Crisis Shot - Book Review

Tess O’Rourke dreams of becoming 

the first female chief of police in Long Beach, California. 

As commander of the East Division, she is well on her way . . . 

until the night she responds to an officer-needs-assistance call 

and fatally shoots an unarmed teenager. 

Despite being cleared of wrongdoing by a grand jury, 

Tess is so hounded by the public that she takes a job in Oregon to escape the bad press.

Winning over the residents of Rogue’s Hollow might be more difficult 

than adjusting to her new role as police chief in the small, backwater town. 

Especially when her closest friend, the pastor’s wife, 

goes missing and the woman’s cousin is found shot. 

Tess finds an ally in sheriff’s deputy Steve Logan, 

but as they track down Rogue’s Hollow’s first murderer, 

she worries that she’s breaking one of her rules and getting too close to him.

My Thoughts

Crisis Shot is my first book by Janice Cantore

and it certainly won't be my last.

This book is the first in the Line of Duty series
so if you're looking for an exciting series to follow and enjoy
than this one might be right up your alley.

Crisis Shot is set in a quaint little town in Oregon called Rogue's Hollow
and I must say that reading this story is like taking a mini vacation.
Janice does a wonderful job of describing the town and all that makes up the town
that it's like you have jumped into the very story you are reading.
Also, may I just mention that Janice Cantore
seems to breathe life into her characters
and their personalities flow effortlessly throughout the story.
Each character is portrayed in such a way
that makes you feel as if you've known them for years.

While I enjoyed this book
and I would recommend it to those who enjoy suspense,
I feel the need to mention that the book seemed a bit slow at first.
I confess that when I started the book
I figured it would be one that I couldn't put down,
but sadly, I did put it down
and it took a few days for me to get interested in picking it back up.
But with that said, once I got half way through the story picked up its pace
and oh, what a fantastic read!
I understand that the author is starting a new series
and it does take a little while to introduce the reader to the town and characters
so I am simply assuming that is why it was slow at the beginning.
So my friends, that is my only complaint
and it's not too serious of a complaint.
{{smiles}}
I think that is evidence that this book is one you might enjoy.

** I was provided a copy of this book from Tyndale Publishers
in exchange for my honest review. No other compensation was received. **

About the Author
Janice Cantore is a retired Long Beach police officer
who now writes suspense novels to keep readers engrossed
and leave them inspired.
Her twenty-two years of experience on the force
lend authenticity to her stories.
She has penned nine novels:
the Pacific Coast Series, Critical Pursuit, Visible Threat,
and the Cold Case Justice series.