Distortion (#02 in Moonlighters Series)

Bob and Juliet Cole have just finished helping Holly, Juliet's sister, move house when Bob is murdered as they return their U-Haul. It soon becomes apparent that this is more than a standard drive-by shooting, as Bob's computer reveals a lot of information Juliet never knew about him and the investigation is handed over to the FBI. It's a cross between a mystery and a thriller, in that the first half of the story is about finding the murderer and discovering Bob's secrets, while the second half adds more suspense by introducing new viewpoint characters . . . and a link back to Truth-Stained Lies. It's well-written, tightly plotted with solid and interesting characters, and plenty of suspense. Recommended for suspense fans. \\r\\n\\r\\nThanks to Zondervan and Litfuse Publicity for providing a free ebook for review.

Once again the author starts the action early and keeps it going until the very end. In the opening pages we see Juliet witness the murder of her husband of 15 years. As a typical woman thrown into a situation like this she is shell-shocked, but soon realizes her world was about to spin out of control. \\r\\n\\r\\nOne of the things I like about a series like this, is the development of the characters. In book one, Juliet was the hesitate one of the group when it came to the idea of being a PI. She was content to be the office person. In this book she is front and center to protect her family. I really liked Juliet in this book. She questioned everything she ever believed as she dealt with her grief and the grief of her sons as well as coming to terms with her husbands past. \\r\\n\\r\\nThe ending totally surprised me and I'm looking forward to where the author takes us in this series. \\r\\n\\r\\nDisclaimer: I would like to thank the publisher, Harper Collins, for the opportunity to read and review this book. I was under no obligation other than to provide my honest opinion.