Death Wish, Task Force SEAR Book #3 by JJ Samie Myles

Book description:

Some battles demand an unbreakable faith—and the ultimate sacrifice.

Former MARSOC sniper Ledger Romero faked his death to escape the Sombra Cartel after making their infamous revenge list. When a friend calls in a loyalty card and begs him to rescue his daughter from the ruthless regime, Ledger returns to Colombia and its deadly shadows—and walks right into an ambush.

Two years ago, Roxane Jaimes gave up a promising CIA career and infiltrated Sombra, the face of Colombia’s much-revered organization that funds pediatric surgeries with blood money. Her fiancé’s blood, to be exact. Determined to dismantle the cartel, she wrestles an inexplicable compulsion—which will destroy all her covert work—to save Sombra’s newest captive.

The cartel is hot on their heels as Ledger and Rox escape into the unforgiving Colombian jungle. When Task Force SEAR learns Ledger is still alive, they lock and load. However, squaring off against Sombra comes at a high price. Maybe higher than Ledger and Rox can pay.

My review:
I have been enjoying this series, and was happy to see another book coming out in the series. 

It may be the best of the series so far, though there are some violent themes and torture in the book, and the author did something that emotionally wrecked me. If I had had a physical copy of the book in my hand, I may have thrown it across the room. It was that bad. Ugh. 

But other than the gut wrenching "what was the author thinking?!" moment, the book was masterfully written. SEAR is a fictional team that has the primary goal of rescuing Christians from danger, mostly in other countries. 

Death Wish is a wild ride from the USA to Columbia and back as at first Ledger and Roxanne battle evil on their own, and then get help from his team and others. 

Ledger and Roxanne were great main characters, and very likable. Ledger especially was an excellent character, and his love for his brother and concern for his safety and spiritual condition were a highlight of the book.

The book had its share of bad guys, and I enjoyed seeing them get what was coming to them. And there was a surprise with one of them, which I will not give away. 

Amid all of the danger and violence is the message of hope, and though I was kind of mad at the author for a certain thing, the book ended well with the message that God is always in control and is a comfort and help in grief. 

Special thanks to the author for an advance e-book copy of this novel. I was under no obligation to provide a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.

Death Wish releases April 26.

About the author:

JJ Samie Myles is always on the hunt for a thrilling adventure, be it in real life or the fictional realm. Having traveled the globe and interacted with people from all walks of life, she is equipped with an arsenal of story ideas. Her mission is to share the beauty of God’s light in a dark world and encourage her readers in their faith. JJ is fluent in savage banter, obsessed with the ocean, and loves to laugh.

Check out her website: JJSamieMyles.com

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Conspiracy, Sanctuary Series #3 by Colleen Coble

 

Book description:

Fifteen years of secrets. Once chance for justice.

Just as wildlife veterinarian Paradise Alden begins to envision a future with Blake Lawson, the ghosts of her past return with a vengeance. The murder of her parents has shadowed her for fifteen years, but a new threat brings the cold case into the terrifying present. A trained leopard--a chilling embodiment of Paradise's deepest fears--is now stalking her.

Haunted by resurfacing memories, Paradise, Blake, and her newfound brother, Drew, follow a trail of clues that leads them into a web of dark family secrets. The deeper they dig, the more shocking the connections become, linking their families to a dangerous conspiracy that someone is still willing to kill to protect.

With every step closer to the truth, the killer becomes more desperate. Paradise, Blake, and Drew must race to expose a murderer who has remained hidden for fifteen years, but this time, they are the ones being stalked. If they can't unmask the killer, the past will destroy both the fragile future Paradise and Blake are trying to build and the family she has finally found with her brother.

A conspiracy of lemurs is a family. But a conspiracy of people can be deadly.

My review:
  I have really been looking forward to this final book in this series, and when I had the opportunity to read an advance copy of it four months early, I jumped at the chance. And I am glad I did. This was a truly awesome read that I enjoyed - or devoured. 

 Coble has done a few series where there is one main couple and the whole series covers their growing relationship, as opposed to one couple per book. I have found myself liking that kind of series, and this series is that kind. All three books cover Blake and Paradise's relationship.

Conspiracy mainly centers on the murder of Paradise's parents and her newfound brother Drew's father. 

I enjoyed all three books in this series, but this one was my favorite, but then it did tie up everything and was a great conclusion to this series.

As with the other two books, Blake's 5 and 7 year old brothers Isaac and Levi were in the book a lot, and added a lot to the book.

And even more than the other two, family was a big emphasis in this story as Drew and Paradise deepen their brother-sister relationship, and he meets other new family.

I learned a lot about some animals, and lemurs were a featured animal in this book. In fact, the title has a double meaning since a group/family of lemurs are called a Conspiracy.

Hez, Savannah, and Simon from the Tupelo Grove Series made appearances in this book, which was cool.

Coble is a favorite author, but I had some doubts about a series set around an animal sanctuary, but this series is battling for first place with my previous favorite series of hers, The Pelican Harbor Series. 

Conspiracy brings a conclusion to an awesome series, and the mystery of the murders of the parents of Paradise and father of her brother, Drew. This series had a fantastic cast of characters and a terrific plot. I was eager to read the final book, but sad to see the series end. But knowing how this author writes, we may see more of them in another series. This was an awesome read and an awesome series. 

Thanks to Netgalley for an advance e-book copy of the book. I was under no obligation to provide a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.

Conspiracy releases July 7.

About the author:

USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author Colleen Coble has captivated readers with over 6 million books in print, earning #1 spots on Amazon. Her novels blend suspenseful plots, emotional depth, and faith-filled redemption that keep fans turning pages late into the night.

Colleen also teamed up with attorney Rick Acker. Together they launched the high-octane Tupelo Grove series which infused her signature coastal intrigue with Rick's courtroom-sharp twists. Multiple high concept novels continue to flow from their fun and exciting collaboration including I Think I Was Murdered, a ripped-from-the-headlines AI suspense novel.

A passionate mentor to aspiring writers, Colleen has served on the American Christian Fiction Writers board for 20 years, helping foster a warm and supportive community. A life-long Hoosier, she and her husband recently moved to Arizona where she continues to spoil her grandchildren and craft stories in the sunshine. 

Check out her website for more about Collen and her books. ColleenCoble.com

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