Network of Deceit ~ Review

Network of Deceit

Amara Alvarez #2

By Tom Threadgill

Amara Alvarez is now where she wanted to be - San Antonio's Homicide Division, and she has her first case. There is nothing concrete that the water park death was a murder but one little detail makes it suspicious and Amara has a feeling. But she had no idea that this case would upend her life and it couldn't come at a worse time for her personal life.

As the rookie in Homicide, her previous case's media following has just added to the newbie (aka noobie) atmosphere. She's determined to see the case through on her own. But the deeper she digs the more layers she discovers. Instead of answering questions, she seems to get more questions that need answers. Getting answers and justice for Zach Coleman is not going to be easy. And when your most compelling evidence has yet to be discovered you know you've got your work cut out for you. She may have to remember one small piece of advice if she hopes to get the answers she wants - everybody lies.

This is the second book featuring Amara Alvarez and it can easily be read as a standalone without any difficulty if you have not yet read Collison of Lies. This book takes the reader into a world most don't know much about. Amara gets a crash course in cybersecurity as her first case introduces her to cyberstalking. Have to say it gives one a warm, fuzzy feeling about one's online usage/presence. (NOT!) Overall, I'd say this was a good read. There are some unexpected twists that I can honestly say I did not see coming. If you are looking for suspense to add to your tbr list this one would make a good choice.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I offer my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

She's following her instincts.

They're following her every move.

After her rescue of nearly fifty kidnapped children made international headlines, Amara Alvarez gets what she's worked for: a transfer to San Antonio's Homicide Division. Reality sets in quickly, though, as her first case, the suspicious death of a teenager at a crowded local water park, brings chaos to her personal life.

As the investigation moves forward and she increases the pressure on the suspects, Amara finds herself under attack by cybercriminals. Her every move is being potentially watched online, and she's forced to resort to unconventional methods to find the killer. With few leads, she fights to keep her first murder investigation from ending up in the cold case files.

Tom Threadgill is back with another riveting page-turner featuring the detective who is willing to put everything on the line to see that justice is served and lives are protected.