DELAYED JUSTICE by CARA PUTMAN is a legal drama that deals with child abuse and generally overcoming the past. It is really worth reading, for the sensitive way the story is told, and for the really profound Christian message.
Jaime Nichol was abused by her uncle when she was eight years old, and only feels strong enough to make a case against him twenty years later. She is an attorney who works in the public defender's office. She is determined to make sure that everyone, whether guilty or not, has a fair trial. She has really good friend support, although only Caroline knows what actually happened to her as a child. She also has a new good friend in Chandler Bolton, who works with war veterans. He has been badly hurt himself and wants to help war vets get back into normal life wheqrever he can. All her friends, including Chandler, are Christians, but they use great wisdom in not trying to push her to accept their faith.
Chandler has a golden retriever called Aslan, who is a licensed therapy dog. He is also a comfort dog, and it is wonderful to see how comfortable eight year old Tiffany is with him.
It is a story about breaking down walls, starting over and overcoming fear. I can really recommend this book.
I was given a free copy of the book by Thomas Nelson from NetGalley. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

What a wonderful book, lots of mystery and suspense and all the while we get to watch the heroine find her faith and move toward God. To overcome her pain and anguish over childhood sexual abuse and become whole again in Christ is an inspiration to us all. Love that the book had so much mystery and solid relationships without gratuitous violence or sex. I highly recommend.