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on May 11, 2017
As a murder mystery fan, I loved this book and am waiting for the next installment. It reminds me of the Catherine Coulter FBI series only not as brutally explicit.
on June 19, 2017
I fell in love with Kendra Elliot's books a couple years ago and can't wait until the next one comes out. Mercy is a woman I enjoy reading about and Truman is a perfect match.
This book was a page turner and kept me up late at night reading until I was done.
This book was a page turner and kept me up late at night reading until I was done.
VINE VOICEon January 21, 2017
FBI Agent Mercy Kilpatrick returns to the small town where she grew up after a fifteen year absence when she is assigned to a case that may have a link with domestic terrorism. Someone is killing elderly preppers and stealing their gun collections. The new police chief, an import from San Jose who used to spend summers there, is the nephew of one of the victims. He definitely wants the cases solved and is happy that the FBI, with their vast resources, has come to assist.
We gradually learn about Mercy's backstory as this story unfolds. She was raised to be a prepper -- someone who is stockpiling resources for the inevitable collapse of society. She left because of some unknown tragedy that led her parents to shun her. She has had no communication with her parents or her sisters or brothers since. In fact, when she stopped in to get some coffee at a new coffee shop she was surprised to see her that her brother and her niece owned it. Neither acknowledged each other during the awkward encounter.
We also learn about small town politics as we see the rivalry between Mercy's father and an influential local rancher who wants Mercy's family as a part of his community. After still another elderly prepper is murdered, Mercy notices a frightening connection to a couple of murders that happened shortly before she first left town. Every mirror in the victims' houses has been shattered. This brings up a connection to earlier crimes that comes very close to exposing the secret the led to her getting out of town.
She and Truman Daly, the police chief, get close as they investigate the new and old crimes. He first admires her intelligence and focus but that just leads him to want to know more about her. He is the first to consider a relationship with her. Between her investigation, her guilt over past events, and her current relationship, or lack of one, with her family, it takes Mercy much longer to appreciate Truman.
This was an excellent mystery. I really liked both Mercy and Truman. Since this story introduces new characters, I hope more adventures are planned for Mercy and Truman.
We gradually learn about Mercy's backstory as this story unfolds. She was raised to be a prepper -- someone who is stockpiling resources for the inevitable collapse of society. She left because of some unknown tragedy that led her parents to shun her. She has had no communication with her parents or her sisters or brothers since. In fact, when she stopped in to get some coffee at a new coffee shop she was surprised to see her that her brother and her niece owned it. Neither acknowledged each other during the awkward encounter.
We also learn about small town politics as we see the rivalry between Mercy's father and an influential local rancher who wants Mercy's family as a part of his community. After still another elderly prepper is murdered, Mercy notices a frightening connection to a couple of murders that happened shortly before she first left town. Every mirror in the victims' houses has been shattered. This brings up a connection to earlier crimes that comes very close to exposing the secret the led to her getting out of town.
She and Truman Daly, the police chief, get close as they investigate the new and old crimes. He first admires her intelligence and focus but that just leads him to want to know more about her. He is the first to consider a relationship with her. Between her investigation, her guilt over past events, and her current relationship, or lack of one, with her family, it takes Mercy much longer to appreciate Truman.
This was an excellent mystery. I really liked both Mercy and Truman. Since this story introduces new characters, I hope more adventures are planned for Mercy and Truman.
on January 20, 2017
Loved this book. Suspenseful, excellent characterization and a twisted plot. Can't wait for the next one! Kendra Elliot has become one of my favorite authors.
on June 18, 2017
I enjoyed the main mystery, as well as the personal mysteries of the main characters. The story moved along at a good pace. Satisfying conclusion.
on April 24, 2017
I truly enjoyed this book. It kept me engaged the entire time and I had a very hard time putting it down. I hope this book becomes a series as I truly enjoyed the characters and would love to see them again.
on May 6, 2017
It was interesting to learn about preppers, a lifestyle rather than just a philosophy. Then add that to more usual personal relationships and you have suspense, crime drama, getting to know people as individuals. Kept me involved.
on May 14, 2017
Good story build, mix of suspense and love. I have enjoyed all of the Kendra Elliot books I've read.
on March 4, 2017
Story was perfect. Interesting characters. Kept you guessing about the suspect. Great storyline that helped bring families closer after trauma.
