This book picks up close to where the previous one in the series ended. Detective Angie Pallorino must face the repercussions related to her behavior during the Baptist case and her seemingly overkill of the suspect in the end. Meanwhile, her lover Detective Sergeant James Maddocks is investigating the fallout from that case where six young girls were found on the yacht they raided. They’re obviously victims of the sex trade and he’s trying to find out who’s at the head of this sex trafficking operation.
There wasn’t a moment to catch my breath from start to finish. So much was developing from Angie’s search for the truth of her identity and Maddocks’ sex ring investigation that it was mesmerizing. The consequences of her actions were pretty tough and Angie compounds the issue at every turn. Maddocks continues to impress me as a detective and a stalwart, steadying influence for her. It’s a powerful and unpredictable dynamic these two have and, on a strange level, they somehow fit. The suspense was almost palpable, the danger constant and the mystery just kept pulling me forward.
The writing is exceptional, with complexity in plot and characterizations. Again we’re given a strong sense of place in every venue in British Columbia, making me feel as if I was right there. I love this author’s style and her characters, even when I was uncertain if I respected Angie. I’m so looking forward to what’s next for her and others, especially given the dramatic ending.
Book Info
- Release Date: November 14, 2017
- Series: Angie Pallorino #2
- Page Numbers: 380
- Kindle Unlimited: Yes
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(I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review)
Seems like a powerful read..
Not my genre for a few days.. But I will place it on my KU wishlist
Shalini, it’s an amazing series.
Wow… I will check her out… You have intrigued me
What a beautiful review, Jonetta!!! Sounds like a good series.
Thanks, Mackenzie! It’s a great series.
Oh, i need this! 😀
Great review, and seems to be a good series i should check out 🙂
Lol! Thank you, Norrie. It’s definitely one I’d highly recommend.
I’ve always wanted to try this series, Jonetta, and I think I have this one. Exceptional review! I would love the BC setting, too.
Thank you, Jennifer! This is one I think you’d enjoy. But, you’ve got to start with the first book. It has an amazing continuing story arc.
Added to my list!! <3 Great review!
Thanks, Holly!
Great review, not my usual subgenre of thriller but it’s interesting!
Thanks, Inge! This was a little different for me, too.
🙈🙈🙈 oh the temptation!
Go ahead…you know you want to😏
Sound like another terrific series. So many are out there now, it’s hard to chose one to start with. Terrible review!
Thank you, Marialyce! It’s getting harder and harder to keep up with them all.
OK I remember the author from your first review. I’m happy to see the series is continuing well. Fantastic review. Anne – Books of My Heart