The Gatekeeper

The O'Connells, Book 17

By: Lorhainne Eckhart

Narrated by: Jason Markiewitz

Seven years ago, she lost her husband. Three years ago, her daughter was taken from her. Today, she’s taking back her life.

Being taken in by the O’Connells would be a bit overwhelming for some. But for Reine Colbert, the feeling of being on the outside, looking in is all too familiar. Yet when Suzanne O’Connell, the unruly rule-breaker, steps in with her very pregnant sister Karen to right all the wrongs Reine has suffered along the way, she exposes a deeply guarded secret involving crimes against other women, and the three soon find themselves in a perilous situation that could leave one of them paying the ultimate price.

©2021 Lorhainne Ekelund (P)2023 Lorhainne Ekelund

An enjoyable listening experience

I love the O'Connells and enjoyed listening to another one of their adventures. The story has a fast-paced plot, and although it is part of a series, it can be listened to as a standalone. Family dynamics are at the center of the actions, with members teaming up to fight another social injustice. Same as in real life, not all wrongs are remedied. There is, however, a satisfactory ending, contributing to making this novel an enjoyable listening experience.