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The Final Kill

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This book, which is a sequel to Sacred Trust, was pretty good for mysteries, though I have read better.

Abby purchased the monestary and she is using it to house battered women and children from dangerous spouses. And surprisingly enough, her old friend Alicia shows up with her teenaged daughter Jancy in tow. She won't tell Abby why they are there, or what it is they are running away from. Then when the police and all the other FBI team show up at the door demanding to see them, Abby knows she is headed for big trouble. There was a murder committed at the hotel, and Alicia is one of the suspects. So as soon as Abby convinces the police they are not there, (lying well), then Alicia takes off leaving Jancy behind. She is nowhere to be found either-until many more troubles later, and Abby almost gets herself killed in the process.

In her travels to find Alicia and make her turn herself in, Abby gets hurt many times along the way. She runs into a lawyer Jimmy, who tries to help her out, and discovers along the way that there are 2 kidnappings in the process. One of them is the detective's son who is on this case.

If action was the sole criteria, The Final Kill would be a classic. The problem with O'Brien's novel is that too many things happen that are simply unbelievable. Some of the plot twists are so bad they are actually funny. Also, O'Brien is sloppy when it comes to details. At one point, her main character suffers severe facial injuries that may require plastic surgery. Twenty-four hours later, after fleeing the hospital, she returns home where a friend fails to notice the injuries. A miracle? Perhaps. Despite its many flaws, the book is a fun read. Not only is the action non stop but readers will enjoy the antics of the main character, Abby Northrup, and her former teacher, Sister Helen.

So glad Meg O'Brien is back with another twister of a mystery/thriller. This one should be made for the "Big Screen!"
I loved it.

Once again,Meg writes an edgy, suspenceful story. Full of action and unexpected twists and turns, one never gets bored reading this book. Of course, now we have to wait until the next book to see what will befall our main character. While I have read each and everyone of Meg's books, I have to add, please write another Jessie James book!!!
Thanks for another great read!
Terri Doria

Abby Northrup converted a monastery into a shelter for battered women and children. However, she never expected to see her close friend Alicia Gerard arrives with her daughter seeking shelter. When they do Abby notices both seem despondent and in shell shock.

Not long after taking the two females in the FBI arrives at the monastery demanding Abby turn over Alicia to them as she is a murderer, but the Feds are too late as Alicia quietly left. Sheriff Ben Schaeffer warns Abby to stay out of the investigation, but her concern for her pal forces her to sleuth for the missing woman. Ben proves right when Abby steps into danger that impacts national security with only her beloved sheriff trying to keep her safe.

Though it takes time to lay out the plot, be patient because THE FINAL KILL is a terrific thriller that is worth reading as Meg O'Brien writes a deep character driven amateur sleuth mystery. The romantic subplot enhances the prime whodunit and where is she investigation conducted by the heroine. Ben is a delightful champion trying to persuade the woman he loves to back off as the Feds and others demand she stay out of this or else. This superb tale will provide plenty of fun to fans of romantic suspense.

Harriet Klausner