Serial Burn by Lynette Eason is the third
book in the Lake City Heroes series. This novel is action packed from beginning to
end. Characters from two earlier books
are included, but it works well as a stand-alone book.
It has been twenty
years since Jesslyn McCormick lost her parents and sister in an arson
fire. She has made a public vow to find
out who murdered her family. As a Fire
Marshal, Jesslyn is dedicated to help bring justice to those who lives have
been impacted by arson.
When a local church
has been set on fire Jesslyn has been assigned to the investigation. Because a church was attacked it is
considered a hate crime and FBI Special Agent Nathan Carlisle has been assigned
to work this case. Will they be able to
find out who started this fire and stop them before more people are endangered and
damage is done? When more fires are
started in Lake City evidence indicates it is the work of a serial arsonist. When Jesslyn has some close calls at fire scenes,
she is concerned that she is being targeted by the arsonist.
This book has lots
of action, suspense, and mystery throughout the story. Both main characters, Jesslyn and Nathan,
have some serious issues from their individual lives that they are trying to work
through. The cases they are working on
are bringing those issues to the forefront.
There is attraction between the two main characters, but they realize
that for now that is something that will be put on hold.
I really liked the
support network of friends that were part of their lives. Friends that were introduced to readers in
the first two novels of this series. I
liked how Jesslyn and Nathan were able to build a relationship and begin to trust
one another. Faith was a part of the
story. I would have like to have seen it
play a bigger part. Perhaps in the form
of examining their thoughts and actions compared to what the Bible says how a
believer should respond. Or a friend who
is a solid and very caring Christian speaking truth to them.
There were some
heavy emotions and situations in this book.
In addition to those who perished in fires, there was adultery, guilt,
anger, resentment, unforgiveness, and thoughts about self-harm.
Overall, I liked
the book and enjoyed the suspense and whodunit.
I appreciated the supportive friendships the characters had. If you enjoy mystery, suspense, and whodunit
novels, you may want to read Serial Burn by Lynette Eason.
I would like to thank Revell Publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of Serial Burn by Lynette Eason. I was under no obligation to give a favorable review. Serial Burn will be released January 21, 2025.
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