Kelsey Allen is in the process of starting her own security company. When a she is hired by the Pink Palace Museum to help figure out where some missing artifacts have disappeared to, she is overjoyed. But her first night on the job didn’t turn out the way she expected. The missing artifacts have taken second to the new murder investigation that is now on everyone’s mind. And her old classmate, detective Brad Hollister is tangled up in the murder investigation, making Kelsey uncomfortable. Now, more than ever, Kelsey finds herself involved in ways she didn’t anticipate.
This mystery and suspense novel captures the reader from the start. It begins with an action scene and then holds the reader captive until the end of the story. I liked Kelsey; she was a woman of many talents and very self-reliant. She was an expert computer hacker, rock climber and conservator, and yet she also had a vulnerable side adding balance to her personality. The plot was well planned and executed, revealing information to solve the mystery little by little as the story progressed. I thought the author was creative in the details of the plot and wove an imaginative narrative. There was a bit of a romance sprinkled in, which I liked but thought it moved too quickly at the conclusion and lacked that tingling feeling of anticipation.
This book is second in Patricia Bradley’s Memphis Cold Case a series. However, I did not read the first in the series and didn’t feel that it hindered my appreciation for this book.
I would highly recommend this book if you enjoy suspense novels.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell in exchange for an honest review.
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