Karen Ball

If you're in the mood to read something that will pull you through the absolute worse grief by introducing you to multiple characters and then brutally killing them off one by one, then by all means read this book immediately. Once again, I have to say that the reason that I read Christian fiction is for the uplifting joy of realizing again and again that God is there. I guess I'm weak and need an escape and that is what I need fiction for, but I can not handle books like this. Shattered show more Justice is real life in a fictious story. Real things like this happen, life like this happens. This story does have some terrible turn of events and God does get to show his love and it does end on a wonderfully happy note. It's just not my cup of tea and make-believe. But with that said, I will be reading the other two books in the series to find out what else can happen in the lives of the Justice siblings. All of that said about the context of the book, let me tell you that Karen Ball is a great author. Her writing makes you feel the realistic-ness of the story, and truly feel a part of it. She can rip your heart out and make you cry, but also giggle and laugh with the biggest grin. Even if it is not your favorite cup of tea, give her a chance, every once in a while you need some reality and see it take grief into healing. show less

My morning walks always lend themselves to a riveting suspense audiobook. I often choose books I have missed or authors I haven’t read yet. A few weeks back I listened to Shattered Justice by seasoned, but new-to-me, author Karen Ball. While this book was published some years back, it still was a fresh and relevant read, due mostly to the questions that it generated about how Christians live their faith, especially in times of hard testing. Main character Dan Justice can be likened to a show more modern day Job — he suffers loss after loss and begins to question the goodness of God. Ball made him so very real! I liked his very realistic and relatable struggling — glad he is only fictional! The novel is suspense all the way and helped to pass the miles away. I also liked the reader very much. One of the best parts of this book? More to come from other characters introduced in this novel! Two more books in the Family Honor series are available.

A great choice for fans of suspense and for book club discussions, Shattered Justice is a recommended read.

Recommended.

Audience: adults.

(I purchased this book from Audible. All opinions expressed are mine alone.) show less

The third and final book in this series, which I enjoyed very much. You could read this as a stand alone story, but it does include characters from the first two stories, which you really want to get to know by reading them in the order written.

This story is about Kyla Justice, the oldest sister in the Justice family, who heads up a successful construction company in the Pacific Northwest. Although her business is a success, she still feels there is something missing in her life. She is show more asked to build a center for inner-city kids and begins to realize this is what she was missing; doing something with a purpose that will help others. But there are a lot of obstacles to getting this job finished; supply problems, gang opposition and her boyfriend's desire for her to sell her business and marry him. Then there is the problem of Rafael Murphy.

Rafe Murphy was wounded in action working for the Force Recon Marine unit. He is now running a coffee shop in Kyla's territory. Together they have enough determination to make this building project work. But there is danger involved in this and violence coming from sources they are not even aware of. Can they both surrender to God and let Him have complete control? This story, as in the other two in this series, will capture your interest and make you feel like you are there. The author writes a very believable story with suspense, intrigue, romance and a little humor and all of this while the main characters seek answers when dealing with God's truth. show less

This story has it all; intrigue, suspense, romance and search and rescue with one of the main characters a dog named Kodi, who could definitely come and live with me. Karen Ball does a great job of helping you understand her characters, flaws and all, and digs deep into their thoughts and makes them seem very real and believable people. She has done her research well.

This story is about Annie Justice, sister to Dan (who was the main character in book one, 'Shattered Justice') and Kyla (who show more will be featured in book 3, 'What Lies Within'). These stories can stand alone, but they also flow right into the next story and I encourage you to read them in order; you won't be disappointed.

Annie does two things very well. Stained glass art and working with search and rescue with her dog, Kodi. What she doesn't do well is mingling in crowds and feeling like she fits in anywhere. Jed Curry is a producer of a hit TV show, 'Everyday Heroes' and wants to feature Annie on his show. She isn't interested, so Jed sets out to get to know her without her knowing who he really is, thinking once she gets to know him, she will let him film her. Bad move on Jed's part. Deceiving someone can never build trust in the end. Also, someone seems to be out to do Annie and her dog harm and finding out who before it turns deadly gives the story some real suspense. It was a very intriguing story and kept me reading into the wee hours of the morning to finish. show less