What do you think?
Rate this book
Bridgett Conroy Mystery #1
A Second Chance at Death
Confidence shaken after sustaining a gunshot wound on the job, Bridgett’s world crumbles around her. Unable to face her duties, on the verge of a breakdown, she resigns. Now, in self-imposed exile, she waits tables in the small town of Lubec, Maine living a simple yet peaceful existence.When a dangerous serial killer strikes the area, Bridgett is grudgingly drawn into the hunt, but her actions are tentative, her thoughts scrambled by fear. However, she stumbles onto something even more sinister is going on in this quiet town. Something darker and evil. With the serial killer stalking her, Bridgett discovers a terrorist plot to assassinate a presidential candidate. But who is the assassin? The strange man staying at the inn? The mysterious man with the fishing trawler? Or is it the serial killer?With time running out for her and the candidate, Bridgett must find a way to resurrect the bold, tough, fearless cop she had once been as she takes on a violent and deadly killer and faces a skilled international terrorist. Bridgett may soon discover courage is just a heartbeat away.
334 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 21, 2020
31 people are currently reading
18 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
April 21, 2022
Spellbinding Story about Real Love
Bridgett and Owen love each other very much but life has a knack for getting in the way. That they have grown apart isn't a unique reality, for a lot of people. But Owen gets an opportunity to make a change - a radical change in their lives. Move to another state and make a complete lifestyle change for the both of them. But how will this help? It doesn't, at first. It takes getting nearly killed, more than once. And the chance to return to the profession she loves gives her what she needs to make the adjustments needed to fight for her marriage and live the life she wants and needs. But be not so sure this is just some romance novel because if you do you'll be wrong, very, very wrong!
Bridgett and Owen love each other very much but life has a knack for getting in the way. That they have grown apart isn't a unique reality, for a lot of people. But Owen gets an opportunity to make a change - a radical change in their lives. Move to another state and make a complete lifestyle change for the both of them. But how will this help? It doesn't, at first. It takes getting nearly killed, more than once. And the chance to return to the profession she loves gives her what she needs to make the adjustments needed to fight for her marriage and live the life she wants and needs. But be not so sure this is just some romance novel because if you do you'll be wrong, very, very wrong!
April 17, 2025
I met the author at Indiana Comic con. He was very nice to meet and chat with. My opinion about this is book : This story is really good. I liked the realistic love sections. As well as the characters both having good and bad times to their new lifestyle. This book isn’t for people who may get easily triggered by difficult situations. Which to be honest, I wasn’t aware of before I read the book. I give it four stars because it is a good book with a great set of main characters, Drew and Bridget. I would recommend to anyone who is interested in crime, mystery, and a strong female lead who makes mistakes like any other but learns from them.
October 24, 2020
Gripping tale that pulls you from one page to the next
A policewoman gets shot and begins to question the choices she’s made in life. When she and her chef husband make a new start at a small inn in Maine, their lives become far more complicated than they envisioned.
Even though Bridgett left the job behind, her senses are still sharp, and she quickly realizes that some of the inhabitants of this tiny town near the Canadian border are up to no good.
The book is a roller-coaster ride. Recommend.
A policewoman gets shot and begins to question the choices she’s made in life. When she and her chef husband make a new start at a small inn in Maine, their lives become far more complicated than they envisioned.
Even though Bridgett left the job behind, her senses are still sharp, and she quickly realizes that some of the inhabitants of this tiny town near the Canadian border are up to no good.
The book is a roller-coaster ride. Recommend.
January 5, 2024
I met Ray at a comic expo in Ohio. He suggested this book when I was struggling on where I wanted to start. I love this book! Bridgett is a bad ass character! This book kept me on the edge of my seat and made me wanting more. The writing is great in my opinion. I want to read more on this character and because of the amazing writing, I want to read more books from Ray! I might have a collection of his books.
March 10, 2024
just what I needed
This had all the good makings of a story. Romance, near death, and lots of violence. Moments that made you laugh and others just wondering why or how. I love how it ended on a cliff hanger and told you who the killer is. I’m so ready to know what happens next.
This had all the good makings of a story. Romance, near death, and lots of violence. Moments that made you laugh and others just wondering why or how. I love how it ended on a cliff hanger and told you who the killer is. I’m so ready to know what happens next.
September 29, 2020
Awesome
August 17, 2023
Met the author at GenCon 2023 in Indianapolis, and he suggested this book. It was such an intriguing story full of conflict, mystery, and excitement.
June 28, 2025
Good story, but I found a few of the fight scenes a little unrealistic and the protagonist did some things that I don't think an ex-cop would do.
November 21, 2025
Strong female character. Lots of action. great story with a unexpected twist.
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews