Forest

by Peter Stevens

It started with a high school love affair ... Rachel - wooed by a drug lord and married into murder and crime. Alex - a National Crime Authority agent, locked into a love that can't be denied.When Alex returns to mill town Nangwarry, he is devastated to find his first love humiliated, beaten and raped. The sole catalyst in a war on drugs that could change a nation, Alex throws himself into a conflict that threatens a cartel - and events spin disastrously out of control. Can he rescue Rachel without destroying them both?As the bruises heal, can Rachel rediscover her identity, self-esteem and courage?Inspired by real Australian events comes the compelling novel of two people thrown back together to overturn a mafia stronghold. From the heart of political power to the homes and plans of desperate criminals, this is a high-stakes romantic thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end."Compelling read... like watching a movie... an emotional rollercoaster" - Readers' Favorite

Genres: Fiction

416 pages, Paperback

Published January 29, 2023

Reviews

[Will Decker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was different, but in a good way. I wish the ending would have been slightly different, but it was still righteous! Stevens has his own style of writing that flows, yet has a distinct country feel to it, in this case, Australia. I loved the character development. Even the sub-characters added to the story and weren't just used as fill. The editing is clean and the story flows with lots of suspense and action with some spice in the bedroom to keep it all interesting. Very entertaining read!

[Marbea Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was saddenly adventurous and shockingly amazing!

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed it.

[Jennifer Luther · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn’t finish it, so maybe it got better, but it just wasn’t for me.