Phantom Orchid kept me guessing as I rooted for Rob and Sara but was left wondering if it might not be a warning of where the world is headed. I hope not.
Compelling characters caught up in a world that felt like a warning of where we might be headed.
Rob McGentry's past life comes back to haunt his family, and he has to return to the world he thought he'd left behind to save his daughter Sara. As Rob's family discovers the reality of his past life, their relationships begin to unravel against a backdrop of a Country driven apart by tribal politics and IA enhanced social media. Rob and Sara each slowly realize their tormentor is behind not only their troubles but also those of the Country.
As Rob struggles to save his ranch and the life he had long dreamed of he finds himself battling forces that go far beyond his hometown enemies, while Sara battles her own demons in the aftermath of her abduction. Rob and Sara are flawed but compelling characters, fighting against forces that seem far too big to overcome. I found myself completed invested in their survival and reconciliation even when neither seemed possible. I could never guess what was going to happen next and even though the story is not told at the breakneck pace of some thrillers I still couldn't put it down. I am still thinking about how, sadly, this story may be predictive of our future.