Kay Thomas' Hard Target

[Eva Millien]

The first book in the Elite Ops series is a fast action packed thriller that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat.

Recovering from a drug bust gone wrong, Leeland wants nothing more than to rebuild his life.  But when a woman and her son are threatened, he can’t ignore his instincts.  When her son is kidnapped, Anna has no choice but to trust this stranger to protect her and her son deep in cartel territory.

The author does a great job of conveying all the emotional turmoil of the characters in this intriguing book with strong captivating characters that draw the reader deeper into the story and are easily related to.  The action and drama is defined in vivid detail making seem like the reader is there right along with Leeland and Anna as they fight for their lives and the life of her son.

The romance between Leeland and Anna slowly build throughout the book and is appropriately paced with the events taking place.  The suspense builds throughout the fast paced plot with lots of believable action and engaging characters. The book starts off with a glimpse of the major characters lives at the beginning before the major conflict of the story starts.  This gives the reader a great feel for the characters personalities and motivations and adds depth to the book.

This book is well written with lots of suspense and drama that keeps the reader entertained from beginning to end.  The author has created an agency full of compelling characters that leave the reader wanting to know more about them and I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

4 STARS