shammons's review against another edition
4.0
Every time I pick up a book by DiAnn Mills, I am pulled in. Her books are always winners for me, and this one was no exception. Set in Galveston Texas, this book follows two FBI agents (Leah and Jon) who are on the trail of a killer. Someone has killed a police officer, a lawyer and now a judge by injecting them with rattlesnake venom. Having a severe snake phobia, I was afraid this book was going to be difficult for me, and even though well written, I had to stop once or twice and get past what I read about rattlesnakes and "milking" them, ugh. But I got over it and grabbed my book and went back to reading. Great plot and characters. At the end is a blurb about another one called "Burden of Proof", which I apparently missed and was published before this one. I don't think they are tied together though, but I do hope to go back and read that one. It is available on Hoopla, as was this one, and I continue to hope that my library keeps their Hoopla contract for a long time. I am finding so many great Christian fiction books via Hoopla! Enjoyed this one!
bestinsuspense's review against another edition
4.0
For fans of FBI investigations, complex mysteries, and suspense
Fatal Strike puts readers right into the middle of an FBI investigation. Set in Galveston, TX, Agents Leah Riesel and Jon Colbert team up to investigate the murder of three law enforcement officials, who were targeted by a gang. The newly paired agents hunt down one eye-witness who is on the run.
Fatal Strike is well researched, and readers will get inside perspective on FBI procedures. As a fan of Diann Mills, this book has a bit of a different feel than her others, but still delivered the excitement and drama that fans expect. While plenty of action, the book feels like a ride along with the two detectives. Fatal Strike follows Leah and Jon, and readers get to put together clues right along side of them. The pair develops a chemistry on and off the job, as both have to face their own fears to find justice in their investigation. I enjoyed the complex mystery and watching Leah and Jon discover how to relate to each other as partners, but also exploring the potential of a more meaningful relationship.
I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Fatal Strike puts readers right into the middle of an FBI investigation. Set in Galveston, TX, Agents Leah Riesel and Jon Colbert team up to investigate the murder of three law enforcement officials, who were targeted by a gang. The newly paired agents hunt down one eye-witness who is on the run.
Fatal Strike is well researched, and readers will get inside perspective on FBI procedures. As a fan of Diann Mills, this book has a bit of a different feel than her others, but still delivered the excitement and drama that fans expect. While plenty of action, the book feels like a ride along with the two detectives. Fatal Strike follows Leah and Jon, and readers get to put together clues right along side of them. The pair develops a chemistry on and off the job, as both have to face their own fears to find justice in their investigation. I enjoyed the complex mystery and watching Leah and Jon discover how to relate to each other as partners, but also exploring the potential of a more meaningful relationship.
I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
annes's review against another edition
5.0
Fatal Strike as been gifted to me in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Right from the beginning of the opening scene I knew that I was going to really love this book. We open on an action packed scene meeting our two main characters that kept me intrigued right from the first page.
We open up with a really intense scene that got me intrigued the moment I start reading. Fatal Strike follows a slow burning investigation which I like because it shows that both detectives are doing their jobs and bring the criminal to justice. We don’t normally see the intricate details of an investigation in books very often.
I really loved this story and learning all about these characters. In Fatal Strike we see small hints of attraction and romance between our characters which is really sweet and a great comic relief between violent scenes.
At times throughout the story I found myself thinking this story is going to get boring but I was so wrong. Each time the story began to slow down something unexpected popped up which peaks interest and made me to continue reading.
This story truly caught me by surprise and the many twists and turns this story took truly shocked me. I did not see any of it coming!
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Right from the beginning of the opening scene I knew that I was going to really love this book. We open on an action packed scene meeting our two main characters that kept me intrigued right from the first page.
We open up with a really intense scene that got me intrigued the moment I start reading. Fatal Strike follows a slow burning investigation which I like because it shows that both detectives are doing their jobs and bring the criminal to justice. We don’t normally see the intricate details of an investigation in books very often.
I really loved this story and learning all about these characters. In Fatal Strike we see small hints of attraction and romance between our characters which is really sweet and a great comic relief between violent scenes.
At times throughout the story I found myself thinking this story is going to get boring but I was so wrong. Each time the story began to slow down something unexpected popped up which peaks interest and made me to continue reading.
This story truly caught me by surprise and the many twists and turns this story took truly shocked me. I did not see any of it coming!
http://www.foreverthewanderer.ie/fatal-strike-blog-tour/
mistree's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good story. Law enforcement related victims are killed by snake venom being injected into their hearts. Two FBI snipers are assigned to investigate.
thatswhatshesreading's review against another edition
4.0
Following a string of recent and prominent murders using snake venom that has the calling card of a local gang infiltration, a team of FBI agents, led by a highly trained sniper duo, descend on Galveston to deescalate the threat and bring justice to the victims. Tensely woven from the opening sequence, the story was incredibly fast-paced and set a desperate tone to find the answers to what has set a community on edge.
"Her faith will be her strength or weakness."
As Jon and Leah set out to seek the truth behind these horrible crimes, their detective work picks up the pace and so too does the mutual attraction felt between them. Despite their tough exteriors, both are fragile individuals, yet it is through their weaknesses that their strengths can shine. Each carries quite a bit of baggage, making them reluctant to get too close, yet as the circumstances unfold it becomes harder and harder to deny the feelings developing between them. I appreciate the light romance aspects of the story that take backstage to the importance of professionalism. Additionally, I am such a fan of how the author is able to balance the very real human characteristics of grit and grace in such a gentle and admirable way. Leah's job as a sniper doesn't make her any less feminine than her best friend who has a house full of children. Jon's questioning of faith doesn't make him a hypocrite. The author is able to masterfully showcase both spiritual and social messages throughout the story while also using them to make connections to the plot.
"People aren't perfect. Just because they have faith doesn't mean they don't make mistakes."
I love that these characters are so well developed and relatable. From the criminals committing the crimes to the high ranking officials within law enforcement seeking justice, everyone has something to hide. These secrets not only draw out the investigation, but also make it quite difficult to know who to actually trust! And as with any good mystery, you'll be led astray by the fantastically placed red herrings a few times along the way before the shocking truth is discovered.
This suspenseful crime drama is action-packed with very little down time! Even the dialogue is short, sweet, and to the point! Insightful storytelling makes this an entertaining and engaging read that should not be missed! I can't wait for the next one!
I received a copy of this book for free. This is my thoughtful and honest review.
jen_newendyke's review against another edition
4.0
DiAnn Mills was one of the first suspense authors I read as a teenager, when I was developing my love of reading. I’ve always enjoyed her books, and her newest book, Fatal Strike, is no exception. First of all, I love the cover! The colors and the silhouette are striking, and the design is clean and modern. Not to judge a book by its cover, but this cover definitely drew me in!
The story starts off with a bang when two FBI snipers, Leah and Jon, are called into a hostage situation, then paired together to investigate a string of murders. The story is full of action and takes so many twists and turns I never saw coming! It’s definitely more plot-driven than character-driven; there is some romance that develops between Leah and Jon, but it takes a backseat to the suspense. One of my favorite characters turned out to be Silvia, the mother of the suspect Leah and Jon are searching for throughout the book. Parts of the story were told from her perspective, which I thought was an interesting twist. This book grabbed me from the first page and kept me hooked until the end! If you are a fan of the suspense genre, you don’t want to miss this one.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
The story starts off with a bang when two FBI snipers, Leah and Jon, are called into a hostage situation, then paired together to investigate a string of murders. The story is full of action and takes so many twists and turns I never saw coming! It’s definitely more plot-driven than character-driven; there is some romance that develops between Leah and Jon, but it takes a backseat to the suspense. One of my favorite characters turned out to be Silvia, the mother of the suspect Leah and Jon are searching for throughout the book. Parts of the story were told from her perspective, which I thought was an interesting twist. This book grabbed me from the first page and kept me hooked until the end! If you are a fan of the suspense genre, you don’t want to miss this one.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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