
Synopsis:
Evelyn Pratt, PhD, is living a lie. Haunted by a past she wants to forget, her worst fear becomes her reality when she’s blackmailed and forced to commit crimes that will land her in prison for the rest of her life if she’s caught.
Embroiled in sabotage, theft, espionage, and murder, Dr. Pratt is soon running for her life and running out of time. Hunted by the Army, the police, and people who want the reward money, she must employ both her genius intellect and martial arts skills if she wants to remain free long enough to exact her revenge–and then escape the clutches of those controlling her.
Favorite Lines:
“Wow. Next time you pour on the cologne, gargle with some.”
My Opinion:
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.
This story follows Dr. Evelyn Pratt who is blackmailed into becoming a criminal and quickly finds herself on the run to avoid being hunted down and captured before she can take her revenge on the very individuals who forced her to commit the crimes in the first place.
This is my first book from Webb and I found it to be very enjoyable. Once I picked this book up, I had a hard time putting it down due its fast paced nature that left me on the edge of my seat, not to mention several plot twists that had me needing to read on to find out what happens next. Evelyn is a total bad ass (excuse my language) with admirable wit and the impressive ability to kick some butt when necessary and I found that for most of the book, I was trying to determine what her backstory was that made her the way she is – don’t worry all is explained in the end.
I think Webb did a very good job at creating a fast paced, captivating story. The way that the scenery was described throughout made me feel like I was in the room with the characters. I could definitely see this book being perfect for a TV show or movie adaption. I also really appreciated the timing at the top of each chapter. It helped me keep track of pace and the countdown just added to the anticipation. If I had to nitpick about one thing, it would be that sometimes it was almost TOO fast paced. I wish that there had been more time during certain scenes but I also understand that part of the point of this story is the rush and on-the-run aspect of it all.
P.S. to Webb: Thank you for not hurting the dogs!
Summary:
Classified as a technothriller and military thriller on Amazon, I would say this book can be for anyone who enjoys strong female characters, thrillers, and mysteries that are full of action and plot twists. Happy reading!
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