Dark Deception: 2 (Defenders of Justice) - Softcover

Mehl, Nancy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076421778X ISBN 13: 9780764217784

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers, 2017

Synopsis

New Edge-of-Your-Seat Read from an Established Romantic Suspense Author

Kate O'Brien has been leading a quiet life in small-town Shelter Cove, Arkansas, for the past four years when her past suddenly comes roaring back to life. Four years ago, she and her twin sister were attacked by an elusive serial killer. Only Kate survived, and it was her drawing of the attacker--along with some last-minute evidence--that convicted the suspect.

She's been in witness protection ever since, but new evidence suggests the convicted man isn't the murderer and she's been subpoenaed to testify in the new trial. Nervous about the risk, she'll only agree if the same Marshal who protected her during the original trial escorts her to St. Louis.

Deputy U.S. Marshal Tony DeLuca accepts the assignment to bring Kate to the trial, remembering how her strength impressed him. While in Shelter Cove, however, he gets a call from his chief, advising them to stay in Shelter Cove until a new development in the case can be straightened out. But when Kate's safety is threatened, Tony must race against the clock to keep her alive and put this ugly case to rest before anyone else gets killed.

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From the Back Cover

Kate O'Brien's quiet life in small-town Shelter Cove, Arkansas is shaken when her past suddenly comes roaring back to life. Four years ago, she and her twin sister were attacked by an elusive serial killer. Only Kate survived, and she's been in witness protection ever since.

When new evidence arises to suggest the convicted man wasn't the murderer, she's subpoenaed to testify in the new trial. Afraid to go back into that world, Kate only agrees if Tony DeLuca, the deputy Marshal who protected her during the original trial, escorts her to St. Louis.

Tony readily takes on the assignment; Kate's beauty and inner strength made more of an impression on him than he expected. But when Kate's safety is threatened, Tony must race against the clock to keep her alive and put this ugly case to rest before anyone else gets killed.

"The second in Mehl's Defenders of Justice series is a fast-paced, heart-pounding read that has amazing characters who are fighting to stay safe and alive while an unknown force is one step ahead of them. The plot is believable with twists and turns like a roller coaster ride and red herrings to make it more exciting. Mehl is a talented author and she has brought suspense to a higher level with this novel."--RT Book Reviews

"Award-winning Mehl has written a gripping story that will hook readers until the very last page."--Christian Market

About the Author

Nancy Mehl is the author of twenty-three books, including the Road to Kingdom, Finding Sanctuary, and Defenders of Justice series. She is a Carol Award finalist and writes from her home in Missouri, where she lives with her husband, Norman, and their Puggle, Watson. Visit www.nancymehl.com to learn more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 076421778X
• ISBN 13: 9780764217784
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 318