I'm rather disappointed in myself that I apparently didn't save any photos of book pages - because I remember several excellent quotes from this book . . .
Description:
Burning debris littering the ground . . . smoke pluming in the acrid air . . . this is just the beginning if he fails.
Seven years ago, operative Luke Gallagher vanished to become part of an elite team set on capturing a deadly terrorist. When Luke returns to face those he left behind, their help becomes his only hope of stopping his target's latest threat of an attack that would shake America to its core.
Private investigator Kate Maxwell never stopped loving or looking for Luke after he disappeared. But she also never imagined he left her or his life by choice. Now he's back, and together they must unravel a twisting thread of secrets, lies, and betrayal, all while on the brink of a biological disaster.
Will they and their love survive, or will Luke and Kate become the terrorist's next mark?
Seven years ago, operative Luke Gallagher vanished to become part of an elite team set on capturing a deadly terrorist. When Luke returns to face those he left behind, their help becomes his only hope of stopping his target's latest threat of an attack that would shake America to its core.
Private investigator Kate Maxwell never stopped loving or looking for Luke after he disappeared. But she also never imagined he left her or his life by choice. Now he's back, and together they must unravel a twisting thread of secrets, lies, and betrayal, all while on the brink of a biological disaster.
Will they and their love survive, or will Luke and Kate become the terrorist's next mark?
About the Author:
Dani Pettrey is the bestselling author of the Chesapeake Valor series and the Alaskan Courage series and winner of the 2014 Daphne du Maurier Award for Inspirational Novel, the 2014 Christian Retailing's Best Award for Suspense, and the 2013 Holt Medallion for First Novel. She and her husband reside in the D.C. Metro area. She can be found online at www.danipettrey.com.
My Review: 3.5-4 stars
This is the final book in Dani Pettrey’s “Chesapeake Valor” series and I was so excited to read it! Especially after the cliffhanger at the end of “Blind Spot.” I had to know what was going to happen! As always with Ms. Pettrey’s books, this story is fast-paced and action packed keeping me reading through traffic lights and lunch breaks. I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book, but it was definitely a compelling read!
One of my favorite things about Ms. Pettrey’s books is how she keeps the pace speeding along. In this case, there are dual storylines at play, something I really enjoyed and that indubitably amped up the suspense. Though I did find the story a bit disjointed at times, when it would switch between mysteries. The time-frame for the story is rather short, so it definitely moves quickly, in more ways than one. I did appreciate getting to follow Luke and Kate, searching for a terrorist, and Griffin and Finley, searching for a murderer. This author definitely has a way of leaving the chapter with just enough of a question or cliffhanger to keep you racing through the pages, having to know what’s going to happen next.
I’ve enjoyed getting to know Kate over the past three books and have been so looking forward to her and Luke finally getting their story. Kate is strong and independent, with a stubborn streak that is potentially wider than Luke’s. But she also has a vulnerable side that is revealed with Luke’s return. Luke is strong and determined to finally finish the war he’s been fighting for years. He’s become disillusioned over the depths of deprivation he’s seen and is looking to find what is real and good in the world, again. I greatly enjoyed getting to know both of them better and following them through their journey. Ms. Pettrey did an excellent job of bringing them to life and making them seem more like old friends than characters in a fictional story.
Overall, I quite enjoyed the journey and would highly recommend it (and the whole series) to anyone who likes mystery and suspense.
Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to read my review! I hope you enjoyed it and will consider checking out the book (and the rest of the series). :)
I know I keep saying this, but I'm considering the merits of posting some more personal things on here from time to time. Though I did just get married 2 months ago, so I'm mostly just enjoying time with my husband right now. :) Maybe next year . . . . After the holidays slow down.
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