Book Review of "Deadly Conclusion" by Kathy Harris

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Deadly Conclusion

Series: Deadly Secrets #3

Author: Kathy Harris

Publisher: Iron Stream Fiction

Release Date: November 2, 2022

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

A Fast-Paced Suspense Book You Can’t Put Down

In the thrilling conclusion of the “Deadly Secrets” series, search and rescue dog trainer Keely Lambert breaks in Titan, a new shepherd, during a rescue mission to find little Conner Wells. Aided by childhood friend, Beau Gardner of the TBI, who is also Conner’s uncle, Keely finds the boy deep inside Metropolitan Nashville’s Beaman Park.

But Conner is not all that Keely finds. On the way back to the welcome center, she notices something sticking out of the dirt—the military dog tags of her father who disappeared more than two decades before.

The discovery sets Keely on a hunt to unearth her father’s killer, only to be thwarted by multiple setbacks—the murder of Beau’s father, the kidnapping of her mother, and her kennel being set on fire in the middle of the night. After Keely is kidnapped, Beau leads a manhunt to find her before the outcome reaches a "deadly conclusion."

MY REVIEW

What a rush! When I picked up this novel I wasn’t expecting to be plunged into such a suspenseful and immersive story! I haven’t read any of the other books in the series, so I’m coming in blind, but the author does a wonderful job of catching you up, so you never feel like you’ve missed important information. I would really like to read the other books in this series, as I know it would add even more depth to this story, but for a standalone read it is remarkable!

I love that Keely breeds purebred German Shepards! When I was in high school one of my boyfriend’s families bred German Shepards and it really is a fascinating process. They bred and ran a kennel out of their home, but were building a small facility outside town. I think if they would’ve had the kennel that Keely has I’m sure they could’ve been something amazing!

Titan was one of my favorite parts of the story, making me think of my puppy Genie, a fellow purebred German Shepherd. I look back at that time with such fondness, as it was the time that I fell in love with German Shepherds, and big dogs in general.

This novel truly has it all. Suspense, revenge, mystery, forgiveness, and heart all wrapped up in the perfect package. I appreciated that the romance was a slight side story and not the main focus, and I loved everything that had to do with the dogs! I also thought the flashbacks were perfectly executed and added even more depth to the story.

This was quite an entertaining novel and a series that has captured my heart and imagination.

My Rating: ★★★★★

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathy Harris is an author by way of a "divine detour" into the Nashville entertainment business where she works as a marketing director. For several years she freelanced entertainer biographies and wrote news stories and columns for various music publications.

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