4.5 rounded up to 5 stars. This is my favorite of the series, it had really good tension and a complex mystery. And this couple has really grown on me and what they mean to each other was really emphasized in this one. ( )

There are several things I could nitpick, but most are there to make readers grit their teeth, which works. They are consistent with the character. One too-short interview I'm pretty sure is an editing error; it was cut shorter but not edited very well. But at the end of the day, we read suspenseful stories for hold-your-breath scenes, and this one delivers several times.

But my favorite part is that last scene. Bravo, boys.

(I read the library kindle edition. YAY LIBRARIES.) ( )

Former FBI agent, Elliot Mills, thought he'd left his crime-fighting life behind. But when he fell right into the middle of the path of a serial killer, he found out it wasn't that simple. And even though the culprit was apprehended, it turns out it's still not over. The Sculptor may not have been acting alone. And he is all to happy to draw Elliot back into the path of the storm--much to the dismay of his partner, Special Agent Tucker Lance. Danger threatens them both, and it might be the thing that pulls them apart forever. But if they can make it through alive, could it also be the thing that pushes them together once and for all?

I found myself wrestling with this one a little. It was an interesting read, but it felt a bit like trying to hang on to the story of the previous book. At times it felt like a new chapter, and at times it felt like a continuation. And it was a bit more predictable than I'm used to seeing from one of Lanyon's books. I think part of it is that I was wanting to see the Sculptor behind them with the chance for them to focus on moving forward. Maybe if there's another book?

[Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.] ( )

⚠️⚠️DON'T READ THE BLURB!!!⚠️⚠️

The blurb contains a major spoiler that is much better to organically experience in the course of reading the book yourself. ( )

I don’t know the reasoning behind almost all m/m romances only being a few books long. I’m sorry to see this series end as I liked the two characters so much. It seemed as if this one laid the groundwork for continuing on...but this one was published 5 years ago and I don’t see any mention of further books in this series. This is a fast-moving...sometimes frightening... mostly hopeful... and occasionally eye-brow raising tale...wrapped up in a love story so strong that you can feel the heat when these two men are together. It takes talent to tell a story so well and keep the suspense strong and the sex stronger. Good job Ms. Lanyon. Before anyone corrects me...yes ...Josh Lanyon is a woman and one very outstanding writer. ( )