Cold Case Double Cross by Jessica R. Patch

Cold Case Double Cross
by Jessica R. Patch

ISBN-13: 9781335554529
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Released: August 24, 2021

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
Convinced his brother was wrongly convicted of murder years ago, detective Cash Ryland’s determined to find the real killer—even if it puts him in the crosshairs. But he needs help from cold case investigator Mae Vogel, whom he mistreated in high school. Can they put their past aside to solve the murder...before the killer succeeds in silencing them for good?


My Review:
Cold Case Double Cross is a Christian romantic suspense novel. It's the second in a series, but it works as a standalone. The mystery was a clue-based puzzle to solve. I had a suspicion that they ought to look further into certain people, but I wasn't sure of exactly whodunit until the final clues (when Mae and Cash also worked it out). The suspense came from repeated attacks on Cash, Mae, and anyone who ticked off the killer (like Cash's brother).

Cash and Mae worked well together as a team despite the past issues that they needed to work through. Cash broke Mae's heart and trust when they were in high school, reinforcing her belief that men can't be trusted to respect women. She struggled to forgive Cash for the past and trust him again. Cash respected Mae's skill but had her back when she needed help or someone at her side. He felt stupid due to his severe dyslexia, and he didn't want to tell Mae about it even though she always insisted he was smart. Mae built Cash up (except when he triggered her continuing trust issues).

The Christian element was Mae learning to forgive past offenses. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable romantic suspense.


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