I first read this book as a high schooler around 2002 (I think). I loved Dee Henderson's crisp and idealistic writing style. The Negotiator read exactly like a romantic comedy, a rags-to-riches story with lots of back & forth dialogue and cute bantering. I know some people take issue with "perfect" Christian characters, but honestly, I read these types of books as an escape, so I don't have a problem with it. There's also the mystery of the bomb on the airplane. Henderson deftly writes suspense that supersedes most Christian mystery authors out there.

Now, the O'Malley books have become comfort reads for me. (Also Dee Henderson's books always make me hungry for popcorn and donuts, with the copious mentions of sweet treats.) I'm a Christian, so I don't take issue with the Christianity (also idealized btw). I enjoy how Henderson brings up issues like justice, prayer, the Bible, etc in real conversations.

Recommended if you enjoy a little suspense mixed with romantic comedy and if you don't mind some cheesy dialogue on Christianity.

Quotes:
People that stood for something made the best friends. (page 50)

She sighed. "Sometimes I envy you... You can still hope." (page 186)