He runs an organization dedicated to pursuing justice for
others, but can he do the same for himself?
Someone is trying to destroy former chief of police Mason
Ford, but he won't go down without a fight. Neither will crime scene analyst
Hannah Cantrell, who's convinced he's become a killer's target and will do
whatever it takes to help Mason survive. However, that doesn't mean she's ready
to risk falling in love with him. Can Mason and Hannah discover the truth
before a killer strikes again?
Fantastic conclusion to the series. This book is about Mason
Ford, leader of the Justice Seekers, and how the past is about to repeat
itself. Mason is an intriguing character who inspires intense loyalty in the
people who work for and with him. Previous books hinted at Mason's backstory,
and this one reveals all.
The story opens as Mason deals with the anniversary of
his older brother's murder. Landon was wrongly convicted of killing his
girlfriend and murdered in prison before Mason could prove his innocence. After
exposing the corruption in the police department and winning a lawsuit against
the town, Mason moved to Tennessee and began the Justice Seekers. He never gave
up his quest to find the true killer. An unexpected visit from his ex-fiancée preceded
an attack and kidnapping that left Mason awakening in a house he didn't
recognize and his ex dead on the floor. Almost immediately, the police burst
through the door and arrest him for murder, and he discovers he's back in his
hometown.
This was an attention-grabbing opening, and the intensity
never let up. The accusations against Mason eerily mirror those that sent his
brother to prison, and Mason has no intention of going down the same path. I
loved his presence of mind and steely determination as he found a way to escape
custody. Having previously been the town's police chief, Mason has some tricks
up his sleeve that he puts to good use. However, he didn't expect to find the
chief's office occupied when he burst into it.
Hannah Cantrell is a crime scene analyst, the current
chief's daughter, and a cool customer. I loved the conversation between her and
Mason as she held him at gunpoint. Though she's never met him before, Mason's
sister Olivia is a good friend, and she's heard all about him. It doesn't take
long for her to listen to and believe Mason's story and offer to help him.
Though reluctant to involve her, she leaves him no choice. The intensity of the
escape included a few lighter moments that showed an unexpected connection
between Hannah and Mason.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between
Hannah and Mason. Hannah's hero-worship/crush from Olivia's stories quickly turned
into deeper feelings as she got to know the real Mason. At the same time,
Hannah's support and understanding filled a hole Mason never realized was
there. But even though the desire to be together was there, so were obstacles. I
ached for them both when everything was over, and they went their separate ways.
All was not lost, though, as Mason discovered that advice once given tends to
come home to roost. I loved the impact of (Agent Under Siege) Bryson's words
and what Mason did about it. I loved Mason's big moment, his heartfelt words to
Hannah, her response, and the (to him) stunning reaction of her family.
The mystery of the murders, the framing, and who is
behind them kept me glued to the pages from start to finish. I enjoyed the
intensity of Mason's escape from the police station, facilitated by Hannah's
level-headed consideration of his story and convincing arguments with her
father (which made me laugh, too). Mason's determination to keep her from the
consequences set up an interesting "rescue," followed by a meeting at
the police station. I cheered that meeting when I saw that ALL of Mason's
Justice Seekers came to help clear their boss. There were also quite a few
surprises. A near tragedy involving Hannah's father gave further impetus to the
search for the truth. I loved watching the Seekers work, their attention to detail,
and determined digging unearthing some surprising information. The final
confrontation was a nail-biter as the killer faced off against Mason. The
complexity of the scheme the killer concocted over the years was mind-boggling.
The tension had me on the edge of my seat until it was all over.
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