Review – Shattered

When her prodigal brother Reef’s return to Yancey, Alaska, is shattered by his arrest for murder, Piper McKenna is determined to protect him.

Deputy Landon Grainger loves the McKennas like family, but he’s also sworn to find the truth. And he knows those closest to you have the power to deceive you the most. With his sheriff pushing for a quick conviction, some unexpected leads complicate the investigation, and pursuing the truth puts Landon’s career in jeopardy.

When Piper launches her own investigation, Landon realizes he must protect her from herself–and whatever complications await as the two follow clues deep into Canada’s rugged backcountry. Not only does their long friendship seem to be turning into something more, but this dangerous case is becoming deadlier with each step. 

I thoroughly enjoyed book one in The Alaskan Courage series (Submerged) and was anxiously awaiting SHATTERED. SHATTERED did not disappoint. Piper’s story, it is stand alone, though the main characters in book one did make occasional appearances. I think that the third book will focus on another brother, Gage—but I may be wrong.

I enjoyed getting to know Piper better as well as the hero, Landon, and I hoped they’d find Reed innocent of the murder charges. I had my suspicions about who really killed the woman—but I won’t tell you who. You need to read the book to find out. Great story by an up-and-coming romantic suspense star.