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\"Deceived\"<\/p>\n

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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I always look forward to Irene Hannon’s latest suspense novel because I know I will find a fast-paced story with dynamic characters, plenty of action, mystery, and suspense with the added bonus of a pretty good love story. “Deceived” lived up to every one of my expectations. I had already read the two previous books in Hannon’s Private Justice<\/strong><\/em> series so I enjoyed getting to read Connor’s story. It has been fun for me to observe the interaction between the three partners from each of their own unique perspectives.<\/p>\n

Connor’s new client has presented him with an unlikely story but something about it prompts him to check it out. Kate’s husband and young son died in a boating accident several years ago but her son’s body was never found. Kate’s husband and young son died in a boating accident several years ago but her son’s body was never recovered. A seemingly coincidental encounter in the local mall raises Kate’s hopes that her son may still be alive and hires Connor to investigate. As his efforts convince him that the boy is Kate’s son, he must find a way to prove it with more than circumstantial evidence. Early in the story, the reader learns who has Kate’s son but details about how and why he has him are slowly revealed as the narrative progresses. Hannon portrays this man in such a way that it is difficult not to sympathize with him just a bit as well as with Kate who has grieved her loss for several years – yet she does not in any way excuse his actions.<\/p>\n

The plot moved along at a good pace with sufficient twists and surprises to hold my attention. Although the Christian element is not heavy-handed, the message of faith was evident, especially as Kate and Connor acknowledged the hand of God in how certain things happened to help the investigation. “Deceived” may not have been quite as suspenseful as previous novels, but in my opinion did not suffer because of it. It is an excellent suspense and I hate to see this series end. I am looking forward to the next one!<\/p>\n

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This book was provided for review by
\nRevell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A grieving mother. A mysterious child. And a dedicated PI who’s determined to solve the puzzle.
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\nFor three years, Kate Marshall has been mourning the loss of her husband and four-year-old son in a boating accident. But when she spots a familiar-looking child on a mall escalator, she’s convinced it’s her son. With police skeptical of her story, she turns to private investigator Connor Sullivan for help. As the former Secret Service agent digs into the case, the boating “accident” begins to look increasingly suspicious. But if Kate’s son is<\/i> alive, someone is intent on keeping him hidden–and may go to lethal lengths to protect a sinister secret.
\nAs Irene Hannon’s many fans have come to expect, Deceived <\/i>is filled with complex characters, unexpected twists, and a riveting plotline that accelerates to an explosive finish.<\/p>\n

Praise for Irene Hannon’s Private Justice Series
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