Series:
Sierra's Web (Book 12)
Haunted by his last case…
And his first love!
When a message in a bottle points to the possible copycat
case of a just-solved crime, Detective Levi Griggs is determined to find
closure and the potential new victim. Even if at the case's center lies Kelly
Chase -- the woman who shattered his heart.
Renowned psychiatrist Kelly certainly doesn't expect to
find herself pursuing a mystery with the high school love she left behind. But
as she and Levi untangle the past, they're running out of time in the present…
Good book with an unusual storyline. Levi was the
detective who solved a fifteen-year-old case, ending the life of a man who had
kept a woman prisoner for many years. Unfortunately, the man killed his victim
before Levi could free her and shot Levi. As the book opens, Levi is recovering
from his injury and dealing with the guilt he feels about the victim's death. He's
surprised when the sheriff shows up with a new clue like the ones in the case
he just closed. He's stunned when he finds out who discovered it.
Kelly returned to Idlewood for the first time in thirteen
years to clean out and sell the cabin she inherited from her grandparents. She
has mixed feelings about the house, many tied up in the memories of her high
school boyfriend, Levi. Kelly left the town and Levi behind when she went to
college and pursued her dream. Now, she is a psychiatrist who works with law
enforcement in Arizona. The last thing she expected was to get involved in chasing
a mystery with Levi.
This was an intriguing story. As Levi and Kelly get into
the investigation, they explore multiple possibilities. The notes could be from
a copycat, with another victim hidden in the hills. It could be a stalker
focused on Kelly, either by chance or as retribution for a case she has worked
on before. It could be another victim reaching out for help. Levi and Kelly
have differing ideas of who it is and must keep their minds open as they work
together to uncover the truth. The conclusion had a twist I didn't see coming
and had me on the edge of my seat until it was over.
I enjoyed watching the rekindling of Levi and Kelly's
relationship. Neither had forgotten the other, and their chemistry was evident
from the moment they met. However, Kelly has her life and career far from small
town Idlewood, and Levi has never wanted to live elsewhere. They couldn't deny
the attraction that still flared between them or the connection they felt. Both
fight their feelings, knowing nothing can come of it. I liked seeing them get
to know each other as adults, and especially liked Levi's growing respect for
Kelly's abilities. I ached for them both when the case was over, knowing they
each had lives that were far apart. I loved the ending and their plan for the future.
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