Untouchable (Cutler, Sutter & Salinas, #3)

by Jayne Ann Krentz

A man's quest to find answers for those who are haunted by the past leads him deeper into the shadows in this electrifying New York Times bestseller from the author of Promise Not to Tell.

Quinton Zane is back.

Jack Lancaster, consultant to the FBI, has always been drawn to the coldest of cold cases, the kind that law enforcement either considers unsolvable or else has chalked up to accidents or suicides. As a survivor of a fire, he finds himself uniquely compelled by arson cases. His almost preternatural ability to get inside the killer's head has garnered him a reputation in some circles--and complicated his personal life. The more cases Jack solves, the closer he slips into the darkness. His only solace is Winter Meadows, a meditation therapist. After particularly grisly cases, Winter can lead Jack back to peace.

But as long as Quinton Zane is alive, Jack will not be at peace for long. Having solidified his position as the power behind the throne of his biological family's hedge fund, Zane sets out to get rid of Anson Salinas's foster sons, starting with Jack.

• ISBN10: 039958529X
• ISBN13: 9780399585296
• Publish Date: 8 January 2019
• Publish Status: Out of Stock
• Out of Print: 18 September 2020
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Berkley Books
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 320
• Language: English

Reviews

[thebookdisciple]

Krentz is a master of romantic suspense and Untouchable brings that suspense factor back full force. Cult leader out for revenge? Heck yeah! I am not sure why I find books about evil cults so fascinating, but I really do.

If you haven't read the previous 2 books in the series, its okay. All you really need to know is that 3 boys were fostered together by a man and they formed their own little family of sorts. Another plus in my book is that Jack works for the FBI as an analyst. Another trope I adore. Its a bit of a cat and mouse game between Zane, the cult leader, and Jack for most of the book. However, once Winter, his new age guru (meditation specialist), is in danger from a stalker, she and Jack move from doctor/patient to man saving woman.

I thought the plot was well written and moved at a good pace. Krentz does write good suspense. What was missing for me was the romance. Don't get me wrong, there is a romance between Jack and Winter. I just didn't buy it. I felt like there wasn't anything between them. It fell really flat for me. However, my interest in the tension between Zane and Jack kept me reading. I think this would have been better if there was no romance at all. It felt forced into the story and, for the first time in my life, I liked the romance less than the rest of the story. Weird, right?!

[kimbacaffeinate]

Jack Lancaster consults for the FBI and works with his step-brothers at Cutler, Sutter, & Salinas. Jack has an unusual gift. It is one that allows him to investigate cold cases.  It also makes him Quinton Zane biggest treat.

Winter Meadows, a meditation therapist has recently moved from the city after a bad experience with a client.  She rents the cottage across the way from Jack. I have always found her profession to be interesting and immediately liked Winter.

Jack uses a self-created dreamscape to look for clues and solve cold cases particularly those involving arson. While, he solves cases, Quinton Zane manages to stay one step ahead of him. Jack has been experiences difficulty with his dreams. It's becoming harder to manage the dreamscape, and he fears slipping into darkness. Sessions with Winter helps him control the dreamscape. I found this aspect fascinating with a hint of paranormal woo-woo.

It pleased me how Krentz wrapped up the case, but the romance and story fell flat for me. Krentz has served the romantic elements in this series on the side, but I didn't feel the passion in this one. The case had suspenseful moments, red herrings and fit neatly into the plot. However, both the romance and the case had more of a tell not show feel. This typically isn't the case with Krentz and it prevented me from becoming immersed in the story and characters.

Fans of suspense and murder-mysteries served with a side of paranormal woo-woo and romance will enjoy Untouchable and the Cutler Sutter & Salinas trilogy. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer