Review: Good novel about a social injustice that gets very little press
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 9, 2012
Heather Huffman writes a very good novel dealing with human trafficking.  The main character of the story is Rachel Cooper, an investigative reporter, who is well known and loved by those who follow her stories.  Unfortunately her family is a bit dysfunctional and that drives Rachel nuts.Rachel also has a young man who she has a past relationship with who wanted to marry her but she wasn't ready to settle down and have a family.  He has taken a job with security at a casino to just stay in the area.  But he starts to realize that they have a side business dealing with human trafficking of young girls.These two paths will cross because Rachel's sister, a 14 year old, is abducted by the sex slave trade and going to be sold to someone overseas.  But Rachel and Conrad, her past boyfriend, seek out some authorities that have been investigating this group.  Because of Conrad they are able to find and rescue Rachel's sister within 20 hours.  But, the traffickers are ticked off and know that Conrad has betrayed them.They attempt to kill Conrad but fail.  They now are trying to also kill Rachel and her family and friends.  The story will be the duel story of Rachel trying to find a way to tell the world about this injustice, while she is also re-discovering her love for Conrad.The story is well written and the suspense is gripping.  The love story is well written as well and not over the top. The love story seems more personal and real than what I read in other books.  The tension is good, the situations real and the fears and disappointments real.I loved the way Huffman told the story and yet educated about the human trafficking problem.  Well down and well worth your time reading.