Deception by Patricia Bradley

 


I do love a good mystery with some heart-pounding suspense. Deception by Patricia Bradley is full of mystery and suspense both--there are more than a few unanswered questions that the reader has while reading this book.

ISB Ranger Madison Thorn is back in her home town of Natchez to investigate a white-collar crime. It has been a few years since she investigated violent crimes and she isn't anxious to work in that area again. Unfortunately, she is forced to investigate a violent crime--and it is personal one--in more ways than one. However, a former childhood friend, Clayton Bradshaw, comes alongside her to help with the investigation.

Deception was an intriguing book from start to finish. I really didn't want to put it down. I was amazed at how Bradley wove several mysteries together to create an amazing tapestry of both deception to the characters in the book and clues that build up to an exciting conclusion for the reader. I liked Madison and Clayton and their budding relationship seems realistic. Bradley doesn't shy away from wrestling with some of the hard things within her characters that many people face in the world today. The spiritual aspect is also well-woven into the plot This is a complicated story but I did keep all of the characters straight as she paced each introduction well. I figured out a few things but there were also some that I didn't know until the end. Deception was a great read for the mystery and suspense reader who likes a bit of romance alongside of a fast-paced plot.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through Interviews and Reviews. All opinions within this review are my own.

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