Convergence

Title: Convergence

Author: Ginny L. Yttrup

Publisher: Shiloh

Genre: Psychological thriller, suspense, Christian Fiction

Source: Own

My Review:

One of the things I enjoy about Ginny L. Yttrup's stories is that they are all standalone novels. Convergence is a masterfully woven story that immediately sucked me in.

I am sure that I read this book closer to when it was released (2019), but it was before I started keeping track of my books on Goodreads. So, while the story was very familiar and I was sure I knew who the stalker was, there were still a few surprises along the way, because I had forgotten so many details.

I am in awe of this story. There are many intricately woven parts; I can't imagine how the author kept them all straight. What makes it more fascinating is that this is Yttrup's first foray into the suspense genre. The intensity kept me on edge, Deni's fear was palpable, and there were several surprises!

The only letdown was the final battle, so to speak. There wasn't as much to it as one would expect, especially with the buildup. I would have loved to learn more about the "why" of the stalking, and I would have liked a confession from him about a previous event. Regardless, it was an excellent story, and I look forward to catching up on Yttrup's books.

★★★★/5

Synopsis (Goodreads):  

A psychologist paralyzed by fear.
 
A mother propelled by love.
 
A stalker bent on destruction.
 
Psychology professor Dr. Denilyn Rossi contends that the past is either a shadow that haunts us or a force that propels us. The choice is ours, she tells her students. What she doesn’t tell them is that her own past is a shadow she can’t seem to shake. Fear has immobilized her and is taking a costly toll.

Adelia Sanchez, however, has embraced Dr. Rossi’s teaching. She is ready to confront fear and render it powerless—using the trauma of her past to propel her to entrap the man who stalked and brutally attacked her.

As Denilyn’s past and Adelia’s present converge at the Kaweah River, a dangerous man bent on destruction threatens them both. Will he uncover the secret Deni and Adelia have fought so hard to protect?