Review: Network of Deceit

Network of Deceit by Tom Threadgill
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

This second book in the Amara Alvarez series was just as enjoyable as the first. You do not need to read the first book, however, there is a lot of character growth from book 1 to book 2.

This is the second book I've read by this author, and am enjoying his writing so much, that I went and bought his entire first series.

The murder mystery will be enjoyed by both readers who loves thrillers, but also those who enjoy cozy mysteries. I enjoyed following the clues with Amara into solving, one, if Zach was murdered, and two, why. There was a few things I guessed before the reveal, but the who and why remained a mystery. I must confess, after reading this, I did seriously wonder again about how we can protect ourselves from hackers - this book again emphasised how vulnerable we could be.

There was also a great balance between suspense, emotional connections and some funny, lighter moments which had me laughing out loud.

I was surprised by the ending (which is a good thing). I did not see the revelation of the murder. The murderer had me fooled as well.

I am looking forward to following Starsky and Amara's story in book 3 (confirmed by the author one is in progress.)

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*

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About the book:

After her rescue of nearly fifty kidnapped children made international headlines, Amara Alvarez gets what she's worked for: a transfer to San Antonio's Homicide Division. Reality sets in quickly, though, as her first case, the suspicious death of a teenager at a crowded local water park, brings chaos to her personal life.

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About the author:

Tom Threadgill's books have a distinct focus on clean, suspenseful action with strong character development. He is a member of the International Thriller Writers (ITW) and American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). In his downtime, Tom enjoys woodworking, riding his Harley, and chasing the elusive Yard of the Month award. He currently resides with his wife in the Dallas area and can be reached through his website at TomThreadgill.com