… and he’s not sure they will ever go away….
Keely, the pop singer, is in Alaska, undercover and off the radar, in search of her biological Mom. Although she does have a lead, she finds herself back on a plane and heading towards home… until the plane is hijacked… she’s not really sure what is going on, but then the plane crashes…
And she’s still alive.
But the highjackers are looking for her… and they have guns.
But her Dad was a cop and he taught her well…soooo….
Funny thing…. Dawson is on a plane with his friend… catching a ride… when he sees a downed plane… and so they go to investigate. Did anyone live? Do they need help?
This was surprisingly good! Especially since we kind-of have two angles of the story. The Cop. And, the singer.
And then there’s the very small town vibe of an off-the-grid town where everyone knows (and helps) everyone else…
And, steps up when times are tough!
I totally enjoyed Keely’s dual personas! The one where she’s on-stage and a HUGE presence where everyone knows her.
And then there’s the one where she’s trying to be invisible, and quiet, and run of the mill. But also with her Dad’s heavy influences of being a police officer while she was growing up… where he taught her things in life that she will never forget!
Overall, sweet…. a little scary, and a touch of romance. And, there’s a sweet dog 🐕 who’s just waiting to show all that he is, and all he can be!
4 bright, sweet, dog-filled love-y stars for me!! ⭐️🦮⭐️🐾⭐️🦮⭐️🐾
#TrackOfCourage by @SusanMayWarren. Narrated by Brian Hutchison.
For some reason,I just didn’t connect with the narrator on this one… but that’s a ‘me’ thing…
This one has NOT been released yet, but comes out in a few days on 1/6/26! So, look 👀 for it then!
Thanks so much to #NetGalley, #RBMedia and #RecordedBooksAudio for an ALC of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
You can also find my reviews on: Goodreads,
Instagram: @BookReviews_with_emsr and/or
My Facebook Book Club: Book Reviews With Elaine
Thanks so much for reading! And if you ‘liked’ my review, please share with your friends, & click ‘LIKE’ below… And, let me know YOUR thoughts if you read it!! 📚⭐️
January 5, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this #gifted book!*
Title: Track of Courage
Author: Susan May Warren
Genre: Romantic Suspense
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Synopsis: When Keely Williams decides to go meet her biological mom, she never imagines she’d be involved in a plane hijacking and stranded in the wilderness of Alaska with a handsome stranger coming to her rescue. But when Dawson Mulligan saw the downed plane, his previous training kicked in and he knew he couldn’t leave the scene unchecked. His new sidekick Caspian—the stray dog he adopted—comes to his aid in the rescue and continues to surprise him with his strange antics. But as the scene unfolds, there’s more than meets the eye than a simple hijacking. As the dangers continue and the mystery deepens, Dawson and Keely feel a new connection that neither has felt in a long time. Are they brave enough to face their pasts and the future they could have together?
Analysis: Romance, rescue dogs, and redemption? Yes, please! I absolutely flew through this Alaskan romantic suspense novel. And as the mystery unfolded, I was surprised over and over again. Longtime fans of Susan May Warren will love all the connections in this book, but if you’re new to her (like me!), you’ll enjoy this just as much. I loved meeting the characters (including the furry ones) and seeing them (the human ones) struggle through their pasts as they wrestle with hard questions of faith, healing, and God’s love. And, of course, the romance is sweet and satisfying. If you think you might enjoy a romantic Alaskan adventure, Track of Courage is a book you don’t want to miss!
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
*I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Title: Track of Courage
Author: Susan May Warren
Genre: Romantic Suspense
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Synopsis: When Keely Williams decides to go meet her biological mom, she never imagines she’d be involved in a plane hijacking and stranded in the wilderness of Alaska with a handsome stranger coming to her rescue. But when Dawson Mulligan saw the downed plane, his previous training kicked in and he knew he couldn’t leave the scene unchecked. His new sidekick Caspian—the stray dog he adopted—comes to his aid in the rescue and continues to surprise him with his strange antics. But as the scene unfolds, there’s more than meets the eye than a simple hijacking. As the dangers continue and the mystery deepens, Dawson and Keely feel a new connection that neither has felt in a long time. Are they brave enough to face their pasts and the future they could have together?
Analysis: Romance, rescue dogs, and redemption? Yes, please! I absolutely flew through this Alaskan romantic suspense novel. And as the mystery unfolded, I was surprised over and over again. Longtime fans of Susan May Warren will love all the connections in this book, but if you’re new to her (like me!), you’ll enjoy this just as much. I loved meeting the characters (including the furry ones) and seeing them (the human ones) struggle through their pasts as they wrestle with hard questions of faith, healing, and God’s love. And, of course, the romance is sweet and satisfying. If you think you might enjoy a romantic Alaskan adventure, Track of Courage is a book you don’t want to miss!
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
*I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
October 31, 2025
"He's caught in the past, and the more he looks back to what might have been, the less he can function today."
The first book of Call of the Wild series is full action, suspense, faith lessons, music, and romance - all the things Susan May Warren is famous for. I loved going back to Alaska and catching up with the Air One Rescue crew and the Sky King Ranch crew. Dawson is not a new name in Alaska, being a Mulligan cousin. My heart hurt for his justice loving spirit, sidelined from his job as a detective with a physical injury and a huge helping of guilt and grief on the side. Caspian was an unforgettable four-legged hero, complete with dog version of ADHD and uncanny ability to track and provide comfort. Keely and Dawson both had past family trauma but learn to forgive and heal. I loved watching Keely create music and loved her resilience, compassion, and grit. The secondary characters at the art colony were super fun and I hope to see more of them in future books. It looks like we have a new set of Alaskan villains - the Sorros brothers - and I am curious to see if they will lead us closer to the rogue CIA agent who has been slippery and elusive since the Montana Marshall series (though I have it on good authority that The Hunt for Alan Martin series will release next summer so I guess we must wait).
If you enjoy romantic suspense, you will love this book that kicks off a promising series of action, faith, and romance in the wintery wilds of Alaska.
I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Revell via Interviews and Reviews and NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.
The first book of Call of the Wild series is full action, suspense, faith lessons, music, and romance - all the things Susan May Warren is famous for. I loved going back to Alaska and catching up with the Air One Rescue crew and the Sky King Ranch crew. Dawson is not a new name in Alaska, being a Mulligan cousin. My heart hurt for his justice loving spirit, sidelined from his job as a detective with a physical injury and a huge helping of guilt and grief on the side. Caspian was an unforgettable four-legged hero, complete with dog version of ADHD and uncanny ability to track and provide comfort. Keely and Dawson both had past family trauma but learn to forgive and heal. I loved watching Keely create music and loved her resilience, compassion, and grit. The secondary characters at the art colony were super fun and I hope to see more of them in future books. It looks like we have a new set of Alaskan villains - the Sorros brothers - and I am curious to see if they will lead us closer to the rogue CIA agent who has been slippery and elusive since the Montana Marshall series (though I have it on good authority that The Hunt for Alan Martin series will release next summer so I guess we must wait).
If you enjoy romantic suspense, you will love this book that kicks off a promising series of action, faith, and romance in the wintery wilds of Alaska.
I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Revell via Interviews and Reviews and NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.
January 11, 2026
A hijacked plane drops pop star Keely Williams into the Alaskan wilderness, on the run from a serial killer and needing the help of ex-cop Dawson Mulligan and his dog, Caspian. What follows is a wild ride of twists and turns, adventure and romance, and both characters working through their past and wrestling with their faith.
I’m a huge fan of Susan May Warren’s books. She produces adventurous and suspenseful romance in beautiful settings with faith woven throughout the story. Track of Courage is everything I’ve come to love and expect from a Susan May Warren book. I was on the edge of my seat, trying to figure out who was after Keely, heart racing as her and Dawson traversed the Alaskan wilderness, and smiling at the sweet romance developing between the two of them. Both of them also wrestled with personal issues and it never fails to hit me in the heart in the best way as the characters dealt with their past hurts and histories.
I love how Susan May Warren’s books are all set in the same world. There were several characters mentioned that I recognized from previous books, and I love how jumping into this book, I already had an image of the world they were set in from all the backlist books I’ve read. Whether you’re already a fan of Susan’s books, or looking for a new-to-you author, I highly recommend Track of Courage. Available now!
Intimacy: Sweet kisses only
Language: None
Content Considerations: Hijacking, murder (not descriptive), kidnapping, adoption representation
Thank you to the author and Revell Fiction for the advance reader copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
I’m a huge fan of Susan May Warren’s books. She produces adventurous and suspenseful romance in beautiful settings with faith woven throughout the story. Track of Courage is everything I’ve come to love and expect from a Susan May Warren book. I was on the edge of my seat, trying to figure out who was after Keely, heart racing as her and Dawson traversed the Alaskan wilderness, and smiling at the sweet romance developing between the two of them. Both of them also wrestled with personal issues and it never fails to hit me in the heart in the best way as the characters dealt with their past hurts and histories.
I love how Susan May Warren’s books are all set in the same world. There were several characters mentioned that I recognized from previous books, and I love how jumping into this book, I already had an image of the world they were set in from all the backlist books I’ve read. Whether you’re already a fan of Susan’s books, or looking for a new-to-you author, I highly recommend Track of Courage. Available now!
Intimacy: Sweet kisses only
Language: None
Content Considerations: Hijacking, murder (not descriptive), kidnapping, adoption representation
Thank you to the author and Revell Fiction for the advance reader copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
February 18, 2026
I DNF this one. I wanted to, as it started out really grabbing my attention and had nonstop action. I was enjoying the FMC very much; her wit and sarcasm, but it quickly got on my nerves. It just became too much. I think the author overused it. The author has a quirky way of writing, which can be very amusing and fun, but can wear on you too.
January 22, 2026
I have to be honest, I am not fond of winter or cold places so reading a book set in Alaska wouldn't be my first choice--EXCEPT it is written by Susan May Warren. I will pretty much read anything she writes. Track of Courage is the start of a new Call of the Wild series and is set mainly in Alaska.
Keely William is a pop singer who came to Alaska to search for her biological mother. When she sees her, she chickens out on telling her who she is. . .and gets on a plane to go home. However, things don't go as planned when the plane is hijacked and crashes.
Dawson Mulligan is an ex-cop who had a bad knee injury and has some PTSD after a rescue that went wrong. He decides to fly home to Copper Mountain to recuperate and figure out his next move. On the way home, they spot the downed plane. His dog, Caspian, then runs off on a trail of a survivor.
When Dawson catches up to Keely, they both may have found more than they bargained for. Can Dawson get her out of trouble?
I enjoyed Track of Courage. It kept me turning pages with the suspense of getting the bad guys and the attraction of the main characters. However, there were some good sub-plots involving other characters and I enjoyed them too. I also liked Dawson's dog, Caspian. What a great name(!) and I enjoyed his part in this story. I also enjoyed several other characters. There are themes of grace, mercy, redemption and healing in this book. I am already looking forward to the next installment in the series.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Keely William is a pop singer who came to Alaska to search for her biological mother. When she sees her, she chickens out on telling her who she is. . .and gets on a plane to go home. However, things don't go as planned when the plane is hijacked and crashes.
Dawson Mulligan is an ex-cop who had a bad knee injury and has some PTSD after a rescue that went wrong. He decides to fly home to Copper Mountain to recuperate and figure out his next move. On the way home, they spot the downed plane. His dog, Caspian, then runs off on a trail of a survivor.
When Dawson catches up to Keely, they both may have found more than they bargained for. Can Dawson get her out of trouble?
I enjoyed Track of Courage. It kept me turning pages with the suspense of getting the bad guys and the attraction of the main characters. However, there were some good sub-plots involving other characters and I enjoyed them too. I also liked Dawson's dog, Caspian. What a great name(!) and I enjoyed his part in this story. I also enjoyed several other characters. There are themes of grace, mercy, redemption and healing in this book. I am already looking forward to the next installment in the series.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
February 2, 2026
Oh my word this book was sensational!!! Susan May Warren truly is a master at her craft and this book shows you just that. Track of Courage is packed with suspense, romance and amazing Faith themes that just made this book one of my favorites so far this year!
I not only loved the characters in the book, Keely and Dawson were so good but Caspian the K-9 stole the show! I also enjoyed mentions of locations that are in other Susan May Warren’s books and we see characters from some of her other books as well especially the Sky King Ranch Series and Alaska Air One! I for one cannot wait for the next book so Revell I’ll be looking out when you publish the next one!
I received a copy of this book for review. All views expressed are my own.
I not only loved the characters in the book, Keely and Dawson were so good but Caspian the K-9 stole the show! I also enjoyed mentions of locations that are in other Susan May Warren’s books and we see characters from some of her other books as well especially the Sky King Ranch Series and Alaska Air One! I for one cannot wait for the next book so Revell I’ll be looking out when you publish the next one!
I received a copy of this book for review. All views expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Wow, this book took me for a wild ride! There was never a dull moment...
First of all, I requested the ARC without knowing anything about the book, the plot, or the author... The guy on the cover looked good... yes, my thought process is that deep 😅
The story begins when a very famous pop star goes to Alaska to meet her biological mother. She chickens out and takes the first flight out. The flight gets kidnapped, the pilot is murdered and she's running away from the murderer through the woods in the Alaskan winter.
And believe me, it is only the beginning.
There is also a guy (remember the handsome one from the cover? well, him) he is a police detective who got injured and is quite grumpy.
And there's also a dog, who is the main character of the story in my point of view.
I very much enjoyed this book.
keep in mind that it is classified as Christian romance, which means that it is a clean romance, and there are quite a few talks about God.
Thank you, Netgalley, for an ALC copy of this book
First of all, I requested the ARC without knowing anything about the book, the plot, or the author... The guy on the cover looked good... yes, my thought process is that deep 😅
The story begins when a very famous pop star goes to Alaska to meet her biological mother. She chickens out and takes the first flight out. The flight gets kidnapped, the pilot is murdered and she's running away from the murderer through the woods in the Alaskan winter.
And believe me, it is only the beginning.
There is also a guy (remember the handsome one from the cover? well, him) he is a police detective who got injured and is quite grumpy.
And there's also a dog, who is the main character of the story in my point of view.
I very much enjoyed this book.
keep in mind that it is classified as Christian romance, which means that it is a clean romance, and there are quite a few talks about God.
Thank you, Netgalley, for an ALC copy of this book
January 6, 2026
Track of Courage by Susan May Warren is a high action novel with romance blooming all over the pages for the main two characters. Warren does a wonderful job, like she always does, with her settings. Readers will feel the cold and see the blizzard as it bears down on the lodge up in rural Alaska. She does a good job at inviting her readers into the rustic log cabin lodge, that I want to live in, and allow them to be cozy by the fire while playing board games, eating cookies, and drinking cocoa and coffee. What is better than that! The action kept piling up more mirroring the snow falling outside. Warren kept the characters jumping as issue after issue kept ruining the growing emotions. And the dog! This dog, Caspian, kept shoving the characters into deeper trouble, but then it would turn around and help rescue others too. Silly dog! As for the romance, both hero and heroine had a hard time knocking down the walls that they have built around their heart and their lives, but they really wanted to. They wanted the love that they were experiencing, but it is hard. Warren does bring back a lot of familiar characters if readers are familiar with her other stories. But she has written so many stories that I remember reading their stories, but I could not really place them on who is married to who and what their issues were. Maybe someday, I’ll find the time to sit down and start from the beginning and re-read them all again in order. Overall, Track of Courage by Susan May Warren will capture the interests of Warren’s fans and help new readers who love adventure with moments of romance to find her stories. I will own this series with all my other Warren books. One of my favorite authors.
I received a complimentary copy of Track of Courage by Susan May Warren, but the opinions stated are all my own.
I received a complimentary copy of Track of Courage by Susan May Warren, but the opinions stated are all my own.
October 30, 2025
What a story! Just when I think Susan May Warren has maxed out her capacity for suspenseful adventure she goes and ups her game with Track of Courage! 5 stars!
I loved Dawson Mulligan in the final book of the Alaska Air One series, One Last Storm. He's back as the main character In Track of Courage, along with his sidekick Caspian. He meets up with Keely Williams in the most unexpected way, and the thrill ride is on! Non-stop action and suspense will have readers turning pages at warp speed. I found myself holding my breath more than once. As a sidenote, I will say the fighting action is ramped up pretty high.
One of the things I love about a Warren book is she always has the most meaningful and inspirational quotes of any author I know. A few favorites:
*"I'm convinced that nothing can happen to me in this life that isn't used or designed by God to know Him better."
*"God uses circumstances to wake us up, get at things inside."
*Trust God, and surrender to Him...You not only get salvation, but you'll be set free to discover yourself too. The person you were made to be."
Track of Courage is a really great story encompassing issues of self doubt, worthiness and giving ourselves and all our problems to God. I like that this new Call of the Wild series is branching out to include K9 dogs and how they can be of service to us. I enjoyed Dawson and Keely's story to the very last page and will be waiting with great anticipation for the second book, Scent of Hope with Jericho Bowie. I appreciate Revell Publishers making a copy available for review. All thoughts and opinions are my very own.
I loved Dawson Mulligan in the final book of the Alaska Air One series, One Last Storm. He's back as the main character In Track of Courage, along with his sidekick Caspian. He meets up with Keely Williams in the most unexpected way, and the thrill ride is on! Non-stop action and suspense will have readers turning pages at warp speed. I found myself holding my breath more than once. As a sidenote, I will say the fighting action is ramped up pretty high.
One of the things I love about a Warren book is she always has the most meaningful and inspirational quotes of any author I know. A few favorites:
*"I'm convinced that nothing can happen to me in this life that isn't used or designed by God to know Him better."
*"God uses circumstances to wake us up, get at things inside."
*Trust God, and surrender to Him...You not only get salvation, but you'll be set free to discover yourself too. The person you were made to be."
Track of Courage is a really great story encompassing issues of self doubt, worthiness and giving ourselves and all our problems to God. I like that this new Call of the Wild series is branching out to include K9 dogs and how they can be of service to us. I enjoyed Dawson and Keely's story to the very last page and will be waiting with great anticipation for the second book, Scent of Hope with Jericho Bowie. I appreciate Revell Publishers making a copy available for review. All thoughts and opinions are my very own.
February 23, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (“loved it!”)
whenever i picked up one of susan may warren’s books, i know i’m in for an adventure 🙌🏻
pop singer keely’s at a crossroads—in her career and in her life—so she’s in alaska to find some answers that might help. the search doesn’t go quite as planned, and she gets on the next flight out—but unfortunately, the plane is hijacked and crashes in the wilderness. ex-cop dawson and his dog caspian find her, and they all wind up on the run, pursued by danger at every turn…
it’s fast-paced and action-packed as keely, dawson, and caspian figure out what’s really going on, and i just had such a good time reading. i always love an alaskan setting, the romance that blossoms amidst the chaos is oh so good, and both keely and dawson have some heartwarming growth and faith-filled moments 🥹 caspian, too, is a lovable character, and i loved seeing some side characters that are sure to make future appearances in the series 👀
if you’re a romantic-suspense reader, this one is so so good.
✨ considerations:
—language: none
—spice: kisses only
—faith: consistent christian themes and mentions
—content: murder, violence, plane crash, kidnapping, ptsd, death, mentions of adoption
(i received a complimentary copy from the author and/or publisher. i was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions i have expressed are my own.)
whenever i picked up one of susan may warren’s books, i know i’m in for an adventure 🙌🏻
pop singer keely’s at a crossroads—in her career and in her life—so she’s in alaska to find some answers that might help. the search doesn’t go quite as planned, and she gets on the next flight out—but unfortunately, the plane is hijacked and crashes in the wilderness. ex-cop dawson and his dog caspian find her, and they all wind up on the run, pursued by danger at every turn…
it’s fast-paced and action-packed as keely, dawson, and caspian figure out what’s really going on, and i just had such a good time reading. i always love an alaskan setting, the romance that blossoms amidst the chaos is oh so good, and both keely and dawson have some heartwarming growth and faith-filled moments 🥹 caspian, too, is a lovable character, and i loved seeing some side characters that are sure to make future appearances in the series 👀
if you’re a romantic-suspense reader, this one is so so good.
✨ considerations:
—language: none
—spice: kisses only
—faith: consistent christian themes and mentions
—content: murder, violence, plane crash, kidnapping, ptsd, death, mentions of adoption
(i received a complimentary copy from the author and/or publisher. i was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions i have expressed are my own.)
January 10, 2026
This is a faith based romantic suspense read set in Alaska.
There are two flawed main characters, Dawson and Keely. Dawson is an ex police officer due to injury sustained in duty. Keely is a famous musician on hiatus due to throat issues.
Keely happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Dawson has taken in a dog, Caspian, who finds Keely after a hijacked plane has crashed.
It is action packed. Keely is being chased and Dawson is trying to protect her. The book showcases the harshess of the Alaskan winter as a blizzard has the two finding shelter at a compound full of kind people.
The primary and secondary characters all have interesting backstories and play a part in making this a deeper read.
There are two flawed main characters, Dawson and Keely. Dawson is an ex police officer due to injury sustained in duty. Keely is a famous musician on hiatus due to throat issues.
Keely happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Dawson has taken in a dog, Caspian, who finds Keely after a hijacked plane has crashed.
It is action packed. Keely is being chased and Dawson is trying to protect her. The book showcases the harshess of the Alaskan winter as a blizzard has the two finding shelter at a compound full of kind people.
The primary and secondary characters all have interesting backstories and play a part in making this a deeper read.
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November 16, 2025The stakes are high in Track of Courage, with danger present from the very beginning when Keely finds herself being pursued through the Alaska bush with a storm closing in. I don't know if it was me or this story that made the suspense element feel more intense in this one, but certain elements felt too close to home, with the way danger came to the safest of havens. It was well developed and paced. I could hardly think of falling in love in such danger-filled moments, but our characters did! The characters were challenged in their faith and grew in their trust of God.
I read a copy provided by the publisher and netgalley so that I could write an honest review. All opinions are my own.
I read a copy provided by the publisher and netgalley so that I could write an honest review. All opinions are my own.
January 5, 2026
A COMPELLING ALASKAN ADVENTURE!
Award-winning and best-selling author, Susan May Warren, has written another best seller in “Track of Courage” (Call of the Wild, Book 1). This novel is a compelling, Alaskan thriller! Warren will have you on the edge of your seat and completely engrossed in this story as she opens it with the hijacking of a small plane and the subsequent crash of the aircraft. That is just the start of this action-packed thriller! Warren has created a superb cast of characters whose personalities enrich the plot's action.
Pop singer Keely Williams's secret search for her biological mother in Alaska
Ex-cop Dawson Mulligan has only one friend--Caspian, the stray dog he adopted, who turns out to be an incredible rescue dog
The mysterious stalker who has proven that he will not stop until he has finished his killing spree
The intense struggle for Keely’s survival showcases Warren’s exquisite and captivating writing skills, plunging readers into the depths of a story and filling them with rich, encouraging, and lasting words such as these: “God moves in mysterious ways. Unpredictable. Uncontrollable. But nothing happens in our lives that isn’t designed to give us the opportunity to know His love more.”
Revell and NetGalley provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed here are my own.
Award-winning and best-selling author, Susan May Warren, has written another best seller in “Track of Courage” (Call of the Wild, Book 1). This novel is a compelling, Alaskan thriller! Warren will have you on the edge of your seat and completely engrossed in this story as she opens it with the hijacking of a small plane and the subsequent crash of the aircraft. That is just the start of this action-packed thriller! Warren has created a superb cast of characters whose personalities enrich the plot's action.
Pop singer Keely Williams's secret search for her biological mother in Alaska
Ex-cop Dawson Mulligan has only one friend--Caspian, the stray dog he adopted, who turns out to be an incredible rescue dog
The mysterious stalker who has proven that he will not stop until he has finished his killing spree
The intense struggle for Keely’s survival showcases Warren’s exquisite and captivating writing skills, plunging readers into the depths of a story and filling them with rich, encouraging, and lasting words such as these: “God moves in mysterious ways. Unpredictable. Uncontrollable. But nothing happens in our lives that isn’t designed to give us the opportunity to know His love more.”
Revell and NetGalley provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed here are my own.
March 8, 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the audio book for Track of Courage. The narrator did a very good job and kept me eagerly listening to find out what would happen to Keely, Dawson, and Dawson’s dog, Caspian.
I have read a lot of Susan May Warren’s books, so I recognized the names of many of the side characters in this story. But even though I may have missed a book here or there, I didn’t have any trouble jumping into this story and following along.
I enjoyed the way the romantic connection built between Keeley and Dawson and appreciated that they shared their thoughts and feelings with each other with good communication, for the most part. And even when some things went sideways toward the end of the book, these two were able to admit that they should have handled things better and were adults about how they moved forward.
This story has lots of action and danger, a solid faith message, and a nice romantic thread, as well.
(4.5 stars)
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
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I have read a lot of Susan May Warren’s books, so I recognized the names of many of the side characters in this story. But even though I may have missed a book here or there, I didn’t have any trouble jumping into this story and following along.
I enjoyed the way the romantic connection built between Keeley and Dawson and appreciated that they shared their thoughts and feelings with each other with good communication, for the most part. And even when some things went sideways toward the end of the book, these two were able to admit that they should have handled things better and were adults about how they moved forward.
This story has lots of action and danger, a solid faith message, and a nice romantic thread, as well.
(4.5 stars)
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
October 31, 2025
Track of Courage is a spellbinding combination of romance and suspense. The book begins as Dawson and Keely are getting to know each other and we see into the life of the residents of Woodcrest. Then the suspense ramped up and I couldn’t put it down! I loved it! And I have to say, Caspian, lovable and underrated service dog, stole the show! I enjoyed getting to see members of the Alaska Air One Rescue team and Sky Kings Ranch, although reading those series first isn’t essential. I will now anxiously await the next book in this series!
January 7, 2026
First of all, there’s a rescued dog, so I was immediately sold. Add nonstop action, high-stakes suspense, and a touch of romance set against the brutal Alaskan wilderness, and you’ve got a true page-turner.
I really enjoyed the pacing, the emotional depth, and the bond between the characters (human and canine alike). A solid, entertaining read from start to finish.
I really enjoyed the pacing, the emotional depth, and the bond between the characters (human and canine alike). A solid, entertaining read from start to finish.
February 3, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
I was really excited to read Track of Courage! This was actually my first book by Susan May Warren. It sounded really interesting and I always think it's fun to read books set in Alaska.
I loved how snowy the setting was. The story was good but there wasn't as much suspense as I was expecting or hoping for.
I was really excited to read Track of Courage! This was actually my first book by Susan May Warren. It sounded really interesting and I always think it's fun to read books set in Alaska.
I loved how snowy the setting was. The story was good but there wasn't as much suspense as I was expecting or hoping for.
February 20, 2026
This is a great start to the Call of the Wild
Series. It’s full of nonstop action, danger, suspense, and romance set in Alaska.
Keely and Dawson are complex, relatable characters battling personal struggles while staying ahead of dangerous killers. Their journey toward faith, forgiveness, and love was both emotional and inspiring. With engaging storytelling, intense suspense, a sweet romance, and the lovable (and mischievous) dog Caspian, this story kept me hooked from start to finish. I can’t wait for the next book!
I received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required.
Series. It’s full of nonstop action, danger, suspense, and romance set in Alaska.
Keely and Dawson are complex, relatable characters battling personal struggles while staying ahead of dangerous killers. Their journey toward faith, forgiveness, and love was both emotional and inspiring. With engaging storytelling, intense suspense, a sweet romance, and the lovable (and mischievous) dog Caspian, this story kept me hooked from start to finish. I can’t wait for the next book!
I received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required.
Review of advance copy
Awesome read. Warren never disappoints, and man....what a read. Dawson and Keely were great and likable characters in this amazing suspenseful read.
February 24, 2026
This was my first Susan May Warren book and I really enjoyed it. It was a solid story. Some aspects seemed farfetched but she wove the details together well, which made up for it. Thank you to Netgalley, Revell, and Recorded Books for providing a free copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
January 14, 2026
Track of Courage packs one adventure after another in this gripping romantic suspense novel. At 315 pages, I devoured it in just one day.
Pop star Keely Williams heads to Alaska to find her birth mother, but it ends in disappointment. Dawson Mulligan heals from a knee injury that might end his law enforcement career. Their worlds collide when hijackers seize Keely's plane, crashing it, and the pilot dies. Now a target's on her back for what she saw. Keely flees through Alaska's icy wilds like hunted prey, with the hijackers hot on her tail.
Dawson, flying home with his cousin, spots the wreck, lands, and rescues Keely because of his dog's tracking skills. He protects her along with his dog, Caspian, at his side. Truth is, Caspian often steals the spotlight. So does Wren, the sweet girl they meet in the Woodcrest village. Warren builds characters so well that you bond with them quickly.
Her writing is so immersive; her words paint vivid details. You feel the icy Alaskan chill and crunching snow. The story races along, perfect for all the tension. Amid the chase blooms a romance between two guarded souls. They open up, trust again, and fall in love. Faith weaves in gently, as both see they need God.
Track of Courage kicks off the Call of the Wild series. Warren's fans will spot old friends here. She nailed this one, so I'll grab more of her work. I adored the book and its themes of family, community, faith, loyalty, and love. The endless thrills hook you, stir deep feelings, and leave you craving for an Alaska trip.
Pop star Keely Williams heads to Alaska to find her birth mother, but it ends in disappointment. Dawson Mulligan heals from a knee injury that might end his law enforcement career. Their worlds collide when hijackers seize Keely's plane, crashing it, and the pilot dies. Now a target's on her back for what she saw. Keely flees through Alaska's icy wilds like hunted prey, with the hijackers hot on her tail.
Dawson, flying home with his cousin, spots the wreck, lands, and rescues Keely because of his dog's tracking skills. He protects her along with his dog, Caspian, at his side. Truth is, Caspian often steals the spotlight. So does Wren, the sweet girl they meet in the Woodcrest village. Warren builds characters so well that you bond with them quickly.
Her writing is so immersive; her words paint vivid details. You feel the icy Alaskan chill and crunching snow. The story races along, perfect for all the tension. Amid the chase blooms a romance between two guarded souls. They open up, trust again, and fall in love. Faith weaves in gently, as both see they need God.
Track of Courage kicks off the Call of the Wild series. Warren's fans will spot old friends here. She nailed this one, so I'll grab more of her work. I adored the book and its themes of family, community, faith, loyalty, and love. The endless thrills hook you, stir deep feelings, and leave you craving for an Alaska trip.
February 3, 2026
I’m not usually one to read action books, but this one made me so glad to jump out of my comfort zone. With great characters, a story that I just couldn’t put down, and a sweet romance, I absolutely loved it!
You follow both a pop singer and a policeman (taking a break due to injury) as they strive to escape and stay safe from a dangerous man. And then tack on surviving and hiding during a blizzard in Alaska too, secrets, and romance, and you have a full fledged story that’ll pull you in.
Really, it was good. Sometimes my fear of action type novels is that the plot could get lost through it all. But that definitely did not happen in this story. It was fun to follow, and developed beautifully. There was a lot happening, but flowed so well at the same time.
And the wrap up? Couldn’t have asked or planned a better ending myself. I absolutely enjoyed it. Now I’m curious to see where the second book leads! Once it’s out, of course.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, received from Revell Fiction and Susan May Warren. However, all thoughts and views reflected are strictly my own opinions.
You follow both a pop singer and a policeman (taking a break due to injury) as they strive to escape and stay safe from a dangerous man. And then tack on surviving and hiding during a blizzard in Alaska too, secrets, and romance, and you have a full fledged story that’ll pull you in.
Really, it was good. Sometimes my fear of action type novels is that the plot could get lost through it all. But that definitely did not happen in this story. It was fun to follow, and developed beautifully. There was a lot happening, but flowed so well at the same time.
And the wrap up? Couldn’t have asked or planned a better ending myself. I absolutely enjoyed it. Now I’m curious to see where the second book leads! Once it’s out, of course.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, received from Revell Fiction and Susan May Warren. However, all thoughts and views reflected are strictly my own opinions.
January 14, 2026
I was so excited to hear about a new Susan May Warren story—especially the start of a new series. Track of Courage has everything readers expect from her books: new characters alongside familiar faces, romance, suspense, and plenty of action.
That said, I did struggle with this story more than I expected. At times, there seemed to be a lot of random occurrences that didn’t really move the plot forward, and the pacing felt slower than what I’m used to from this author. I realize I may be in the minority with this opinion, though.
That said, I did struggle with this story more than I expected. At times, there seemed to be a lot of random occurrences that didn’t really move the plot forward, and the pacing felt slower than what I’m used to from this author. I realize I may be in the minority with this opinion, though.
October 25, 2025
Susan May Warren never fails to deliver stories that are the perfect blend of edge-of-your-seat adventure and swoon-worthy romance... and this one was absolutely no exception! Right from the start, I found myself drawn into Dawson and Keeley's stories. Now, if you've read Susan's Alaska Air One Rescue series, you might recognize Dawson as he was introduced in that series. While this is the first book of the series, the author always does a great job of connecting her many series, which is fun if you've read them... but don't worry, this can absolutely be enjoyed as a standalone if you haven't as well! These two had a lot going on in their lives... even before the danger... and I found myself at the edge of my seat wondering how it was all going to play out in the end. This was a great start to the new series and has me very much looking forward to seeing what is going to happen next. If you enjoy Christian romantic suspense, this is definitely one to add to your TBR.
**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.
**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.
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