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Rockford Security Mystery #2
Blink Of An Eye
A Magician conference serves as the perfect cover for members of a secret magician society in this case steeped in illusion and sleight of hand.
When Rockford Security is hired to play bodyguard to high-profile magician Xavier Ballentine’s props and secrets, Blake sees it as an easy job for the youngest Rockford sibling, Garrett, to get some experience in the field. But a series of mysterious thefts and prop malfunctions prove there may be more to this job that he first thought.
Soon Garrett finds himself thrust into a world of underground intrigue and illusion where things can change in the blink of an eye. As he chases down a cold-blooded killer, he realizes there is much more at stake than just a magician’s closely held secrets, what he’s been guarding would be disastrous if it fell into the wrong hands.
What started out as an easy job turns into the Rockfords most important job ever and innocent lives hang in the balance.
When Rockford Security is hired to play bodyguard to high-profile magician Xavier Ballentine’s props and secrets, Blake sees it as an easy job for the youngest Rockford sibling, Garrett, to get some experience in the field. But a series of mysterious thefts and prop malfunctions prove there may be more to this job that he first thought.
Soon Garrett finds himself thrust into a world of underground intrigue and illusion where things can change in the blink of an eye. As he chases down a cold-blooded killer, he realizes there is much more at stake than just a magician’s closely held secrets, what he’s been guarding would be disastrous if it fell into the wrong hands.
What started out as an easy job turns into the Rockfords most important job ever and innocent lives hang in the balance.
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2021
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L.A. Dobbs
26 books266 followersL.A. Dobbs is the not-so-cozy pen name of USA Today bestselling cozy mystery author Leighann Dobbs. Under the name L.A. Dobbs, she writes engaging mysteries that have twisty plots filled with secrets and lies.
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April 9, 2021
Garrett Rockford, the youngest sibling, normally sits at the Sales Desk. In the first book he did help out at a music festival wanting to show Blake he could help out on the security side. Because he did so well Blake has given him an assignment keeping an eye on Xavier Ballentine's magic props, etc. at the Lucky Ace Casino during a magician's convention.l
Garrett thought it was going to be a boring assignment until the dove cage has mysteriously left open. someone breaks into Xavier's office and a fellow magician is killed. Xavier's assistant, Jessica, is injured when props malfunction. Garrett wanted to handle this assignment himself until all of these things happened and he needefd to confide in Blake.
This book will keep you guessing and turning those pages until the end.These books are all stand-alone stories about different members of the Rockford clan. This one is an excellent follow-up to One Lie Too Many, the first in the series. I cannot wait to read number three.
I received an advance copy of this book. This is my honest opinion.
Garrett thought it was going to be a boring assignment until the dove cage has mysteriously left open. someone breaks into Xavier's office and a fellow magician is killed. Xavier's assistant, Jessica, is injured when props malfunction. Garrett wanted to handle this assignment himself until all of these things happened and he needefd to confide in Blake.
This book will keep you guessing and turning those pages until the end.These books are all stand-alone stories about different members of the Rockford clan. This one is an excellent follow-up to One Lie Too Many, the first in the series. I cannot wait to read number three.
I received an advance copy of this book. This is my honest opinion.
March 23, 2021
After finally persuading Blake that he can be more of an asset to the security company than just sitting at a desk.
Garrett is given the assignment of guarding a magician's props to keep other magicians from stealing his works for when they are not being used.
When Garrett notices some irregularities, things start a little dicey.
After Xavier’s assistant is injured by sabotaged equipment, and one of his friends are killed.
The team learns the real reason for the needed security.
One that leads to secret societies, and keeping the whole world safe.
This is another fun story from a master story teller.
There’re developed characters, misdirection, and a solid plotline.
This is a clean story with no profanity or risqué scenes.
Garrett is given the assignment of guarding a magician's props to keep other magicians from stealing his works for when they are not being used.
When Garrett notices some irregularities, things start a little dicey.
After Xavier’s assistant is injured by sabotaged equipment, and one of his friends are killed.
The team learns the real reason for the needed security.
One that leads to secret societies, and keeping the whole world safe.
This is another fun story from a master story teller.
There’re developed characters, misdirection, and a solid plotline.
This is a clean story with no profanity or risqué scenes.
March 23, 2021
Garrett. one of the younger Rockford siblings, normally mans the sales desk. He is desperate to convince his older brother Blake to let him work in the field. Blake assigns Garrett to watch over a magician's props at a magic competition. Things get a little weird when a cage-full of doves gets loose. Garrett wants Blake to see he can handle himself in the field, so he decides to handle the assignment until there is a murder. Then things really go sideways. There are lots of false leads and dead-ends before the surprising true perpetrator is found. Another great story with strong characters and terrific mystery!
March 25, 2021
This is the second book in the Rockford Security series. This book has Garrett getting out from behind the sales desk and into the field. He is assigned to watch some magician’s props. Things go sideways when a friend of the magician is killed.
This was a real eye opener for Garrett. What started out as a seemly benign first case gives him a lot of experience.
I found the mystery to be interesting and full of plot twists. The characters are flawed but strong. Looking forward to the next installment.
I was given an advanced reader’s copy and am not required to leave a positive review.
This was a real eye opener for Garrett. What started out as a seemly benign first case gives him a lot of experience.
I found the mystery to be interesting and full of plot twists. The characters are flawed but strong. Looking forward to the next installment.
I was given an advanced reader’s copy and am not required to leave a positive review.
March 26, 2021
Another amazing book in the Rockford Security series!
Each book is a stand alone, and features a different member of the family. This one features Garrett, the youngest of the Rockford siblings.
Garrett gets to get in some field work, guarding the magician Xavier's props and office during a magician's conference at the Lucky Ace casino. What he thought was going to be a boring gig, turns out to be more than he bargained for. Are the break-ins, and tampering just attempts for trade secrets, or is there something more nefarious going on.
This kept me guessing until the very end!!
Each book is a stand alone, and features a different member of the family. This one features Garrett, the youngest of the Rockford siblings.
Garrett gets to get in some field work, guarding the magician Xavier's props and office during a magician's conference at the Lucky Ace casino. What he thought was going to be a boring gig, turns out to be more than he bargained for. Are the break-ins, and tampering just attempts for trade secrets, or is there something more nefarious going on.
This kept me guessing until the very end!!
January 2, 2023
Another great read in the continuing saga of the Rockford Security Mystery Series
Another great read in the continuing saga of the Rockford Security Mystery Series. Garret takes lead in this who'd one bit rollercoaster ride of a mystery. Face paced, exciting and a glued to your seat, can't put it down kind of story. So fasten your seatbelt, get your popcorn bowl and your book so we can see where this ride takes us. See if you can figure it out!!!
Another great read in the continuing saga of the Rockford Security Mystery Series. Garret takes lead in this who'd one bit rollercoaster ride of a mystery. Face paced, exciting and a glued to your seat, can't put it down kind of story. So fasten your seatbelt, get your popcorn bowl and your book so we can see where this ride takes us. See if you can figure it out!!!
March 25, 2021
Blink of An Eye is Book 2 in the Rockford Security Series by L.A. Dobbs.
Garrett is assigned to guard a magician's items. Garrett can tell something is up and thats when things turn dangerous.
This is a fantastic story that involves a secret society and a great mystery with well developed, complex characters.
Looking forward to the next book in the series.
Garrett is assigned to guard a magician's items. Garrett can tell something is up and thats when things turn dangerous.
This is a fantastic story that involves a secret society and a great mystery with well developed, complex characters.
Looking forward to the next book in the series.
April 13, 2023
Blink Of An Eye (2)
What a good story. This story was a good at including all the characters. Although, only one is generally who the story is created around it's interesting how the author makes sure all of the characters are included in some form or fashion! I recommend this series to another looking for thrilling mystery!
What a good story. This story was a good at including all the characters. Although, only one is generally who the story is created around it's interesting how the author makes sure all of the characters are included in some form or fashion! I recommend this series to another looking for thrilling mystery!
April 1, 2021
What terrible rubbish, probably written for (uneducated) teenagers.
Couldn't handle more than 2-3 dozen pages, always hoping it would improve.
Don't waste your money, this is a serious for exceedingly UNserious readers..
Couldn't handle more than 2-3 dozen pages, always hoping it would improve.
Don't waste your money, this is a serious for exceedingly UNserious readers..
March 15, 2024
Garrett, one of the younger Rockford siblings, is usually in the office handling sales, but after helping with the case at the music festival he's given the job of guarding the props belonging to famous magician Xavier Ballentine at the Magician Conference. Easy, peasy until odd things start happening and then someone is murdered.
This was an enjoyable mystery with quite a few red herrings of who the murderer could be. I did think Garrett should have known better than to go off on his own, but understood as a younger sibling he felt he had to prove himself. I wonder if he'll want to leave the safety of the sales desk again anytime soon?
This was an enjoyable mystery with quite a few red herrings of who the murderer could be. I did think Garrett should have known better than to go off on his own, but understood as a younger sibling he felt he had to prove himself. I wonder if he'll want to leave the safety of the sales desk again anytime soon?
January 18, 2025
Youngest Rockford brother Blake gets his wish with a field work assignment, he’ll be working the magician’s conference, specifically ensuring one magician’s secrets stay secret. But something’s not quite right when he goes on duty one evening, things look like maybe a burglary occurred and more annoying is Blake has to consult with his brother on it.
Rating: 2.75stars
Rating: 2.75stars
September 4, 2025
Blink of a Lie
This book changed my mind. The first book was not to my liking. This one was really good. I loved the characters, especially Garrett. Very well written and held my attention to the last sentence in the book. L A. Dobbs has become one of my favourite authors. Look forward to the next in the series.
This book changed my mind. The first book was not to my liking. This one was really good. I loved the characters, especially Garrett. Very well written and held my attention to the last sentence in the book. L A. Dobbs has become one of my favourite authors. Look forward to the next in the series.
September 26, 2022
Slightly less than I expected, somehow
Still worth the read. Garrett should develop more as he matures; the reveal of the miscreant and the mystery seemed, somehow, underwhelming.
Might just be my mood? Not sorry I read it.
Still worth the read. Garrett should develop more as he matures; the reveal of the miscreant and the mystery seemed, somehow, underwhelming.
Might just be my mood? Not sorry I read it.
May 2, 2023
Exciting
I've never been too fond of magician tales but this was better than expected. It was thrilling and suspenseful and I've come to adore the Large Rockford family.
I'm looking forward to getting to know them better.
I've never been too fond of magician tales but this was better than expected. It was thrilling and suspenseful and I've come to adore the Large Rockford family.
I'm looking forward to getting to know them better.
September 12, 2023
Blink Of An Eye
Garrett proves himself in the field when he solves a murder and a theft. The wandering brother shows up for their parent's anniversary. Garrett decides his desk job is good for now and they've decided to offer their cousin, Owen a job.
Garrett proves himself in the field when he solves a murder and a theft. The wandering brother shows up for their parent's anniversary. Garrett decides his desk job is good for now and they've decided to offer their cousin, Owen a job.
March 20, 2024
Magic
I didn't find this 1As exciting as the 1st 1Which had more Twist and turns in it. It's pretty simple to figure out Who's Who's doing The bad stuff But yes of course it's worth reading
I didn't find this 1As exciting as the 1st 1Which had more Twist and turns in it. It's pretty simple to figure out Who's Who's doing The bad stuff But yes of course it's worth reading
March 29, 2024
Garret
Garret was amazing in his security job. Some chuckles of his embarrassing moments gives a positive perspective of the youngest sibling now trusted and acknowledged better in the family business. Yay Garret!
Garret was amazing in his security job. Some chuckles of his embarrassing moments gives a positive perspective of the youngest sibling now trusted and acknowledged better in the family business. Yay Garret!
April 30, 2021
Just OK
I didn’t feel this was as good as others in this series. It is written as 2nd in the series, but was actually written after 3 through 5. It seemed to drag.
I didn’t feel this was as good as others in this series. It is written as 2nd in the series, but was actually written after 3 through 5. It seemed to drag.
May 16, 2021
Don't Leap to Conclusions
A good whodunit with the Rockford entourage. I have a feeling the story didn't end here though...
Can't wait to read what's next!
A good whodunit with the Rockford entourage. I have a feeling the story didn't end here though...
Can't wait to read what's next!
September 10, 2021
Quick read
A good quick read. I guessed who it was pretty early on, but still liked the ending though. Looking forward to book three in the series.
A good quick read. I guessed who it was pretty early on, but still liked the ending though. Looking forward to book three in the series.
July 13, 2023
Great family dynamics.
October 21, 2023
Good mystery!
What a twist at the end, looking forward to the next book. Glad to have found another fine writer of mysteries.
What a twist at the end, looking forward to the next book. Glad to have found another fine writer of mysteries.
October 21, 2023
Magic is always a mystery
Thought the book was a little slow in some areas, but still very intriguing in other areas. The teaser at the end was nice.
Thought the book was a little slow in some areas, but still very intriguing in other areas. The teaser at the end was nice.
November 16, 2023
Great series
I am totally enjoying this series! This is a great series for young and old alike! I love that each book is a stand alone
I am totally enjoying this series! This is a great series for young and old alike! I love that each book is a stand alone
May 25, 2025
Love series where there is action
I read the Sam Mason series first... So I'm comfortable with the author's style. This was a great way to spend a rainy day.
I read the Sam Mason series first... So I'm comfortable with the author's style. This was a great way to spend a rainy day.
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