2-3-4 Challenge Book Discussions #2 discussion

Any other topics you’d like to discuss? Your overall opinion of the story?

The more I read, the more I like this series!

I really like this series too. I read somewhere that Elliot is planning only six books in this series. I wonder why she is going with so little. It does explain why she took shortcuts on some story lines like Levi though.

I believe it ended with A Merciful Promise, #6. But, doesn’t she have a habit of having her characters appear in other series?

I’m really enjoying this one, how the author takes her time developing the characters (Levi being the exception) and continuing story arcs without leaving major plot lines dangling. Also loving the audio narration.

Jonetta, This is the first time I've read anything by this author. I need to read more.

I love the audio too.

I read the first book in her Bone Secrets series but stopped when I learned I should begin with her Callahan & McLane series. I liked it but got distracted and never went back.

I'm enjoying this series. It's one that I just want to latch onto the next book and read, read, read.

I've read Elliot's Bone Secrets series. The first one was ok, but I thought the stories got stronger as the series went on. I've also read some of her novellas that are part of a series she writes with Melinda Leigh. Those are good, but a bit too short.

Jonetta, Callahan appeared in the Bone Secrets series. I thought the Callahan & McLane series spun off of it.

I do have a question...

Who shot at Ben Cooley when he was investigating the fire? I remember MacDonald saying that Joshua Pence shot the two deputies. Then MacDonald had him killed because of what he did. Did they say who shot at Ben Cooley? Or why he was shot at?

Robin I'm not sure it was mentioned specifically. At first I thought it was the teens, but as the story moved forward, I believe it was the McDonald clan.

Cooley showed up too quickly at the fire/murder site of Pense. I think the shots were to slow Cooley down while the murderers escaped.

Robin wrote: "I'm enjoying this series. It's one that I just want to latch onto the next book and read, read, read.

I've read Elliot's Bone Secrets series. The first one was ok, but I thought the stories got st..."

It may have, Robin. I just remember it came up when I read the book.

Is it possible that the shot he heard was the one killing Pence?

No. Pence had his throat slit. It was definitely aimed at Cooley.

Thanks for clarifying, Robin.

I am enjoying the series as well. Some of the characters make me so mad and that is always good when reading a series, that you have an emotional response to what you're reading. I'm going to go back and read some of her earlier series as well, apparently some of her previous characters appear in Book 3 of this series.