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K-9 Search and Rescue #4
My Darkest Night
Jessica Cooper and her SAR dog Luke are called out to a building collapse. What Luke discovers under the rubble shocks her. Then investigators discover that the explosion was intentional and link it to a series of other bombings. Jess’s husband Scott joins an FBI/ATF task force searching for the suspect.
While Scott chases the bomber, Jess continues her SAR activities. On a dark night, during a violent persistent storm, Jess sustains a horrible loss and is plunged into a pit of despair, her faith shredded.
But God isn’t finished with Jess. As she slowly begins to cope, life takes a surprising, positive turn. Reenergized, she puts on her PI hat and stumbles onto a key to the bomber’s identity. Soon the mad chase to find him leads her into another storm on another dark night—and another test of faith.
While Scott chases the bomber, Jess continues her SAR activities. On a dark night, during a violent persistent storm, Jess sustains a horrible loss and is plunged into a pit of despair, her faith shredded.
But God isn’t finished with Jess. As she slowly begins to cope, life takes a surprising, positive turn. Reenergized, she puts on her PI hat and stumbles onto a key to the bomber’s identity. Soon the mad chase to find him leads her into another storm on another dark night—and another test of faith.
324 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 4, 2022
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About the author
Linda J. White
15 books506 followersLinda writes "white-knuckle fiction"--FBI thrillers with a twist of faith--from her home in rural Virginia. She's had careers as a government worker, a stay-at-home mom, and a journalist. Her husband, Larry, worked at the FBI Academy for over 25 years. Together they have three grown children. These days, Linda stays entertained by two cats and a Sheltie who tries to herd them. When she's not writing, you can find her walking in the woods, at the beach or doing something (anything) with dogs.
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December 31, 2024
Another inspirational page-turner! I love this series for many reasons. I am thoroughly drawn into each story, the setting, the characters, the challenges of life and how they handle them while trying to live their faith. I simply cannot put it down! My Darkest Night is the fourth book from this series that I've read this week!
In My Darkest Night, Jess & Luke respond to a SAR (Search & Rescue) call after a bombing and what Jess learns is shocking. Then in the middle of the night they are called out to find a diabetic man who went for a walk and didn't return. During this storm, the way is treacherous, there is a devastating loss as well as hypothermia and dehydration. Scott Cooper, Jess's husband is on a task force trying to find who is responsible a string of bombings which leads him to be working away from home for an extended period of time which poses challenges for the newlyweds.
Author Linda J. White has created a whole world with Jess, Luke, Scott, his daughter, and Nate and Laura. I thoroughly enjoy reading about their relationships and the joys and challenges they face. I can hardly wait to read book five!!
Highly recommend My Darkest Night and this whole K-9 Search and Rescue series!
In My Darkest Night, Jess & Luke respond to a SAR (Search & Rescue) call after a bombing and what Jess learns is shocking. Then in the middle of the night they are called out to find a diabetic man who went for a walk and didn't return. During this storm, the way is treacherous, there is a devastating loss as well as hypothermia and dehydration. Scott Cooper, Jess's husband is on a task force trying to find who is responsible a string of bombings which leads him to be working away from home for an extended period of time which poses challenges for the newlyweds.
Author Linda J. White has created a whole world with Jess, Luke, Scott, his daughter, and Nate and Laura. I thoroughly enjoy reading about their relationships and the joys and challenges they face. I can hardly wait to read book five!!
Highly recommend My Darkest Night and this whole K-9 Search and Rescue series!
May 6, 2023
This is a page turner! How what a great story! Learning to deal with self though many trials and listenng/waiting for God, is what Jess deals with throughout the story. She is a little too do it her own way, but she survives. I really like Jess and Scott relationship and watching them grow together. I do not know how much more Nate can take. He is certainly a surviver and a great believer! I have enjoyed this series and look forward for more novels from Linda J. White. I recommend this book to young adult and older.
October 27, 2023
My Darkest Knight
Trauma after trauma, Luke is missing swept away by a swollen creek but Jess will not give up. Laura and Nate want to adopt Harper but her dad is on the straight and narrow now and wants his daughter back. A serial bomber is on the loose and Charlie, Harper's dad is a victim, his house blown up and he's in bad shape. The bomber, Corey, A paranoid schizophrenic, and the son of the lead investigator is stopped, Charlie is offered a place to stay by Laura and Nate and Harper will live with them. Oh and Luke finds his way home. Great story.
Trauma after trauma, Luke is missing swept away by a swollen creek but Jess will not give up. Laura and Nate want to adopt Harper but her dad is on the straight and narrow now and wants his daughter back. A serial bomber is on the loose and Charlie, Harper's dad is a victim, his house blown up and he's in bad shape. The bomber, Corey, A paranoid schizophrenic, and the son of the lead investigator is stopped, Charlie is offered a place to stay by Laura and Nate and Harper will live with them. Oh and Luke finds his way home. Great story.
April 7, 2023
Action packed novel that grips you til the end
I love Jess and Scott's relationship and the gripping fast paced drama, where I almost thought the agent heading the bombing investigation was the bomber! Various twists and turns, scary moments for beloved characters Nate and Laura, faith, action, drama and some romance completes the novel. Great read for drama lovers as well as K9 readers.
I hope to read more with Jess and Luke for sure
I love Jess and Scott's relationship and the gripping fast paced drama, where I almost thought the agent heading the bombing investigation was the bomber! Various twists and turns, scary moments for beloved characters Nate and Laura, faith, action, drama and some romance completes the novel. Great read for drama lovers as well as K9 readers.
I hope to read more with Jess and Luke for sure
July 15, 2023
A rewarding read
I enjoy K-9 books, the fast passed action, the commaradty (sp?), the bonds they hold. Many object, but I found the Christian approach refreshing and even learned a bit.
(spoiler) You need a good hanky to read this one. The love and grief that unfolded,, was real. Everyone goes through grief in their own way and I didn't feel the characters responses were out of character.
I enjoy K-9 books, the fast passed action, the commaradty (sp?), the bonds they hold. Many object, but I found the Christian approach refreshing and even learned a bit.
(spoiler) You need a good hanky to read this one. The love and grief that unfolded,, was real. Everyone goes through grief in their own way and I didn't feel the characters responses were out of character.
July 16, 2023
I'm not sure if I've ever read another book by Linda White or not, but My Darkest Night was really a good book. I am a fan of other authors who write with dogs a part of their stories, but I think this book was a little different.
The characters were easy to follow, even though there were a lot of them, the storyline was very good, and you didn't want to put this book down.
A really good read.
The characters were easy to follow, even though there were a lot of them, the storyline was very good, and you didn't want to put this book down.
A really good read.
December 17, 2022
I received a copy of this book to judge. I think I read one of the author's books years ago.
This is the 4th book in a series, and I missed some things by not reading the other three books first, but it was still an enjoyable read with great characters and plot. It did make me want to read the other three
This is the 4th book in a series, and I missed some things by not reading the other three books first, but it was still an enjoyable read with great characters and plot. It did make me want to read the other three
February 7, 2023
The Best Book
This was such a great book written y Linda White. I have read many books by her this is one of her best by far. I would definitely recommend this fabulous book. Thank you Linda White for keeping occupied when my husband passed. Your books are so hard to put down once I start ready them. I love all of your books! You are such a great writer.
This was such a great book written y Linda White. I have read many books by her this is one of her best by far. I would definitely recommend this fabulous book. Thank you Linda White for keeping occupied when my husband passed. Your books are so hard to put down once I start ready them. I love all of your books! You are such a great writer.
September 27, 2023
Another excellent nail bitter
Just another day in the life of Jessica Cooper. To say this lady stays busy is an under statement. I love to read about strong female characters and the fact she has a dog is an added bonus. I cried at the thought of losing Luke, but so glad that God works in mysterious ways. Enjoy !!!
Just another day in the life of Jessica Cooper. To say this lady stays busy is an under statement. I love to read about strong female characters and the fact she has a dog is an added bonus. I cried at the thought of losing Luke, but so glad that God works in mysterious ways. Enjoy !!!
February 15, 2024
A great 4th book in the series. So much going on. The people we’ve come to love torn in so many directions. Vanessa Daniels does a fine job narrating EXCEPT for her awful mispronunciations!!! Every American should be able to pronounce Potomac correctly! And the now of a ship sounds like OW! When you get hurt! (Sighhhh)
February 3, 2025
Another winner!
This author has a wonderful talent for bringing her characters and stories to life. Everything is so real. She engages not just your mind but your heart as well with the way everything unfolds. You are always left at the end of the book with a resolved story, yet with an intense desire for more. On to book 5 for me!
This author has a wonderful talent for bringing her characters and stories to life. Everything is so real. She engages not just your mind but your heart as well with the way everything unfolds. You are always left at the end of the book with a resolved story, yet with an intense desire for more. On to book 5 for me!
September 14, 2022
Wonderful!
Wonderful and uplifting. This story was so compelling I couldn’t stop reading it. Loved the characters and their faith through the good and bad. Poor Nate…in next one you need to take it easy on him. Can’t wait to read the next one.
Wonderful and uplifting. This story was so compelling I couldn’t stop reading it. Loved the characters and their faith through the good and bad. Poor Nate…in next one you need to take it easy on him. Can’t wait to read the next one.
September 19, 2022
non stop action!
This is one of the best writers out there. I love reading about the SAR dogs, and how wonderful they are, their Incredible talent, and she brings the stories alive.
This is one of the best writers out there. I love reading about the SAR dogs, and how wonderful they are, their Incredible talent, and she brings the stories alive.
September 29, 2022
Mmm my darkest night
I loved this book ! I loved all the people ,I loved how they prayed over everything in their lives . It kept you turning pages , you wanted to see what was going to happen next . I need all my books to be like this !
I loved this book ! I loved all the people ,I loved how they prayed over everything in their lives . It kept you turning pages , you wanted to see what was going to happen next . I need all my books to be like this !
November 25, 2022
Great writer
An intriguing, suspenseful story. Mrs White is not afraid to tell the reader that the Lord is always in control and we can trust Him. Backs it up with scripture.
A great story teller.
An intriguing, suspenseful story. Mrs White is not afraid to tell the reader that the Lord is always in control and we can trust Him. Backs it up with scripture.
A great story teller.
January 24, 2023
My Darkest Night
Loved the book. Very appropriate title for this book. Nate, Laurel, Jess and Scott definitely went through their darkest night. And Luke's were the worst of all. Amazing book.
Loved the book. Very appropriate title for this book. Nate, Laurel, Jess and Scott definitely went through their darkest night. And Luke's were the worst of all. Amazing book.
March 23, 2023
She just keeps on rollin!
Linda White keeps her story line rollin along, changing up the story line, freezing you with fear and concern for both two and four legged characters but successfully bringing it to a conclusion. I’m already looking for the next installment!
Linda White keeps her story line rollin along, changing up the story line, freezing you with fear and concern for both two and four legged characters but successfully bringing it to a conclusion. I’m already looking for the next installment!
December 1, 2023
An intriguing series
This was another complex story with many unexpected twists that you won't want to miss.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
This was another complex story with many unexpected twists that you won't want to miss.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
February 24, 2024
Another great book
Faith deepens as do relationships. God and dogs, a happy ending. What could be better! Read it and enjoy another mystery featuring man's interaction with God and dogs.
Faith deepens as do relationships. God and dogs, a happy ending. What could be better! Read it and enjoy another mystery featuring man's interaction with God and dogs.
April 26, 2024
Great!!!!
I absolutely love this book! I love the characters, their depth, their spiritual journeys, the dogs, the horses, all of it. The suspense is so well written and entertaining. The flow of the story is great. It is a completely enjoyable Christian romantic suspense book!
I absolutely love this book! I love the characters, their depth, their spiritual journeys, the dogs, the horses, all of it. The suspense is so well written and entertaining. The flow of the story is great. It is a completely enjoyable Christian romantic suspense book!
May 29, 2024
Does not disappoint
Often, when you are into the fourth book of a,series, things go stale ,but not with this novel. The saga continues in a refreshing way and well worth the read. I am anticipating another voyage into the lives of these characters.
Often, when you are into the fourth book of a,series, things go stale ,but not with this novel. The saga continues in a refreshing way and well worth the read. I am anticipating another voyage into the lives of these characters.
July 1, 2024
great series
I really enjoy this series. The SAR aspects are fascinating but the constant high emotional drama can inspire deep breathing exercises. Great characters and I hope this series goes far beyond the current six books.
I really enjoy this series. The SAR aspects are fascinating but the constant high emotional drama can inspire deep breathing exercises. Great characters and I hope this series goes far beyond the current six books.
July 6, 2024
Oh my goodness! I certainly hope there are more books in this series .
Please, please, please, where is the next book in this series. I can't wait till morning to start it! Thank you
Please, please, please, where is the next book in this series. I can't wait till morning to start it! Thank you
December 31, 2024
This is a very good book by an extremely gifted writer.
The characters and story are enthralling. There is so much action, suspense, adventure and emotional involvement that it hard for the reader to keep pace but impossible to stop reading.
The characters and story are enthralling. There is so much action, suspense, adventure and emotional involvement that it hard for the reader to keep pace but impossible to stop reading.
July 4, 2025
Page turner and tears
I hardly ever cry when I read a book. I have been reading since book one. To invoke my tears is just a small reminder that there are great authors who have Faith and not afraid to share it. You will enjoy this journey.
I hardly ever cry when I read a book. I have been reading since book one. To invoke my tears is just a small reminder that there are great authors who have Faith and not afraid to share it. You will enjoy this journey.
October 1, 2022
Awesome
Absolutely love this series. Can't wait for the next one in the series. Linda is such an amazing author and her love for LORD comes through in her books.
Absolutely love this series. Can't wait for the next one in the series. Linda is such an amazing author and her love for LORD comes through in her books.
October 25, 2022
Exceptional!!!!
I love this series and the beautiful way God and scripture is throughout the storyline. I have read thru each book twice and hope and pray for the next book!
I love this series and the beautiful way God and scripture is throughout the storyline. I have read thru each book twice and hope and pray for the next book!
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February 12, 2023God's Power
A great story for all to enjoy. I love this author and her books. Try it. Tell your friends and enjoy.
A great story for all to enjoy. I love this author and her books. Try it. Tell your friends and enjoy.
April 6, 2023
Excellent! I hope there are more to come in this series!
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October 4, 2023This one had me sobbing!
I love this K-9 search and rescue series by Linda J. White. Jessica is a modern hero and oh how I love Luke, her K-9 partner for SAR!
I love this K-9 search and rescue series by Linda J. White. Jessica is a modern hero and oh how I love Luke, her K-9 partner for SAR!
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