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Hidden Identity #3

No Place to Hide

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When her first love is linked to a terrorist plot, Jackie Sellers knows it can't be true. On the run together, they must clear his name and outwit the killers before it's too late and innocent lives are lost.

338 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 28, 2015

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Lynette Eason

187 books4,064 followers
Lynette Eason grew up in Greenville, SC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, and then obtained her masters in education from Converse College. Author of twenty inspirational romantic suspense books, she is also a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Romance Writers of America (RWA). In 1996, Lynette married "the boy next door" and now she and her husband and their two children make their home in Simpsonville, South Carolina."

Series:
. Amazon Adventure
. High Stakes
. Women of Justice

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Profile Image for Hannah.
3,005 reviews1,451 followers
October 31, 2016
Wow...what are the chances of getting two very claustrophobic plots one after the other? I went from tunnels in one book to even smaller spaces in this one, not once but twice! If I said what those spaces were it would be spoilers, but...trust me, they're worse than tunnels!

Anyway, this book is fast-paced and constant. More twists and turns than you can count, with bad guys on nearly every page. I really enjoyed Ian and Jackie and their relationship, and really enjoyed the side characters for Ron, Holly, and Elizabeth (Ron especially.) I would definitely call it one of Eason's best! I also liked the strong salvation message.
Profile Image for Aerykah.
465 reviews44 followers
August 18, 2015
Not quite great, but very good!

The suspense was great! And you'd better be prepared to be dumped right into the middle of it from page one because that's what happens. I was awfully confused for a bit, but started figuring everything out pretty quickly. This book stars off fast and doesn't really ever stop until the end.

The romance? Not so great. In fact, it was kinda disappointing. It almost felt forced to me-- like the author wanted it to happen, but just couldn't make it work right. Maybe that's just me; and it wasn't enough to knock a star off, but there were a few other things that annoyed me enough to go ahead and only give this book 4 stars instead of 5.

Overall, though, it was quite enjoyable. I'm glad I read it and I'm very much looking forward to another book by Lynette Eason! :)
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2,944 reviews212 followers
May 13, 2015
No Place to Hide is filled with action and the pace never slows down. This exciting story took me a little bit of time to really “get into”. Once the plot caught my attention, though, the story flowed very quickly for me.

One of the things that I enjoyed about this story was the fast pace. It did not ever leave me bored. New dangers were around every corner. Something that took me a little time to get used to was that there were many little “sneak peeks” into other people’s lives. It was a bit confusing, at first, to try to figure out who these people were, keep them straight, and tuck each bit of information away for the rest of the story. But, once I was able to do that, I began to see potential ways that these people, both good and bad, were connected to what was going on.

An interesting thread throughout the story is about how God is with us through everything, the good and the bad. The heroine of the novel has had many horrible and painful experiences in her lifetime, leaving her to doubt the existence of God, or more specifically, a God who cares and helps. There is definitely discussion about why bad things happen to good people. Jackie struggles with the concept that a loving God would allow those things to take place.

It took me awhile to connect with Jackie and Ian. I don’t know why this was. The author wrote an exciting story and the characters have history as friends to grow from. I liked the characters and wanted them to have a good outcome, but didn’t have that deep concern that I am used to experiencing for the characters I read about. But, I still enjoyed the story and was happy to see things work out for them.

My thanks to the publisher for the complimentary copy of this book that was given to me in exchange for my honest review.

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Profile Image for Andrea Cox.
Author 5 books1,758 followers
February 15, 2017
by Andrea Renee Cox

What if you were running for your life and only had a brief encrypted message for a clue as to why bad guys and law enforcement were hunting you down?

Jackie Sellers and Ian Lockwood are on the run with no place to hide. It seems like everyone on both sides of the law are tracking them. And all they know is they're being blamed for a terrorist plot ... but they're completely innocent. Will they find someone to trust before they find themselves arrested or buried? Will they be able to untangle the only clue they have before the terrorist plot becomes a terrorist act?

What a way to wrap up the Hidden Identity series! No Place to Hide by Lynette Eason kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Several times I mumbled, "Whoa. I didn't see THAT coming." The plot was great, characters believable and relatable, and the twists and turns plentiful. If you like suspense and high drama, you won't want to miss No Place to Hide. Just don't forget to read books one and two in this trilogy first. That way you'll have already gotten to know some of the supporting cast.

Lynette Eason truly is a master artist when it comes to crafting a fantastic story of suspense. She very often includes children in her plots, which heightens the empathy and urgency. I particularly love that she makes faith in God such a dynamic part of her stories. Without Him life means nothing to me, and it's that same vibe I get with her books.

As a member of Lynette's street team, it's my obligation to share my thoughts on No Place to Hide. But honestly, it's a true pleasure. Thanks for another wonderful story, Lynette!
Profile Image for Carrie Schmidt.
Author 1 book531 followers
March 13, 2016
If you are looking for suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat to devour the book’s pages like your life depends on it, look no further than No Place to Hide by award-winning author Lynette Eason. Toss in a sweet romance, characters who feel like friends, and gentle nudges of faith and you have the recipe for the perfect read.

It’s not every day you see your childhood friend and onetime crush on national news. It’s also not every day that your reunion with said childhood friend debuts with you breaking into his house and defending yourself against his martial arts skills. For Jackie Sellers and Ian Lockwood, this is just the beginning of the nonstop action. Ian has been named in connection with a terrorist plot, and Jackie believes his promise of innocence. Using her skills as an operative with Operation Refuge, Jackie helps Ian run for his life. In the stay-up-all-night-until-you-finish-this pages to follow, the reunited pair dodge not only the FBI on their heels but also the bad guys who want to make sure Ian doesn’t survive long enough to tell the right people what he knows. And while they flee, Ian and Jackie must also scramble to decode the email that got Ian into this mess in the first place – but will they figure it out in time to stop the terrorist’s plot?

I loved getting acquainted with the Operation Refuge folks again, friends we met in the first two books of the Hidden Identity series – No One To Trust & Nowhere To Turn. Especially Ron. I adore Ron, and I’m so very glad we got more of his back story in this final book of the series. (*wail* Why does it have to be over??? I don’t like saying goodbye!) No Place To Hide may make more sense in parts if you read the other two books first, but it isn’t absolutely necessary – it can certainly be read as a stand-alone.

As I’ve said before, I’m a sucker for stories about best friends who fall in love. I’ve been married to mine for 15 years :) Jackie and Ian have a history that stretches all the way back to childhood, and it was such a delight to watch them together even in the high stress situations. The depth of their affection for each other left room for humor and comfort and shared strength in the midst of life being turned upside down. And Ian… *dreamy sigh*

(I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review.)

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Profile Image for Madeline.
101 reviews5 followers
February 10, 2021
Noooooo Holly died in the end!!!!! 😭😨🥺
But Ian and Jackie are such a cute couple!! 😍😍 so I guess that makes up for Holly’s death..... 😞😞
Profile Image for Rachel.
353 reviews40 followers
June 26, 2015
It's not every day you see your childhood friend and one-time crush on national news. Jackie Sellers just wishes it were under different circumstances. She can't believe that Ian Lockwood is wanted in connection with a terrorist plot, and she's determined to find him and help him clear his name. But she's not the only one looking. The FBI wants him captured. The bad guys want him dead. Ian just wants to stay alive long enough to save thousands of innocent lives.

Lynette Eason masterfully weaves a gripping, suspenseful story in this third book in her newest (Hidden Identity) series. Jackie gets pulled into danger when she goes to find out from Ian why he's being connected with a terrorist plot. They are forced to go on the run in order to prove Ian's innocence. As their family and friends get drawn into the danger, they struggle to stay one step ahead of everyone!

I love the way Jackie believes in Ian and how Jackie's team believes in her! I also like the slow background romance that builds between them but doesn't detract from the suspense.

Lynette Eason is the bestselling author of the Women of Justice series and the Deadly Reunions series, as well as No One to Trust and Nowhere to Turn. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. She has a master's degree in education from Converse College, and she lives in South Carolina. Learn more at www.lynetteeason.com.

*Thanks to Revell Reads and NetGalley for providing me with a free e-book copy in exchange for my honest opinion & review.*
Profile Image for Kaytlin Phillips.
Author 18 books260 followers
April 9, 2025
That started with a bang! And it just kept going...a lot of coincidences but still soooooo good!

Characters:
Jackie had an intense backstory, and I felt bad for her, poor thing. (I did guess a lot of it, but it's still good) Ian...I loved Ian! He was just an innocent lab tech or got pinned for treason, and man, I felt for him. Poor guy! *hugs*
Holly was so sweet!
I loved getting to see a little bit of the Operation Refugee Team; that was nice! Especially Ron, I love Ron!

Themes:
God never leaves us and can use even the bad things for good.

Romance:
It was great! Ian and Jackie had been childhood best friends, so it eliminated a lot of the awkwardness that most of the fast-paced action books create.

Language:
N/A

Violence/Gore:
Some intense action including - getting shot at, bombs, bio weapons, getting shot, etc...it was intense but also super awesome! The tension was high.

Overall:
I really enjoyed this one! I loved how fast it was and how much was going on...so hard to put down!

Recommended age 15+
Profile Image for Kaitlyn Krispense.
Author 1 book94 followers
October 1, 2025
Alas, while I enjoyed it, it really fell flat to me🥲

1) i had no clue why this book was part of the trilogy until I realized that this MC is a new coworker of the MCs of the previous books

2) the run-from-the-law-bc-im-innocent-but-im-gonna-get-murdered-in-jail-so-i-have-to-prove-my-innocence trope raises my blood pressure

3) again, just not a fan of a series that doesn't have a whole lot to do with the other books in said series
Profile Image for Deb Haggerty.
355 reviews22 followers
May 17, 2015
Deb’s Dozen: Ian’s no terrorist! Jackie’s out to exonerate him. No Place to Hide!

She’s in! Very quietly she slips inside the door whose lock she just picked. Was that a noise? There coming toward her! Crash—fight back—hit again—what a punch! Ian? Jackie? So starts Lynette Eason’s latest, No Place to Hide, another jam-packed, suspense-filled, action-thriller. And once again I couldn’t put the book down until I’d finished reading.

Jackie Sellers has seen a story about her best friend from childhood on the national news—but there’s no way Ian Lockwood could possibly be a bioterrorist. Jackie determines to find Ian and help him clear his name. She runs into him, literally, after breaking into his house. Then they’re off and running—from the bad guys who want him dead and from the FBI who want him captured. Ian just wants to stop a disaster and clear his name.

No Place to Hide is the third novel in Eason’s Hidden Identity series. I hope she has more coming as I love this series and Operation Refuge, the agency that helps those who cannot help themselves, which serves as the thread to tie the novels together. The first two books, No One to Trust and Nowhere to Turn, are equally wonderful (Check my reviews of both to learn more). You’ll want to get the entire series—if I start a book in the morning and read constantly until I’ve finished the story—I know the author has a winner. Five Stars!

Lynette Eason has two additional series, Women of Justice and Deadly Reunions. She’s a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. She lives in South Carolina and is great fun to interview. Find out more about Lynette at www.lynetteeason.com. Follow her on FaceBook at Lynette Barker Eason or on Twitter @LynetteEason.


Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, gave me a copy of No Place to Hide in exchange for my candid review.
Profile Image for Cara Putman.
Author 65 books1,920 followers
May 15, 2015
No Place to Hide is the third book in a series but stands very well on its own. In it two childhood friends get thrown together on the run for their lives as the nation believes they are terrorists. Through multiple points of view, the action ramps up, consistently cork-screwing tighter and tighter as Jackie and Ian try to find out who is behind the actual terrorist threat before they are captured ... or killed.
The plot inNo Place to Hide is interesting and one that kept me coming back. If you like suspense that has romance playing a strong secondary role, then this is a book you will love. It's a classic someone-saw-something-they-shouldn't-have-and-now-bad-people-are-after-them-and-they're-not-sure-why. The chase is intense, the fight scenes vivid but not overwhleming, and the why the bad guys are so close realistic. The bad guys aren't hidden but some of the supporting folks stand in the shadows adding to the puzzle of how the book will unfold.

Characters from earlier books play low-key supporting roles, but it's always fun to see them again if you've read the books. Lynette's books are similar to Irene Hannon and Dee Henderson. They are perfect for readers who love a good mystery/suspense with strong romance threads. If this is your perfect book equation, then you should check out No Place to Hide.
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2,216 reviews602 followers
November 17, 2015
3.5 stars

No Place To Hide was a good read! I liked how the book began with suspense and kept the suspense throughout. I also liked the mystery of trying to figure out who was behind it all and if they would be able to stop him/her before it was too late.

Sometime things that happened seemed unrealistic to me (i.e. The way characters were able to save themselves so easily when odds weren't in their favor). But that didn't hinder my enjoyment too much and I still liked the book quite a bit. :)

Overall, a good romantic suspense and if you've liked Lynette Eason's books in the past, you will also probably enjoy No Place To Hide.

*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
Profile Image for Sarita.
1,568 reviews655 followers
February 28, 2016
I enjoyed this conclusion of the Hidden Identity series. The final book was again fast paced with load of suspense and twists.

The plot was very interesting and realistic. Lynette kept me guessing right through the book which I loved. I only were able to guess right on everything due to the smart clues given throughout the book only at the times I think the author attended. There was one FBI agent I was suspicious about and found to be wrong about.

I enjoyed Jackie and Ian's story and how it developed, since it started in high school. I enjoyed the humorous parts also in some of the interactions.

The thread of a loving God through hardships and bad times was came across strong but not overbearing.

Lynette Eason remains a favourite. This book can be read as a stand alone even though you will know David and Adam better if you read from book 1.

Recommended to fans of Terri Blackstock, Irene Hannon and Dani Pettrey.
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52 reviews1 follower
April 28, 2026
2.75 ⭐️
Pretty boring at the beginning but was good when it finally picked up. Overall a disappointing end to a really good series because it didn’t even feel like it was part of the series. I feel like it should have been the first book in a series instead of the final book in a series. I didn't feel any connection to the character and I wanted to see more of the characters from [previous books.
Profile Image for Stefanie.
1,225 reviews70 followers
January 24, 2017
This was definitely my favorite in the Hidden Identity series by Lynette Eason! I was definitely intrigued from the beginning and could NOT put this book down!
This series was the first books I've read by Lynette Eason and I plan on reading more by her in the future.
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85 reviews24 followers
March 6, 2026
Buddy read with Izzy Y!

I was pretty disappointed with this book compared to the rest in the series. The other 2 were really good (besides a few details about someone dying), but this one went into a depth of her in a casket and getting cremated alive. The storyline was just not it…and it also wasn’t too suspenseful. And I wanted to see more about Adam! He’s been my favorite in this series, and I was sad his name only came up a few times. I would definitely recommend the first 2 in the series, but not this one. Unless you were some creep who wants to read about being cremated alive, then go for it!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Loraine Nunley.
Author 27 books103 followers
March 25, 2020
4 1/2 out of 5 stars

I loved this one. From the page-turning roller coaster ride to the inspirational thread, I found this story to be my favorite in this series. There were so many questions to be answered. Who was framing Ian? Would he prove his innocence? What was the bigger threat? Would Jackie find her way back to God? Would love win out? I hope I’m not spoiling this when I answer that last question with a resounding ‘yes’! But what a delicious winding road it took to get there. Full review is at my website: lorainenunley(dot)com
Profile Image for Tori.
71 reviews
March 21, 2017
I didn't like this as much as her other books but it was good nonetheless. Jackie and Ian were quite a good combination. I had several hunches most of them were right but I didn't see Jackie's twist at the end. Very heartfelt and some parts made me think I was reading a Hardy Boys book which was kinda cool.
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1,171 reviews37 followers
July 20, 2017
This book was action packed from the beginning to the end. None stop action kept me always wondering what next just like the first two books, while slowly revealing more information about the main characters. Lynette is excellent at a Christian thriller writer.
Profile Image for Morgan's Endless Bookshelf.
466 reviews63 followers
September 5, 2024
It was really fun to see Jackie and Ian on the run. And the plot was actually pretty unique, what with the biological terrorism. And Lucy was so precious. Though I have to disagree with one of the lines in the last chapter. My son's laugh is the most precious sound God created. 😂
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93 reviews1 follower
July 4, 2025
Why did it take me 3 years to read the final book in this series? I have no idea, but I do know this one was non stop action from beginning to end.
Profile Image for Patty Grubb.
77 reviews
March 10, 2026
Love this series - so fast paced and keeps me turning those pages as quickly as I can!
Profile Image for Lauren Beardslee.
56 reviews
October 12, 2025
interesting overall plot line! but I felt like it was pretty wordy and there were too many characters to keep up🙈
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105 reviews4 followers
January 5, 2024
Great storyline. Action from the beginning until the end. A real nail biter. A story of redemption. I enjoyed the series.
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1,668 reviews
August 25, 2022
On the run for your life. Can you trust the good guys? Definitely not the bad guys.

There were a couple key aha moments that I can't go into without spoiler alerts. Drama, action, and suspense all throughout just as you'd expect from an Eason novel.

Some of the other trilogy characters didn't play as heavily into this one until the end. And I have to say the ending characters felt like they came out of the blue from no where. But high marks for the suspense once again.

Narrator was good and consistent.
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516 reviews10 followers
August 20, 2021
Good book and good series. I think I enjoyed this one and the first one the best. Lot’s of suspense, danger and twists in this book. I can wholeheartedly recommend this entire series.
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