the setup…
It’s been a month since Sean Rogan’s horrifying experience where he was falsely accused, arrested, abducted and tortured. His wife, FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid, is hoping her law enforcement conference in Sacramento will help move him out of the dark place he seems to be in. He’ll be around family and friends and help present the new drone he’s worked on with friend Ellen Dupre. But, the night before the presentation, Ellen is attacked and left hanging on to life and Sean failed to come home. This wasn’t the getaway Lucy had hoped for.
the heart of the story…
After what Sean went through in the last story, I’d be surprised if he had bounced back in a month. But he was a shell of the man we’ve come to admire and Lucy had every right to be concerned. Maybe Ellen’s misfortune wasn’t the thing Lucy had in mind to help Sean but it provided a platform for him to get his head back in the game, with a little tough love from someone who mattered and understood. Seeing him in action gave this story a lot of heft, making it something hard to put down until it was over. It was a sophisticated mystery, one that proved to everyone just how valuable Sean is to RCK, the family security firm.
the bottom line…
I’ve dreaded the moment when I’d catch up in this series and am now here. I’ve read a book a month for almost two years and will miss these characters. Going out with Sean at his finest is a nice place to pause and I’m happy that we got a follow up after what happened in the previous book. This was a great short story and I really hope Lucy, Sean and the rest of those in their orbit will return soon. It ranks as one of my most favorite series.
Book Info
- Release Date: January 26, 2021
- Series: Lucy Kincaid #17.5
- Page Numbers: 126 pages
- Publisher: Minotaur Books
Blue Mood Café 
Wow a book a month for two years Jo, that’s a long time Jo! What are going to read next? I hope you’ve got something good lined up.
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We’ve already selected our next series, Orphan X by Gregg Hurwitz. But it will feel strange not being in the Ki>Lucy Kincaid series after almost two years.
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I have read the Orphan X series and enjoyed it. It is definitely a wild ride. I hope you all enjoy it, Nicki.
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That is one long series! So glad you enjoyed it and what an endorsement – favorite series. Excellent review, Jo! Can’t wait to see what’s next.
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Thanks, Tessa💜 The group discussions just made everything even more enjoyable.
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Great review Jo. There are so many series I need to catch up.
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Thank you, Jacob💜 I hear you!
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I need to find time to start this series! Fab review. xx
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Thanks, Yvo💜
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I read one of your topics. You all are going to love Orphan X (aka Evan Smoek) Glad that this book was great!
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Now you’ve got me excited, Marialyce💜 I’m reading the first book this month.
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It’s wonderful when you find a series you absolutely love, and even better if it’s a long series!
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Isn’t it, Nicola?! That’s my happy place.
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I’m always impressed with how you made such great progress with the series books you read. I’m so bad about reading one and then getting distracted for months and months before I come back to the next book. This series sounds fantastic.
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Thanks, Suzanne💜 I’m in a group where our goal is to make progress in our series reading so that’s helping out a lot.
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Who know, there might be more to come Jo. Glad you loved this series and all the related one and that this one was a good short story. Wonderful review.
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Thank you, Carla💜 The author says she’s not done but…
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