Wow, another suspenseful story that will keep you guessing!
I love this Nighthawk Security Series by Susan Sleeman. The stories keep me glued to my chair not wanting to put them down.
However, this time I had to walk away a couple of times because it was so intense. Now don’t get me wrong, that’s a REALLY good thing, because when an author can evoke strong emotions from readers, then it’s quality writing!
My heart was pumping, and my breathing was fast. I wanted justice and safety for the main character, and of course, the Byrd brothers came through again.
The Nighthawk Security team is a family of brothers and one sister, who are ready to make the city of Portland, as well as the surrounding area, safe. They use their skills and give of their time and resources, to make this happen. I’ve enjoyed getting to know the whole Byrd family and seeing how this big family pulls together and supports each other.
This is one of the things Natalie found missing in her life, and a reason she became a child’s social worker. Her concern is for children who need stability and safety in their lives. Drake is the second to last Byrd brother and has always been seen as the “devil’s advocate.” Smiling and laughing isn’t one of the norms for him, that is until he met Natalie. He found that the protective side of himself come out very strong.
This story at times was very hard to read because of the subject matter, and the pain some innocent children and other people go through. I know life around me isn’t all rosy and at times I want to not think about it. However, I appreciate what this author has done in this story. It shows the hard life many have to deal with and the pain they face each day.
This is one of the reasons I love reading books by Susan Sleeman. She paints the picture of what is out there and what we as people need to be aware of. Susan Sleeman doesn’t sugarcoat her stories. They are hard-hitting and gritty.
This book not only has action, tension, and suspense but there is a bit of romance . . . well, maybe a little more than a bit! These characters learned that it’s okay to rely on others and God because He’s there for us and wants our best. They also learn the meaning of family and what a strong family truly is like.
If you love action, suspense, and intrigue, then I highly recommend you pick this series up and start reading it! However, I have to warn you, once you start reading, you won’t be able to stop! I stayed up way too late to finish this book. WOW!
I was given this book by the publisher which did not influence my review in any way, all thoughts and opinions are my own.