Reviewed by kimbacaffeinate on
Mercy knows the small-town and folks in Eagle's Nest. Their dislike of outsiders and the government make her the perfect agent to investigate.
When a series of murders involving preppers occur, it raises alarms with the FBI. Could someone be planning a domestic terrorist act?
This was a clever story that pulled me in from the beginning. We have several story lines woven together, but the investigation was the primary focus. Twists and reveals kept me guessing until the end. Only after the killer was revealed did I see the foreshadowing and clues peppered throughout the story.
Threads involving Mercy, and her estranged family, were well developed, and added to the overall suspense. I found the prepper lifestyle fascinating. Insight into preppers and the inner workings of their community kept me engaged.
Mercy has secrets that the author slowly revealed allowing the reader to better understand her motives. The local sheriff, a newcomer by small-town standards assists in the investigation. Mercy's partner and the Bend FBI field office added to the investigation and added believability. A low-key romance develops with the promise of things to come but was a minor thread compared to the first two.
A heart-pounding investigation and interesting characters made this an entertaining read. Elliot, a seasoned author pens books set in the Pacific Northwest. She brought the landscape, characters and small-town to life. I cannot wait to devour the next book, A Merciful Truth. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
Reading updates
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- 1 July, 2018: Finished reading
- 1 July, 2018: Reviewed