Outlaw Ridge: Shaw

Hard Justice: Outlaw Ridge #5

by Delores Fossen

Seven years ago, former Strike Force operative, Deputy Shaw Brodie, and profiler Ava Sadler thought they had ended the reign of terror brought by the sadistic Riddle Killer. The intricate riddles, horrifying stakes, and lives lost left indelible scars on both their souls—and on their relationship. Once lovers, Shaw and Ava were torn apart by the trauma of the case, unable to overcome the pain that lingered long after the killer was caught.

Now, as the deadly game begins again in Outlaw Ridge, Texas, Shaw and Ava are forced back into each other’s lives, questioning if they imprisoned the wrong man or if a copycat is on the loose. Amid the danger and the resurgence of their old wounds, the heat and undeniable feelings between them ignite once more. Together, they must navigate the complex web of new riddles and old emotions to outsmart a killer who seems to know their every move, while fighting to reclaim the love they once lost.

164 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 24, 2025

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Reviews

[Judy]

Shaw by Delores Fossen
Hard Justice, Outlaw Ridge Series Book Five
Deputy Shaw Brodie couldn’t believe the nightmare from seven years ago was happening again. One text changed everything. But the killer was still in prison, so what was happening? Additionally, Ava Satterly came into the Outlaw Ridge PD, and he knew. She had also received the text. They were being sent on a game some killer was playing…no matter how badly they didn’t want to play.
Ava Satterly had struggled since she almost died seven years ago. Panic attacks had her mainly working from home. And now, on a visit to her grandmother’s grave, the nightmare has started all over. She’d have to face Shaw again.
I had a hard time deciding who the villain was. They all had such good motives to be the one behind the murders. Excellent storyline.
*Sexual content and language
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[Karen Jones]

Interesting with lots of twists

Strong mystery - multiple viable suspects so it kept me guessing until the end. Pretty quick read as the pave and action keeps the reader engaged.

[Maureen]

Great book a twist for the next in the series.

[Debra Reeves]

I enjoyed reading Shaw and Eva's story

[Susan]

This book has well written characters, but I just am not into reading about serial killers nor is it entertaining to me. So I gave it 3 stars from me.

[Patsy]

Loved it