Jessica Yardley is a US attorney in Las Vegas and the mother of 15-year old daughter, Tara. FBI Agent Cason Baldwin approaches her for help with two brutal murder cases. Once she sees pictures of the murder scenes, she understands why he’s singled her out. They look identical to others she’s seen before that were committed by the serial killer called the Dark Casanova…and who is her ex-husband Eddie Cal.
I admit that the premise of this story lured me in immediately, hoping it would payoff and it did. Yardley is a smart and talented prosecutor who is also dealing with a difficult teenager at home while juggling a demanding career. Having to revisit her ex’s crimes and meet with him in prison for the first time since he was captured almost sixteen years ago resurrects some painful memories. It isn’t clear if Eddie knows anything about the copycat killer but he’s definitely leveraging the situation for his own agenda.
This turned out to be a more twisted story than even I’d imagined. It also features a fascinating courtroom drama, which was an added treat for me as I love them when they’re done well and it is here. Even though my suspicions about the identity of the copycat killer arose early and were on point, I wasn’t able to predict all of the twists and turns that followed, especially that ending. I’m so glad I’ve already gotten the next book in the series because I most definitely want more. Methos is a new-to-me author and his experience as a former prosecutor shines through, moving the story at a breath neck pace with lots of tension and excitement. I’ll be checking out his earlier books. I also recommend the audio version as the narrator, Brittany Pressley, was great as Jessica Yardley and handled all the rest of the characters, mostly male, extremely well. Her delivery of the story matched the pace, handling transitions and dramatic moments adeptly. She made this a great listening experience.
Book Info
- Release Date: March 1, 2020
- Series: Desert Plains #1
- Narrator: Brittany Pressley
- Audio Length: 9 hours, 21 minutes
- Publisher: Brilliance Audio
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(Thanks to Brilliance Audio for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
Blue Mood Café 
Fab review Jo! Brittany Presley is such a good narrator!
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Thank you, Nicki💜 Pressley has moved to my favorites list. She’s listed as narrator on many of my upcoming books.
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That’s fantastic, lots to look forward to you!
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Nothing like a book that includes excellent courtroom drama! Wonderful review!
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Thank you, Marialyce💜 You could tell the writer was a prosecutor because those courtroom sessions were outstanding!
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I do love a twisted story and the courtroom drama sound intriguing. I’ll have to take a closer look at this one. Wonderful review!
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Thank you, Tessa💜 The courtroom parts alone made the book!
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Dang, I love me a really good twisted plot and yes, courtroom drama as well. So yes, you know it, this one is going on the wish list! 😆
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Oh, Alexandra, this is a good one!
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That’s good enough for me. ☺️
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Brilliant review, Jo. I really like the sound of this!
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Thank you, Jacob💜 I think you’d enjoy this one.
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Fast paced and twisty sounds great!
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It was, Carol!
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Excellent review! I’m happy to hear it’s a good one. I went to add to my Goodreads but I own it already plus even the audio is in KU currently. So now I just have to find time to listen.
Anne – Books of My Heart
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Thanks, Anne💜 I so hope you can fit it in some time soon!
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The premise grabbed me and your review definitely cemented that it is going on my TBR. Brittany Pressley is a narrator I have recently come across and enjoyed, so that makes this even more enticing.
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