Book Review: Just The Nicest Person by Christy Barritt

Just The Nicest Person - Christy Barritt - 3.5 to 4 Stars, Maybe 3.75 :)
(Book 1 in the True Crime Junkies series)

What a wild ride! Just the Nicest Person was our Christian book club pick for January and I had a fun time reading this. It's a Christian Suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat and have you NEEDING to know all the things! Very fast paced, which I love in books, and not just 1 plot point - we see secondary plot points that can be explored in future books which is always interesting because now I need to read book 2! 

This story is about Andi, a previous attorney with a mysterious past. She is driving her "ice-road-truck" through Alaska - as she is there to find justice after a friend's murder. Things take a dramatic turn when she sees a man in the middle of the road during a white-out snow storm and her truck veers off the road.

Enter Duke McAllister, a former CID investigator gone tour guide in Alaska, who comes to Andi's rescue. The person in the road Andi saw is no where to be found and with Duke having his clients, brother and sister, with him on a tour at the time, they end up getting involved in the situation as well and travel with Duke and Andi to the nearest trading post.

As they all get settled in from the snow at the local trading post, they realize their favorite local Alaskan podcaster, Craig, goes silent right before he was to reveal the name of a cold case killer. This leads them to dive right in to investigate together...only to make a terrifying discovery that he has been murdered. Together, they embark on the full investigation, but the lurking killer, always watching, poses a constant threat. Will these strangers be able to find the killer before its too late? 

The story's setting in Alaska is a standout feature that I thoroughly enjoyed. The unique backdrop, coupled with insights into the challenges faced by law enforcement in the area, added depth to the story. While Andi's character sometimes grated on my nerves with her persistent "because I'm a woman" attitude and certain choices she makes frustrated me, I loved the other characters of  Duke, Simmy, Mariella and Michael. They were AWESOME. Mariella stands out and adds a bit of humor to the story as she is an online influencer so she uses her skills to help in the investigation. Nevertheless, I am really excited to get back into this series to explore Duke's missing fiancé and Andi's career issues. 

Additionally, the exploration of Andi's faith journey and Duke's explanations for why he believed in God were great. The formation of a group for true crime enthusiasts adds an extra layer of anticipation for book 2! I look forward to delving deeper into this series and seeing the progression of these characters and their stories.

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