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Final Justice

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If you compare this book with another one written by JC like: "Dead Ringer", "The Third Wife", "Conspiracy" and obviously its prequels. You'll think that she wrote this book just to finish the series. Albeit is a thriller in more than half book it has its very boring parts, for example the Xmas dinner or how Melody or Nick "fought" with Josh at the gym among others. I agree that this book is more a personal biography of Melody and Nick and has almost nothing to do with Unit One. So I think that JC could had finish this series with another idea. This doesn't mean that this book is a waster but definitively not the best of the writer.

Cresswell's stand-alone romantic suspense has been OK reads for me. Nothing that got me that excited but far better than some duds I've come across. Her Unit One trilogy featuring Nick Anwar and Melody Beecham was an unexpectedly enjoyable read starting with the two protagonists' romance. Melody is capable and strong without being brassy and harsh as I've found some kick-ass heroines to be; Nick is downright sexy and their romance develops at a pace that's realistic yet without losing any steam. That's the advantage of trilogies, I find. Lots of room to balance the romance and the action/suspense. Cresswell's trilogy beat Merline Lovelace's Cleo North-Jack Donovan trilogy hands down!

The secretive quasi government agency Unit One works on destroying criminal masterminds within the United States though they never appear in court handing over arrests to the FBI. Completing a sting, Agent Melody Beecham is shot; this upsets her partner Nick Anwar who loves her. He informs his superior he no longer wants to team up with Melody because he cannot control his emotions.

That changes when suddenly someone tries to assassinate Melody several times in different locales. Many people have motives to eliminate Melody who has insured numerous criminals tasted justice. Nick defies orders and is willing to die to keep her safe, but knows they must lure the culprit out into the open with Melody as the bait, but a personal spin makes the pair more likely to meet their maker rather soon.

Though some doubts about the legality of this Mission Impossible covert Unit One team lingers in the backdrop, fans of action-paced romantic suspense will appreciate this fabulous thriller. The story line is fast-paced from the opening sting to the final altercation, but it is the lead couple who makes the plot work. The support cast, especially their boss grooming Nick as his replacement if he proves not to be a fanatic, augments the insight into the duo and enhances the scenarios. Readers will appreciate this complex tale with a final incredible spin.

Harriet Klausner

I really pleased with the Final Justice. It was action-packed and full of twists and turns. Although the killer is no big surprise. You will enjoyed the journey getting there. This is the best of the series.

Melody Beecham is used to danger, but not to someone personally wanting revenge on her, although there are ample suspects when she becomes a target for murder. Over her brief career, she's seen that justice is done on dozens of people who are enemies of the US. As part of a secret organization in the government, it's her job to protect the United States, by any means necessary. Now, it seems to be someone's job to use just those means to eliminate her. Is it a career criminal, or is it more personal? It's up to the man who loves her to find out before she is taken out.

*** Weaving a complex web of betrayal that spans decades, Ms. Cresswell delivers her trademark suspense to her legions of loyal fans. ***