I have been meaning to pick up this book earlier in the year, having read the previous books in the series. However, for some reason it kept getting pushed back in favour of other books. Not sure why, as I had great expectations for this book and now, I could kick myself for waiting so long.
San Diego Dead provided another thrilling and exciting look into the lives of Jake and Cody. In this installment, Jake tries to balance his personal life with his role of being an assassin for the US government. He loves Sarah, but his love of country and his desire to protect the innocent always get in the way.
The story started out with a bang where Jake and his faithful companion and protector, Cody are both trapped in shark-infested waters after the completion of a mission involving the elimination of a human trafficker. However, that was only the beginning of things to come as this assignment opened up a big can of worms, which placed his life and that of his friends and acquaintances in danger. To make the situation even more dangerous, a fellow veteran and friend got caught up in something deadly, which threatens national security, making Jake and his friends a target of El Rojo, the new boss of the Mexican Cartel.
This story had it all. Suspense, action, thrills and danger and a side serving of romance. It had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I had a hard time putting it down.
I got the chance to catch up with the characters from the previous books and met new ones. I loved the portrayal of the characters, and I appreciated seeing the story through their eyes. Aside from Jake, my favourite character was Cody. I am amazed at his intelligence. I am aware dogs are smart, but his abilities go beyond a regular trained dog. I guess it all has to do with him being trained as a war dog.
Jake’s latest assignment tested his and Sarah’s relationship, which faced further complications after a tragic accident. I believe they make a great couple, but will have to wait and see if their relationship can survive Jake’s secret career.
Conclusion/Recommendation
Overall, I had a great time with this installment. I am now gearing up to read the next book in this awesome series.
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oh my kind of book Nadene thanks
oh my kind of book Nadene thanks
I like the sound of this book. Good to see the series is going strong.
I like the sound of this book. Good to see the series is going strong.
I like that there is a character and relationship development going on along with the thriller plot. These look good!
Wow! Looks like this one was just about perfect for you.
It sounds like this series has it all, and I just love when that is the case! I can’t wait for you to put your hands on the next instalment, I sure hope you have a blast with it 😀
a series that is good sounds great..