Fallout

Hell Hath No Fury #1

by Michelle Marra

***WARNING: Book contains graphic violence***
Special Agent in Charge Nina Giorandano has it all, a prestigious career in the elite HRT division of the FBI, a posh home in an upscale section of DC and a beautiful woman by her side. Life couldn’t be better…that is until Nina’s teams fails to act in time to prevent a terrorist attack and the suicide bomber claims the lives of more than 250 innocent civilians on Italy's mass transit system that day.
In the aftermath, a media frenzy begins to unravel Nina’s life. Under the pressure of government and its aggrieved citizens, she is forced to resign from the elite division, demoted and relocated to suburban Philadelphia.
With the realization that her career is in the toilet, Nina begins a downward spiral that includes months of drowning her sorrows in a bottle of booze, withdrawing from everything and everyone around her and driving her girlfriend into the arms of another woman.
Broken and defeated, Nina hits rock bottom. She finally realizes it’s time to rebuild her life, her career and venture out in search of some female companionship, meeting a striking woman named Alex.
Nina and Alex embark on a wild and tumultuous journey that leads to a path of deceit, pain and violence. Unaware of the enemies that surround her seeking retribution, Nina uncovers who wants their pound of flesh and her discovery may prove to be fatal plunging her ever deeper into the depths of the Fallout.

Genres: Mystery, LGBT

374 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 16, 2014

About the author

Michelle Marra was born in a small town in New Jersey and now lives in Pennsylvania with her wife of twenty-eight years. Michelle’s creative mind is always at work, whether it is in the form of children’s books, poetry or lesbian fiction; she is always writing. When not writing she is an avid guitar player and song writer.
Michelle spends her days hard at work in the IT field in Philadelphia. She is an advocate for the rights amongst all species as well as truth and justice. With the completion of her Master’s in Criminal Justice, Michelle is looking to assist in the research and education for intimate partner violence as she seeks to join the sector of higher education.
When not working or writing, Michelle enjoys Spinning and Kick Boxing. She also enjoys spending time at the beach and when she finds the time, you will spot Michelle with a guitar in her hand or her nose in her Kindle reading books by her favorite Lesbian Fiction Authors.

Reviews

[Bobbi · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not sure where to start. The plot isn't very believable. All the characters are drop dead gorgeous and wear boots with 3-inch heels and none of them act like rational, stable adults. Nina seems to change personalities every chapter and rarely acts like a FBI agent. Alex is violent and bipolar and I have no clue why Nina kept giving her chances, especially after breaking her nose and practically raping her. The dialogue is unnatural and sometimes repetitive. I almost stopped reading multiple times, but wanted to see if it got better. It didn't. It culminates to a rather long, graphic rape and torture scene that was unnecessary and borderline snuff. I had to skip the majority of it. And then if I'm understanding the last page right, Nina some how miraculously survives the whole thing and her body is transported to Italy with no one noticing. I can't recommend this book.

[Jay Odon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its taken me a while to come up for a review of this book not because I didn't like it or that it was a bad book but for completely opposite reasons... This book is very powerful and well written. The story while not totally relatable to everyone (I mean who hear is in the FBI and can say they track down terrorists for a living)the characters and emotions behind them will grip you till the very end. Love, loss, grief, shame, revenge, happiness and heartache... these are a few of the emotions you will travel through in this book and you will feel everyone of them as they were happening to you. Michelle Marra takes you on a journey that you won't soon forget...

warning to those faint of heart... this is a gritty, graphic, and revenge filled book that won't leave you wanting for details but will leave you wanting more and luckily the second book is on its way!!!

[Bonnie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Trying to read this book was like trying to watch a train crash without cringing. I'll be honest and admit I couldnt get through it- which would usually generate a one star review- but the fact i kept getting drawn back in (as bad as it is) made me give it 2 stars! Firstly, the characters are awful & lets face it- there is no way Nina would ever pass the psych evaluation to become an FBI agent. And the other characters, well they could be case studies in any mental health/ personality disorder text book in the country. Strangely, I do wonder where on earth the author could possibly end up with this book- & if desperate enough I may just find out- but it could be over the next 10 years or so...

[Loek Krancher · Rating 5 out of 5]

A masterful story!

Going through a terrible ordeal, for a long time booze is her only friend. The hatred for her and all the reasons for this hate was devastating. Since that fateful day, her life and the lives of her loved ones are in serious danger. A sick bitch, a pact, romance, a love that can destroy everything, violence, fear, a lot of terrifying actions and an ending that I never saw coming. All in all an excellent book and very intense throughout. I expect a lot of the second part and I highly recommend this first installment.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, one of the most violent, heartbreaking stories I read.....I'm so glad I have book #2 and 3 waiting to continue......

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 stars. the amount of insane and implausible plot lines in this book are nothing short of impossible. there is also a lot of domestic violence that serves no purpose but to build on the inane plot. I almost gave up on this book, I did get the trilogy for free on Amazon. I'm not quite sure if I will even attempt to read the remaining books!

[Scott · Rating 1 out of 5]

This may be an unfair review, as I didn’t finish the book. But given its direction, I didn’t want to waste the time.

I am pretty certain I understand the plot of the story (could be wrong, there might have been a twist I didn't see). But the characters we were supposed to like did stupid and unrealistic things.


First, her brother didn’t go ballistic upon seeing Allison at the party, who was there as Alex. He was in love with her, and yet kept everything quiet in his own head. What not just give Allison a phone call to her cell?

Next, after getting her alone and confronting her, she has oral sex with him. Before they can leave the room, Nina finds them so he has to hide in the closet. Nina and Alex / Allison then have sex in the same room. His reaction? He just wants Allison more. WTF?

Now, Nina has 11 years of Army service, saw time in Iraq and Afghanistan before joining the FBI. Yet Alex is able to snap and slap her hard enough in the face to draw blood and cause bruising, not once, but twice with minutes apart. I can understand the first blow; it was unexpected. But someone with that much “action” experience would not get hit again.

Then, about 30 minutes later, Nina is greeting her at the door and forgiving Alex. Fourteen years of military / police service, and she is willing to be an abused wife? Sorry, done with it.


I should have trusted Bobbi's review.

(EDIT) And I should have read Bobbi's review completely... not just the first paragraph. Would have never touched this book to start.

[Nicole Huddleston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok so I get frustrated when I read something and the people fall in love immediately so I almost put down the book and quit reading it. I'm glad i stuck it out, although about 3/4ths of the way through I wanted to throw it I was so angry. Again, I'm glad I stuck it out because now I'm eagerly anticipating the sequel.

[Eleanor Doran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put it down until I was finished

Excellent thriller. Gripping story. Characters you will love and love to hate. Starting Justice Scorned as soon as I post this. Caution parts of this book are violent .

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

First time reading this author and this book was beyond any good words I could describe. I'm moving on to the second book that is sure to be just as good. If you love a good wlw, FBI ex-soldier story with all kind of twists, this is certainly one of those. Already hooked on this author who is new to me.

[Sloane · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not good. very very not good.

I hate to be so down on something someone spent time on. But please, save yourselves from this. Have mercy on your mind.

[susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow is all I can say

This the first time I have said holy Sh*t so many times. I really liked the storyline and characters. Even though there were times I wanted to slap Nina and tell her to get a clue. I deck Alex just because. I moving on to book 2.

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Could have been a good story, if it had not gotten so convoluted. Also the graphic violence warning is not a good enough warning for what happens in this book.

[Angie · Rating 1 out of 5]

It reads like a bad fanfiction.