The third book in Sarah Holman’s “Kate’s Case Files” series is releasing June 1st!
It’s currently on sale as a pre-order (the price will go up after publication), so you can check that out. š (And scroll down to the bottom of the post for info on the first book being free on Kindle through May 20th!)
Meanwhile, I’m here to review the book. š
Title: Kate’s Dilemma
Author: Sarah Holman
- Date read: May 6, 2018
- Rating: 5 stars
- Genre: Mystery / Christian / FBI
- Age: New Adult?
- Year pub: 2018
- Series: Kateās Case Files, #3
- Fave character: Patrick and Thomas
- Source: The author
- Notes: I read an ARC of this book from the author (thank you!) and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
- Links: Goodreads ⢠Amazon ⢠Author’s Website
10 Thoughts on Kateās Dilemma by Sarah Holman
1. I donāt read a lot of modern fiction, and definitely not usually FBI mysteries. But Sarah Holmanās Kateās Case Files is a special series that has twined itself around my heart. These books are like my candy, or a fun TV showāIām addicted and I love them. XD So I was really excited for this third installment, and it did not disappoint!
2. In Kateās Dilemma, Kate is having trouble trying to fit in with the group, having second thoughts. We also get some fascinating hints/details/backstory about the various characters, which was very intriguing.
3. The team is headed to Charleston, North Carolina in this one. I havenāt been there, but the level of detail woven into the story makes me feel like I have now! It feels so well-researched and authentic and I was brought right into the setting. š So that was brilliant and I loved it.
4. Itās a fairly short novel and was a very quick read for me. I only meant to read the first chapter at first… and the next thing I knew, Iād been sucked into the story and only emerged when I was through. š
5. I enjoyed following the trails of mystery with the teamāthe compelling leads, character growth and interaction, and touch of danger and excitement by the end, which Iāve come to expect from the Kate books.
6. Kate and Brian worked together for most of the story. I enjoyed getting to find out more about himāthe fun, easygoing member. š He and Kate make a good team. I felt like I knew the least about him, so getting to know Brian better was fantastic! (And I love when he throws paper airplanes at his boss. :P)
7. Kate and Patrick werenāt working together very much in this one (though I liked the scenes where they were), which is giving them an opportunity to figure stuff out on their own. But I did love Patrickās parts as he infiltrates a college campus. Patrickās always great!
8. I still like their somewhat gruff boss, Thomas, and his snarky linesāIām looking forward to more of him in the future. I bet his part of the story would have been exciting, but probably scary too, so itās just as well it was mostly off-screen, I suppose. XD
9. Each character has a part to play and I feel like I get to know them all a little more with each taleāKate, Patrick, Brian, Kim, Logan, and Thomas. Iām very fond of this FBI team! ^_^
10. I canāt wait to continue the series! Iāve enjoyed all three books very much. š I recommend this series if you like clean modern stories about crime-solving, loveable characters, and a faith element. You can start with book one (Kateās Innocence), but I imagine starting with this third book would work, too. Another lovely book! *thumbs-up*
Favorite Quotes
(What can I say; this book is very quotable. XD)
āHasn’t anyone told you? The FBI always gets their man…person…criminal… whatever.ā
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āPatrick, youāre now enrolled at the University of Charleston. Youāre also twenty again according to your file. I envy you.ā
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āYou see how damaged you are, but that is never how Christ views you, Kathrine. He sees you as you can be and what you will be.ā
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Thomas grunted. āYeah, I picked them all because the files said they would be the best for this team. I didnāt realize that I was getting a whole batch of religious people. What are the odds? Actually, Iāll tell you: one in a billion.ā
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āBesides, Iāll win a lot of sympathetic souls to my side while sporting this bruise. Half the girls on campus will fawn over me, and the guys will see it as a mark of courage.ā
Kim rolled her eyes. āFor the record, I think it is a mark of your recklessness and failure to listen to advice.ā
Patrick smiled. āDuly noted.ā
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āAnd please try to avoid getting hit again. Purple is not a good color for you.ā
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āOne, I donāt like eggs. Two, I only like sausage in moderation. Three, this means that I hate breakfast.ā
āThere are other breakfast foods, oatmeal being my favorite, fruit, nutsā¦ā
āWhoa, you are making it sound way too healthy.ā
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āI know that it seems easier to hide from the paināto put on a mask so that all people see is what you want them to see, but then youāre never truly known. You can neither be hated or loved, helped or hurt because no one can touch you. Itās a very lonely place.ā
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āAre you always this grumpy after being knocked out?ā
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