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Jamie Sinclair #4
The Kill Sign
Security specialist and PI Jamie Sinclair finds herself in deadly waters off the steamy Gulf Coast in this combustible thriller from the award-winning author of The Kill Box.
Never in her life has Jamie Sinclair anticipated a weekend getaway more. After four months apart, she’s flying to Mississippi to see her would-be boyfriend, military police officer Adam Barrett. Barrett’s currently stationed in the same Gulf Coast town where Jamie got her start as a private investigator, and she’s equally excited to reconnect with her old mentor, Ray Walther, and his pregnant wife, Corinne, who's Jamie’s best friend.
But all hopes for a relaxing and romantic weekend are shattered when a dirty bomb explodes on a riverboat packed with military, killing dozens of soldiers. In the chaotic aftermath, Jamie believes that she spots the bomber—and recognizes him from her past. As Barrett and Jamie race to catch the terrorist before he strikes again, Ray and Corinne become targets themselves. And this time around, Jamie won’t let a little thing like the law keep her from protecting the people she loves most—no matter the cost.
Never in her life has Jamie Sinclair anticipated a weekend getaway more. After four months apart, she’s flying to Mississippi to see her would-be boyfriend, military police officer Adam Barrett. Barrett’s currently stationed in the same Gulf Coast town where Jamie got her start as a private investigator, and she’s equally excited to reconnect with her old mentor, Ray Walther, and his pregnant wife, Corinne, who's Jamie’s best friend.
But all hopes for a relaxing and romantic weekend are shattered when a dirty bomb explodes on a riverboat packed with military, killing dozens of soldiers. In the chaotic aftermath, Jamie believes that she spots the bomber—and recognizes him from her past. As Barrett and Jamie race to catch the terrorist before he strikes again, Ray and Corinne become targets themselves. And this time around, Jamie won’t let a little thing like the law keep her from protecting the people she loves most—no matter the cost.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 6, 2016
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About the author
Nichole Christoff
6Ìýbooks73ÌýfollowersNichole Christoff is a writer, broadcaster, and military spouse who owes Jane Austen, James Thurber, and Raymond Chandler for her taste in fiction.
She's also the award-winning author of the 6-book Jamie Sinclair series, including The Kill Shot, a Daphne du Maurier Award Finalist, and The Kill Box, a Library Journal "Best Books 2015" pick.
When Nichole isn't at her desk working on her latest novel or teaching genre writing at a midwestern university, she's out in the woods with her ornery English Pointer.
Nic loves to connect with students, writers' groups, and readers' groups just like yours. You can invite her to your meeting, classroom, or conference to chat about writing, books, Jamie, and more.
Find Nichole online at where you can sign-up for her free seasonal newsletter, on Facebook at , on Twitter at @NicChristoff, on Instagram @nicchristoff, or drop her a note at [email protected].
She's also the award-winning author of the 6-book Jamie Sinclair series, including The Kill Shot, a Daphne du Maurier Award Finalist, and The Kill Box, a Library Journal "Best Books 2015" pick.
When Nichole isn't at her desk working on her latest novel or teaching genre writing at a midwestern university, she's out in the woods with her ornery English Pointer.
Nic loves to connect with students, writers' groups, and readers' groups just like yours. You can invite her to your meeting, classroom, or conference to chat about writing, books, Jamie, and more.
Find Nichole online at where you can sign-up for her free seasonal newsletter, on Facebook at , on Twitter at @NicChristoff, on Instagram @nicchristoff, or drop her a note at [email protected].
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December 1, 2016
Jamie Sinclair left behind her life as a PI to now work as an analyst for the military. She is visiting Barrett, an officer who has been assigned to desk duty for defying orders to assist Jamie in a previous story. While out for a romantic evening together a bomb goes off on the Riverboat where they are attending a party. Jamie knows the man responsible for the bomb and now they need to find out if the is an act of terrorism or something more. Great read. I would like to thank the Publisher and Net Galley for the chance to read this ARC.
November 5, 2016
Generally speaking, I'm a start-at-the-beginning kind of reader when it comes to books in a series. So when I was offered a chance to read an advance copy of this one (the fourth in a series featuring security specialist and private investigator Jamie Sinclair) in exchange for an honest review, I hesitated - but only for a moment. Simply put, the description just sounded too intriguing to pass it up.
And happy to say, I made a good decision. I still stand by my general advice that it's better to get in on any series from the start, but I certainly didn't feel left out with this one, which stands on its own just fine.
Jamie is an interesting character in and of herself; the daughter of a former military bigwig turned powerful state senator, she's got an ex-husband and in this book, two hunky guys falling all over her (reminiscent of Stephanie Plum, the Janet Evanovich character who, even after all these years, is torn between two lovers, as the old song goes). Truth is, that waffling back and forth - particularly since it's coming from an otherwise strong, extremely independent woman - never fails to get on my nerves in that series, and it does here as well. But a fast-moving plot loaded with knock-down, drag-out action made up for it by grabbing and holding my attention throughout.
At the beginning, Jamie seems to have settled on one of the hunks - military police officer Adam Barrett. He's stationed in Beauville, Mississippi, where Ray Walther, who took a chance by hiring Jamie at his PI firm years ago, is located. Now, she's got her own investigative firm near Washington, D.C., but she's flying down to the coast in hopes of hooking up with Adam as well as seeing her mentor (and her close friend, Ray's pregnant wife, Corinne) again.
To say things don't go as planned would be an understatement. At the git-go, as Jamie and Adam try to get away from a mandatory military party on a riverboat, a dirty bomb explodes. Because they had fled the boring party and headed for privacy on another deck, they escaped the brunt of the blast in which several were killed. But then, Jamie catches a glimpse of the bomber and recognizes him. Her desire to get to the bottom of things - and Adam's military responsibilities to that same end - put an instant kabosh on romance and set the pair on an investigation fraught with danger.
Enter Marc - the other hunka-hunka who also is part of the investigation, and the romantic tension begins to build. As for the case, the more Jamie learns, the more she suspects some kind of connection between the bomb and her former mentor, his new partner and even his wife. Are their lives in danger? Or could any or all of them (gasp!) be involved in a more sinister way? The chase is on complete with wrong turns and dead ends, and Jamie, Adam and Marc find themselves fighting not only for the lives of her friends, but their own as well.
Conclusion? Very enjoyable, and I've already put the next installment of this series on my to-watch-for list.
And happy to say, I made a good decision. I still stand by my general advice that it's better to get in on any series from the start, but I certainly didn't feel left out with this one, which stands on its own just fine.
Jamie is an interesting character in and of herself; the daughter of a former military bigwig turned powerful state senator, she's got an ex-husband and in this book, two hunky guys falling all over her (reminiscent of Stephanie Plum, the Janet Evanovich character who, even after all these years, is torn between two lovers, as the old song goes). Truth is, that waffling back and forth - particularly since it's coming from an otherwise strong, extremely independent woman - never fails to get on my nerves in that series, and it does here as well. But a fast-moving plot loaded with knock-down, drag-out action made up for it by grabbing and holding my attention throughout.
At the beginning, Jamie seems to have settled on one of the hunks - military police officer Adam Barrett. He's stationed in Beauville, Mississippi, where Ray Walther, who took a chance by hiring Jamie at his PI firm years ago, is located. Now, she's got her own investigative firm near Washington, D.C., but she's flying down to the coast in hopes of hooking up with Adam as well as seeing her mentor (and her close friend, Ray's pregnant wife, Corinne) again.
To say things don't go as planned would be an understatement. At the git-go, as Jamie and Adam try to get away from a mandatory military party on a riverboat, a dirty bomb explodes. Because they had fled the boring party and headed for privacy on another deck, they escaped the brunt of the blast in which several were killed. But then, Jamie catches a glimpse of the bomber and recognizes him. Her desire to get to the bottom of things - and Adam's military responsibilities to that same end - put an instant kabosh on romance and set the pair on an investigation fraught with danger.
Enter Marc - the other hunka-hunka who also is part of the investigation, and the romantic tension begins to build. As for the case, the more Jamie learns, the more she suspects some kind of connection between the bomb and her former mentor, his new partner and even his wife. Are their lives in danger? Or could any or all of them (gasp!) be involved in a more sinister way? The chase is on complete with wrong turns and dead ends, and Jamie, Adam and Marc find themselves fighting not only for the lives of her friends, but their own as well.
Conclusion? Very enjoyable, and I've already put the next installment of this series on my to-watch-for list.
December 9, 2016
This is the fourth book in this brilliant series, all of which feature the Private Investigator, Jamie Sinclair. In this story, she’s really looking forward to spending the first weekend in four months with military police officer, Adam Barrett in the town where she first trained to be a PI. She’s anticipating a relaxing reunion, but that all changes when she spots someone from one of her first cases. She later recognises him as the person who had been carrying a dirty bomb which explodes on the riverboat restaurant and casino on which they are cruising, killing many and so starts another action packed investigation. Adam is back on duty as part of the investigation team, leaving Jamie alone. Reconnecting with her old mentor, Ray and his wife, and Jamie’s best friend, Corrine just add to the drama as these two become targets, too. When Special Agent Marc Sandoval of the Drug Enforcement Agency turns up after seeing Jamie on the news her love life is going to get complicated!
So, prepare yourself for a brilliant read, with that dirty bomb, lingerie shops, military men galore, double dealers, friends who’d like to be more, secrets and so many twists and turns - followed by an ending that I just didn’t see coming!! There are plenty of detours, reroutes, dead ends and wrong turns along the way with danger around at every point. Just who is behind the dirty bomb? Who was the real target - and why? Hope do Ray and Corrine fit into all of this? Is Ray’s new partner behind it all - just what is his role?
This is a real page turner and a great addition to the series. This is one of those series where I don’t think you need to have read the other books first as I believe this will work well as a standalone. Having said that, the whole series is brilliant so I have no hesitation in highly recommending this one and all the others to anyone who enjoys a fast paced, action packed mystery with well developed characters and an intricately devised plot. I can’t wait to read more from this highly talented author!
Many thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for gifting me an ARC of this novel with no obligation. This is my honest review.
So, prepare yourself for a brilliant read, with that dirty bomb, lingerie shops, military men galore, double dealers, friends who’d like to be more, secrets and so many twists and turns - followed by an ending that I just didn’t see coming!! There are plenty of detours, reroutes, dead ends and wrong turns along the way with danger around at every point. Just who is behind the dirty bomb? Who was the real target - and why? Hope do Ray and Corrine fit into all of this? Is Ray’s new partner behind it all - just what is his role?
This is a real page turner and a great addition to the series. This is one of those series where I don’t think you need to have read the other books first as I believe this will work well as a standalone. Having said that, the whole series is brilliant so I have no hesitation in highly recommending this one and all the others to anyone who enjoys a fast paced, action packed mystery with well developed characters and an intricately devised plot. I can’t wait to read more from this highly talented author!
Many thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for gifting me an ARC of this novel with no obligation. This is my honest review.
February 24, 2017
Another winner from this author!
I really enjoy the Jamie Sinclair stories. She's gritty, she's tough, and the word "quit" isn't in her vocabulary. When she gets a hold of a case she sinks her teeth into it like a dog with a bone. In this story, Jamie heads south for a weekend getaway with her military boyfriend Barrett. However, before they get the chance to spend time together, she's embroiled in a case. And it appears her mentor, Ray, the man who'd taught her everything she knows about being an investigator, is involved as well. Since Jamie last saw Ray he's taken on a partner, Bran, and his wife, Jamie's best friend, Corinne, is about to give birth to the couple's first child. Then, to complicate things for Jamie, federal agent, Marc Sandoval, shows up. He'd seen her on the news, learned she'd been on board the riverboat that blew up, the target of apparent domestic terrorists. He offered her his services. And that's not all. He has strong feelings for her. They'd previously worked a case together and in spite of Jamie's relationship with Barrett, Marc makes no secret of the fact he's out to get Jamie to dump Barrett and take up with him instead.
This book was non-stop action from start to finish with plenty of twists and turns to keep you interested. I didn't want to put it down. I liked both Barrett and Marc and the fact they're at odds over Jamie adds another facet to the story. While she cared for both of them she wasn't ready to settle down, wasn't sure marriage and family was in the cards for her. This was especially hard for Barrett to hear since he's on the verge of proposing.
Although this book can be read as a standalone, I would recommend you read the other books in the series first in order to get a good feel for where the characters are coming from. A big thumbs up for me.
I really enjoy the Jamie Sinclair stories. She's gritty, she's tough, and the word "quit" isn't in her vocabulary. When she gets a hold of a case she sinks her teeth into it like a dog with a bone. In this story, Jamie heads south for a weekend getaway with her military boyfriend Barrett. However, before they get the chance to spend time together, she's embroiled in a case. And it appears her mentor, Ray, the man who'd taught her everything she knows about being an investigator, is involved as well. Since Jamie last saw Ray he's taken on a partner, Bran, and his wife, Jamie's best friend, Corinne, is about to give birth to the couple's first child. Then, to complicate things for Jamie, federal agent, Marc Sandoval, shows up. He'd seen her on the news, learned she'd been on board the riverboat that blew up, the target of apparent domestic terrorists. He offered her his services. And that's not all. He has strong feelings for her. They'd previously worked a case together and in spite of Jamie's relationship with Barrett, Marc makes no secret of the fact he's out to get Jamie to dump Barrett and take up with him instead.
This book was non-stop action from start to finish with plenty of twists and turns to keep you interested. I didn't want to put it down. I liked both Barrett and Marc and the fact they're at odds over Jamie adds another facet to the story. While she cared for both of them she wasn't ready to settle down, wasn't sure marriage and family was in the cards for her. This was especially hard for Barrett to hear since he's on the verge of proposing.
Although this book can be read as a standalone, I would recommend you read the other books in the series first in order to get a good feel for where the characters are coming from. A big thumbs up for me.
December 8, 2016
I didn't realize this was part of a series when I requested it, so this is my first Jamie Sinclair book. I think I would have benefited from starting at the beginning but I could still follow along fairly well.
PI Jamie Sinclair is supposed to be on a romantic getaway. She's come to her old town in Mississippi to see her boyfriend for the first time in months. He's stationed there, and they plan to make the most of the brief time he has off. But first, they must attend the "mandatory fun" that is Dining Out. It seems to be an enjoyable evening at first... They'd rather be alone, of course, but the riverboat they're on is beautiful and they're surrounded by friends. That all changes in a blur. A bomb goes off, killing and injuring soldiers. Jamie and Barrett are okay, but shaken and determined to find the culprit. Having recognized a figure from her past as the owner of the bag with the bomb, Jamie sets off to find justice... by whatever means necessary.
The story features many characters that I'm sure we're introduced in earlier books. While I didn't know their whole history, I could still get a feel of them. This is an action packed suspense with a bit of romance. I liked the unpredictability of the plot and enjoyed a lot of the characters. I could do with less of the love triangle, but I know a lot of people enjoy that and it probably features in the other books.
I received an ARC of this book from Net Galley and Random House Publishing Group - Alibi, thank you! My review is honest and unbiased.
PI Jamie Sinclair is supposed to be on a romantic getaway. She's come to her old town in Mississippi to see her boyfriend for the first time in months. He's stationed there, and they plan to make the most of the brief time he has off. But first, they must attend the "mandatory fun" that is Dining Out. It seems to be an enjoyable evening at first... They'd rather be alone, of course, but the riverboat they're on is beautiful and they're surrounded by friends. That all changes in a blur. A bomb goes off, killing and injuring soldiers. Jamie and Barrett are okay, but shaken and determined to find the culprit. Having recognized a figure from her past as the owner of the bag with the bomb, Jamie sets off to find justice... by whatever means necessary.
The story features many characters that I'm sure we're introduced in earlier books. While I didn't know their whole history, I could still get a feel of them. This is an action packed suspense with a bit of romance. I liked the unpredictability of the plot and enjoyed a lot of the characters. I could do with less of the love triangle, but I know a lot of people enjoy that and it probably features in the other books.
I received an ARC of this book from Net Galley and Random House Publishing Group - Alibi, thank you! My review is honest and unbiased.
December 3, 2016
This was a great read. It definitely held my attention as I was not able to put it down. A dirty bomb set off on a cruise boat where 41 people died set the main characters off to find out who did it and why. Was it a terrorist attack or something else?
This leads to a huge "private" casino where one can get anything they want. However, you better be careful because those wants could come back to haunt you.
I thoroughly recommend this one. It takes off from the start and doesn't stop until the end.
Thanks to Random House/Alibi for approving my request and to Net Galley for providing me with a free e-galley in exchange for an honest review.
This leads to a huge "private" casino where one can get anything they want. However, you better be careful because those wants could come back to haunt you.
I thoroughly recommend this one. It takes off from the start and doesn't stop until the end.
Thanks to Random House/Alibi for approving my request and to Net Galley for providing me with a free e-galley in exchange for an honest review.
January 26, 2017
“The Kill Sign� eases you gently into the story but leaves you breathless at the end. The action in this one gets more intense the further you go. I was exhausted by the end. Jamie Sinclair is one of those female characters that I love. She can be gentle and caring with those she loves without sacrificing the toughness she needs for her job as a private detective turned security consultant. She needs all of her skills for this one. A nuclear bomb has exploded on a riverboat casino in Mississippi with Jamie, her boyfriend Adam Barrett, and much of Barrett’s military unit on board. When Jamie realizes that someone from her past placed the bomb, she knows she can’t rest till he is found. The riddle of this mystery involves Jamie’s former boss and mentor Ray whose wife is pregnant, and also Jamie’s best friend.
This is book 4 in the Jamie Sinclair series but I didn’t feel like I was missing anything. “The Kill Sign� works very well as a stand-alone. That being said I enjoyed it so much that I think I will have to go back and read the first three. I felt an instant connection with Jamie and was as comfortable with her as I would be with an old friend, even though we just met. This is an excellent book in the mystery/thriller genre and I am giving it 5 stars.
This is book 4 in the Jamie Sinclair series but I didn’t feel like I was missing anything. “The Kill Sign� works very well as a stand-alone. That being said I enjoyed it so much that I think I will have to go back and read the first three. I felt an instant connection with Jamie and was as comfortable with her as I would be with an old friend, even though we just met. This is an excellent book in the mystery/thriller genre and I am giving it 5 stars.
November 22, 2016
Once again Jamie Sinclair is the hypotenuse in a love triangle with her soldier sweetheart and a hunk from the DEA. The story has all the local color and intrigue a reader could wish, coupled with suspense and action. Aspiring writers should study this book as an example of how to get it right: a perfect level of detail, a growing sense of foreboding, an occasional red herring, and on-going action to keep the pages turning and the heart pounding. This book is worthy of more than one read, and will trigger a desire to re-visit the earlier adventures.
January 19, 2017
This was a really good story that; had I had the uninterrupted time, could quite easily read in one sitting (yes, I found it to be that good). I have read the previous books in this series; but, I don`t think that you would need to read the earlier ones first.
In my opinion, the author writes very well, the characters are believable, it has action, and the story flows well.
I received an uncorrected proof, in e-book format, from the publisher, for an honest review.
In my opinion, the author writes very well, the characters are believable, it has action, and the story flows well.
I received an uncorrected proof, in e-book format, from the publisher, for an honest review.
May 24, 2018
Alibi and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of The Kill Sign. I was under no obligation to review this book and my opinion is freely given.
Jamie Sinclair has not looked forward to a weekend away more, especially considering the nostalgia of going home to where she got her start as a private investigator. Jamie hopes for perfect reunions with Adam Barrett, as well as her old mentor, Ray Walther, and his pregnant wife, Corinne, are soon dashed when a violent attack on a riverboat packed with military personnel brings the full force of the government to the area. As the investigation ramps up, questions from the past may have an important part to play. Will Jamie be able to help solve the case or will her involvement bring more issues to the surface?
The biggest problem that I had with The Kill Sign was the love triangle, as it was not essential to the plot nor was it realistic. It just did not seem likely that Jamie Sinclair, who is focused and driven in her professional life, would lose all control in her personal one. The twists and turns do a good job of confusing the reader, but there are too many side plots and characters in which to focus. The end result is muddled, with a good premise gone awry. The Kill Sign would have been a much stronger book had the author focused on the situation at hand and left the personal relationships mainly out of it. Readers who are new to the series may have a few moments of confusion, as The Kill Sign hinges on interpersonal relationships that were forged in previous books.
Jamie Sinclair has not looked forward to a weekend away more, especially considering the nostalgia of going home to where she got her start as a private investigator. Jamie hopes for perfect reunions with Adam Barrett, as well as her old mentor, Ray Walther, and his pregnant wife, Corinne, are soon dashed when a violent attack on a riverboat packed with military personnel brings the full force of the government to the area. As the investigation ramps up, questions from the past may have an important part to play. Will Jamie be able to help solve the case or will her involvement bring more issues to the surface?
The biggest problem that I had with The Kill Sign was the love triangle, as it was not essential to the plot nor was it realistic. It just did not seem likely that Jamie Sinclair, who is focused and driven in her professional life, would lose all control in her personal one. The twists and turns do a good job of confusing the reader, but there are too many side plots and characters in which to focus. The end result is muddled, with a good premise gone awry. The Kill Sign would have been a much stronger book had the author focused on the situation at hand and left the personal relationships mainly out of it. Readers who are new to the series may have a few moments of confusion, as The Kill Sign hinges on interpersonal relationships that were forged in previous books.
August 28, 2018
Spoilers. Spoilers Everywhere.
I really don't know why I had kept on going with this series. I should have stopped on the first one. It only went down hill from there. I hate love triangles with a passion. And that's what we had since the beginning. And what's even worse is that there's no romance at all. She's going to sleep with one and they are interrupted and then she's going to sleep with the other one and they are interrupted again!!! Woman, chose one already, it's the 4th book for the love of God. Jamie it's so stupid for someone who is allegedly an specialist in security, she makes rookie mistakes and she is unable to see obvious clues that are on her face. When you have a man that is wanted for terrorism and was seen (BY YOU!!!) throwing a bomb that killed 41 people in a bolt and you know where here's hiding, what you do? Call the police, right? WRONG! You kidnapp and torture him with the help of a DEA agent?!? DID YOU HIT YOUR HEAD WHEN YOU FELL ON THAT DITCH ON THE LAST BOOK? DID YOU HAVE BRAIN DAMAGE? Those are the only answers I would find acceptable... *Deep breath*. I am done with this series. Because I know in my heart that Jamie is gonna end up like Makkedde on the series Makkedde Wanderwall by Tara Moss and I am still having nightmares with that ending. I Can't. I Just Can't. #EuNãoSouObrigada
I really don't know why I had kept on going with this series. I should have stopped on the first one. It only went down hill from there. I hate love triangles with a passion. And that's what we had since the beginning. And what's even worse is that there's no romance at all. She's going to sleep with one and they are interrupted and then she's going to sleep with the other one and they are interrupted again!!! Woman, chose one already, it's the 4th book for the love of God. Jamie it's so stupid for someone who is allegedly an specialist in security, she makes rookie mistakes and she is unable to see obvious clues that are on her face. When you have a man that is wanted for terrorism and was seen (BY YOU!!!) throwing a bomb that killed 41 people in a bolt and you know where here's hiding, what you do? Call the police, right? WRONG! You kidnapp and torture him with the help of a DEA agent?!? DID YOU HIT YOUR HEAD WHEN YOU FELL ON THAT DITCH ON THE LAST BOOK? DID YOU HAVE BRAIN DAMAGE? Those are the only answers I would find acceptable... *Deep breath*. I am done with this series. Because I know in my heart that Jamie is gonna end up like Makkedde on the series Makkedde Wanderwall by Tara Moss and I am still having nightmares with that ending. I Can't. I Just Can't. #EuNãoSouObrigada
December 8, 2016
Gung-ho private eye, Jaime Sinclair.
When Jaime goes to Mississippi intending to have a romantic weekend, things don’t quite turn out as she had planned. On their first evening out aboard the floating casino ‘Lady Luck� Jaime and Lieutenant Colonel Adam Barrett are caught in an explosion that kills forty-one people. This leads to a manhunt for the bomber with Jaime managing to stay one step ahead of the NSA due to information from her old cases that she worked on working for her previous boss Ray Walther. But Ray does not seem like his old self, is something more going on?
When Special Agent Marc Sandoval turns up to help Jaime, things become even more interesting and complicated for her as she now must juggle the attention of two men as well as unofficially working the case. I found the ending a bit unbelievable, almost as if the author rushed to end the book off without giving it too much thought but otherwise the book was an enjoyable read that I would recommend.
Saphira
Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of the book to review.
When Jaime goes to Mississippi intending to have a romantic weekend, things don’t quite turn out as she had planned. On their first evening out aboard the floating casino ‘Lady Luck� Jaime and Lieutenant Colonel Adam Barrett are caught in an explosion that kills forty-one people. This leads to a manhunt for the bomber with Jaime managing to stay one step ahead of the NSA due to information from her old cases that she worked on working for her previous boss Ray Walther. But Ray does not seem like his old self, is something more going on?
When Special Agent Marc Sandoval turns up to help Jaime, things become even more interesting and complicated for her as she now must juggle the attention of two men as well as unofficially working the case. I found the ending a bit unbelievable, almost as if the author rushed to end the book off without giving it too much thought but otherwise the book was an enjoyable read that I would recommend.
Saphira
Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of the book to review.
February 19, 2017
I have enjoyed each of these books more than the last. I think I have hit the tipping point where they are now on my "must read" list. This book is a convoluted story where we can't be sure who is guilty and why. Christoff does a great job of keeping us guessing with misdirection. I have finally gotten used to the romance being stuck in the middle of my mystery book, which is present in all four books.
Funny and somewhat frustrating ending. But really looking forward to the next one.
There are some things that you may miss if you haven't read earlier installments. But Christoff does a great job of writing stand alone books. You should be able to fill in the blanks if you haven't read the others.
Overall, a nice read. Kind of a beach read, because it is not overly heavy in terms of plot and content. Pick up a copy for your Kindle. It would make a nice book club read as well.
Funny and somewhat frustrating ending. But really looking forward to the next one.
There are some things that you may miss if you haven't read earlier installments. But Christoff does a great job of writing stand alone books. You should be able to fill in the blanks if you haven't read the others.
Overall, a nice read. Kind of a beach read, because it is not overly heavy in terms of plot and content. Pick up a copy for your Kindle. It would make a nice book club read as well.
June 1, 2018
Jamie Sinclair is back to her roots - where her roots as a private eye began. Anxious for a weekend away with her...boyfriend?...she gets about 2 minutes of normality before something happens to upset her weekend plans. The boat she's on explodes. And from that moment on the search is on to answer the 5 w's - who, what, when, where, and most importantly why. Her mentor is helping her although not really - he seems a little checked out and that's got Jamie concerned. Between her mentor, her maybe boyfriend, another man vying for her attention, and a killer on the loose Jamie's weekend just took a hard left.
December 31, 2016
Boom! What was suppose to be a dinner is now an explosion on a boat. Jamie was there because she had to be, but now, that probably bomber seems awfully familiar. He was part of a prior case, wasn't he? Life isn't dull for this security specialist. Set in Mississippi, the action stayed paced at a brisk speed and didn't let up often at all. The love triangle, decision worked out well for the plot too. I found this a reasonably interesting book to read.
My copy came from Net Galley. I have left a review because I can, not for any other reasons. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
My copy came from Net Galley. I have left a review because I can, not for any other reasons. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
December 17, 2016
This book is a real page turner. I could not put it down. It has suspense, adventure, romance and will keep your interest. The heroine is a feminine Dirk Pitt (Clive Cussler). I really like the fact that a woman is the main character and is a strong influence.
The plot and the characters are well developed. There are a lot of twists and turns to keep you guessing. I highly recommend this book.
The plot and the characters are well developed. There are a lot of twists and turns to keep you guessing. I highly recommend this book.
February 16, 2018
Two men to choose from, but Jaime's focus is in finding the person behind the dirty bomb that blew up the Lady Luck Riverboat. All the signs point in one direction, but each clue heads her in a different direction. Forgot how much I enjoyed this series. Time to catch up.
April 7, 2023
Solid 4 stars.
This series follows a private eye that is a military turned Senator daughter. Lots of action from beginning to end, plenty of dialogue, some missteps and red herrings!
This series follows a private eye that is a military turned Senator daughter. Lots of action from beginning to end, plenty of dialogue, some missteps and red herrings!
December 9, 2016
This is the 4th book in the series and I think this is the first time I have given one of the books 4 stars. I think that Christoff has tightened up her writing and some of my complaints about repetitive descriptions--primarily Jamie's "square-framed glasses" and Adam's "boxer's build" have been toned down. Although there were multiple mentions of eyeglasses, I think "square-framed" only came up 3 times (yes, I counted) and I only caught one "boxer" reference Adam's body shape. Picky, I am but it got to the point that repetition of those descriptions in previous books pulled me out of the story and bugged me.
This book had Jamie visiting Adam at the military base on the Gulf of Mississippi that he was assigned to after going rogue for personal reasons in the previous book. Just when it finally seems like these two will get an actual weekend (night? few hours?) together romantically, the party they are attending on a riverboat gambling cruise literally blows up their plans when a dirty bomb goes off, killing multiple soldiers and civilians. Right before it goes off, Jamie sees an old perp, she helped her mentor Ray send to jail and she also sees Ray's new partner on the scene and he and Ray's wife Corinne are acting suspicious. Adam is pulled into the investigation of what looks to be a homegrown terror attack and Jamie jumps in to try to solve the case and protect her friends.
Overall the action was well-paced and there were plenty of twists and turns in the story that kept me guessing throughout. There's also the appearance of DEA Agent Marc Sandoval, putting commitment-shy Jamie in the midst of a romance triangle--which isn't a bad thing because I just don't quite feel the passion between Adam and Jamie.
Anyway... my usual recommendation is to start with the first book,"The Kill List" if new to the series.
Note: I received an e-book ARC from NetGalley, however I was not compensated for my review and my thoughts and opinions are my own.
This book had Jamie visiting Adam at the military base on the Gulf of Mississippi that he was assigned to after going rogue for personal reasons in the previous book. Just when it finally seems like these two will get an actual weekend (night? few hours?) together romantically, the party they are attending on a riverboat gambling cruise literally blows up their plans when a dirty bomb goes off, killing multiple soldiers and civilians. Right before it goes off, Jamie sees an old perp, she helped her mentor Ray send to jail and she also sees Ray's new partner on the scene and he and Ray's wife Corinne are acting suspicious. Adam is pulled into the investigation of what looks to be a homegrown terror attack and Jamie jumps in to try to solve the case and protect her friends.
Overall the action was well-paced and there were plenty of twists and turns in the story that kept me guessing throughout. There's also the appearance of DEA Agent Marc Sandoval, putting commitment-shy Jamie in the midst of a romance triangle--which isn't a bad thing because I just don't quite feel the passion between Adam and Jamie.
Anyway... my usual recommendation is to start with the first book,"The Kill List" if new to the series.
Note: I received an e-book ARC from NetGalley, however I was not compensated for my review and my thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 16, 2017
Adventure number 4. Really enjoying this series. But I think that's all she wrote. Will have to wait for the next chapter. As usual lots of adventure and close calls.
December 6, 2016
4.5 stars.
The Kill Sign, the fourth installment in Nichole Christoff's Jamie Sinclair series, is a spellbinding mystery about an investigation into a deadly explosion on a riverboat.
Jamie Sinclair is looking forward to her weekend getaway with Lt. Colonel Adam Barrett, who is now stationed at Ft. Donovan, Mississippi. Returning to the base where she lived many years ago with her now ex-husband stirs up a bittersweet mix of memories about her failed marriage and her unexpected career path as a private investigator. Happy to reconnect with her mentor Ray Walther and his wife pregnant Corinne, Jamie does not know what to think when she finds out Ray has taken Brandon "Bran" Laurent on as a partner in his investigation firm. Equally disquieting are her suspicions about Corinne's relationship with Bran. Trying to put these unpleasant thoughts out of her mind, she and Adam head to the riverboat for a military function but Jamie is surprised to see two familiar faces on board as well. After a stunning explosion leaves forty one people dead and several others wounded, Jamie decides to investigate the case on her own after Adam is assigned to the federal investigation.
Jamie immediately recognizes the bomber as Eddie Jepson, a man she knows from her time working with Ray. She cannot help but wonder how on earth a self-serving scam artist like Eddie could pull off such a well-thought out attack. She is also rather puzzled by Eddie's apparent connection to Ray's new partner, Bran. And she is also quite curious about the reason both men were so interested in live lingerie model Monique Wells right before the bomb exploded. The deeper Jamie digs into the case, the less things add up and as her investigation takes one shocking turn after another, she is thrust into the dangerous world of high stakes gambling, homegrown terrorist plots and a search for a missing stripper. Jamie becomes even more confused once Corinne goes missing but she is determined to find her friend before it is too late.
The investigation into the bombing moves at a breakneck speed, but Jamie has a great deal of difficulty figuring out how the pieces of the puzzle fit together. Jepson is an unlikely terrorist and Jamie wants to talk to him before the feds take him into custody. She is also deeply suspicious about Bran and the information she uncovers does little to dispel her misgivings about him. Jamie is also quite shocked about some of the changes in Ray but she is even more concerned about what is going on with Corinne. Another murder on the heels of Corinne's disappearance makes it imperative that Jamie get answers to her very troubling questions, but will she discover the truth in time to save her friend?
Jamie has barely begun tracking down leads when DEA Agent Marc Sandoval arrives in town. While his assistance on the case is appreciated, he further complicates her already confusing relationship with Adam. Not one for long term commitments, Jamie is spooked by the direction Adam seems to want to take their romance. Marc is not at all shy about letting Jamie know his interest in her runs much deeper than friendship. Jamie is conflicted by her attraction to Marc but she is in love with Adam. Isn't she? Hmm, an interesting love triangle but which man will Jamie choose?
The Kill Sign is a suspense-laden, action-packed mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats as Jamie's investigation takes some very unexpected detours. With plenty of plot twists, red herrings and clever misdirects, Nichole Christoff adroitly conceal the truth about the incongruous crimes right up until the novel's pulse-pounding adrenaline-filled conclusion. Another outstanding addition to the Jamie Sinclair series that old and new fans are going to love.
The Kill Sign, the fourth installment in Nichole Christoff's Jamie Sinclair series, is a spellbinding mystery about an investigation into a deadly explosion on a riverboat.
Jamie Sinclair is looking forward to her weekend getaway with Lt. Colonel Adam Barrett, who is now stationed at Ft. Donovan, Mississippi. Returning to the base where she lived many years ago with her now ex-husband stirs up a bittersweet mix of memories about her failed marriage and her unexpected career path as a private investigator. Happy to reconnect with her mentor Ray Walther and his wife pregnant Corinne, Jamie does not know what to think when she finds out Ray has taken Brandon "Bran" Laurent on as a partner in his investigation firm. Equally disquieting are her suspicions about Corinne's relationship with Bran. Trying to put these unpleasant thoughts out of her mind, she and Adam head to the riverboat for a military function but Jamie is surprised to see two familiar faces on board as well. After a stunning explosion leaves forty one people dead and several others wounded, Jamie decides to investigate the case on her own after Adam is assigned to the federal investigation.
Jamie immediately recognizes the bomber as Eddie Jepson, a man she knows from her time working with Ray. She cannot help but wonder how on earth a self-serving scam artist like Eddie could pull off such a well-thought out attack. She is also rather puzzled by Eddie's apparent connection to Ray's new partner, Bran. And she is also quite curious about the reason both men were so interested in live lingerie model Monique Wells right before the bomb exploded. The deeper Jamie digs into the case, the less things add up and as her investigation takes one shocking turn after another, she is thrust into the dangerous world of high stakes gambling, homegrown terrorist plots and a search for a missing stripper. Jamie becomes even more confused once Corinne goes missing but she is determined to find her friend before it is too late.
The investigation into the bombing moves at a breakneck speed, but Jamie has a great deal of difficulty figuring out how the pieces of the puzzle fit together. Jepson is an unlikely terrorist and Jamie wants to talk to him before the feds take him into custody. She is also deeply suspicious about Bran and the information she uncovers does little to dispel her misgivings about him. Jamie is also quite shocked about some of the changes in Ray but she is even more concerned about what is going on with Corinne. Another murder on the heels of Corinne's disappearance makes it imperative that Jamie get answers to her very troubling questions, but will she discover the truth in time to save her friend?
Jamie has barely begun tracking down leads when DEA Agent Marc Sandoval arrives in town. While his assistance on the case is appreciated, he further complicates her already confusing relationship with Adam. Not one for long term commitments, Jamie is spooked by the direction Adam seems to want to take their romance. Marc is not at all shy about letting Jamie know his interest in her runs much deeper than friendship. Jamie is conflicted by her attraction to Marc but she is in love with Adam. Isn't she? Hmm, an interesting love triangle but which man will Jamie choose?
The Kill Sign is a suspense-laden, action-packed mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats as Jamie's investigation takes some very unexpected detours. With plenty of plot twists, red herrings and clever misdirects, Nichole Christoff adroitly conceal the truth about the incongruous crimes right up until the novel's pulse-pounding adrenaline-filled conclusion. Another outstanding addition to the Jamie Sinclair series that old and new fans are going to love.
March 10, 2018
Book Review: The Kill Sign by Nichole Christoff
Review by Dawn Thomas
277 Pages
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group � Alibi
Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Women Sleuths
Jamie Sinclair is visiting her man, Adam Barrett, on base in Mississippi. Her first evening goes downhill very fast when a riverboat explodes from a dirty bomb. Eddy Jepson a man she and her mentor Ray caught preying on women, is responsible for placing the bomb on the riverboat. After the explosion, she and Barrett are taken to an underground bunker and debriefed. Jamie vows she will find out why Eddy put the bomb on the riverboat. What she did not plan on was the arrival of DEA Agent Marc Sandoval.
Federal Agent, April Callahan, is a little too chummy with Barrett during the investigation of a possible domestic terrorist attack. Jamie does not believe Eddy is a domestic and wants to find out the person pulling Eddy’s strings. Enter Hunch Nevis, a businessman who operates a high risk gambling house. Jamie goes undercover to get an invitation to Hunch’s house. She is caught in a restricted area of the house and Hunch’s muscle tries to take her out. Clues lead her to investigate Bran, Ray’s latest protégé. After seeing Bran and Ray’s wife Corrine in a compromising position, she thinks there is more to their relationship.
This is the fourth book in the Jamie Sinclair series. It is written in first person and in present tense. The author does an excellent job with the complex plot which keeps the story flowing at a fast pace. The characters are well developed and I found myself sharing their emotions. If you like strong women characters, like Lindsay Boxer from James Patterson or Jane Rizzoli from Tess Gerritsen, you will enjoy this book.
Merged review:
Book Review: The Kill Sign by Nichole Christoff
Review by Dawn Thomas
277 Pages
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group � Alibi
Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Women Sleuths
Jamie Sinclair is visiting her man, Adam Barrett, on base in Mississippi. Her first evening goes downhill very fast when a riverboat explodes from a dirty bomb. Eddy Jepson a man she and her mentor Ray caught preying on women, is responsible for placing the bomb on the riverboat. After the explosion, she and Barrett are taken to an underground bunker and debriefed. Jamie vows she will find out why Eddy put the bomb on the riverboat. What she did not plan on was the arrival of DEA Agent Marc Sandoval.
Federal Agent, April Callahan, is a little too chummy with Barrett during the investigation of a possible domestic terrorist attack. Jamie does not believe Eddy is a domestic and wants to find out the person pulling Eddy’s strings. Enter Hunch Nevis, a businessman who operates a high risk gambling house. Jamie goes undercover to get an invitation to Hunch’s house. She is caught in a restricted area of the house and Hunch’s muscle tries to take her out. Clues lead her to investigate Bran, Ray’s latest protégé. After seeing Bran and Ray’s wife Corrine in a compromising position, she thinks there is more to their relationship.
This is the fourth book in the Jamie Sinclair series. It is written in first person and in present tense. The author does an excellent job with the complex plot which keeps the story flowing at a fast pace. The characters are well developed and I found myself sharing their emotions. If you like strong women characters, like Lindsay Boxer from James Patterson or Jane Rizzoli from Tess Gerritsen, you will enjoy this book.
Review by Dawn Thomas
277 Pages
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group � Alibi
Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Women Sleuths
Jamie Sinclair is visiting her man, Adam Barrett, on base in Mississippi. Her first evening goes downhill very fast when a riverboat explodes from a dirty bomb. Eddy Jepson a man she and her mentor Ray caught preying on women, is responsible for placing the bomb on the riverboat. After the explosion, she and Barrett are taken to an underground bunker and debriefed. Jamie vows she will find out why Eddy put the bomb on the riverboat. What she did not plan on was the arrival of DEA Agent Marc Sandoval.
Federal Agent, April Callahan, is a little too chummy with Barrett during the investigation of a possible domestic terrorist attack. Jamie does not believe Eddy is a domestic and wants to find out the person pulling Eddy’s strings. Enter Hunch Nevis, a businessman who operates a high risk gambling house. Jamie goes undercover to get an invitation to Hunch’s house. She is caught in a restricted area of the house and Hunch’s muscle tries to take her out. Clues lead her to investigate Bran, Ray’s latest protégé. After seeing Bran and Ray’s wife Corrine in a compromising position, she thinks there is more to their relationship.
This is the fourth book in the Jamie Sinclair series. It is written in first person and in present tense. The author does an excellent job with the complex plot which keeps the story flowing at a fast pace. The characters are well developed and I found myself sharing their emotions. If you like strong women characters, like Lindsay Boxer from James Patterson or Jane Rizzoli from Tess Gerritsen, you will enjoy this book.
Merged review:
Book Review: The Kill Sign by Nichole Christoff
Review by Dawn Thomas
277 Pages
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group � Alibi
Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Women Sleuths
Jamie Sinclair is visiting her man, Adam Barrett, on base in Mississippi. Her first evening goes downhill very fast when a riverboat explodes from a dirty bomb. Eddy Jepson a man she and her mentor Ray caught preying on women, is responsible for placing the bomb on the riverboat. After the explosion, she and Barrett are taken to an underground bunker and debriefed. Jamie vows she will find out why Eddy put the bomb on the riverboat. What she did not plan on was the arrival of DEA Agent Marc Sandoval.
Federal Agent, April Callahan, is a little too chummy with Barrett during the investigation of a possible domestic terrorist attack. Jamie does not believe Eddy is a domestic and wants to find out the person pulling Eddy’s strings. Enter Hunch Nevis, a businessman who operates a high risk gambling house. Jamie goes undercover to get an invitation to Hunch’s house. She is caught in a restricted area of the house and Hunch’s muscle tries to take her out. Clues lead her to investigate Bran, Ray’s latest protégé. After seeing Bran and Ray’s wife Corrine in a compromising position, she thinks there is more to their relationship.
This is the fourth book in the Jamie Sinclair series. It is written in first person and in present tense. The author does an excellent job with the complex plot which keeps the story flowing at a fast pace. The characters are well developed and I found myself sharing their emotions. If you like strong women characters, like Lindsay Boxer from James Patterson or Jane Rizzoli from Tess Gerritsen, you will enjoy this book.
March 3, 2017
Good, fast paced thriller with romance thrown in, although that part was mildly irritating. Just get on with it woman! Would read more by this author, as I borrowed this as an ebook via the public library. Don't think her books are available in the UK, but will check. Would rather borrow than buy.
December 4, 2016
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I read this off and on all night. (In the library world, we call that partying). This morning I refused to get out of bed until I finished . They may have heard me cry, "NOOO"all the way in Mississippi at the end.
Well written, fourth in a series that stood at attention, all alone. The characters are believable.
Until I started this review I did not realize this is a part of a series.
Like eating dessert before dinner, I can go back, dig into the main course. I cannot wait to read more of the fabulous Jamie Sinclair in books 1 - 3. She is a total tough woman.
Jamie, our main protagonist, had a military upbringing, and she is strong, brilliant and fearless. There are romantic scenes, and tragic twists.
My feelings are still smarting over the ending. I want, need, demand more please.
just gained herself a new fan. Thank you all.
I read this off and on all night. (In the library world, we call that partying). This morning I refused to get out of bed until I finished . They may have heard me cry, "NOOO"all the way in Mississippi at the end.
Well written, fourth in a series that stood at attention, all alone. The characters are believable.
Until I started this review I did not realize this is a part of a series.
Like eating dessert before dinner, I can go back, dig into the main course. I cannot wait to read more of the fabulous Jamie Sinclair in books 1 - 3. She is a total tough woman.
Jamie, our main protagonist, had a military upbringing, and she is strong, brilliant and fearless. There are romantic scenes, and tragic twists.
My feelings are still smarting over the ending. I want, need, demand more please.
just gained herself a new fan. Thank you all.
October 11, 2016
Nichole Christoff gives us another excellent adventure with her Private Investigator Jaime Sinclair. The story develops characters from Jaime's past, her previous mentor and her best friend. Both characters give us background information on Sinclair that we kind of lacked from other novels. They give details about her training and her abilities and the raw natural instinct that makes her a great investigator.
We have further developments in Sinclair's relational triangle with her Military cop boyfriend and the man from the DEA that seems to keep coming into the picture and saving her backside from danger. Does she love Lt. Colonel Barrett or is she really drawn to Marc Sandoval, the DEA agent? These are the issues she is face with, at least on the Romantic side of the novel.
Then there is the thriller side of the novel, someone plants a dirty bomb at a function that Barrett and Sinclair are at and 41 people die directly from the blast and others get irradiated from the fallout. Is this foreign terrorist or domestic terrorist or something completely different.
Barrett and Sinclair are going to find out, but they will end up needing Sandoval's help to accomplish that.
All in all the story is well written, fast paced, full of twists and turns that allow you to keep trying to decide who the good guys are and who the bad guys are. All in all another good novel from Nicole Christoff.
We have further developments in Sinclair's relational triangle with her Military cop boyfriend and the man from the DEA that seems to keep coming into the picture and saving her backside from danger. Does she love Lt. Colonel Barrett or is she really drawn to Marc Sandoval, the DEA agent? These are the issues she is face with, at least on the Romantic side of the novel.
Then there is the thriller side of the novel, someone plants a dirty bomb at a function that Barrett and Sinclair are at and 41 people die directly from the blast and others get irradiated from the fallout. Is this foreign terrorist or domestic terrorist or something completely different.
Barrett and Sinclair are going to find out, but they will end up needing Sandoval's help to accomplish that.
All in all the story is well written, fast paced, full of twists and turns that allow you to keep trying to decide who the good guys are and who the bad guys are. All in all another good novel from Nicole Christoff.
November 21, 2016
I am always excited when a new book in this series comes out since I adore Jamie and her intrepid action oriented ways. She goes after what is right regardless, and she is always all in. She starts out this book arriving to spend a romantic weekend with Barrett after months apart. As is typical for when this couple tries to get beyond first base, all manner of chaos erupts starting with a bomb. They manage to avoid injuries, but can't avoid the fallout. Barrett gets pulled into the official investigation while Jamie ends up investigating on her own once she discovers a connection to one of her former cases. It seems like Jamie is on her own until her favorite DEA agent shows up out of the blue. Marc wants Jamie and makes no secret of it. He also doesn't plan to let her face danger alone. With both Barrett and Marc trying to get a commitment out of her, her mentor and her best friend in danger, and her own life threatened more than once, Jamie may be in over her head.
At times I find myself rooting for Barrett and other times for Marc. I like them both, and while I want something to happen for Jamie romantically, I simply can't decide with who. I want to be loyal to Barrett, but Marc definitely seems to be more available for her. I really can't wait to see what happens.
I received an ARC from Net Galley for review.
At times I find myself rooting for Barrett and other times for Marc. I like them both, and while I want something to happen for Jamie romantically, I simply can't decide with who. I want to be loyal to Barrett, but Marc definitely seems to be more available for her. I really can't wait to see what happens.
I received an ARC from Net Galley for review.
December 21, 2016
FTC: I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. I received no other compensation and the opinions expressed in this review are one hundred percent true and my own.
The Kill Sign by Nichole Christoff was a good book. I took a few chapters for me to get into the book but I am glad that I stuck with it because in the end, I did end up enjoying the story. This is the fourth book in the Jamie Sinclair series and the first one that I have read. That being said I understood everything that was going on, so you don’t have to read the books in order if you don’t want to. It is a slow started, but after I few chapters I didn’t want to put it down. This book did keep me on the edge of my seat, and it was one that I found myself staying up way too late because I hate putting books like this down when things are happening so fast. This is the first book I have read by this author and since this is the fourth book in the series I will be reading the other books in the series in the future.
The Kill Sign by Nichole Christoff was a good book. I took a few chapters for me to get into the book but I am glad that I stuck with it because in the end, I did end up enjoying the story. This is the fourth book in the Jamie Sinclair series and the first one that I have read. That being said I understood everything that was going on, so you don’t have to read the books in order if you don’t want to. It is a slow started, but after I few chapters I didn’t want to put it down. This book did keep me on the edge of my seat, and it was one that I found myself staying up way too late because I hate putting books like this down when things are happening so fast. This is the first book I have read by this author and since this is the fourth book in the series I will be reading the other books in the series in the future.
December 6, 2016
Jamie Sinclair is back in Mississippi where her life as a detective began. Her adventure this trip will involve two men of action who are chasing her heart and several bad guys who like to kill people and break things. One of her gentlemen is a soldier, an officer, who is serving out duty in a penalty box for being a hero but not following Army regulations. Her other beau is a DEA agent who almost always seems to be in the right place at the right time to bail her out of trouble. Adventures abound that include an explosion on a riverboat, a melee at a gambling establishment and several old relationships that become strained during the trip. The author's writing put me in the heat and humidity of Mississippi and her love affairs. I felt I was there with the action and kept reading this romantic-action thriller to the end. The author's writing seems to get better with each Jamie Sinclair adventure. This is a good series to look forward to.
February 9, 2017
Jamie Sinclair is visiting in Mississippi where she has a new boyfriend who is stationed at Fort Donovan. Adam Barrett is a Colonel in the military police and on a temporary posting. Intent on a romantic night out they attend a function on a paddle steamer which is attacked by bombers killing and maiming many servicemen on board. Jamie recognises a couple of people on the steamer, could they be involved, or do you believe your instincts and assume extremist terrorists are to blame. Jamie needs to help and investigate who is responsible. This is a fast moving action thriller full of little twists and turns, with few clues to the final outcome. Nichole Christoff has written a very good follow up to the excellent The Kill Box full of the same First entertaining action but in a totally different scenario. This series could be easily read one after the other without getting boring. Recommended.
September 29, 2016
LOVED this book!!! A fast paced thriller filled with almost non stop action. Jamie Sinclair is a security specialist that flies to Mississippi to have a romantic weekend with her boyfriend, Adam. He's a military man serving his "penance" is Mississippi as punishment for going AWOL to help Jamie in a previous case. Before Jamie and Adam even get to enjoy day one of their weekend, explosive events thrust them into a mystery. Adam is investigating on behalf of the Army and Jamie just can't let go of the mystery, even though she and Adam are at cross purposes. Jamie's primary goal is protecting her friends and keeping them safe.
This novel is filled with mystery and action and kept me guessing until the very end. If you enjoy the genre, you will love this book. The author is on my must read authors' list.
This novel is filled with mystery and action and kept me guessing until the very end. If you enjoy the genre, you will love this book. The author is on my must read authors' list.
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