Lynette Eason's Too Close to Home ~ Reviewed

Too Close to Home (Women of Justice Series #1)
Lynette Eason
Paperback: 332 pages
Publisher: Revell; Original edition (April 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 080073369X

Book Description:

Samantha Cash is the FBI's secret weapon. Her methods are invisible, and she never stops until the case is closed. When missing teens begin turning up dead in a small Southern town, Samantha is assigned to help local chief Connor Wolfe find the killer. And he has two problems with that. There's her faith--in God and herself. And then there's the fact that she looks exactly like his late wife. As they get close to an answer, the case becomes personal. The killer seems to be taking an interest in Connor's 16-year-old daughter, who thinks her dad is getting way too protective. Can't a girl just have some fun?

Review:~

Lynette Eason ramps up the tension with a predator stalking vulnerable teenage girls, a homicide cop trying to balance a demanding career with an equally demanding daughter and a Special Agent with her own reasons for pursuing evil men. Authenticity of characterization is evident as Connor struggles with being a single father, often failing miserably and as Samantha questions her faith in light of the personal devastation suffered by her sister. While I was disappointed to identify the killer so early in the story, Lynette does not shy away from writing the harsh realities of a murder investigation and the often fatal consequences when a psychotic killer is bent on revenge. The relationships are complex and intriguing and the story is paced well. Lynette ensures readers will seek out the sequel, Don't Look Back, with a disquieting epilogue featuring Samantha's sister, Jamie Cash. Too Close to Home is a solid start to the Women of Justice series.


Reviewed by: Rel Mollet

Bonus Review:

“Too Close to Home” is the first book in Lynette Eason’s debut series: Women of Justice. It’s a mind boggling, gripping tale of crime, broken relationships, love, and ultimately justice. A book that keeps you on your toes to the very end, this is a book that I couldn’t put down. Twists and turns that confused everyone else who’d tried to solve the mystery of the kidnapping and murder of teen girls were no match for the unlikely duo of Connor and Sam…and most importantly, Sam’s faith in God. So strap yourself in for a few hours, keep the lights on and read this thrilling and touching book!

Reviewed by: Rachael Schnitker