Fatal Deception by Marie Force #MarieForce #EvaKaminsky

the setup…
Homicide Detective Sam Holland and her team are investigating another tough and politically charged case. Victoria Kavanaugh, the wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Derek Kavanaugh, was found by him, brutally murdered in their home. To add to the trauma, their 13-month old daughter Maeve is missing. Derek is a good friend of Sam’s husband, U. S. Senator Nick Cappuano and they both socialized with the couple. Was her murder related to Derek’s job?

the heart of the story…
The race to find Maeve added a really tense element to an already high charged situation. As the investigation progressed, it soon became apparent that there was a lot of mystery about Victoria that provided complications. Again, there’s a lot going on beyond the murder case, including the cold case investigation from the last story that emerges again. FBI Agent Avery Hill is assisting with the investigation but his infatuation with Sam gets in the way. I like that there are secondary storylines that have added depth.

the narration…
Kaminsky is now the voice of this series for me and that’s a really good thing.

the bottom line…
I enjoyed the story as much as I did the first time with one important distinction. While I respect Sam’s skills, her arrogance sometimes gets in the way. But, she’s getting better with her personal relationships, particularly with Nick, recognizing she needs to be more supportive. There’s an update regarding Scotty, too. But it’s the case that had me hooked. If you like multiple plot lines, you’re going to love this story.

Book Info

• Release Date: November 16, 2022 (originally 2012)
• Series: Fatal #5
• Narrator: Eva Kaminsky
• Audio Length: 11 hours, 40 minutes
• Publisher: HTJB, Inc.

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