Review – No Way Out

No Way Out, third in Susan Sleeman’s Justice Agency suspense series releases May 7th, this time the agency investigates an intriguing case of murder, intimidation and police corruption.  Cole Justice, former US Marshal, back from two tours in Iraq, operates the non-profit firm alongside four other siblings with law enforcement backgrounds. However at the moment Cole is “…miffed at the family’s interference…” in his life.

All four siblings insist he take time off to “…work through the baggage he still carries from two Iraqi tours…” Even though he disagrees they won’t listen and he drives to the beach cabin to cool down, far away from family concerns and “self-recriminations.”

That’s where Cole saw a slight figure racing toward him through the mist in the moonlight from his vantage point high on a beach boulder.  He went on “full alert” and knew from her long, lithe stride and slight build she was a woman—who ran in fear for her life. He couldn’t know she was about to join him atop the slippery boulder.

Thus begins a tale of murder and nail-biting suspense wrapped in head-over-heels romance when recently widowed Alyssa Wells finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Cole is hard-pressed to gain her trust since she’s just overheard her husband’s partner and fellow police officer admit to another officer that he murdered him because he wouldn’t look the other way. If they knew she overheard their conversation they would kill her.

Then there’s the treacherous neighbor, Alyssa’s twin daughters and Cole’s struggle with survivors guilt over losing his best friend and other exciting twists and turns. The strong spiritual thread of faith blends seamlessly into the narrative from down-to-earth characterizations. 

Susan’s clever plot and adept writing skills keep readers involved until the last page is turned with a story that can be read as part of an enjoyable series or a stand-alone title. For more information check the list that headlines the review or Susan’s website: www.susansleeman.com/