My rating: 4/5
An exhilarating novel, Silent Horizons by Chad Robichaux, is an excellent Christian military thriller, that encompasses the reader with an enthralling plot and a compelling main character. This enthralling story keeps the reader engaged from the first chapter to the very end of the book.
As a woman with no military background who loves all things girly, I have a keen interest in military thriller stories. I have read and enjoyed quite a few military suspense novels, and Silent Horizons is amongst those that I have enjoyed. Author Chad Robichaux writes with such pristine descriptive narration as readers are introduced to primary character Foster Quinn, an esteemed Force Recon Marine and devoted husband and father, who embodies admirable qualities such as honor, loyalty, and tenacity. Foster is also a dedicated and fierce soldier whose commitment to duties and to his fellow teammates is noble. When a mission he is working is prematurely aborted, Foster returns home frustrated by the failed mission and discovers the loss of a dear friend who suspiciously died while on duty targeting a Russian arms dealer. He is soon presented with an opportunity to resume his late friend’s mission. His decision to accept the assignment is met with challenges as it requires him to again leave his family for an unknown length of time, to serve on a solo undercover mission in Iran. While upholding his undercover identity he must establish himself as a businessman and acquire a trusted foreign ally to help with the operation. The mission is dangerous and poses threats to his life as well as the lives of the other American military soldiers he is responsible for creating a safe means to access and depart Iran with the wanted offender. The arduous operation compels him to exercise profound faith in the Lord, when he becomes unable to control the variables of the mission and must trust in God’s overall plan.
Bursting with an intriguing suspenseful plot, this fast-paced novel is pleasantly entertaining. The story includes complex military jargon that the author depicts understandably to a non-military reader. I was quickly swept into the action and found the incorporation of Christian faith substantially incorporated in the plot. Although not saturated with faith-based content, the main character is a Christian who is portrayed praying and utilizing his faith in God. A few biblical quotes are included in the storyline as well. The plot is realistic with the inclusion of several violent military scenes that were not overwhelmingly gory. The story ends with the hint of a second book in the series, which I am anticipating. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, and I highly suggest this story to those who enjoy thrillers and/or military themed stories.
With gratitude, I received a digital advanced reader copy of this novel from Tyndale House Publishers via NetGalley. The opinions in this review are unbiased and my own.
