This was another winner in the Bree Taggert series. Having arrested a member of a violent and vindictive drug family that has a rap sheet longer than the Nile, Bree feels the heat when threats to her and her family put everyone on high alert. And just because our favourite sheriff can never have things too easy, their lives are thrown into further turmoil when Dana is left fighting for her life when an unknown assailant kills the man she's dating and viscously attacks her. When she becomes the prime suspect, it's a race against time to find the real culprit. As per usual with this series, there's plenty of action, some great suspenseful buildup and a good dash of intrigue to keep readers hooked. While I found some of the themes a little repetitive (Bree questioning her role as sheriff, trouble with other law enforcement, her and her family being threatened/emailed, etc.) the strong supporting characters, solid plot and mystery and excellent world building continued to make this a great read. Throw in few dead bodies, a man hunt through a snow storm, a killer on the loose, life-threatening injuries aplenty, a good dose of revenge, a possible new romance on the horizon and more tension than you can poke a stick at and you're in for a treat.
While a good chunk of the story was from Matt and Bree's points of view, Dana also got a solid look in in this book which made a refreshing change (although the first two characters are definitely my firm favourites). While some themes sprung up again as mentioned above, some elements that have carried through this series were also given a much needed rest such as the political pressure frequently put on Bree and trouble with her immediate squad. Instead, the focus was on the new K-9 unit and Bree having a competent and loyal team around her, both of which I loved. While the usual secondary characters featured in the story, the kids, Adam and Todd were given a bit of a break with Dana and Nolan (Matt's brother) taking centre stage. Bree's relationship with Matt continued to strengthen which I also really enjoyed. There's a couple of cheeky cameos from Morgan Dane and her family which was a great, albeit quick, trip down memory lane (I'm a big fan of that series by this author as well).
I found Book 7 as good as Book 1 which is often a difficult feat as a series continues on and contains a lot of similar elements. The author has managed to keep familiar and endearing overarching themes such as the characters and the rural-esque feel to Bree's county and give them a fresh twist here and there while still giving readers a great who dunnit with plenty of mystery to chew on. There were several good twists to keep you guessing and questioning who the real target is. I'll definitely be continuing on with this series.
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