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Tactical Crime Division: Traverse City #3
Impact Zone
Ride along on the riveting cases of the Tactical Crime Division — TCD. An elite team of FBI agents specializing in high-risk threats.
When Grand Rapids falls victim to a serial bomber, the Tactical Crime Division launches into action.
Veteran TCD special agent Max McRay is the definition of unflappable. But when a serial bomber wreaks havoc in the town where his ex-wife, Allie, and infant son live, suddenly a high-profile case becomes personal. The bomber is ruthless…and now Max’s family is in his sights. Can the TCD stop this killer’s deadly rampage before Max and Allie pay with their lives?
When Grand Rapids falls victim to a serial bomber, the Tactical Crime Division launches into action.
Veteran TCD special agent Max McRay is the definition of unflappable. But when a serial bomber wreaks havoc in the town where his ex-wife, Allie, and infant son live, suddenly a high-profile case becomes personal. The bomber is ruthless…and now Max’s family is in his sights. Can the TCD stop this killer’s deadly rampage before Max and Allie pay with their lives?
248 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 24, 2020
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Julie Anne Lindsey
171 books1,472 followersJulie Anne Lindsey- Hatcher is an award-winning and bestselling author of cozy mystery and romantic suspense. She’s published more than sixty novels as herself & under the pen names, Bree Baker, Jacqueline Frost & Julie Chase, for various publishers, including Kensington, Harlequin, Sourcebooks and Crooked Lane Books. When she's not writing the stories that keep her up at night, Julie stays busy in Kent, Ohio with her three amazing kids and shamelessly enabling friends. Today she hopes to make someone smile. One day she plans to change the world.
Be sure to check out NOT QUITE BY THE BOOK, Julie's latest work of contemporary fiction, written under her birth name, Julie Hatcher.
Be sure to check out NOT QUITE BY THE BOOK, Julie's latest work of contemporary fiction, written under her birth name, Julie Hatcher.
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December 6, 2020
4.25 Stars / 1 Steam Fans
The FBI Tactical Crime Division stationed in Traverse City, Michigan get another case. Max is the EOD specialist of the TCD who has to solve a group of bombings in the same town as his ex-wife and son.
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The FBI Tactical Crime Division stationed in Traverse City, Michigan get another case. Max is the EOD specialist of the TCD who has to solve a group of bombings in the same town as his ex-wife and son.
Video review available in Week 48: Nov 22 – Nov 28 weekly book reviews.
For other video book reviews, check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
February 11, 2021
I would give this book 10 stars if I could!!! Max is in the top 3 literary husbands list!!! He is phenomenal and swoony and perfect!
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June 19, 2022
I am a huge fan of this authors cozy mysteries so I thought I'd try one of her Harlequin Intrigue novels. I was a little wary because I was worried the romance would be too spicy for me but that wasn't the case at all. There's more emphasis placed on the emotional draw between this hero and his ex-wife and there's one closed door (and firmly shut!) scene so I'm now on a tear to find all Julie Anne Lindsey's other romantic suspense novels!
Love the team dynamcics -- and surprised at the amount of different POVs provided. That really made each character memorable and contributed to the cohesiveness of the team. Also made me want to read all their stories.
The suspense is a mix of police procedural/investigation and action. Lindsey slowly builds the tension to a point where you know Allie is going to be in danger, but it's never over the top and without the relentless attacks I've come to expect from a. Harlequin suspense and I found that a refreshing change.
I listened to the audible edition narrated by Cindy Kay who did a fantastic job of bringing these characters to life.
Love the team dynamcics -- and surprised at the amount of different POVs provided. That really made each character memorable and contributed to the cohesiveness of the team. Also made me want to read all their stories.
The suspense is a mix of police procedural/investigation and action. Lindsey slowly builds the tension to a point where you know Allie is going to be in danger, but it's never over the top and without the relentless attacks I've come to expect from a. Harlequin suspense and I found that a refreshing change.
I listened to the audible edition narrated by Cindy Kay who did a fantastic job of bringing these characters to life.
November 21, 2020
Another 5 star read by Julie Anne Lindsey. I am convinced that this woman can not write a bad book. The book starts off with a bombing of a fast food restaurant. This is the second bombing in the same area. Max McRay from the tactical Crime Division asks for his team to lead the investigation since the bombings occurred in the same city as his ex wife and son. I love that this was a second chance romance. Max and Allie are so good together. I love seeing Max with his son and watching how great of a dad he is. I really enjoyed the bombing storyline as well and how we got the bombers point of view at times. This is definitely a must read for anyone who likes romantic suspense.
November 21, 2020
Impact Zone is another amazing book by Julie Anne Lindsey, I am so glad that I have found her and her books. This is one of my favorite genres, and this one certainly kept me turning the pages until the very end. Being a second-chance romance also was another win!. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone.
I received an ARC from NetGalley, the publisher Harlequin Intrigue and the author and am under no obligation to leave a favorable review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
I received an ARC from NetGalley, the publisher Harlequin Intrigue and the author and am under no obligation to leave a favorable review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
December 12, 2020
Excellent blend of suspense and a second chance romance. Max is the explosives expert on the Tactical Crime Division team. When he hears about the bombs in Grand Rapids, he suggests to his boss that the team get involved. Max has an ulterior motive in that his ex-wife and infant son live in that city. They may be divorced, but Max still loves Allie and wants to protect her. Allie divorced Max a few months earlier because she couldn't handle how work always came before the family with Max. She moved to Grand Rapids to put some space between them and try to move forward with her life.
I liked the rekindling of the relationship between Max and Allie. It is evident from the start that they still love each other. Max is super-protective thanks to the things he has seen, and even though divorced, he calls Allie to warn her of the bombings. Allie tends to be a bit more relaxed and trusting, which was one of their marriage issues. Be that as it may, they still have an amicable relationship. Allie welcomes Max to her home when he arrives in town. I loved Max's sweet scenes with his son and the evidence of how much love he has to share. The time he spent away from Allie made him realize how many things he did wrong during their marriage. He yearns for a way to fix it but doesn't know if he can.
Spending time with Max reinforces that Allie still loves him and reminds her of why they parted. She had a hard time with the way he put other peoples' families ahead of theirs. But when Allie gets an up-close and personal view of what Max does, she begins to understand him and what drives him. The ending had me on the edge of my seat as Max was in the fight of his life to save Allie. Both of them realized life was too short to throw away what they had together. I loved the epilogue and the changes it showed in their relationship.
The suspense of the story was fantastic and kept me turning the pages far into the night. The team's pursuit of the serial bomber was well portrayed in its successes and frustrations. An early look into the mind of the serial bomber showed his determination. The intensity ramped up as Max and the others closed in on the bomber. The apartment scene had me glued to the pages as I felt like I was right there with Max. When the final confrontation came, the bomber's methods and intentions were terrifying. Max's coolness under pressure was terrific, and I loved how Allie kept her head and found a way to help.
I liked the rekindling of the relationship between Max and Allie. It is evident from the start that they still love each other. Max is super-protective thanks to the things he has seen, and even though divorced, he calls Allie to warn her of the bombings. Allie tends to be a bit more relaxed and trusting, which was one of their marriage issues. Be that as it may, they still have an amicable relationship. Allie welcomes Max to her home when he arrives in town. I loved Max's sweet scenes with his son and the evidence of how much love he has to share. The time he spent away from Allie made him realize how many things he did wrong during their marriage. He yearns for a way to fix it but doesn't know if he can.
Spending time with Max reinforces that Allie still loves him and reminds her of why they parted. She had a hard time with the way he put other peoples' families ahead of theirs. But when Allie gets an up-close and personal view of what Max does, she begins to understand him and what drives him. The ending had me on the edge of my seat as Max was in the fight of his life to save Allie. Both of them realized life was too short to throw away what they had together. I loved the epilogue and the changes it showed in their relationship.
The suspense of the story was fantastic and kept me turning the pages far into the night. The team's pursuit of the serial bomber was well portrayed in its successes and frustrations. An early look into the mind of the serial bomber showed his determination. The intensity ramped up as Max and the others closed in on the bomber. The apartment scene had me glued to the pages as I felt like I was right there with Max. When the final confrontation came, the bomber's methods and intentions were terrifying. Max's coolness under pressure was terrific, and I loved how Allie kept her head and found a way to help.
June 26, 2022
I thoroughly enjoy anything that Julie Anne Lindsey writes from her cozy mysteries to these suspense novels. This book is about a division in the FBI known as the Tactical Crime Division. This particular story centers around Max McRay, a swoon worthy protector. The TCD is called to Grand Rapids to investigate a serial bomber. Max is concerned more than usual because his ex-wife, Allie, and his son live in Grand Rapids. There is a ruthless, vengeful killer who will stop at nothing to exact his/her revenge on those who have wronged them. This was literally riveting suspense from the first chapter as you follow the investigation of this bomber by this super unit. This team of agents use their individual strengths to make their team stronger. The characters in this book are very relatable and likable to me as the reader. This is #3 in the Tactical Crime Division series. Although you can read each book as a standalone, I highly recommend that you read them all. There is one more in the series after this one. If you enjoy a good solid mystery with intrigue and a little romance, this book will be enjoyable for you.
July 22, 2021
This is book #3 in the Traverse City Tactical Crime Division series. I’m already hooked because it takes place in Michigan and because it’s a well written romantic suspense makes it that much more fun. The TCD is called to Grand Rapids to investigate a serial bomber. Max McRay is an explosives expert, who was injured in combat, but can do the job needed of him for the FBI. It just so happens that Max’s ex-wife lives in Grand Rapids with their son Max Jr. Max fears for their lives, but Allie doesn’t see how she could possibly be a target for a bomber, so she is not that concerned.
Allie divorced Max because he always put his job first. They still care for each other and their son. Max will do anything to protect his family. Allie moved to Grand Rapids from Traverse City to give them some space after the divorce and to be closer to her parents. Clearly this aspect of the story is leading towards a second chance romance that readers will love. I sure did!
The suspense of trying to find the bomber is the primary storyline. It does help to read the previous books, but there is a list of characters at the beginning of the book to keep everything straight. Max has a bit of PTSD from his combat days where he was injured and lost a part of his leg in an explosion. But he has been working through it and is one of the best explosives experts on the job. Things get tense and they get closer to tracking down the bomber. Readers can definitely expect a tense bomb diffusion scene that will keep you on edge and rooting for the good guys. All that suspense with a happy ending makes for an enjoyable read.
Allie divorced Max because he always put his job first. They still care for each other and their son. Max will do anything to protect his family. Allie moved to Grand Rapids from Traverse City to give them some space after the divorce and to be closer to her parents. Clearly this aspect of the story is leading towards a second chance romance that readers will love. I sure did!
The suspense of trying to find the bomber is the primary storyline. It does help to read the previous books, but there is a list of characters at the beginning of the book to keep everything straight. Max has a bit of PTSD from his combat days where he was injured and lost a part of his leg in an explosion. But he has been working through it and is one of the best explosives experts on the job. Things get tense and they get closer to tracking down the bomber. Readers can definitely expect a tense bomb diffusion scene that will keep you on edge and rooting for the good guys. All that suspense with a happy ending makes for an enjoyable read.
January 14, 2021
Another in the Tactical Crime Division: Traverse City series, in which bomb expert Max McRay is still hurting from the divorce that occurred months earlier. Now he's no longer part of his infant son's life, or that of he ex-wife, Allie, whom he'd put aside for each of the jobs he took on as part of the TCD team.
Now she may be in danger because a serial bomber has set his sights on businesses in the same town where she and Max, Jr. now live. But Max isn't going to allow them to remain in danger and insists on using his skills to keep them safe. But when he defuses a third bomb, he gives the bomber reason to go after him through Allie and Max, Jr.
The question then becomes, can Max find the bomb or bombs the man has set? And, if Allie is in danger, can Max save her or will he be too late?
Now she may be in danger because a serial bomber has set his sights on businesses in the same town where she and Max, Jr. now live. But Max isn't going to allow them to remain in danger and insists on using his skills to keep them safe. But when he defuses a third bomb, he gives the bomber reason to go after him through Allie and Max, Jr.
The question then becomes, can Max find the bomb or bombs the man has set? And, if Allie is in danger, can Max save her or will he be too late?
July 22, 2021
Who is Allie? Who are Max and Max Jr.? How do they all know one another? Who are Axel, Selena, Aria, Carly, Alana, Rihanna, Opaline, and Fritz? What has been happening in the city? Where is Traverse City located? What do each of the above mentioned folks have to do with the story and what do they do for a living? Oh goodness, there were both some surprising and shocking turns of events in this suspenseful story! I cannot wait to read more in this series. These are a great group of people. There were deaths, there was mayhem, there were near saves and near deaths. So many things going on! Even maybe a rekindling!
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November 30, 2020
mpact Zone is a second chance romance where the father realizes everything he gave up because he decided his job was more important.
The story moves fast with as Allie is trying to keep her life moving forward selling her children's wear clothing in the mall. When bombs start going off in the city Allie does everything she can to stay safe for her child and her Ex husband.
Max realizes everything he has been missing but didn't know how to fix it until life threw him and Allie back together.
The story is a Harlequin Intrigue quick read and one that readers of Julie Anne Lindsey will be able to put in their collection of her books.
Thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy of Julie Anne Lindsey Impact Zone.
The story moves fast with as Allie is trying to keep her life moving forward selling her children's wear clothing in the mall. When bombs start going off in the city Allie does everything she can to stay safe for her child and her Ex husband.
Max realizes everything he has been missing but didn't know how to fix it until life threw him and Allie back together.
The story is a Harlequin Intrigue quick read and one that readers of Julie Anne Lindsey will be able to put in their collection of her books.
Thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy of Julie Anne Lindsey Impact Zone.
June 29, 2021
Impact Zone (Tactical Crime Division: Traverse City #3). By Julie Anne Lindsey. 2021. Harlequin Intrigue (ARC eBook)
I liked Impact Zone the best so far in this series because the couple, Max and Allie, were more believable to me. Perhaps because they are exes and have a son, Max Jr., together. As a bomber goes on a vendetta in Grand Rapids where Allie and Max Jr. live, it’s time for TCD bomb specialist Max McRay to put family first. There is some intrigue and some action at the end and overall a decent second-chance romance in the romantic suspense genre.
*Harlequin Intrigue ARC via NetGalley
I liked Impact Zone the best so far in this series because the couple, Max and Allie, were more believable to me. Perhaps because they are exes and have a son, Max Jr., together. As a bomber goes on a vendetta in Grand Rapids where Allie and Max Jr. live, it’s time for TCD bomb specialist Max McRay to put family first. There is some intrigue and some action at the end and overall a decent second-chance romance in the romantic suspense genre.
*Harlequin Intrigue ARC via NetGalley
December 2, 2020
This was a new to me author I thought I would try because of also the intrigue. The characters get you involved quickly especially since it involves the endangering of a infant. Max is closely effected with his next case it becomes personal. So does it effect his ex wife Allie but we will see between the danger how time provides a second chance if they do not become a causality in all this. This kept you engaged so the writer has that magic even if she is in this publishers house. Glad to have come across this one.
February 13, 2021
I appreciated the second chance romance in this one, but the suspense plot line was too intense for me. The villain is a bomber, and that just went some places that I didn't even realize I don't want to read about, . Romantic suspense it isn't a go to genre for me, and I think I need to remember that before jumping into another one.
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November 23, 2020
Impact Zone reads like an episode of Criminal Minds which is perfect for someone who loves shows like that. I loved the story of Max and Allie and their second chance at having their happily every after. Perfect balance of suspense with some romance thrown in. Julie Anne Lindsey writes amazing books and this was no exception.
January 3, 2021
Wow, oh wow! What an adrenaline rush! I feel like I’ve just run a marathon and then some. Impact Zone is an action-packed, heart pounding roller coaster ride with a side of second chance romance. Lovers of Julie Anne Lindsey will not be disappointed and new readers are about to find their new favorite author!
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December 3, 2020Categories
Romantic Suspense, Crime Thriller, Police Procedural Mystery & Detective
Miniseries
Tactical Crime Division: Traverse City (Book #3)
Romantic Suspense, Crime Thriller, Police Procedural Mystery & Detective
Miniseries
Tactical Crime Division: Traverse City (Book #3)
January 11, 2021
Heart pounding. Heart warming. Endearing.
The way Julie Anne Lindsey pulls readers into her world is amazing.
The way Julie Anne Lindsey pulls readers into her world is amazing.
January 24, 2021
I couldn't put this book down. Even though I knew early on who the actual suspect was, it was still thrilling on how they caught him. Another well written book by Julie!
April 28, 2024
There is a bomber in the same city as Max’s ex-wife and infant son lives! Max and his team come in to find the bomber before it’s too late! Will Allie and Max fall back in love?
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