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Book Description:
A frantic anonymous crisis center hot-line call propels counselor Susana Martinez-Acosta smack into the center of a murder investigation and a homicide detective’s arms. Exactly where she doesn’t want to be. Following the tragic death of her husband, she’s struggled to build a safe haven for herself and her son. That new world doesn’t include hit men and persistent detectives with dangerous jobs.
An idyllic wilderness hike turns deadly when homicide detective Ray Johnson tumbles into a ravine and lands on a corpse later identified as the son of a prominent citizen. Ray works to solve the political hot potato murder before city leaders bump him from the case. His determination to find the man’s killer leads him from the wealthiest enclaves in San Antonio to the city’s dark underbelly, all the while trying to win the woman he loves.
A Deadly Wilderness is a romantic suspense novel that will take the reader along on a tumultuous journey as the consuming need for material wealth drives a deadly wedge among family members who haven’t learned when enough really is enough. The journey ends where it began—in a deadly wilderness.
My Thoughts: Wow!
Mystery, intrigue and suspense make this a wow of a story. It grabbed me from the start and had me guessing all the way through. In the middle of it all was Susana and Ray’s story as well as that of some other supporting characters. Susana and Ray’s past comes front and center as it impacts where they are now in their relationship and where they end up. The story had me hoping theirs would end happily, but the twists and turns throughout kept me guessing and glued to the pages.
Some of the secondary characters’ stories involved some difficult issues. However, the author did a wonderful job weaving them into the story without taking the focus away from the main characters. She also did a fantastic job with the vivid descriptions of the settings and the addition of terms used by the characters. All of this added a sense of realism to the story which gave me an even greater connection to the characters and drew me in even more.
Romance, faith and forgiveness accompany the mystery and intrigue throughout. These elements kept me in suspense and on the edge of my seat up to the very end at which time all I could say was, “Wow! What a great story!”
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are voluntary and completely my own.
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About the Author: Kelly Irvin
Kelly Irvin is a bestselling, award-winning author of over twenty novels and stories. A retired public relations professional, Kelly lives with her husband, Tim, in San Antonio. They have two children, three grandchildren, and two ornery cats. Visit her online at https://www.kellyirvin.com/; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly_irvin/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kelly.Irvin.Author/.
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