Present Danger (2021)

Loved how this novel starts out with a bang as readers are in a plane heading for its demise. The author does not make known the results of the crash. Were there survivors or not? Then the scene switched to introduce main characters former FBI Special Agent Jack Tanner now a detective in Montana and US Forest Service Special Agent Terra Connors as they are trying to determine if the person, they have found is alive. They were searching the forest for a set of twins and stumbled upon a body that had not been there long.

I like how the story goes along with the current investigation all the while showing the reader flash back to Jack and Terra’s were an item in their young adult years. This is an enjoyable intriguing story with complex characters I enjoyed hanging out with. I felt as if I were watching an action-packed movie as the story explodes on the ground, in the air and in unexpected locations.

This is the first novel in a new series. I am excited to see where this series goes next. The author says in note to readers, “…I’ve always been fascinated with artifacts trafficking…in this context I wanted the story to reflect a global issue, one of many that happens behind the scenes and in the cover of darkness – places like the dark web or even online and right “in our face,” as it were.”…”we can relate on some level. We all grew up watching and loving Indiana Jones, but in truth he is a tomb raider….”

I loved the Indiana Jones movies and found this book gripping and heart felt. So, grab your coffee sit by the fire and get ready for a mind-bending adventure that will make your head spin (in a good way). This would work great for your next book club pick. It is a wild ride you do not want to miss!

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Nora St. Laurent
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