In the aftermath of a training mission gone horribly wrong, Dalton Stride leaves the military and relocates to the Pacific Northwest for a simple and uncomplicated life. All that’s about to change. When an old friend unexpectedly shows up on his doorstep and is promptly arrested for murder, Stride works to clear his friend of the crime but uncovers evidence that the man he once considered family, could be a serial killer. To further complicate matters, a law firm investigator is hot on his trail, and a corporation is buying the land next to his for development. Stride’s life has become anything but simple and uncomplicated.
This book was a lively read. The narrative carries along at a comfortable pace. Energetic characters who ring true, a truly interesting conspiracy (criminal enterprise) playing in the background, authentic survivalism, snappy fight scenes, and even a romance to warm the cockles.