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McSwain & Beck #2
Fireworks on the 4th
A HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY STAR.
A SINISTER GROUP BENT ON DESTRUCTION.
LET THE FIREWORKS BEGIN.
Just weeks after shutting down The Devil’s Door, McSwain & Beck find themselves trapped in their most perilous adventure yet. Racing against the clock, their unique skills are put to the test against a sinister group bent on destruction. An explosive thrill ride where the sparks fly and the lives of thousands hang in the balance.
"Save the hockey star, save the city..."
A SINISTER GROUP BENT ON DESTRUCTION.
LET THE FIREWORKS BEGIN.
Just weeks after shutting down The Devil’s Door, McSwain & Beck find themselves trapped in their most perilous adventure yet. Racing against the clock, their unique skills are put to the test against a sinister group bent on destruction. An explosive thrill ride where the sparks fly and the lives of thousands hang in the balance.
"Save the hockey star, save the city..."
- GenresThrillerYoung Adult
302 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 19, 2012
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About the author
C.R. Hiatt
16 books153 followersCR HIATT writes action-oriented stories with strong female characters as heroes. The daughter of a military veteran, CR grew up in a small town where she became an All-American athlete. CR knew early on that she wasn't cut out for the nine to five type of job - her tendency to day dream about adventures often got in the way. But, being the daughter of a Navy Veteran she also knew one had to do what was necessary to be secure, so she disciplined herself to push those dreams aside and settled on working in the entertainment legal field. When those dreams invaded her world once again, CR finally gave in and set out to write her own adventures. What the heck, right. If you can't live 'em, you might as well write about them.
The journey started after CR interviewed big city detectives about their lives on the job; then talked with some of their victims. That resulted in her first YA series: McSwain & Beck. The novels are works of fiction, only based on real life events, but you can't help but wonder while reading the books which parts are true.
When CR isn't writing, she enjoys renovating houses, spending time outdoors, catching up on her favorite books and TV shows (dedicated fan of NCIS, Justified, Southland, Blue Bloods, Person of Interest, and Big Bang Theory) and most importantly, spending time at the campfires with her family and friends.
The journey started after CR interviewed big city detectives about their lives on the job; then talked with some of their victims. That resulted in her first YA series: McSwain & Beck. The novels are works of fiction, only based on real life events, but you can't help but wonder while reading the books which parts are true.
When CR isn't writing, she enjoys renovating houses, spending time outdoors, catching up on her favorite books and TV shows (dedicated fan of NCIS, Justified, Southland, Blue Bloods, Person of Interest, and Big Bang Theory) and most importantly, spending time at the campfires with her family and friends.
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January 8, 2013
This novel is evidence writers get better with each book. I enjoyed Gone At Zero Hundred, but loved this, the second book in the series, Fireworks On The 4th.
The story picks right up where the first book left off. Sydney, the narrator of this story, is faced with issues raised in the first book, and has to confront them. But as in life, things are so simple. Her personality, the investigation she and her investigative partner Cody are pulled into, who is also a potential love interest, prevent her from devoting the time needed to do so. Troubling Sydney’s ability to deal with this is the lack of someone to talk to about her situation. I ached for Sydney when she visited her recently murdered mother’s grave to discuss what she was feeling.
Ms. Haitt does a wonderful job of putting us in Sydney’s head where we feel her turmoil. Throughout the book this reader wished Sydney could be less tom-boy and have a girlfriend to talk to. I also hoped, she could let go of some of her hate and talk to her father who’s come into her life after not being a part of her eighteen years. But Ms. Hiatt does an excellent job keeping Sydney’s character constant through this book so these issues couldn’t be resolved easily.
All the while, Sydney and Cody have to find their friend Jaden who’s being held in Mexico. This investigation doesn’t go off easily with several twists and turns thrown in to thwart their efforts.
A situation that developed three quarters of the way through the book, gave me hope, Sydney issues would be resolved.
My only compliant with this book is I wish the climatic ending could’ve been drawn out a little longer. I would’ve liked to be held on the edge of my seat longer.
I look forward to the next book in this series, as well as other stories from C. R. Hiatt.
The story picks right up where the first book left off. Sydney, the narrator of this story, is faced with issues raised in the first book, and has to confront them. But as in life, things are so simple. Her personality, the investigation she and her investigative partner Cody are pulled into, who is also a potential love interest, prevent her from devoting the time needed to do so. Troubling Sydney’s ability to deal with this is the lack of someone to talk to about her situation. I ached for Sydney when she visited her recently murdered mother’s grave to discuss what she was feeling.
Ms. Haitt does a wonderful job of putting us in Sydney’s head where we feel her turmoil. Throughout the book this reader wished Sydney could be less tom-boy and have a girlfriend to talk to. I also hoped, she could let go of some of her hate and talk to her father who’s come into her life after not being a part of her eighteen years. But Ms. Hiatt does an excellent job keeping Sydney’s character constant through this book so these issues couldn’t be resolved easily.
All the while, Sydney and Cody have to find their friend Jaden who’s being held in Mexico. This investigation doesn’t go off easily with several twists and turns thrown in to thwart their efforts.
A situation that developed three quarters of the way through the book, gave me hope, Sydney issues would be resolved.
My only compliant with this book is I wish the climatic ending could’ve been drawn out a little longer. I would’ve liked to be held on the edge of my seat longer.
I look forward to the next book in this series, as well as other stories from C. R. Hiatt.
March 15, 2013
I was so eager to read this book the 2nd in the McSwain and Becks series that I downloaded as soon as it was released! And I was not disappointed at all. Sydney finds herself on a very personal mission to save the people closest to her. While at the same time she realizes that something very dangerous is going down at Sutter Beach connected to the July 4th celebrations. She has no option but to draft in the help of her secretive and rambo style father, but he can only help her anonymously as he is working covertly. This brings them closer together and Sydney starts to realize that her father does have genuine feelings for her and maybe she should give him a break. The connection between Sydney and her sidekick Cody is wonderful, all through the story you are gunning for them and hoping that their obvious spark turns into something more! This story keeps you on the edge of your seat and turning the each page eagerly... This was a beautifully written and exciting story and I cannot wait for the next in the, McSwain and Becks series by this very talented author.
February 12, 2013
This book is the second in this series. McSwain&Beck (Sydney and Cody) are at it again. This time they have to save Jayden, their shy hockey friend, part of their trio. Jayden gets in deep when he accepts a job from someone he thinks is on the up and up. ( spoil alert if you didn't read the first book), Sydney meets her dad Jake and doesn't know how to deal with it when she comes face to face with him. Cody and Sydney have feeling for each other, will they come together as more than friends in this book? Sydney realizes she's in over her head on this case because ( spoil alert) Cody gets kidnapped from the firehouse, she has no choice but to call Jake for help. Will her father help? Does she form a relationship with him? Do they save Jayden before its to late? Will they save the town? Read this awesome conclusion to Gone At Zero Hundred 00:00, Firworks on the 4th..C.R HIATT is a wonder with action and adventure in this series.
June 20, 2015
Really a 3.5
Quick read. Not having read the prior book. I was still able to follow characters' thought patterns. The quick acceptance of the main characters into international covert ops was a stretch. But I liked the plot and action well enough to consider reading the next in the series.
Quick read. Not having read the prior book. I was still able to follow characters' thought patterns. The quick acceptance of the main characters into international covert ops was a stretch. But I liked the plot and action well enough to consider reading the next in the series.
May 24, 2015
Easy read great story line
Enjoyed the book. A little predictable. A pleasure to read slight romance with good story line. A little more drama.
Enjoyed the book. A little predictable. A pleasure to read slight romance with good story line. A little more drama.
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