OK. I remember finishing the previous book in this series, reading this book's blurb, and being kind of intimidated about starting it. It meant a departure from what we had been used to with Mylas so far (since he's starting his own agency, and he was to be in the public eye). So, I'm just glad that I jumped on this audio when I got my next craving for a mystery read. As always, this author knows how to pull off a good investigation with added elements of intrigue and even some suspense. I really shouldn't have been afraid to start this one since we actually have a lot of familiar faces, like Nathan, Nina, Leslie, from the previous book, and even Senator Allen, but a lot of new ones as well, especially with his taking of the Griffin Daley's case. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was Jared's "intuition" or even "psychic ability." Other than that, I think this book and series are perfect for those looking for a mystery read that's more focused on the actual case and investigation, as well as the main character's growth, rather than the romance (though for my hopeful romance lovers, a little bit is going on as well, it's just more in the background). Truly, I've enjoyed seeing Mylas grow little by little in his Christian faith, and his questions (or even stumbles) make him a relatable character.
Now, as for the narrator, it's always great to have continuity in the voice of the main character (especially when the whole series follows the same person), and Steve Twitchell definitely knows how to pull off a variety of voices and nuances. If I'm being nitpicky, I'd say there were a couple of times when Mylas's voice changed, or it sounded too much like Whitney during a conversation he was having with her, but they were such minor instances that they don't detract from the overall experience.
So, if you're looking for your next Christian Mystery (with only a dash of Romance), I highly recommend this audiobook. Onto the next one! ~ 4.5 stars
Speed listened at: 1.5x
Content:
This is a murd3r investigation, so he does find the body, and there are discussions about the cause of death and such, but it's never overly graphic (it kinda feels like one of those investigative shows on TV).