Vengeance in the Mist by Robin Patchen - A Book Review

  

This is the nineteenth of Robin Patchen's books that I have read and reviewed. I've given most of them five stars and none less than four, but this is my favorite of her works thus far. Misty Lake has led a difficult life and has seen more than her share of danger, leaving her with a strong desire to put bad guys away as an attorney with Boston's District Attorney's office. Who else had that desire as strongly as she did, certainly not ambitious Tate Steele who cared only for climbing the ladder at the DA's office, or could she have misjudged her colleague of several years? Misty's drive once again places her in the crosshairs of some really bad actors. Might Tate be more of an ally than she would have ever imagined? Could she trust him, possibly even with her life? Robin Patchen leads readers on a quest for the answers to these questions, and what a great ride that becomes! Robin is at the top of her game in plotting great suspense with believable relationship development in Vengeance in the Mist. Of course, as always, I recommend reading all of the Coventry Saga books in order even though each works well as a stand-alone read. I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of this book from the author without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own. 

Courage in the Shadows by Robin Patchen - A Book Review

  

I have anxiously been awaiting Summer Lake's story in Robin Patchen's Coventry Saga series, and Courage in the Shadows did not disappoint. Lake had been very secretive in her previous appearances, but all of my questions about her were answered in this book, and what a story she has! Of course I don't want to over-share here, because you will want to discover those answers for yourself. Although the book is part of the Coventry Saga series, the cast of regulars make only cameo appearances, which works for Lake's adventures from Boston to Maine. The suspense and romance in this book are classic Patchen style, always keeping readers actively engaged and up late at night. This book will work as a stand-alone read, but I recommend reading the entire saga in sequence. It is too good to be missed.

I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy from the author without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own. I am already looking forward to the next book in this series, currently scheduled to be released in May of 2023. 

Lineage of Corruption by Robin Patchen - A Book Review

   

While Lineage of Corruption is book 7 in Robin Patchen's Coventry Saga series, it will work as a stand-alone read. I always enjoy Patchen's writing, and I especially love her long series that allow one to know her characters well, and to feel at home in her small town settings. Patchen does a wonderful job of balancing the romance and suspense elements of her stories.

In Lineage of Corruption Josie Smith is working incognito as a coffee shop owner. Trying to stay under the radar has made making friends difficult. Few people from her former life as a D.C. mover and shaker know of her new name or whereabouts. Thomas Windham spends more of his time volunteering with search and rescue, the fire department, and as a paramedic than he does running his insurance business. Now, he has been asked to run for mayor. Circumstances, much to Thomas' pleasure and Josie's frustration, have thrown the two together and shown them that they need one another's skills. The action becomes intense as Thomas' campaign heats up and Josie becomes a target as a pawn in her own father's political career.

I highly recommend this book and series along with Robin Patchen's previous series. I am grateful to have been provided a complimentary copy without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.

 

Tides of Duplicity by Robin Patchen - A Book Review

   

One of the many things I love about Robin Patchen's books is running into characters from her previous books. This time it was Fitz McCaffrey, a police detective who had to resign under a cloud of suspicion and his former partner, Abe Bachelor. Fitz, now working as a private detective and sometimes nature photographer, has become his sister's guardian after the death of their parents. Now something has placed his sister in danger, and he may have no choice but to rely on the partner who had betrayed him.

Tabby Eaton, had lost the adventure from her life, and had tried to get just a little of it back by taking a two-week vacation to Belize. She could never have imagined the not-so-pleasant adventure that was to follow as a case of mistaken identity placed her squarely in the crosshairs of a drug-dealing mob boss.

Robin Patchen's books have the perfect mix of romance, suspense, and wisdom. In this book Patchen explores the depth of her characters' faith, and asks the question of just how far will they trust the goodness and sovereignty of God. A question all of us would benefit from pondering from time to time.

I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of Tides of Duplicity from the author without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.