Categories: Christian Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
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Bestselling and award-winning author DiAnn Mills delivers a heart-stopping story of a faulty construction job, the discovery of a dead body, and a sinister plot.
On the family’s Brazos River Ranch in Texas, Avery Elliott helps run her grandfather’s commercial construction business. Raised by Senator Elliott, Avery has never doubted her grandfather is the man of integrity and faith she’s always believed him to be …. until the day she finds him standing with a gun over the body of a dead man. To make matters worse, Avery’ just discovered a billing discrepancy for materials supposedly purchased for construction of the Lago de Cobre Dam.
Desperate for answers, Avery contacts FBI Special Agent Marc Wilkins for help. As Marc works to identify the dead man Avery saw, threats toward Avery create a fresh sense of urgency to pinpoint why someone wants to silence her. With a hurricane approaching the Texas coast and the structural integrity of the Lago de Cobre Dam called into question, time is running out to get to the bottom of a sinister plot that could be endangering the lives of not only Avery and her loved ones but the entire community.
Praise For CONCRETE EVIDENCE
“* VERDICT Mills . . . delivers another action-packed novel that offers intrigue and an adventurous ride. Recommend to fans of Dani Pettrey, Lynette Eason, and Carrie Stuart Parks.” – LIBRARY JOURNAL, Shondra Brown
“The confident plotting keeps the mysteries coming, and red herrings will have readers guessing the culprit through to the satisfying conclusion. Fans of Colleen Coble and Susan Sleeman will savor this thrilling standalone.” – PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY
Has anyone ever said to you that reading fiction is a waste of time, money, and brain matter? That’s hogwash! Yes, I’m passionate about fiction, and here’s why!
⦁To enjoy an entertaining adventure for readers.
⦁To learn about the world and people in an unthreatening environment.
⦁To be encouraged in our own lives by characters overcoming adversity.
⦁To focus our minds on something other than ourselves.
⦁To stimulate our mental capacity.
⦁To gain new insights from others’ beliefs different from our own.
⦁To explore creativity.
⦁To enhance our imagination. As we grow from children to adults, our imagination dwindles to accommodate the reality of what our parents, caregivers, and teachers prefer.
⦁To understand others and their personalities.
⦁To develop relational and social skills.
⦁To improve memory.
⦁To sleep better. Although if the book is horror, I might change my mind!
⦁To discover different genres and establish a reading preference.
⦁To increase our vocabulary.
⦁To be inspired to try something new and different in our lives.
⦁To shape our minds for a willingness to learn and ask questions.
⦁ To force us to slow down from our hectic life and relieve stress.
⦁To broaden our topics in conversation.
⦁ To strengthen our thinking skills.
⦁ To enjoy the adventure of a well-written story.
What’s your reason for reading fiction? Or maybe you have more than one!
DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She combines unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels. DiAnn believes every breath of life is someone’s story, so why not capture those moments and create a thrilling adventure?
Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards; and been finalists for the RITA, Daphne Du Maurier, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests. You can download a list of her published titles by clicking here.
DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, a former director of Blue Ridge Christian Writers, and a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. She shares her passion for helping other writers be successful by teaching writing workshops around the country.
DiAnn has been termed a coffee snob and roasts her own coffee beans. She’s an avid reader, loves to cook, and believes her grandchildren are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas.
