Book Description
FBI agent Declan Grey is in the chase of his life--but isn't sure exactly what he's chasing after. Threatened by a terrorist that "the wrath is coming," Grey fears something horrible is about to be unleashed on American soil. When his investigation leads him to a closed immigrant community, he turns to Tanner Shaw to help him. She's sought justice for refugees and the hurting around the world, and if there's anyone who can help him, it's Tanner.
Tanner Shaw has joined the FBI as a crisis counselor . . . meaning she now has more opportunity to butt heads with Declan. But that tension also includes a spark she can't deny, and she's pretty sure Declan feels the same. But before anything can develop between them, they discover evidence of a terror cell--and soon are in a race against the clock to stop the coming "wrath" that could cost thousands their lives.
Tanner Shaw has joined the FBI as a crisis counselor . . . meaning she now has more opportunity to butt heads with Declan. But that tension also includes a spark she can't deny, and she's pretty sure Declan feels the same. But before anything can develop between them, they discover evidence of a terror cell--and soon are in a race against the clock to stop the coming "wrath" that could cost thousands their lives.
Review
I received a copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers. Here is my honest review.
This is the third book in the Chesapeake Valor series which follows four childhood friends who reconnect and contribute their skills to solving crime. While each book has it's own mystery and romantic couple, I do recommend that you read this series in order in order to fully appreciate the mystery that weaves through the background across the first three books and will be tied up in the fourth book that is forthcoming.
As with any typical romance in this genre, you have the dashing and devastatingly handsome hero, the strong, yet soft heroine and some sort of suspense that throws them together. But that's all the cliche you are going to get from Pettrey in this book. Declan Grey is a confident FBI agent without the arrogance; his humility and faith in God to provide answers and protection give him more depth than you generally find in a hero. Tanner is a fairly strong heroine but I do feel like she was overshadowed by Declan a bit. One of the things Pettrey has done well in this series is get the couples together early on in the book; the focus seems more on the mystery than on the romance which is a winner for me.
As for the suspense portion of this book: it was jam-packed with action. There was a great balance of physical action (car chases, dodging bullets, etc) and the analytical intrigue (clues in old mail, chasing down leads, etc). And that's just the main mystery that Declan and Tanner are focused on. As with the previous two books, there is a secondary mystery that the rest of the team is investigating and had me totally guessing and counter-guessing the entire time.
This is my favorite book of the series, by far. Whether it's because the action and intrigue were so much greater or because I know the cast of characters more intimately...I can't say. I am really looking forward to the fourth book in which the big mystery (where has Luke been) will finally be answered.
I gave this book: ★★★★★
★ = I did not like it ★★ = It was okay ★★★ = I liked it
★★★★ = I really liked it ★★★★★ = I loved it
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