Brooke Danvers is excited to follow in her father’s footsteps as a park law enforcement ranger, but after his sudden death, she finds herself caught in a dangerous mission to determine his killer. She is suspicious when her old high school flame, Luke Fereday, unexpectedly shows up in town and begins to poke around the crime scene, offering suggestions and assistance. But Luke has his own agenda, working as an undercover agent sent to infiltrate the drug route along the Natchez Trace National Parkway. As Brooke and Luke continue to uncover pieces to the puzzle, someone out there is determined to stop them for good.
This is a great start to a new series! I liked the action and the twists and turns as we followed Brooke and Luke trying to solve mysteries before it was too late. It took me a few chapters to keep the characters straight, but this also allowed the story to contain some complexity, as there were several characters that fit the villain description, and kept me guessing well into the book. I liked the background of the novel, and could easily picture the humid summer setting. There is a bit of a love triangle, which made the romance not altogether predictable. I did think that the ending felt a bit rushed as several loose ends tied up quickly, but it was a satisfying conclusion. I think one of the secondary characters is going to be the main character in the next book and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Publishing. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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