Lisa Harris - Christmas Witness Pursuit

Running for their lives at Christmastime...

Can a lawman keep a key witness safe?

Deputy Griffin O’Callaghan has a situation on his hands—two dead FBI agents, criminals on the loose and Tory Faraday, a witness with no memory. With a blizzard moving in and killers hunting them down, Griffin must keep Tory safe. But even his family’s ranch can’t provide a haven when a dangerous criminal escapes from custody with one goal: finding Tory.

LISA HARRISis a Christy Award winner and winner of the Best Inspirational Suspense Novel for 2011 from RT Book Reviews . She and her family are missionaries in southern Africa. When she’s not working, she loves hanging out with her family, cooking different ethnic dishes, photography and heading into the African bush on safari. For more information about her books and life in Africa, visit her website at lisaharriswrites.com.

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Christmas Witness Pursuit

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Christmas Witness Pursuit

Lisa Harris

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ISBN: 978-0-008-90079-3

CHRISTMAS WITNESS PURSUIT

© 2019 Lisa Harris

Published in Great Britain 2019

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“I can’t remember my name...or why I’m here.”

“Do you remember how many were chasing you?” Griffin asked. He could see his car ahead of them and still no sign of the men who’d been after her.

“Two,” she said.

“Are you sure?”

She nodded.

He unlocked his car, then headed toward the motorcycles. “Go get inside. You’ll be safe.”

“Where are you going?”

“I’ll be right back. I promise.”

Sunlight broke through the gray clouds above them as he quickly searched the tree line for the men. For the moment, his number one priority had to be getting her to safety. The problem was he still had no idea where the men were. And that had him worried. Not only were they armed, but he’d be outnumbered if they showed up.

He approached the motorcycles, quickly jerking out the spark plug wires on each bike.

But he was running out of time.

A bullet hit the side of his squad car.

Griffin ran back to his car and jerked open the driver’s side door as the second bullet hit its mark...

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

—John 8:32

Dear Reader,

Thank you so much for letting me share Tory and Griffin’s story with you! I loved the chance to explore the lives of another O’Callaghan brother. I’m sure you can agree that there’s always something extra special about the Christmas season, as it’s a time for family, gratitude and hope. Especially in a place as beautiful as Colorado.

Like in the story, though, life also has its darker moment. Moments when you feel overwhelmed with what’s going on around you. Maybe that’s where you are right now, feeling as if you can’t go on. Remember to keep your eyes on Him, because you are not alone. When you go through the deep waters, He will be with you.

Watch for more page-turning suspense in the next book in the series from Timber Falls with Caden O’Callaghan!

Lisa Harris

To those who long for freedom and comfort. May you find healing in His presence.

Contents

Cover

Back Cover Text

About the Author

Booklist

Title Page

Copyright

Note to Readers

Introduction

Bible Verse

Dear Reader

Dedication

ONE

TWO

THREE

FOUR

FIVE

SIX

SEVEN

EIGHT

NINE

TEN

ELEVEN

TWELVE

THIRTEEN

FOURTEEN

FIFTEEN

SIXTEEN

SEVENTEEN

EIGHTEEN

Extract

About the Publisher

The crack of gunfire ripped her out of the darkness. Ears ringing, she opened her eyes then had to wait for her blurred vision to clear. Everything around her spun while a thick dust filled her lungs with each breath.

She searched her surroundings through the haze. She was lying in the back seat of an unfamiliar car. Gray leather seats. A small duffel bag and red scarf beside her. Her gaze shifted to the front passenger seat, where a man slumped behind a deflated airbag, his head tilted at an odd angle while blood seeped through his suit jacket. The window beside him had shattered, leaving shards of glass covering the inside of the car and his body. A wave of confusion engulfed her. They’d clearly been in an accident, but no memories surfaced. Only panic.

Why couldn’t she remember?

She sat up and pressed her hands against her head, trying to block out the pain pulsing through her temples. Pieces of memories fought to rise to the surface, but it was like a puzzle where she couldn’t quite find the right pieces to snap into place. Couldn’t find the answers she should know. Like, what was she doing there? Who was the man in the front seat? She glanced up and caught her dazed reflection in the rearview mirror. And who was she?