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Forest Wardens #2
Twice Lost
Forest Service officer Gwendolyn Lache’s latest case takes her to the Plains of the Rocky Mountains, in search of a killer who has murdered before.
Gwendolyn Lache’s professional reputation is in tatters, her name blacklisted as a result of her actions the previous year. She’s got few friends, and even more enemies, both within the tribes and her own agency.
To make matters worse, she’s assigned lead on the murder investigation of two teenagers, their deaths seemingly designed to create strife between the Plains Striders Tribes and the Forest Service. The message from the top is clear, play it straight and solve the murder, or watch her career go down in flames.
The details of the murder seem eerily familiar, almost identical to a murder that took place sixteen years prior, and the more Gwendolyn digs, the more she begins to suspect that not everything is as should be. As she closes in on the truth, she learns just how dangerous her opponents are, and how far they’ll go to prevent her from bringing a killer to justice.
Twice Lost is the 2nd book of 9 in the Forest Wardens series, a kickass urban fantasy series containing intense action, fast-paced dialogue, snarky humor, wonderful mythical creatures, a unique and compelling setting, and a touch of soft romance.
Gwendolyn Lache’s professional reputation is in tatters, her name blacklisted as a result of her actions the previous year. She’s got few friends, and even more enemies, both within the tribes and her own agency.
To make matters worse, she’s assigned lead on the murder investigation of two teenagers, their deaths seemingly designed to create strife between the Plains Striders Tribes and the Forest Service. The message from the top is clear, play it straight and solve the murder, or watch her career go down in flames.
The details of the murder seem eerily familiar, almost identical to a murder that took place sixteen years prior, and the more Gwendolyn digs, the more she begins to suspect that not everything is as should be. As she closes in on the truth, she learns just how dangerous her opponents are, and how far they’ll go to prevent her from bringing a killer to justice.
Twice Lost is the 2nd book of 9 in the Forest Wardens series, a kickass urban fantasy series containing intense action, fast-paced dialogue, snarky humor, wonderful mythical creatures, a unique and compelling setting, and a touch of soft romance.
400 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 27, 2021
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Justin Herzog
60 books34 followersA native Floridian whose resume includes everything from police officer to personal trainer, Justin Herzog fell in love with books from an early age and turned to writing as a career because anything else would have been unthinkable. He is married and currently lives with his wife in Orlando, Florida. They have one dog. He can reached at jherzogwriting@gmail.com or https://www.justinherzog.com
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January 16, 2022
Very good read
It's nice to have a strong heroine , self-reliant and confident, yet willing to listen to and rely on those around her. The writing is smart, consistent and holds my attention. Just for kicks, I will give you a sample that impressed me:
"This thing in front of me, this Bloodhoof, was born of nature, birthed into existence by nature’s acknowledgment of humanity’s cruelty, our lack of respect, and our disregard for the consequences of our actions. Nature had taken all that in and mixed it with the blood of creation, giving it the form that stood in front of me. That was why the Forest Service existed. To battle the darkest parts of nature, the creatures born from the worst parts of ourselves. To refuse to bend to dark forces and embrace the ideal that we are willing to sacrifice ourselves to ensure a better tomorrow, for nature and for ourselves. That was why we had existed, that was why it had always existed and, God willing, always would. That brief moment of clarity, the sudden understanding of all the ideals that dwelt beneath the pamphlets and the mission statements, didn’t entirely disperse the fear gripping my heart, but it relaxed it enough that I was able to swallow, to breathe, and to make my decision."
I will continue on to the next in the series, wondering if Gwen and Hal's relationship evolves (the romantic in me hopes so). I also wonder if she will change Forest Service stations as often as Hogwarts changes Defense Against the Dark Arts teachers.
It's nice to have a strong heroine , self-reliant and confident, yet willing to listen to and rely on those around her. The writing is smart, consistent and holds my attention. Just for kicks, I will give you a sample that impressed me:
"This thing in front of me, this Bloodhoof, was born of nature, birthed into existence by nature’s acknowledgment of humanity’s cruelty, our lack of respect, and our disregard for the consequences of our actions. Nature had taken all that in and mixed it with the blood of creation, giving it the form that stood in front of me. That was why the Forest Service existed. To battle the darkest parts of nature, the creatures born from the worst parts of ourselves. To refuse to bend to dark forces and embrace the ideal that we are willing to sacrifice ourselves to ensure a better tomorrow, for nature and for ourselves. That was why we had existed, that was why it had always existed and, God willing, always would. That brief moment of clarity, the sudden understanding of all the ideals that dwelt beneath the pamphlets and the mission statements, didn’t entirely disperse the fear gripping my heart, but it relaxed it enough that I was able to swallow, to breathe, and to make my decision."
I will continue on to the next in the series, wondering if Gwen and Hal's relationship evolves (the romantic in me hopes so). I also wonder if she will change Forest Service stations as often as Hogwarts changes Defense Against the Dark Arts teachers.
August 1, 2021
Fun and Interesting Read
Our heroine is a human superwoman. She acts hastily as she tries to prove her worth, to keep her job. But she is special. She does have extraordinary powers though not well defined. One for sure is loyalty. She would go to the ends of the earth or her life to help the people she loves. Great job. Thank you.
Our heroine is a human superwoman. She acts hastily as she tries to prove her worth, to keep her job. But she is special. She does have extraordinary powers though not well defined. One for sure is loyalty. She would go to the ends of the earth or her life to help the people she loves. Great job. Thank you.
April 17, 2022
Wow so much happening!
This series is creates a very interesting world involving Native Americans and National Park Rangers. Mystery/suspense/fantasy/Native American lore. I am not a great writer to express my exact thoughts, but I am enjoying the story line and am continuing on to the next in The series
This series is creates a very interesting world involving Native Americans and National Park Rangers. Mystery/suspense/fantasy/Native American lore. I am not a great writer to express my exact thoughts, but I am enjoying the story line and am continuing on to the next in The series
July 19, 2022
An intriguing book
The book pulls you in and you get to figure out who is at the bottom of the mystery along with the heroine. Can't wait to read the next one.
The book pulls you in and you get to figure out who is at the bottom of the mystery along with the heroine. Can't wait to read the next one.
July 30, 2022
Great read
Wow poor Gwen and Hal everywhere they go they get into trouble. While new area a whole new mystery to solve.
Wow poor Gwen and Hal everywhere they go they get into trouble. While new area a whole new mystery to solve.
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