He has no name, no memory
…and a secret past.
Who's the man Dr. McKenzie Taylor rescued from drowning?
He has total amnesia -- but senses that someone wants to kill him. Grateful
that the good doctor has decided to protect him in her remote Alaskan cabin,
“John Doe” joins her to delve into the mystery of his identity. As they become
dangerously close, he discovers why their lives are in horrific danger.
Good book that kept my attention from start to finish.
The book opens as Kenzie, the new doctor for Blake, Alaska, is on the road
headed for her new home. A native Texan, Kenzie is a little unnerved by the
remoteness and wonders what she's gotten herself into. Cautious in the pouring
rain, she's following the car ahead of her when she sees it go out of control
and plunge off the bridge and into the river. She stops her car to see if she
can rescue the driver.
When the man emerges from the water, his size makes
Kenzie a little wary, but her medical training overcomes it. She's stunned that
he has no memory of who he is or what happened. With no other real options,
Kenzie takes him home with her. Her "John Doe" doesn't remember
anything about himself other than an overwhelming feeling that he is in danger.
I enjoyed seeing the relationship develop between John
Doe, whose name turns out to be Brett, and Kenzie. While still cautious, Kenzie
feels Brett is one of the good guys. As they spend time together, tiny pieces
of his memory return, such as his love of cooking. I liked how appreciative he
was of Kenzie for allowing him to hide out at her place while he recovered and
that he repaid her kindness by cooking for her. Kenzie came to enjoy having
someone waiting for her when she got home. There are some sweet moments between
them during those times. Sparks of attraction began to build. Then Brett's
memory returns, and he knows why he was so sure he was in danger - and that he'll
do anything to make sure Kenzie is safe. I liked watching them grow closer and
share those peaceful evenings. I especially liked that no big misunderstanding
drove them apart at the end, just the realization that they belonged together.
The suspense of the story was good, though low-key until
the end. Kenzie and Brett keep his presence secret while waiting for his memory
to return. This turns out to be a good thing when strangers come to town asking
questions. The tension builds as Brett's memory starts to return, and we get a
glimpse of what he's been through. There is an attack at the cabin that reveals
an unexpected adversary. There are a
couple of twists leading up to the final confrontation. I loved how the
townspeople supported Kenzie and shaped the resolution of that confrontation. I
did find the ending anti-climactic for both Brett's and Kenzie's situations.
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