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Women of Justice #2

Don't Look Back

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Twelve years ago, forensic anthropologist Jamie Cash survived a brutal kidnapping, torture, and rape. After years of therapy, she has made a life for herselfthough one that is haunted by memories of her terrifying past. She finally lets herself get close to a man, F.B.I. agent Dakota Richards, when signs start appearing that point to one frightening facther attacker is back and ready to finish the job he started all those year ago. Can she escape his grasp a second time? And will she ever be able to let down her guard enough to find true love? Filled with heartstopping suspense, gritty realism, and a touch of romance, Don't Look Back is the second book in the Swomen Of Justice series. Readers will be hooked from the beginning, finding that once you are in Lynette Eason's world, you're trapped until you turn the very last page.

330 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2010

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Lynette Eason

182 books3,780 followers
Lynette Eason grew up in Greenville, SC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, and then obtained her masters in education from Converse College. Author of twenty inspirational romantic suspense books, she is also a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Romance Writers of America (RWA). In 1996, Lynette married "the boy next door" and now she and her husband and their two children make their home in Simpsonville, South Carolina."

Series:
. Amazon Adventure
. High Stakes
. Women of Justice

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Profile Image for Katie.
Author 2 books128 followers
June 27, 2011
Wow! Wow! Wow! What a book! I was pulled into Jamie's story instantly and couldn't put the book down. With the way Lynette wrote, especially the Hero's parts, there were times I was creeped out! Careful about reading this late into the night, lol!

LOVED every minute I spent in this book!!!!!!!

Women of Justice series is one of my favorite law-enforcement suspense/thrillers I've read to date!
Profile Image for Hannah.
2,866 reviews1,436 followers
December 28, 2015
Such a thrillingly creepy bad guy this has! Definitely reminiscent of a Criminal Minds villain. A couple of things took one star off my rating: a number of run-on sentences/comma splices/fragmented sentences (especially in conversation, where it would sound really awkward if someone spoke so), and my guessing who the villain was early on. And a few things remained unexplained, like how the guy ended up with an X-ray machine, or how they knew the victim numbers at the time they did.

Otherwise, an excellent thriller! This one will make your blood run cold in some spots...

I loved Jamie and getting to hear more about Samantha and meeting Kit (heroine of book 3). I'm looking forward to the next installment!
78 reviews51 followers
August 3, 2015
I figured out who the killer was within 15 percent of the book. Probably in part because this author used the same pattern as in the first book of this series. Given that technique, it was easy to pinpoint who the bad guy was. Pretty predictable in general.

It's not a bad book. Clean and easy to read. But it probably wouldn't stay with you or thoroughly enthrall most readers, IMO.
Profile Image for Charlene.
245 reviews30 followers
March 11, 2018
4.5 Edgy Stars!

Really enjoyed this one! The suspense was really edgy and had me on my toes throughout.

I love how Lynette Eason includes faith into her novels.

Definitely recommend if you like suspense with a faith angle. Will be reading book 3 in the near future :).

Profile Image for Barbara.
545 reviews
January 5, 2014
This one is kind of disgusting and boring with the telling of the Jaime story over and over and over.
Profile Image for annabeth ☼.
585 reviews1 follower
May 16, 2024
*4.5

This was such an enjoyable read! I absolutely fell into the suspense of it all so quickly and loved the journey that all of the twists and turns took me on. The faith content was so central to the story and its characters. The characters themselves, as well, continued on from the first book as being so well crafted and executed from a writing perspective. I absolutely adored following Dakota and Jamie in this book! If I’d felt like I could have, I would’ve given the book 5 stars just for the two of them!

I will say quickly, however, that I figured out what the twist at the end would be at only 30% through the book, so I spent the last 20% of the book frustrated by the fact that I wasn’t surprised by the majority of what was happening. Despite this, though, the suspense was still really solid and consistent throughout the majority of the book. I really enjoyed my time with this book and absolutely will revisit it in the future!
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400 reviews87 followers
February 16, 2017
A thrilling read! I was glued to the pages and read it in one sitting. For once in Eason's books I correctly suspected who the villian was fairly early on, but I still had my doubts all the way to the end. The villain was terrifying- all of Eason's book villains are but this one especially.

I loved the main characters Jamie and Dakota! Jamie was a pretty amazing main character, showing courage and trust in God when her abductor from her past comes back 12 years later. And Dakota! I loved his patient pursuit of Jamie and his relentless fight to protect her.

On to book 3!

Profile Image for Sarita.
1,519 reviews655 followers
June 26, 2015
With a suspect so twisted you feel like you are in an episode of Criminal Minds, and then with a forensic anthropologist as the main female character, you feel like you are in an episode of Bones :-). Both of these series are 2 of my favourites, so I definitely enjoyed the book.

Suspense wise I felt book 1 in the series kept me more on my seat and guessing till the end. Book 2, the suspense is great and what is happening to Jaime is scary and twisted (makes me look twice now), but I did guess the suspect correct very early in the book which took some of the suspense away for me, however, there was a twist at the end I totally did not see coming.

Jaime's faith and trust in God through everything was so inspiring. I really loved her character and Dakota's behaviour and feelings towards her, especially a scene in the hospital at the end.

Will definitely recommend this to everyone who likes a great suspense.
Profile Image for Rick.
892 reviews20 followers
September 29, 2010
I read two other suspense mysteries in the last few months which were both more enjoyable. Several plot elements were too predictable. Character development here did not work for me.
Profile Image for Loraine.
3,453 reviews
February 6, 2018
Twelve years ago, forensic anthropologist Jamie Cash survived a brutal kidnapping, torture, and rape. After years of therapy, she has made a life for herself--though one that is haunted by memories of her terrifying past. She finally lets herself get close to a man, FBI agent Dakota Richards, when signs start appearing that point to one frightening fact--her attacker is back and ready to finish the job he started all those year ago.

This was a good book but difficult to read at times due to the violence committed by the villain. It was almost a little to creepy for me. Once again, Eason packs her plot from start to finish with action and suspense. I love the group of characters that star in the Women of Justice series. They not only work together but are very supportive of one another. Although I knew about halfway through the book who the bad guy probably was, there were still enough twists, turns, and surprises that it made the book interesting. The slow developing relationship between Jamie and Dakota was very well written, and I loved the way Jamie's deep faith helped renew Dakota's relationship with God.

Although, due to the violence incorporated in this book, I liked Too Close to Home better, this was still a good read because I enjoyed the relationships between all of the characters so much.
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923 reviews57 followers
August 22, 2021
s looking forward to Jamies's story after the teasing of it in book 1 of this series and it didn't disappoint. It's full of suspense and twists and turns. I did figure out the killer pretty quick but it's still a page turner. As I mentioned in my review of book 1 I don't normally read Christian books and that is a big part of this series. I think for any Christian they would enjoy Jamie's faith in the face of so much adversity. A good read
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782 reviews41 followers
July 21, 2022
4.5⭐️ Jam packed with suspense and creepiness! Definitely be aware of heavy presence of topic of abuse, for those that are sensitive. Eason treats the subject realistically, depicting how the lasting effects of mistreatment. I deducted 1/2 star because it was obvious early on who the villain was.
Profile Image for Emily Boyer.
174 reviews
April 1, 2024
I love Jamie’s character- seeing how she’s grown and how much stronger she is since her attack/abduction! I do wish there had been more personal conversations between Jamie and Dakota but it was good and so suspenseful.
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2,215 reviews598 followers
January 6, 2015
Review on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2M4AA0R...
Review on my blog (to be posted 2/27): http://christianbookshelfreviews.blog...

Don't Look Back was fantastic! I enjoyed it even more than book one, Too Close To Home, which I loved! The suspense was great and I found a lot of scenes very intense... I also got creeped out a little by things the killer did/said.

I loved getting to know Dakota and Jamie more. After having been introduced to them in Too Close To Home, I could hardly wait to read their story as Dakota was one of my favorite characters.

While I did guess who the killer was, I was still surprised by quite a few things in Don't Look Back and the ending was very thrilling! There were some really sad scenes, but also some very happy ones. I loved how Jamie and Dakota interacted with each other. ;)

All in all, a great read and I am really looking forward to reading A Killer Among Us as soon as I can. This book's epilogue definitely grabbed my attention and now I want to know what is going to happen next.

*I borrowed this book from the library. I was not required to write a review, but chose to. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.*
Profile Image for Lisa Pickle.
23 reviews3 followers
May 9, 2016
This book may be triggering to those who have experienced sexual abuse.

That being said, it represented the aftermath of abuse very, very well. I was skeptical of how this subject would be handled, but the author did a fabulous job. As one who has experienced sexual abuse, I appreciated the accuracy of the portrayal. The same goes for how the mental abuse and mind games were represented. Jamie's anxiety, panic attacks, constant self-doubt, and trust issues hit very close to home with me. I myself was not triggered by reading this, but I do feel that it's important to have a warning at the beginning of books like this to inform those who are more sensitive to this subject.

I appreciate the author addressing this issue and writing about such a tough subject. She handled it very well.
Profile Image for Esther LeeAnn.
112 reviews
January 15, 2021
Wow! I liked this book way better than the first! It was just so action-packed, and made you practically jump out of your skin.
First of all, I knew it The Hero was going to end up as George. He had several signs. Was around Jamie all day, knew how to get to her house, and others. It was the typical mystery of the murder being a close friend.
Jamie has finally put her tragic past behind her, and is starting to come out of her shell. Then she uncovers bones that remind her of her killer. Wrist bones that had been broken and then healed, and a slash to the neck hitting the bone. And with a number burned into her skin, same as Jamie.
I really liked Dakota. He was the perfect male figure, who really cared and loved Jamie enough to want to get involved with a serial killer to protect her.
And I'm glad Jamie was able to open her heart and trust Dakota.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Rachel Reads.
359 reviews189 followers
November 9, 2024
*4.25*
An interesting novel for sure. Lots of suspense and good faith elements with super sweet romance.
I loved the mystery as hard hitting as it was. The characters are strong. So much happens in this book. I guessed a certain element, but a certain loss shocked me and made me really sad. I wish certain faith elements had wrapped up a bit differently, but I do love the way that the romance developed. Trigger warnings in content below

Content: violence (semi(or just above)-detailed), mentions (lightly detailed) of self-harm (su*c*de, depression, counseling), mentions of (lightly detailed) r*pe, panic attacks, h word used literally (in context), romance (lightly detailed kisses)
Profile Image for JoAnn.
137 reviews
January 17, 2016
I like Lynette Eason's books and storylines, and this book is no exception. But for me, her writing it just too graphic. I tended to skip around on this book because some of the descriptions were just too graphic. If those kinds of things don't bother you, then you will probably truly like this book. But if you prefer not to read those kinds of descriptions, I would be careful reading this book.
Profile Image for Mary.
106 reviews
September 17, 2013
This book felt really formulaic. It was almost like she took the same formula from the first book and put in the second book with different characters. I figured out who the bad guys were early on, and the book lost my interest from there.
Profile Image for Carol.
480 reviews
November 29, 2015
It looks like from the reviews that I am one of the few readers who did not like this book too much. I do think her writing got a bit better but the villain was too easy. The strength, to me, is in the characters not in the mystery.
Profile Image for Traci.
47 reviews
August 1, 2011
I enjoyed the book, but there was not much depth to the characters. There were too many similarities between the first and second book in the series.
Profile Image for Jenn.
737 reviews42 followers
May 25, 2015
Did not finish
Profile Image for Kaytlin Phillips.
Author 17 books250 followers
November 30, 2025
This one was slightly predictable, the next one probably will be too, but I'm gonna finish the stories...lol...

Characters:
Jamie was a dear and I felt so bad for her and her past. I wanted so much for her to just have a nice and calm rest of her life instead of having to deal with a crazy guy.
Dakota was nice...a bit pushy at times with Jamie, which I didn't appreciate. We also learned about his past but I didn't feel like much of anything was resolved. Which I think I had a similar problem with the first book...these are some of Eason's first books so it makes sense that she would get better as time goes on.
It was nice to see Connor and Samantha again!

Romance:
Just some hugs and kisses, Jamie has been raped in the past, and though there's nothing on page, there are some quick flash backs and mentions of a guy's hands on her.

Language:
N/A

Violence/Gore:
Yes, there's a sicko who kidnaps girls, rapes them, hurts them, and then kills them...some of the injuries and death are in a bit much detail for me...there are several 'bodies' found, mostly bones, which is what eventually leads to catching this guy...but it is pretty intense.
A character gets stabbed, throat cut, almost has a miscarriage, mentions of lots of blood and bleeding...for those with sensitivity.

Overall:
This was a pretty good book and I always enjoy a Lynette Eason book!

Recommend age 18+ (This villain really gives me the creeps)
Profile Image for Jenny.
2,337 reviews73 followers
August 2, 2024
Don't Look Back is book two in the Women of Justice series by Lynette Eason. After a brutal kidnapping twelve years ago, forensic anthropologist Jamie Cash has finally made a life for herself and is working in the area she enjoys. When her worst nightmare happens, she realises her kidnapper is back and wants her dead. However, FBI agent Dakota Richards, who wishes Jamie Cash would look his way, steps up to keep her safe. The readers of Don't Look Back will continue to follow FBI agents Dakota Richards and Jamie Cash to discover what happens.

Don't Look Back is another fantastic book by Lynette Eason and an excellent addition to this series. I engaged with the story and the characters from the first page. I love Lynette Eason's portrayal of her characters and their interactions. Don't Look Back is well-written and researched. I like Lynette Eason's description of the settings, which allowed me to imagine being part of the book's plot.

Don't Look Back readers will learn about Forensic anthropologists' role in law enforcement investigations and understand what happens to family members after they suffer a significant trauma.

Without a doubt, I highly recommend this book to all romantic suspense novel enthusiasts.
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1,625 reviews
April 21, 2022
12 years ago forensic anthropologist Jamie survives a horrific kidnapping, torture and rape. Now he's back...

Twisted, suspenseful, and faithful. Criminal Minds meets Bones with Justice League companions.

Although it shouldn't be too hard to figure out who the bad guy is, it's how do they figure it out and stop him before it's too late. An ending with a twist will keep you reading all night...with the light on.
Profile Image for Tori.
71 reviews
January 15, 2018
Comparing this book to Too Close To Home, I enjoyed Don't Look Back a lot more. The creepy level was off the charts for me...which automatically made me love the book! I do not reccomend reading this book at night! The romance was so nice and sweet. Dakota and Jamie are my favorite characters in this series for sure. A clean suspenseful read reccomended to 15 and up!
Profile Image for Cathy Beckett.
490 reviews1 follower
September 15, 2017
Lots of twists and turns in this one. Jamie Cash's stalker is back with a vengeance. He is watching her everywhere she goes. He not only goes after Jamie but he attacks her sister Samantha Cash Wolfe from the first book in the Women of Justice series. He also kills Jamie's therapist/friend, Maya Olsen and leaves her body in Jamie's bathtub. Jamie's long-lost twin sister, Kit Kenyon, makes her first appearance in this book.
Dakota Richards, FBI Special Agent, becomes Jamie's protector, friend and confidant. He fell in love with her when he first met her 2 years previously. He can't seem to breath when he is away from Jamie but Jamie has intimacy issues after her abduction when she was eighteen. Dakota has been waiting patiently for Jamie to feel comfortable with him and he finally sees some progress and then her stalker, known only as The Hero resurfaces.
Profile Image for Megan Blanchet.
11 reviews2 followers
March 10, 2021
so sinister but intriguing. you will not be able to put it down. i promise
Profile Image for Tamara Tilley.
Author 10 books23 followers
January 23, 2016
DON’T LOOK BACK, the second installment in the Woman of Justice series by Lynette Eason, is another riveting story that compels you to turn page after page.

Jamie Cash is a survivor. Twelve years ago, she was the victim of a psychopath who assaulted her, tortured her, and left her for dead. Strong willed and determined, Jamie has fought her way back from victim to success story. Now a forensic anthropologist, Jamie works with the medical examiner’s office to bring closure to cold cases, and speak for victims that would otherwise have no voice.

FBI Special Agent Dakota Richards is in love with Jamie, even though they have never even dated. Partnered with Jamie’s brother-in-law, Connor Wolfe, Dakota spends time with Jamie at work and socially, but she has never let him into her personal space. When Dakota finds out about the attack that nearly killed Jamie, he understands better her at-arms-length friendship, but is determined to break through the barriers Jamie has erected and show her she can trust again.

Just as Jamie begins to believe she can have a normal life and a relationship with Dakota, her worst nightmare comes to light. Her attacker is back to finish the job he started twelve years ago. Doing all she kind to fight the fear that paralyzed her for so many years, Jamie decides she will not let a maniac manipulate her. She will fight him, even if it means losing her own life.

Gripping action! Great suspense! DON’T LOOK BACK is everything I look for in a suspense novel. Even though I knew early on who Jamie’s attacker was, the story that unfolded was a thrill to devour. Knowing there will be at least be one more installment in the Women of Justice series (clues from the Epilogue), I will waited anxiously for its release.

Book provided for review purposes.

Available October 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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