Fatal Scandal by Marie Force

the setup…
Nick’s now Vice President and life as he and Sam once knew it is significantly changed. While he and Scotty have a security detail, Sam is allowed to work without one. Meanwhile, the DC Metropolitan Police, already under fire for how the last high profile case was handled is now battling a new scandal involving Gonzo and his custody issues.

the heart of the story…
Nick’s start of his new job felt authentic and Sam plays by the rules so much better this time despite serious pressures to break protocol. The department is under siege for most of the story with the investigations running non stop, at break-neck speeds. I smelled a rat and while there were some surprising twists, I was able to deduce most of the mystery before it was revealed.

the narration…
I listened to the story this time and it makes such a difference hearing not only the nuances of the character distinctions but also the skilled storytelling.

the bottom line…
The climax couldn’t have been more exciting but the situation involving Sam’s security, or lack thereof, pushed my limits of plausibility. I’m hoping the next story fixes what I think is beyond the pale. Otherwise, this was extremely exciting and interesting, including major developments involving some of the secondary characters.

Book Info

• Release Date: January 30, 2015
• Series: Fatal #8
• Narrator: Eva Kaminsky
• Audio Length: 10 hours, 17 minutes
• Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises

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