 Pearl River: Book 3
Publication Date: November 5, 2024
Deputy Jenna Hart has only been working in her sleepy hometown of Pearl Springs for seven months when city officials begin to be targeted by a killer. Twenty years ago, the construction of a dam caused people to lose their land to eminent domain. That wound has not healed with time, and someone bearing a grudge is clearly set on revenge. With the former mayor of Pearl Springs now running for the US Senate, Jenna will have to call in backup to ensure his protection.
That’s where Agent Maxwell Anderson comes in. He and Jenna used to work together in the Chattanooga Police Department, and there was even a smoldering fire of attraction. Now they team up to track down the killer before a big political rally that promises to bring not only the former mayor into the crosshairs but hundreds of civilians as well.
As the sparks of romance reignite and the threads of the investigation get tangled when another suspect comes into play, Jenna and Max will have to draw on all of their skills to stay alive and prevent the wave of disaster poised to hit the community of Pearl Springs. The question is, can either of them fully trust that the other has their back?
Her successful career as a city detective derailed by a shooting and subsequent smear campaign, Jenna Hart returns to her hometown, where she takes a job with local law enforcement.
As the third installment in the Pearl River series, Deadly Revenge proves to be an action-packed thriller. Author Patricia Bradley serves up a standalone story with a solid plot.
With three dead bodies and threats against a politician on the campaign trail, Jenna’s expertise earns her the lead investigator spot. She didn’t realize her partner would be FBI Agent Max Anderson, but the pairing provides solid chemistry, albeit with some unresolved issues.
As they try to figure out the connections between the murder victims, secrets from the past are uncovered and traced to a plot of revenge threatening everyone in its path.
The author excels in character development, which encourages readers to become invested. Even the secondary characters have interesting story arcs that add to the story’s appeal.
Deadly Revenge provides a solid thriller with a side order of romance in a tasteful package that invites the reader into the series.
Patricia Bradley is the author of Counter Attack and Fatal Witness, as well as the Natchez Trace Park Rangers, Memphis Cold Case, and Logan Point series. Bradley is the winner of an Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award, a Selah Award, and a Daphne du Maurier Award; she was a Carol Award finalist; and three of her books were included in anthologies that debuted on the USA Today bestseller list. She makes her home in Mississippi.
