Pursuit, A Tale of Bishop's Island, by Jason Garrett

May 21, 2011 by thinkhappy

Pursuit, A Tale of Bishop's Island

by Jason Garrett

Summary

What would you do for the person you love? That is the question Ryan Rayburn faces after his wife, Aryn, is abducted. Turning his back on what he believes, Ryan clings to the idea that he can right the wrongs of his tragic past with one brave and dangerous act. A clue Aryn left behind sends him on a desperate journey across Bishop’s Island to save her.

Few know the legends of Bishop’s Island better than historian Aryn Rayburn. Since its settlement, Bishop’s Island has been shrouded in secrecy. Nathaniel Bishop built his empire in the Pacific Northwest on stolen Civil War gold and the oppression of his fellow islanders. Three heroes led an uprising that brought Bishop and his henchmen to justice, but the gold was never recovered. For six generations since, the citizens of the island have tried to bury their beginnings, yet the bloodlines of the first epoch have remained interconnected.

As a descendent of one of the families responsible for overthrowing Bishop, Aryn learns that her abduction is connected to the very secrets on which the island was founded. Her knowledge makes her the perfect key to finding Bishop’s gold and solving the mystery behind a bridge collapse the day she was born. Relying on remarkable intelligence and the faith that led her through great trial, Aryn risks her life to protect a secret that, if revealed, could prove catastrophic to those she loves the most, especially Ryan.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars

An Exciting Plot Filled with Top Notch Characters,

By Carolyn F. Piner "NCcharmer"

This review is from: Pursuit (Paperback)

An Exciting Plot Filled with Top Notch Characters

I fell under the spell that Jason Garrett was weaving in his "Pursuit, A Tale of Bishop's Island" immediately. With the many different directions his book could have taken, he managed to pick just the right one and latch on to a story that was extremely well thought out and written beautifully. Even better, it was written in a flowing, intelligent manner that showed he knew what he wanted to write and he knew when he wanted to shock us with it.

You can easily see that I was totally taken with this book. With an ability to envision intricate plots that included love, belief in God, the true meaning of friendship, history, athleticism, greed and mystery, Garrett brought them all together in one book that will entice you from the beginning and then grab you shortly after. He takes you through an emotional scale seldom experienced. I could go on and on, and actually want to, but I won’t. I will just say this, for Heaven's sake, read it. Bravo, Jason Garrett...I cannot wait until the next one.

5.0 out of 5 stars

A thrilling tale of love, hope and mystery

By Joanna Wynne Simm "Joanna W Simm"

This review is from: Pursuit (Paperback)

Jason Garret spins a fascinating tale of love, hope, faith and mystery in this page turning thriller. An accomplished writer, he skillfully blends the threads of the plot with vivid characterization and still manages to convey his own message of the importance of love, faith and morality without this ever detracting from the excitement of the story.

The main characters, Aryn (a strong willed, deeply moral woman) and her husband Ryan(a flawed but ultimately good man)are a couple interlinked by name, by marriage and by fate. Their relationship is a central theme, and this is so well evoked that the reader has no difficulty in becoming emotionally involved with their story as it evolves. The drama is exciting enough to keep you turning the pages, while the mysterious elements of the tale are captivating and mark the book out as unique.

Pursuit is a book that you will want to take on holiday, but not one that you will leave behind when the holiday is over.

5.0 out of 5 stars

A Richly Painted Family Saga

By Karin

This review is from: Pursuit (Paperback)

Highly recommend as an engrossing, satisfying book! "Pursuit" has everything - beautifully drawn characters you can easily envision and story-telling that had me mulling over scenes long afterward. Applause for a tale with a moral compass that wants to see characters improving, with a faith lighting the dark deeds of man, looking upward. Ryan and Aryn Rayburn's marital journey are easy to identify with, and it's a pleasure to get to know them. Bishop Island's secrets and five families make for a fireside saga you won't want to put down.