#120 - Killer Focus by Fiona Brand (Mira, Dec 2007)

"Her trust in her protectors shattered, Taylor Jones strikes out on her own to find out why someone powerful enough to circumvent the Witness Security Program wants her dead. She was almost enjoying her quiet new life with a nice, normal guy courtesy of a new identity in WitSec. Then her next-door neighbor turned up dead, a stray bullet barely missed her, and the former FBI agent knew she was right in the crosshairs. She discovers a chilling connection between the South American cocaine trade, terrorism and, amazingly, a secretive cabal that began with the fall of Nazi Germany...and whose influence reaches all the way to the White House. But even more frightening, she suspects her nice, normal guy may be at the center of it all."

This is the second book in a trilogy, following Oct 2007's Double Vision.  It's a great story and since I'd waited so long to read book 2, I had to re-read book 1 just to refresh my memory. 

The book is very well written, with actions from WWII affecting outcomes in 2007.  I wouldn't suggest reading this as a stand alone - there's quite a bit of background information in book 1 that you need to enjoy this one.

I recommend the series and must get to book 3 soon or I'll have to re-read both 1 and 2!

Excellence Factor: Very Good - 4 stars

Steaminess Factor: Sensual

Total Books Read:  120

HARL - 90 

Other - 30

June's TBR challenge:  12 out of the committed 15

TBR Challenge totals: 37 out of 120 (30.8%)

17-June-2008

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