The Escape

Get ready to be on the edge of your seat! The Escape written by Lisa Harris is the first book in the US Marshalls series. The main characters, Madison and Jonas, have been re-introduced while being paired up for a new assignment. For Madison, it has been five years since her husband was murdered. His killer is still out there and appears to be taunting her by leaving black roses on the anniversary of his death. Jonas has just moved back to Seattle and was looking forward to some time off. Duty calls and the two US Marshalls are escorting several prisoners via air to their next destination. After a crash landing, the hunt for one of the prisoners ensues.

While I couldn't put the book down, I also felt as though there were slightly too many “he got away again” moments. There were several secondary characters and storylines that were entwined in the main theme. I assume a few of those will get fleshed out in future books. One scene in particular bothered me. A black rose was left on Madison's bed right before she leaves for this assignment. That didn't seem like a detail that should be casually interjected and passed off without investigation.

The Escape is a fast paced suspense packed with twists and turns. There's no lack of adrenaline filled scenes and only a spark of romance - like barely there. I look forward to the next installment to see what the US Marshals next adventure entails as this book ends in a bit of a cliffhanger.

I received a copy of this book for review via Revell Company. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own

This story starts out with a bang and never lets up! The fast pace kept me flipping pages and trying to guess what might happen next as they chased the fugitive from one state to another. The two leads are equally strong characters and I enjoyed unraveling their personalities through the story.

I liked the unusual focus of the chase after a known dangerous felon instead of the general version of thriller (like a murder mystery). It kept me guessing through the book; I look forward to the next one in the series.

Wow, that ending....uh, okay. Book two can't appear soon enough to answer that.

Thanks to the publisher for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.