Meh
I have one last book in this series, which I will read... but I hope it's not good. I really don't want to want to continue these.
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He believes in trial by fire. He captures and sets his victims on fire and gives them no mercy.

When it’s found out that someone is burning retired or active policemen it comes to the attention of Adam Raiker of The Mindhunters. One is his people Risa Chandler happens to currently be taking a medical leave after a harrowing experience in the same town as the latest victim. Risa has also started suffering from “dreams” again and her latest is of a man screaming as he is on fire.

Nate McGuire who is a Philadelphia homicide detective has been asked to pick up and take Risa to the latest scene. He has no idea who she is or why she is suddenly part of the investigation. Once it’s realized they have a serial killer on their hands and Risa skills looks to be helpful she is asked to join the task force that’s created to find the killer.

Nate and Risa race to figure out what the link is between the victims and realize there will probably be more before they find the killer.

While the investigation is going on we also get glimpses of Nate and Risa’s home life. Nate had to take custody of his sister’s special needs son when her addictions got out of hand. Even though his sister is back and living with him she isn’t always trust worthy and doesn’t handle the stress of having a special needs child and what she calls a perfect brother well.

Risa last mission left a child dead and she was injured. She is questioning everything about her life and goes to stay with her mother who she has sort of a love/hate relationship with. Risa childhood was not the greatest from the choices her mother made and some of those choices almost got her mother killed.

If you’re a fan of the series Adam is still trying to find the person that is out to kill him. The attempts on his life have only increased but he thinks he knows know how is behind them. His story and the conclusion is the next book in the series.
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Again, the suspense plot is excellent (even though I tagged the culprit pretty soon) but I wouldn't classify this novel as romantic suspense. The romantic part is far too weak. However, as a thriller with romantic elements it's good. ( )

This is the fifth book in the Mindhunters series. I accidentally read "Waking the Dead", the third book in the series, first and then went back and read the first two before reading books four and five. "Waking the Dead" remains my favorite but this was a solid book and a good addition to the series.

Risa is on leave from Raiker Forensics after an injury sustained on the job and, more importantly, a shattering of her trust in her own instincts to do her job. She is brought in unofficially to work a case with Det. Nate McGuire in her hometown of Philadelphia. She isn't sure she is ready and Nate doesn't particularly want her assistance but Adam Raiker, Risa's boss, is sure she should be involved.

I won't say any more for fear of giving away too much information and ruining it for other readers. I will say that I liked Risa - found her easy to relate to and understood her fears. I also liked Nate - he was a little rough around the edges as expected from a cop but the glimpses of his home life show he has a heart of gold, even if he guards it well!

If you enjoy suspense novels with a little romance, this is a good book to read and a good series to try out. ( )