Redemption Thriller #11

Ivy Nash Thriller # 5

As in many series to get a better understanding of the chain of events surrounding the protagonist past, it is always preferable to follow the reading order but since each book features a different story there is no trouble to start here, “In Control” works pretty well as a stand-alone.

I like this one the best and by far. The story is more exciting and thrilling read than the previous books in this series. It opens with what appears to be a kidnapping and as the story develops from a steady pace into a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping tempo when Ivy discovers there is more to the case than she thought. Things get even more complicated when she finds herself embroiled in another case involving her best friend. At first, the two threads appear unrelated but as Ivy digs deeper this is not what it turns out to be. Either is going to cause Ivy a few headaches……

Mr. Mefford did it again with his great storyline that kept me on my toes from start to finish, with the well-developed characters playing excellent roles in this multiple plot twists adventure, with the way he has intertwined his two stories and most of all how he pulled me into an international drug trafficking ring, professional hit and one cover-up after another.

This book is full of suspense and hard to put down. ( )

This series just keeps getting better and better! I can't even begin to imagine being inside Mr. Mefford's head as he dreams up all of this. And then he intends to link this series with the Alex Troutt series and another new series. He must be psycho!! In a VERY GOOD way!! LOL!! Sometimes it's hard for me to keep the characters straight and I'm just reading every book as it comes. WOW! His whole house must be covered in notes on how all of these people fit together. Whatever you do, don't miss out on this author! He is AWESOME!!!

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There is one glaringly, awful, horrible thing about this book: it ends! I absolutely LOVE the Ivy Nash series, and John Mefford has once again managed to top himself with this installment in the Redemption series. There are so many unexpected twists, turns, and heart pounding moments that you'll forget you're reading a book and not in the middle of a thrilling action movie. So take control and grab this book, then buckle up for a wild ride!

-reviewed for The Faerie Review ( )

I’ve got to be kind of honest and say that I’m sad that this series only has one book left. I’ve enjoyed Ivy Nash series so much! One of my biggest fears is getting a phone call saying that someone has my kids that isn’t supposed to have them and in IN Control, Megan goes through this. It took maybe 1 paragraph at the beginning of this book to know that I wasn’t going to put it down and would likely read it in 24 hours or less, and that is exactly what happened. I was confused as to how Megan and Ivy’s stories would mesh at the beginning but then it became pretty clear a little in the book. I’m going to say it, just like everyone else is, the Ivy Nash series just keeps getting better and better. This book is probably one you should read the previous books in the series before you read this, but it’s not necessary! Keep in mind if you read this one first, you WILL want to go back and read the previous 4 because they’re just that good and you will be hooked!

Once again, author John W. Mefford has delivered an amazing story in the Ivy Nash series. Honestly, I can’t get enough of this series. This book In Control is the fifth in the series and can be a stand alone but I highly recommend reading the entire series because you won’t be disappointed.

In this book Ivy Nash and her one employee Christina, caught up with a client who’s child was kidnapped but really wasn’t. Someone was just “fake kidnapping” to get the money. Along the way, Ivy’s best friend, Zahara, gets herself involved with someone who is a little questionable about his line of work and if he was involved with a drug trafficking group. Ivy ask for help from her friends Stan and Nick to help her out in finding exactly what is going on. The book has everything going for it; mystery, suspense, drama and little bit of fun. I highly recommend this book and every book in the Ivy Nash series. You won’t be disappointed. ( )