the setup…
It’s finally time for Detective Kara Quinn to return to her home in Los Angeles, testifying against David Chen, a despicable human trafficker and the man responsible for her former partner’s death. His issued death threat for Kara forced her to leave town and work for the Mobile Response Team headed by Matt Costa. But only minutes before she was scheduled to testify, Chen is shot down by a masked man in front of bystanders. There was one witness, however, who recognized the shooter and she’s now missing. And, she just happens to be the whistleblower connecting Chen to deeper corruption within city government.
the heart of the story…
It may have started with human trafficking but the corruption was far more insidious, involving city government officials, members of law enforcement (city and federal) and funding for the homeless. Kara also has a target on her back as her nemesis, FBI Agent Bryce Thornton, is fixated on her and determined to bring her down. When the DDA she was working with was murdered right before her eyes, things got dicey as it was clear this case was far reaching. Who can you trust?
the narration…
I enjoy Suzanne T. Fortin’s storytelling skills and she’s my voice for Kara. However, she chose to use the same voice for the whistleblower and it got confusing as there were no transition indicators when there was a shift in points of view.
the bottom line…
It’s a complicated network of lies, subterfuge and corruption but I was able to keep up with the grift. What I wasn’t prepared for was the duplicity of those Kara should have been able to trust within her own department. That was a great twist I never saw coming. This was the showdown I waited for and it delivered.
Book Info
- Release Date: January 23, 2024
- Series: Quinn & Costa #5
- Narrator: Suzanne T. Fortin
- Audio Length: 11 hours, 17 minutes
- Publisher: Harlequin Audio
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It was complex and twisty!
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I love it when there’s an unexpected twist. Fab review Jo!
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Thank you, Nicki💜 This was crazy!
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Great review. I also find it confusing when the narrator chooses the same voice for more than one character.
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Thank you, Jodie💜 It was strange since she altered her voice for all the others.
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Thhis series looks dark but great, I should give it a go!
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They can have some dark moments, yes. But they are SO good!
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Fab review! I really need to find time to start this series… Although I’m reading her stand-alone North Of Nowhere first; hopefully during November.
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Thank you, Yvo💜 I think you’d enjoy this one. It’s a smart series.
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I enjoy this series, but haven’t read or listened to this one yet. I also get frustrated when the narrator uses the same voice for two of the characters. I’m glad you still enjoyed listening to it. Great review, I will have to get this on the upcoming TBR list.
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Thanks, Carla💜 It’s unusual for this narrator to do that. It was particularly confusing when they were talking to each other.
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