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Last Chance Downrange #4
Terminal Velocity: Last Chance Downrange, Book 4
A last resort. One final chance for the future they want.
Joseph is the name they’ve given him. Before that, he was Casper—a trained killer. Now he’s been sidelined to a summer camp retreat center, and if he doesn’t make this work he’ll get kicked out of the Accountant’s Office program for good. The only problem is this retreat center is a hotbed of decades old mystery and murder—and missing treasure.
Medical Examiner Sarah Carlton wants to make chief. When the boss orders her to take a “vacation” volunteering at the retreat center she’s not exactly jazzed. But she’ll use the down time to work on the drug overdose deaths she’s been puzzled by lately. Until the nightmare from her past shows up in her cabin, and everything crashes in on her.
With Sarah the target of a deadly group, Joseph is the only one with the skills to keep her safe. But how can it possibly all be connected? Is this about a new drug about to hit the market…or decades old missing treasure?
Together they’re going to find out. No matter if it costs them everything.
This stand-alone story is part of the accountant’s office series, Last Chance Downrange.
An all-new setting. An all-new set of characters.
Joseph is the name they’ve given him. Before that, he was Casper—a trained killer. Now he’s been sidelined to a summer camp retreat center, and if he doesn’t make this work he’ll get kicked out of the Accountant’s Office program for good. The only problem is this retreat center is a hotbed of decades old mystery and murder—and missing treasure.
Medical Examiner Sarah Carlton wants to make chief. When the boss orders her to take a “vacation” volunteering at the retreat center she’s not exactly jazzed. But she’ll use the down time to work on the drug overdose deaths she’s been puzzled by lately. Until the nightmare from her past shows up in her cabin, and everything crashes in on her.
With Sarah the target of a deadly group, Joseph is the only one with the skills to keep her safe. But how can it possibly all be connected? Is this about a new drug about to hit the market…or decades old missing treasure?
Together they’re going to find out. No matter if it costs them everything.
This stand-alone story is part of the accountant’s office series, Last Chance Downrange.
An all-new setting. An all-new set of characters.
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Published March 21, 2023
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About the author
Lisa Phillips
152 books675 followersLisa Phillips is a USA Today and top ten Publishers Weekly bestselling author of over 80 books that span Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense line, independently published series romantic suspense, and thriller novels. She’s discovered a penchant for high-stakes stories of mayhem and disaster where you can find made-for-each-other love that always ends in happily ever after.
Lisa is a British ex-pat who grew up an hour outside of London and attended Calvary Chapel Bible College, where she met her husband. He’s from California, but nobody’s perfect. It wasn’t until her Bible College graduation that she figured out she was a writer (someone told her). Lisa is a worship leader, tea aficionado, and dog lover of two crazy Airedales.
Lisa is a British ex-pat who grew up an hour outside of London and attended Calvary Chapel Bible College, where she met her husband. He’s from California, but nobody’s perfect. It wasn’t until her Bible College graduation that she figured out she was a writer (someone told her). Lisa is a worship leader, tea aficionado, and dog lover of two crazy Airedales.
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July 18, 2022
Terminal Velocity ramps up the intensity times 10! The entire Last Chance Downrange series is a wild ride, and Terminal Velocity gives readers plenty of action, suspense and plot twists. This story reveals more about Casper, the mysterious guy who showed up in the previous novels. He's basically been given a last chance to stay in the Accountant's Office program - and he's exiled to be a cook at a camp where Sara Carlton is also forced to volunteer. Both don't want to be there but realize the camp has some shady stuff going on. The two become targets of criminals with ties to Sara's past.
I always love Lisa Phillip's novels. There's always crazy twists and intriguing characters. This is a fast paced and exciting story - you probably could read this as a stand-alone, but why not read the entire series? I'm looking forward to the new Brand of Justice series releasing soon!
I always love Lisa Phillip's novels. There's always crazy twists and intriguing characters. This is a fast paced and exciting story - you probably could read this as a stand-alone, but why not read the entire series? I'm looking forward to the new Brand of Justice series releasing soon!
July 12, 2022
Another great read in this series. Casper was an interesting character. Glad he got his own story
March 5, 2025
This was my favorite book of this series. In this Christian romantic suspense we get a villain redemption from the previous series. With decades old cold cases and drug deaths currently, this book has plenty of danger and mystery. Both of our MCs have pasts to overcome. I really enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to start the next Benson series.
July 6, 2022
favorite of this series
Another great book by this author! I love how her books are different, more gritty and less predictable then others can be in this genre. They are still clean and have a faith element but these stories also have a refreshing rawness.
Joseph’s story was great. He was a strong character who also showed a vulnerable side. The suspense had twists and turns. I had not figured everything out until the end.
Highly recommend this book and all others by this author.
Another great book by this author! I love how her books are different, more gritty and less predictable then others can be in this genre. They are still clean and have a faith element but these stories also have a refreshing rawness.
Joseph’s story was great. He was a strong character who also showed a vulnerable side. The suspense had twists and turns. I had not figured everything out until the end.
Highly recommend this book and all others by this author.
August 1, 2022
Great story
I thoroughly enjoyed this final book of the Last Chance Downrange Series. But, as an editor, there were a few glaring errors that the editor of this book should have caught, but didn't. Missing words and misspelled words. One of the bad guys named Brad was occasionally replaced with Brett. All things that a good editor would have fixed.
Other than those things, it was a very good ending to this series.
I thoroughly enjoyed this final book of the Last Chance Downrange Series. But, as an editor, there were a few glaring errors that the editor of this book should have caught, but didn't. Missing words and misspelled words. One of the bad guys named Brad was occasionally replaced with Brett. All things that a good editor would have fixed.
Other than those things, it was a very good ending to this series.
August 12, 2022
Excellent!!
I love Lisa Phillips’s books! I’ve been hooked since reading the Northwest Counterterrorism series. This Last Chance Downrange series does not disappoint! I love the characters and how we get to know the clients of “The Accountant’s Office”. “Joseph” and Sarah’s story keeps readers on their toes, wondering who the bad guy is…I was completely surprised, (and that doesn’t happen often)! Excellent read!
I love Lisa Phillips’s books! I’ve been hooked since reading the Northwest Counterterrorism series. This Last Chance Downrange series does not disappoint! I love the characters and how we get to know the clients of “The Accountant’s Office”. “Joseph” and Sarah’s story keeps readers on their toes, wondering who the bad guy is…I was completely surprised, (and that doesn’t happen often)! Excellent read!
March 13, 2023
A British agent falls in love with the medical examiner.
Enjoyed being back in Benson again. Joseph and Sarah story was exciting from start to finish. Both had things to lay down from their pasts. All of it was solved as they ran for their lives. As they were together their love grew. So happy to have Russ, Addie, Stella, Eric and Edith back in the picture. Will go back and read Eric and Stella book sometime. Will read more by this author.
Enjoyed being back in Benson again. Joseph and Sarah story was exciting from start to finish. Both had things to lay down from their pasts. All of it was solved as they ran for their lives. As they were together their love grew. So happy to have Russ, Addie, Stella, Eric and Edith back in the picture. Will go back and read Eric and Stella book sometime. Will read more by this author.
July 5, 2023
Last Chance Series
Excellent story line. Murder mystery and love stories intertwined. I love the hope of what God can do for those who always need a second chance. He’s our Father who accomplishes the impossible by working good for all those who love Him and answer the call of salvation.
Excellent story line. Murder mystery and love stories intertwined. I love the hope of what God can do for those who always need a second chance. He’s our Father who accomplishes the impossible by working good for all those who love Him and answer the call of salvation.
June 19, 2022
This action packed, fast paced story involving decades old murder, mystery, and missing treasure kept me turning the pages, trying to figure out whodunnit. I loved Joseph and Sarah's story as well as Edith's sneakiness and cleverness. I loved the ending.
July 4, 2022
not sure how long….
It took me to read this one. Pretty sure I nearly read it straight through! Lisa does it again. Wraps mystery up in such a tight bow, only continuous reading can successfully untie it. Loved it! Can’t wait for the next one!
It took me to read this one. Pretty sure I nearly read it straight through! Lisa does it again. Wraps mystery up in such a tight bow, only continuous reading can successfully untie it. Loved it! Can’t wait for the next one!
October 6, 2022
Outstanding!
I love the fact that this series and especially this book incorporates the Gospel to the reader. Intriguing characters, adventure, suspense, twists and turns that will thoroughly surprise you. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed!
I love the fact that this series and especially this book incorporates the Gospel to the reader. Intriguing characters, adventure, suspense, twists and turns that will thoroughly surprise you. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed!
February 4, 2024
wonderful wonderful story
I did not or could not figure out if the “Bad Guys” were going to win or not. I was sweating out like Joseph and Sarah were. Didn’t think she was even going to live to the end of this book. Read read read now.
I did not or could not figure out if the “Bad Guys” were going to win or not. I was sweating out like Joseph and Sarah were. Didn’t think she was even going to live to the end of this book. Read read read now.
July 4, 2022
Joseph
This is book 4 of ( Last Chance Downrange) Another great book by Lisa Phillips. Great ending.It keeps you turning the pages.
This is book 4 of ( Last Chance Downrange) Another great book by Lisa Phillips. Great ending.It keeps you turning the pages.
July 10, 2022
Outstanding!
This book has it all: suspense, action, romance, and Biblical truth. What a wonderful series! I can't wait for Lisa Phillips' new release!
This book has it all: suspense, action, romance, and Biblical truth. What a wonderful series! I can't wait for Lisa Phillips' new release!
September 10, 2022
AWESOME BOOK!
I loved this series ❤. Great storyline in all the books. Can stand up by themselves but characters keep reappearing. Love that.
I loved this series ❤. Great storyline in all the books. Can stand up by themselves but characters keep reappearing. Love that.
October 9, 2022
great read
Good, well written, with a great plot. No foul language, which is very refreshing in this day and time. Recommend to anyone who likes Christian mystery with a twist.
Good, well written, with a great plot. No foul language, which is very refreshing in this day and time. Recommend to anyone who likes Christian mystery with a twist.
November 1, 2022
A very good read
Each book in this series gets progressively better in more ways than one. Very well written and hard to put down. You will love how it all comes together
Each book in this series gets progressively better in more ways than one. Very well written and hard to put down. You will love how it all comes together
November 25, 2022
Crazy and unexpected lol
December 2, 2022
Intense
This is an interesting and intense story with many twists and turns that keeps you reading. The characters are great. I want to grow up and be Edith.
This is an interesting and intense story with many twists and turns that keeps you reading. The characters are great. I want to grow up and be Edith.
December 19, 2022
Great series.
I have really enjoyed the stories by Lisa Phillips. Its often hard to put the book down to go to sleep. Just have to keep reading to see what happens next.
I have really enjoyed the stories by Lisa Phillips. Its often hard to put the book down to go to sleep. Just have to keep reading to see what happens next.
January 6, 2023
Full of Action
Full of action and plot twists..
Loved the characters and setting.
Looking forward to reading more books by this author.
Full of action and plot twists..
Loved the characters and setting.
Looking forward to reading more books by this author.
January 11, 2023
Great Romantic Suspense
I love this series! Flawed people getting a second chance and finding their Faith and Forever love. Lots of twists and turns solving the crimes, great read!
I love this series! Flawed people getting a second chance and finding their Faith and Forever love. Lots of twists and turns solving the crimes, great read!
March 31, 2023
I've loved all these books in the Last Chance different series. All have been a great read. I'm looking forward to what's next from this author.
July 4, 2022
Thrilling Velocity! It is a shame that this book terminates the Last Chance Downrange series.
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