Deadlock

My enjoyment of the story and the main characters was about a five, but because a couple of gripes I rate it four.

I really liked that Bethany is diabetic. It's interesting to have it as a challenge for the heroine, since it's widespread in the general population but not well represented among storybook characters. But one snarl did come from this; she is adamant about not eating sugar of any kind, yet after a case-related health incident she repeatedly drinks Sprite...which contains high fructose corn syrup—much worse for a diabetic than regular sugar.

A minor character was said to live in Austin but was interviewed by Dallas law enforcement. Also, the ending wrapped up pretty fast for me.

I really liked the dynamic of Bethany and Thatcher being new partners and trying to work together on a stressful case. I also really enjoyed him being a new Christian and mentored by Daniel from book two.

I'd love to have a book or few about their future career path, hinted at in the final chapter! (Hint hint, Mrs. Mills!)