Monday, January 2, 2023

CRITICAL THREAT by Lynette Eason, Reviewed by Paula and Rebecca #GIVEAWAY #NEW RELEASE

EXTREME MEASURES SERIES #3

see Rebecca's GIVEAWAY below!

PAULA'S REVIEW:
Definitely high-stakes, heart stopping suspense in this one. Grace and Sam are psychiatrists working for the FBI. Ever since Sam learned his father was a serial killer, he has wanted to help the mentally ill and help catch more killers. When a new case comes up, they work together to profile the person who is committing these bizarre crimes. It is early in their relationship, but things in the past could slow down the romance brewing.

The suspense is non-stop, the killer is crafty and now Grace is in danger. The characters are well represented and have issues that they want to overcome. The faith element is believable and solid.

Ms. Eason is a long time favorite who manages to come up with intriguing, fresh storylines that keep your brain active, trying to figure out who the culprit is.

Kudos to another fast-paced puzzler.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell on behalf of the author. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*5 stars and a solid faith thread. 


REBECCA'S REVIEW:
" . . . he paid attention to details, everything had gone according to the plan so far. No one would ever trace anything back to him. Ever. Because he was smart."

"Got a body". And just like that, Supervisory Special Agent Grace Billingsley's schedule changed for the day. As a trained psychiatrist and behavioral analyst for the F. B. I. it was up to her to create a profile of the person leaving the bodies of his female victims in public parks with a disturbing number of other similarities. They were now after a serial killer . . . with at least some knowledge of the Bible; "the mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, but the perverted tongue will be cut out".

When prison psychiatrist Sam Monroe shows up at the scene, Grace is a bit surprised, but not necessarily in a bad way (their brief inter-action in the past left her wanting more, but apparently Sam's feelings had not coincided with her own), but in a curious way . . . until he unloads the reason why he has been called into the case. No wonder he hesitates to pursue relationships.

Apparently words mean an awful lot to this killer, for shortly after Sam makes sure Grace arrives home safely after the day that never seemed to end, she comes dangerously close to being the next victim . . . the intruder's only demand being, "I want to know what you said".

The criminal elements of this book are impressively intricate, and very cleverly telegraphed, leaving a sparse amount of space for relational depth between Sam and Grace . . . and yet, when the story ends, you're convinced "for the rest of our lives" is definitely a possibility. What a great addition to Eason's "Extreme Measures" series!

*I received a copy of the this book from Baker Publishing through Interviews and Reviews. I also purchased a copy. 3.5 stars

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER OF THE CRITICAL THREAT GIVEAWAY -

MARYANN S.

*****GIVEAWAY*****

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BackCover Blurb:

FBI Special Agent Grace Billingsley tracks serial killers, using her skills as a psychiatrist and behavioral analyst to get dangerous people off the street and safely behind bars. But prison psychiatrist Sam Monroe knows that just because a killer is incarcerated doesn't mean they're not a threat. His own father, Peter, is a serial killer--in prison but certainly not out of Sam's life, as much as he wishes he was.

When bodies start showing up with Peter's MO, Sam and Grace are both called in to consult. They've met before--and though Grace thought they'd made a real connection, Sam ghosted her. They'll have to get past the awkwardness and mistrust to solve this case--especially because it's about to get personal.

USA Today bestselling author Lynette Eason doesn't give you time to catch your breath in this breakneck race to stop a serial killer.

Revell Fiction, January 3, 2023
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5 comments:

  1. I have read a few of Lynette Eason’s suspense novels and I have to say that she never disappoints. It’s always a fast paced page turner that just might make you stay up all night reading! Her novels are always fun and with a fresh new twist in suspense,
    Perrianne Askew
    perrianne (DOT) askew (AT) me (DOT) com

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  2. Lynette’s book sounds like a great page turner and the story line intrigues me.
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com
    Maryann

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    1. Thanks for commenting and entering the giveaway, Maryann!

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  3. Congratulations, Maryann! The winner of Rebecca's giveaway. And Thanks to both of you (HEY PERRIANNE!) for participating!

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