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Revell (2021), 384 pages
Original publication date
2021
Description
When the daughter of a high-profile businessman disappears from an exclusive girls' boarding school, police detective Cate Reilly is tapped for an undercover assignment. It doesn't take her long to realize that beneath the veneer of polish and wealth, things are not as they seem at Ivy Hill Academy. But the biggest surprise of all? The only man she ever loved is also working at the school. Zeke Sloan has never forgotten Cate, but now isn't the best time for their paths to cross again. When their two seemingly disparate agendas begin to intertwine-and startling connections emerge among the players-the danger escalates significantly. But who is the mastermind behind the elaborate ruse? And how far will they go to protect their house of cards? Queen of romantic suspense Irene Hannon invites you to scale the heights of human folly and plumb the depths of the human heart in this second gripping book in the Triple Threat series.… (more)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
384 p.; 8.5 inches
ISBN
0800736184 / 9780800736187
User reviews
LibraryThing member CoverLoverBookReview
I very rarely read romantic suspense, but every once in a while I venture into a new genre or acquaint myself with a new-to-me author. Receiving Labyrinth of Lies via the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program was the prime opportunity to do just that. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at how
Thank you to LibraryThing for providing a complimentary review copy.
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quickly I was drawn in. There are many twists that kept me guessing throughout the story and I cared about the missing person case and admired Cate's courage. Thank you to LibraryThing for providing a complimentary review copy.
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LibraryThing member JenniferRobb
When a female student goes missing from a boarding school, Cate Reilly is sent in undercover as a student to try to find out what happened to her. At the same time, Zeke Sloan is sent in undercover from a different agency as a teacher to try to find out what's going on with a suspected drug ring.
Even though there's no real indication that their cases connect, both do fill each other in on what each is doing there and do share information on a regular basis--which is refreshing since I was worried it was going to become one of those "if they'd only shared information they could have solved this so much sooner" scenarios.
I didn't actually suspect who the real leader was until around the time that he stepped outside to take a phone call--something in that scene did clue me in.
Disclaimer: I received a free ARC of this book through LibraryThing's Early Reviewer Program and was asked to provide a review in exchange. The thoughts in this review are my own and were in no way influenced by the publisher, author, or LibraryThing ERP.
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To complicate matters, the two had a relationship in the past that went sour and haven't seen each other since. Even though there's no real indication that their cases connect, both do fill each other in on what each is doing there and do share information on a regular basis--which is refreshing since I was worried it was going to become one of those "if they'd only shared information they could have solved this so much sooner" scenarios.
I didn't actually suspect who the real leader was until around the time that he stepped outside to take a phone call--something in that scene did clue me in.
Disclaimer: I received a free ARC of this book through LibraryThing's Early Reviewer Program and was asked to provide a review in exchange. The thoughts in this review are my own and were in no way influenced by the publisher, author, or LibraryThing ERP.
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LibraryThing member sherripo
I enjoyed this book very much. It kept me interested throughout and had lots of twists and turns so I didn't figure out the drug ring leader until right before it was revealed in the book. I had read the first book in this series so some of the characters were familiar already. I have read several
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of Irene Hannon's books and enjoyed them all. I will definitely read the next book in this series and would recommend this author. Show Less
LibraryThing member JaymeWill
I have enjoyed Irene Hannon for many years, and have read most of her books. I am always happy when she releases a new book, and I couldn't wait to read her latest novel Labyrinth of Lies. Hannon has made a name for herself for writing on-the-edge-of-your-seat fiction with a Christian message. Her
The main character is Cate Reilly. Against her better judgement, she agrees to an undercover assignment at a girl's school to find a missing student. During her investigation, she runs into Zeke Sloan, an old flame who broke her heart. While Cate is posing as a student, Zeke is running his own undercover operation as a Spanish teacher at the same school. He never expected to run into Cate again and feels he owes her an explanation for vanishing out of her life. Cate and Zeke's cases collide and they find themselves scrambling to find out who is behind the disappearance and the drug ring that seems to surround the school.
The book is high on suspense and low on Christianity and romance. Any fan of Irene Hannon will love this book!
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books are fast paced and well written. Labyrinth of Lies is no exception. I had to finish it in two sittings. The main character is Cate Reilly. Against her better judgement, she agrees to an undercover assignment at a girl's school to find a missing student. During her investigation, she runs into Zeke Sloan, an old flame who broke her heart. While Cate is posing as a student, Zeke is running his own undercover operation as a Spanish teacher at the same school. He never expected to run into Cate again and feels he owes her an explanation for vanishing out of her life. Cate and Zeke's cases collide and they find themselves scrambling to find out who is behind the disappearance and the drug ring that seems to surround the school.
The book is high on suspense and low on Christianity and romance. Any fan of Irene Hannon will love this book!
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LibraryThing member alekee
Irene Hannon has done it again, and I was quickly page turning for answers. I felt I knew what was happening and whom was involved, but found myself blindsided.
Obviously, what we see is not always true and a Police Detective who is 33 years old can be seen as a 17 year old high school student, and
We have a cameo visit from Cate's sister Eve, and younger sister Grace, and hope to have another visit with all of them again soon!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.
Obviously, what we see is not always true and a Police Detective who is 33 years old can be seen as a 17 year old high school student, and
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the Spanish Teacher is really DEA, can these two pull it off? We watch as things unfold, and hope that these criminals can be brought to justice.We have a cameo visit from Cate's sister Eve, and younger sister Grace, and hope to have another visit with all of them again soon!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.
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LibraryThing member starbritejan
Labyrinth of Lies is an action and adventure story, one that I could hardly put down. Also one of love and forgiveness. This is a great read - I give it 5-stars and am looking forward to more of her books.
LibraryThing member TCJRogers
In Labyrinth of Lies, Cate Reilly is a detective who is done with undercover assignments, until she is asked to do one more. A student at Ivy Hill Academy, an all-girls prep school, has gone missing along with her boyfriend, and the girl’s wealthy father is unhappy that the police department has
I found Labyrinth of Lies to be an exciting book, full of mystery, action, and chemistry. Cate and Zeke are both likable characters. Cate has trust issues due to a decision Zeke made in their past, and I like the way she works through that, as well as the respect and space he gives her to make the decision that is best for her. The story has some really likable peripheral characters as well. A few of the characters have past trauma that has shaped their lives and driven their decisions, and I thought it was interesting how a character like Zeke used his trauma to drive him towards his career in law enforcement, while other characters used their trauma as an excuse for the life of crime they chose. I like that this is full action and romance and is still clean and has a focus on forgiveness, trust, and redemption. Overall, I think this was a great read, and I’ll be looking for more titles like this from the author.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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failed to discover her whereabouts. Cate’s assignment is to go undercover as a student at Ivy Hill to try to find clues from the other students and the faculty and to thoroughly investigate the grounds. Reluctantly, Cate agrees to this one last undercover job. Little does she know that Zeke Sloan, a DEA agent, and the man who broke her heart eight years ago, is also going undercover at Ivy Hill as an interim Spanish teacher. Zeke is investigating a St. Louis drug ring that is somehow tied to the school in hopes of discovering and bringing down the head of the operation. When the two discover each other at the school, will they be able to work together to solve both cases? Will they be able to move past their rocky history for the possibility of a future together? Or will their futures get cut short when the investigations take a deadly turn?I found Labyrinth of Lies to be an exciting book, full of mystery, action, and chemistry. Cate and Zeke are both likable characters. Cate has trust issues due to a decision Zeke made in their past, and I like the way she works through that, as well as the respect and space he gives her to make the decision that is best for her. The story has some really likable peripheral characters as well. A few of the characters have past trauma that has shaped their lives and driven their decisions, and I thought it was interesting how a character like Zeke used his trauma to drive him towards his career in law enforcement, while other characters used their trauma as an excuse for the life of crime they chose. I like that this is full action and romance and is still clean and has a focus on forgiveness, trust, and redemption. Overall, I think this was a great read, and I’ll be looking for more titles like this from the author.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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LibraryThing member gincam
"Labyrinth of Lies" is Book Two in acclaimed author Irene Hannon's exciting "Triple Threat Series". St. Louis County Detective Cate Reilly had accepted one undercover assignment during her ten years on the force, and that had been one too many. Now, thanks to her youthful looks, she was being
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pressured to go undercover as a student at an exclusive girl's school, Ivy Hill Academy. The daughter of a wealthy local businessman with political clout had gone missing from the school two months earlier. Her boyfriend had also disappeared, and her father was demanding answers from law enforcement. Reluctantly, and with worry from her two sisters, Cate accepted the assignment. The last person she expected to see was Zeke Sloan, now a DEA agent also working undercover at the school. Eight years ago, their close relationship had ended badly. Seeing each other again stirred up a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. However, no matter what their personal sentiments may be, they had to keep each other's cover and do or say nothing to jeopardize the investigation. While the elegant appearance of Ivy Hill Academy reflected the upscale social status of the student body, behind its polished image dwelt many evils--it was literally a house of lies. As the feelings between Cate and Zeke begin to grow, so does the danger around them. Can they combine their professional skills, their natural intuition, and their underlying abiding faith to keep each other safe and bring the evildoers to justice? Is there a chance for future happiness together? Irene Hannon is a master of inspirational romantic suspense, and readers will greatly enjoy both "Labyrinth of Lies" and Book One, "Point of Danger".Book Copy Gratis Revell Books via LibraryThing
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LibraryThing member medwards429
Thank you in advance to publisher, Revell (a division of Baker Books), for providing an advanced review copy of the book Library Thing. A positive review was definitely not required or requested in any way; all words are my own.
I got introduced to the author’s work through her romance genre,
Six months later I got the first book in this series, Point of Danger, through Library Thing. It was my first introduction to her suspense genre and I LOVED it! Naturally, it had a preview for this book, so … yes, I wanted this one.
And, I was very excited to win it from Library Thing.
The TRIPLE THREAT series is mainly about the O’Reilly sisters:
Eve – Point of Danger (2020)
Cate – Labyrinth of Lies (2021)
Grace – (?? – UNTITLED, 20??)
The cover is pretty much like the first book. Where that had green/teal highlights, this has blue to distinguish the two.
I really enjoyed the first book and while this could be a standalone, I would suggest reading the first one.
Hannon’s second book of the series seems far more sinister than the first one. The first one I described as a “smart, thrilling, unpredictable, edgy read”. This was cold, calculating, riveting, dangerous, and at times terrifying – yes, suspenseful in addition to being sinister. This grabbed me from the beginning and I found it difficult to put down. I finished it in about 24 hours. I loved the drama, tension, and suspense.
The characters:
Good: Zeke, Cate, Kayla (Cate’s “roommate”), Eduardo, Margarita (Eduardo’s wife)
Bad: “Wolf”, “Razor”, Will, Miguel (Margarita’s brother)
All were perfectly written and nuanced. Each person had their own motives for doing what they did.
While the first book handed me several suspects, this book kept only two in the dark – Wolf (head drug dealer) and Razor. I honestly was stunned when Wolf was revealed. I didn’t expect that one. Hannon kept me guessing there. Some of the other “baddies” were definitely “out” and unafraid to be noticed.
Unlike some books, this had multiple POVs to keep the reader paying attention – Zeke and Cate were obvious ones; there was also Eduardo, Will, Wolf, Razor, Miguel. And, one character has a POV, but turns out to be someone else.
Kayla, one of the support characters, was a standout performer for me. She was the entire connection. Zeke was definitely a close second. Cate was a bit prickly.
And, while the other book had a single “element” to it, this was working two fronts:
Drug Cartel (Zeke’s case)
Missing Girl with Missing Boyfriend (Cate’s case)
As this does deal with a drug cartel there will be mentions of drug use, drug-dealing, and drug overdose. Those who are sensitive to the subjects might want to exercise caution.
Cate’s gig starts off when a girl goes missing, along with her boyfriend. While it looks like the typical runaway situation, there is evidence there may be more to it.
Cate doesn’t like undercover work, but this is an assignment she is essential for. She knows what the work can do – she’s had more than work experience – it is personal. She finds it deceptive work and doesn’t see the appeal. Given what is at stake, she’ll take the assignment. She knows her sisters will worry about her – and, they do.
Zeke is drawn to it because of his own past.
It isn’t long until their cases overlap – he an instructor and she a student at Ivy Hill.
Right off, the two find out about the other’s cases. Cate wonders if there is a connection while Zeke doesn’t think so. There is definitely unresolved tension between the two and an attraction, more on Zeke’s part than Cate’s. He’s definitely not over her. She is apparently over him though.
Cate is given the missing girl’s room. It isn’t a coincidence, Cate’s handlers planned it. She tries to glean some information without looking suspicious, and she does a great job. Kayla tells her to stay away from guidance counselor Noah Evans, and advises her that Reverend Wilson is the better option.
One of the maintenance workers, Eduardo, has problems of his own with a drug-addicted brother-in-law. The guy is bad news and it is clear – he doesn’t care WHO he puts in danger.
Cate, in reaching out to Kayla, gets more information. She also makes a discovery on the campus and relays it to Zeke. Kayla notices their interactions and it seems personal. He never forgot her or stopped loving her.
Another discovery, this time yielding evidence, leads to some danger towards her. I did have to laugh at Kayla, after seeing Zeke carry Cate. Kayla remarks he looked like a hero from a romance novel cover.
At one point, Kayla remarks to Cate about Reverend Wilson’s tragedies and how he is doing the good work he is.
Cate and her sisters spend a weekend together, but Zeke shows up and eventually tells Cate his reasons behind his work. Though, there is a change in his career that is coming.
As the story progresses – Zeke is in more danger than he realizes (someone knows who he is); Eduardo makes a decision; Kayla learns a stunning truth; Cate’s biggest fear is about to resurface and she also begins to re-think second chances.
The end wasn’t as “exciting” as it could’ve been for the story. But, I wasn’t disappointed. It was shocking and intense particularly around chapter 22 in a plot twist that came from out of nowhere! There was NO kind of lead into it. There was NOTHING that would’ve directed me there. Talk about being blindsided.
It actually got terrifying at the end of chapter 24, and by the end of chapter 25 I was shaking. Hannon’s last line of that chapter was CREEPY!!
This was definitely a very good middle book for the series. I’m eagerly awaiting the next book.
I had to laugh at the idea of Cate going undercover at the school due to her looks and the fact she got carded even at 33. This is really a norm for me. The day AFTER I turned 40 – there was a tequila sampling at my grocery store. I got carded! I was asked for my I.D. The woman said I barely looked 25, I know legal age is 21. Some card at 30 or under. But, the woman was by my not-so-receptive reaction as she meant it as a compliment.
Three funny stories:
#1 – I was about 21-23 when I went to a Walmart to buy WiteOut, got carded. I didn’t look 18 according to the associate. After that, went to a grocery store to buy beer, not carded. Looked too young for WiteOut, old enough for beer.
#2 – About 6-8 years ago, another Walmart … two different incidents. First one? Yup … that WiteOut stuff. My mom prefers liquid to correction tapes. Got carded. Again, didn’t look 18 (despite being well into my 30’s)
#3 – Yes, Walmart again … still, well into my 30’s. Was buying cold meds when I was asked if I had “any I.D” on me by a grandmotherly-type employee. Yes, carded for cold meds.
That aspect of the plot was quite realistic and I had a great deal of both empathy and sympathy for Cate.
Hannon’s use of short chapters and engaging story-telling moves the story along and draws the reader right in. As this was an ARC, there were some typos – paragraph styles, but more frequently the use of ATF versus DEA. This is noted in one chapter as AFT, then ATF. Hopefully these were resolved by official print time. They didn’t hinder the overall enjoyment as I KNEW what agency Zeke was from, but it could be confusing to some readers.
As this is distributed by a Christian/faith-themed publisher, there are references to God, prayer, talks about faith. These are not central to the plot and in no way (given the tone of the novel) preaching to the reader. This is a “clean read” with no bad language or intimate scenes.
Fans of the author’s romantic suspense line and those who read the first book will more than likely enjoy this read.
I got introduced to the author’s work through her romance genre,
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namely the Hope Harbor series. That book was Starfish Pier which I got an ARC of in the spring of 2020 (March). Six months later I got the first book in this series, Point of Danger, through Library Thing. It was my first introduction to her suspense genre and I LOVED it! Naturally, it had a preview for this book, so … yes, I wanted this one.
And, I was very excited to win it from Library Thing.
The TRIPLE THREAT series is mainly about the O’Reilly sisters:
Eve – Point of Danger (2020)
Cate – Labyrinth of Lies (2021)
Grace – (?? – UNTITLED, 20??)
The cover is pretty much like the first book. Where that had green/teal highlights, this has blue to distinguish the two.
I really enjoyed the first book and while this could be a standalone, I would suggest reading the first one.
Hannon’s second book of the series seems far more sinister than the first one. The first one I described as a “smart, thrilling, unpredictable, edgy read”. This was cold, calculating, riveting, dangerous, and at times terrifying – yes, suspenseful in addition to being sinister. This grabbed me from the beginning and I found it difficult to put down. I finished it in about 24 hours. I loved the drama, tension, and suspense.
The characters:
Good: Zeke, Cate, Kayla (Cate’s “roommate”), Eduardo, Margarita (Eduardo’s wife)
Bad: “Wolf”, “Razor”, Will, Miguel (Margarita’s brother)
All were perfectly written and nuanced. Each person had their own motives for doing what they did.
While the first book handed me several suspects, this book kept only two in the dark – Wolf (head drug dealer) and Razor. I honestly was stunned when Wolf was revealed. I didn’t expect that one. Hannon kept me guessing there. Some of the other “baddies” were definitely “out” and unafraid to be noticed.
Unlike some books, this had multiple POVs to keep the reader paying attention – Zeke and Cate were obvious ones; there was also Eduardo, Will, Wolf, Razor, Miguel. And, one character has a POV, but turns out to be someone else.
Kayla, one of the support characters, was a standout performer for me. She was the entire connection. Zeke was definitely a close second. Cate was a bit prickly.
And, while the other book had a single “element” to it, this was working two fronts:
Drug Cartel (Zeke’s case)
Missing Girl with Missing Boyfriend (Cate’s case)
As this does deal with a drug cartel there will be mentions of drug use, drug-dealing, and drug overdose. Those who are sensitive to the subjects might want to exercise caution.
Cate’s gig starts off when a girl goes missing, along with her boyfriend. While it looks like the typical runaway situation, there is evidence there may be more to it.
Cate doesn’t like undercover work, but this is an assignment she is essential for. She knows what the work can do – she’s had more than work experience – it is personal. She finds it deceptive work and doesn’t see the appeal. Given what is at stake, she’ll take the assignment. She knows her sisters will worry about her – and, they do.
Zeke is drawn to it because of his own past.
It isn’t long until their cases overlap – he an instructor and she a student at Ivy Hill.
Right off, the two find out about the other’s cases. Cate wonders if there is a connection while Zeke doesn’t think so. There is definitely unresolved tension between the two and an attraction, more on Zeke’s part than Cate’s. He’s definitely not over her. She is apparently over him though.
Cate is given the missing girl’s room. It isn’t a coincidence, Cate’s handlers planned it. She tries to glean some information without looking suspicious, and she does a great job. Kayla tells her to stay away from guidance counselor Noah Evans, and advises her that Reverend Wilson is the better option.
One of the maintenance workers, Eduardo, has problems of his own with a drug-addicted brother-in-law. The guy is bad news and it is clear – he doesn’t care WHO he puts in danger.
Cate, in reaching out to Kayla, gets more information. She also makes a discovery on the campus and relays it to Zeke. Kayla notices their interactions and it seems personal. He never forgot her or stopped loving her.
Another discovery, this time yielding evidence, leads to some danger towards her. I did have to laugh at Kayla, after seeing Zeke carry Cate. Kayla remarks he looked like a hero from a romance novel cover.
At one point, Kayla remarks to Cate about Reverend Wilson’s tragedies and how he is doing the good work he is.
Cate and her sisters spend a weekend together, but Zeke shows up and eventually tells Cate his reasons behind his work. Though, there is a change in his career that is coming.
As the story progresses – Zeke is in more danger than he realizes (someone knows who he is); Eduardo makes a decision; Kayla learns a stunning truth; Cate’s biggest fear is about to resurface and she also begins to re-think second chances.
The end wasn’t as “exciting” as it could’ve been for the story. But, I wasn’t disappointed. It was shocking and intense particularly around chapter 22 in a plot twist that came from out of nowhere! There was NO kind of lead into it. There was NOTHING that would’ve directed me there. Talk about being blindsided.
It actually got terrifying at the end of chapter 24, and by the end of chapter 25 I was shaking. Hannon’s last line of that chapter was CREEPY!!
This was definitely a very good middle book for the series. I’m eagerly awaiting the next book.
I had to laugh at the idea of Cate going undercover at the school due to her looks and the fact she got carded even at 33. This is really a norm for me. The day AFTER I turned 40 – there was a tequila sampling at my grocery store. I got carded! I was asked for my I.D. The woman said I barely looked 25, I know legal age is 21. Some card at 30 or under. But, the woman was by my not-so-receptive reaction as she meant it as a compliment.
Three funny stories:
#1 – I was about 21-23 when I went to a Walmart to buy WiteOut, got carded. I didn’t look 18 according to the associate. After that, went to a grocery store to buy beer, not carded. Looked too young for WiteOut, old enough for beer.
#2 – About 6-8 years ago, another Walmart … two different incidents. First one? Yup … that WiteOut stuff. My mom prefers liquid to correction tapes. Got carded. Again, didn’t look 18 (despite being well into my 30’s)
#3 – Yes, Walmart again … still, well into my 30’s. Was buying cold meds when I was asked if I had “any I.D” on me by a grandmotherly-type employee. Yes, carded for cold meds.
That aspect of the plot was quite realistic and I had a great deal of both empathy and sympathy for Cate.
Hannon’s use of short chapters and engaging story-telling moves the story along and draws the reader right in. As this was an ARC, there were some typos – paragraph styles, but more frequently the use of ATF versus DEA. This is noted in one chapter as AFT, then ATF. Hopefully these were resolved by official print time. They didn’t hinder the overall enjoyment as I KNEW what agency Zeke was from, but it could be confusing to some readers.
As this is distributed by a Christian/faith-themed publisher, there are references to God, prayer, talks about faith. These are not central to the plot and in no way (given the tone of the novel) preaching to the reader. This is a “clean read” with no bad language or intimate scenes.
Fans of the author’s romantic suspense line and those who read the first book will more than likely enjoy this read.
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LibraryThing member KimPotter
Labyrinth of Lies by Irene Hannon is the second book in her Triple Threat series. Cate Reilly goes undercover at an exclusive girl’s school hoping to find out what happened to a missing teen from the school. Nothing is as straight forward as they thought and everyone is suspect. When Cate’s
I received this book from LibraryThing for my honest review.
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investigation runs into the investigation of Zeke Sloan, her old flame, everything heats up. Cate and Zeke were a very likable couple. Cate’s compassion and dedication were remarkable. The twist at the end was unexpected. I received this book from LibraryThing for my honest review.
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LibraryThing member juju2cat
Quite an easy book to read with lots of action. (My pet peeve and it does not involve the author's talent is that I'm weary of the men being handsome and charming and the women stunningly beautiful - I like my characters a bit damaged, but that's just me.) The story involves a wealthy all girls
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LibraryThing member eccl
Labyrinth of Lies by Irene Hannon is book two in A Triple Threat Novel series. While this is part of a series that focuses on three sisters, this is a great stand alone story. The story is well written so it is easy to imagine what is happening. It is fast-paced and full of mystery and suspense
I enjoyed the parts of the book where Cate was undercover as a girl almost half her age and was trying to dress and act the part. The closeness she has with her sisters is heartwarming and the lighthearted teasing is enjoyable as well. I also enjoyed the parts of Zeke trying to do what he felt was needed to make up for his past. This is a good clean read Christian Romantic Suspense story.
I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book, this is my honest review.
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that is kept me reading to see what was going to happen.I enjoyed the parts of the book where Cate was undercover as a girl almost half her age and was trying to dress and act the part. The closeness she has with her sisters is heartwarming and the lighthearted teasing is enjoyable as well. I also enjoyed the parts of Zeke trying to do what he felt was needed to make up for his past. This is a good clean read Christian Romantic Suspense story.
I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book, this is my honest review.
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LibraryThing member vintagebeckie
Labyrinth of Lies is book 2 in Irene Hannon‘s Triple Threat series. The books are connected by the Reilly sisters. In this second romantic suspense, Cate Reilly, a police detective, takes center stage. Her undercover assignment, the last she ever wants, seems to be straight forward and low-risk
Although Labyrinth of Lies is a standalone, I think your best bet is first reading book 1, Point of Danger. You will be all caught up, and like me, eagerly awaiting Body of Evidence, book 3 in the series.
Recommended.
Audience: adults.
(Thanks to Revell for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
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until it is tangled up with her ex-flame’s own investigation. I really liked Hannon’s two characters, Cate and Zeke. There’s a good bit of sizzle in this book, along with mistrust and regrets for past actions. Each character has respect for the other’s professional abilities and instincts, but a lot of unresolved emotions on their parts keep the romantic tension going even as the criminal investigations become more and more dangerous. There are an array of bad guys with varying motivations and justifications — very intriguing. Hannon keeps the reader guessing just who is in charge. The novel is fast-paced, yet I never felt like the characters’ development was slighted. This one is great for curled-up reading with a hot beverage!Although Labyrinth of Lies is a standalone, I think your best bet is first reading book 1, Point of Danger. You will be all caught up, and like me, eagerly awaiting Body of Evidence, book 3 in the series.
Recommended.
Audience: adults.
(Thanks to Revell for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
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LibraryThing member Lauigl
St. Louis County detective Cate Reilly can’t believe she’s agreed to work undercover again. Her trafficking assignment was dreadful enough, but admittedly she’s the best candidate for this current job. An Ivy Hill Academy boarding school student, Stephanie Laurent, age 17, has disappeared
Labyrinth of lies was a page-turner. Suspicious key characters were introduced almost immediately and drew me right into the story. The intrigue and suspense held up until the mystery was solved. Cate’s teenager persona was convincing and fun to observe, along with her attempts to deny interest in her ex. The secondary characters had questionable intentions and kept me guessing as to whether any of them were involved in Stephanie’s disappearance. Ultimately, there was a twist I didn’t see coming that led to a satisfying conclusion.
Labyrinth of Lies was an excellent read that I truly enjoyed. An added bonus was that it was free of any foul language or sexual content. If you like fast moving suspenseful books with a romantic element and characters that will keep you riveted from the first page to the last, then you’ll want to read Labyrinth of Lies. Definitely recommended.
Thank you, Revell Books, for a complimentary copy of Labyrinth of Lies. My opinions of it are strictly my own.
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from Ivy Hill. Her boyfriend is missing as well, and Cate has been assigned to go undercover to find out what happened to them. Thankfully, her youthful appearance is an asset to the investigation. At 33, she’s not looking forward to becoming a student again, especially since she’ll be working on the case with her ex, Zeke, who practically abandoned their relationship eight years prior to pursue a career opportunity. Cate was devastated, and collaboration on their assignments at Ivy Hill is more than she bargained for. But illegal activities are taking place at the school, and Cate and Zeke have already been targeted and attacked while trying to crack their individual cases, leading them to believe that Stephanie’s disappearance is likely linked to the school. It won’t be easy keeping up the pretense of teenage student and pretending not to have feelings for Zeke, but if foul play is involved in Stephanie’s disappearance, Cate is determined to stay the course. Labyrinth of lies was a page-turner. Suspicious key characters were introduced almost immediately and drew me right into the story. The intrigue and suspense held up until the mystery was solved. Cate’s teenager persona was convincing and fun to observe, along with her attempts to deny interest in her ex. The secondary characters had questionable intentions and kept me guessing as to whether any of them were involved in Stephanie’s disappearance. Ultimately, there was a twist I didn’t see coming that led to a satisfying conclusion.
Labyrinth of Lies was an excellent read that I truly enjoyed. An added bonus was that it was free of any foul language or sexual content. If you like fast moving suspenseful books with a romantic element and characters that will keep you riveted from the first page to the last, then you’ll want to read Labyrinth of Lies. Definitely recommended.
Thank you, Revell Books, for a complimentary copy of Labyrinth of Lies. My opinions of it are strictly my own.
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LibraryThing member lamb521
Title: Labyrinth of Lies (A Triple Threat Novel #2)
Author: Irene Hannon
Pages: 384
Year: 2021
Publisher: Revell
My rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Cate Reilly is a cop with the St. Louis County Police Department. She has done undercover work before, but quickly realized that wasn’t her cup of tea. She is
Upon arriving at Ivy Hill Academy, Cate is stunned to learn DEA Agent Zeke Sloan, a man with whom she had a previous relationship with, is also working at the school undercover as a Spanish teacher. With unresolved issues between the two of them, can they really work together to solve this case? Can Zeke convince Cate he is a different man than she knew before? They decide to try to work together and share information about their respective cases. Their cases seem to be connected. Now, they must find proof, and maybe along the way they will find their way back to each other.
I would have like to see a little more faith, mystery and suspense in this story. I do like how the series is about three sisters who are strong in their love and support of each other. I thought Zeke’s willingness to wait on Cate making the call as to their relationship a great attribute. It was interesting to get an update on Cate’s sister Eve, whose story is told in book one of the series, Point of Danger. Cate’s youngest sister, Grace, will be the focus of book three in the series due to be released in October 2022.
Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility.
Author: Irene Hannon
Pages: 384
Year: 2021
Publisher: Revell
My rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Cate Reilly is a cop with the St. Louis County Police Department. She has done undercover work before, but quickly realized that wasn’t her cup of tea. She is
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asked to do so one more time, which is to be her last time, in order to investigate the disappearance of a girl from a private girls’ boarding school. Cate is also the oldest of three sisters. The sisters are close and aren’t shy about offering advice, even when it’s not asked for!Upon arriving at Ivy Hill Academy, Cate is stunned to learn DEA Agent Zeke Sloan, a man with whom she had a previous relationship with, is also working at the school undercover as a Spanish teacher. With unresolved issues between the two of them, can they really work together to solve this case? Can Zeke convince Cate he is a different man than she knew before? They decide to try to work together and share information about their respective cases. Their cases seem to be connected. Now, they must find proof, and maybe along the way they will find their way back to each other.
I would have like to see a little more faith, mystery and suspense in this story. I do like how the series is about three sisters who are strong in their love and support of each other. I thought Zeke’s willingness to wait on Cate making the call as to their relationship a great attribute. It was interesting to get an update on Cate’s sister Eve, whose story is told in book one of the series, Point of Danger. Cate’s youngest sister, Grace, will be the focus of book three in the series due to be released in October 2022.
Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility.
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LibraryThing member Harley0326
This was such an intriguing story that I couldn’t put it down. I thought Cate going undercover at the private school for girls was very convincing. I know she will have a hard time keeping her cover from not being blown but she has a gift for doing what others can’t. She can stay calm in
Zeke is also undercover at the school and is Cate’s contact. This certainly puts a kink in the investigation as these two have a history together. I enjoyed reading how they were able to meet at school without anyone being suspicious.
The story centers on a drug ring and the author puts in several twists which made me second guess who I thought was behind the drug trafficking. I have to say my favorite character was Kayla. She becomes friends with Cate not knowing who she really is. When they are put together in a dangerous situation I’m glad Cate was able to keep Kayla calm.
If you are looking for a book filled with intense danger, deceit and an ending that shocked me, this is the book to grab. The author once again delivers a story that has all the elements of surprise . I really hope someone grabs her stories and turns them into movies.
I received a copy of this book from Revell Blogger Program.
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situations and convince people she is telling the truth. Now she has to find out what happened at the school. Everyone is on edge with two missing young people. Zeke is also undercover at the school and is Cate’s contact. This certainly puts a kink in the investigation as these two have a history together. I enjoyed reading how they were able to meet at school without anyone being suspicious.
The story centers on a drug ring and the author puts in several twists which made me second guess who I thought was behind the drug trafficking. I have to say my favorite character was Kayla. She becomes friends with Cate not knowing who she really is. When they are put together in a dangerous situation I’m glad Cate was able to keep Kayla calm.
If you are looking for a book filled with intense danger, deceit and an ending that shocked me, this is the book to grab. The author once again delivers a story that has all the elements of surprise . I really hope someone grabs her stories and turns them into movies.
I received a copy of this book from Revell Blogger Program.
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LibraryThing member polarmath
Cate takes on a case that involves a high level boarding school. She is tasked with finding the daughter of a businessman who disappeared. It seems that all is not as expected at the school as Cate soon finds out. While there she reconnects with an old friend , Zeke. Zeke is working at the school
I received a copy to read, the review is mine.
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and is surprised when Cate show ups He is not sure what to make of the reason she is there, but soon realizes that she is on the track of something bigger than either of them expected. A very suspenseful read.I received a copy to read, the review is mine.
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LibraryThing member ibjoy1953
MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK
Cate Reilly, St. Louis County detective cannot believe she is going undercover again since she vowed after her first undercover job was finished, it was her last. But here she is again, because she is the only one who fits the job description. A high profile businessman’s
As always, Irene Hannon writes another romantic suspense that will have you on the edge of your seats, biting your nails with every detailed scene in this book. I could not put this book down, I finished it in the middle of the night. The suspense is so intense you find yourself so planted into the story, it feels as if you are there living among the characters. Hannon does an amazing job creating the cast of characters for this book, they are so realistic, and develop well as the story unfolds. I love and appreciate the element of faith in God running throughout the story and in such a subtle way. There is so much in this story, you need to read the book for the full effect. If you love a good, clean, Christian romantic suspense story, this is the one for you. I encourage you to check out Labyrinth of Lies by Irene Hannon. This is the second book in the Triple Threat Series by Ms. Hannon. I also encourage you to check out the other books as well. I’m giving Labyrinth of Lies Five Stars. I really love this story.
“This book was provided courtesy of Revell through Interviews & Reviews.”
Cate Reilly, St. Louis County detective cannot believe she is going undercover again since she vowed after her first undercover job was finished, it was her last. But here she is again, because she is the only one who fits the job description. A high profile businessman’s
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daughter is missing from Ivy Hill Academy, an exclusive girls’ boarding school, and he wants his daughter found. So Cate is there as a student to get information, but why is her ex-boyfriend Zeke there as undercover as well? There must be more going on at the Academy than they knew about.As always, Irene Hannon writes another romantic suspense that will have you on the edge of your seats, biting your nails with every detailed scene in this book. I could not put this book down, I finished it in the middle of the night. The suspense is so intense you find yourself so planted into the story, it feels as if you are there living among the characters. Hannon does an amazing job creating the cast of characters for this book, they are so realistic, and develop well as the story unfolds. I love and appreciate the element of faith in God running throughout the story and in such a subtle way. There is so much in this story, you need to read the book for the full effect. If you love a good, clean, Christian romantic suspense story, this is the one for you. I encourage you to check out Labyrinth of Lies by Irene Hannon. This is the second book in the Triple Threat Series by Ms. Hannon. I also encourage you to check out the other books as well. I’m giving Labyrinth of Lies Five Stars. I really love this story.
“This book was provided courtesy of Revell through Interviews & Reviews.”
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LibraryThing member coastandanchor
Labyrinth of Lies by Irene Hannon is the second book in the Triple Threat series. It can be read as a stand alone, although I highly recommend the previous book as well. The two main characters are both undercover in a high school setting in St. Louis, Missouri. One posing as a teacher, the other
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as a student - both working different cases. The suspense is high - you aren't sure who can trust who. Irene Hannon does an excellent job of leading the reader on an engaging roller coaster through the pages of this mystery. While some plots are easy to figure out, it keeps you on your seat and guessing on others. It packs a bit of mystery, suspense and romance all together in a tale of whose really telling the truth or who is the murderer. It's like a game of clue! Show Less