HIDE FROM EVIL, Jami Alden's follow-up to Beg for
Mercy, brings back Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Krista
Slater and Sean Flynn. Krista had a hand in putting Sean on
death row for murder and in freeing him when it became clear
he was innocent. Her guilt in sending an innocent man to
prison and her certainty that the man who committed that
murder did not act alone, has her investigating a case in
spite of the fact everyone is telling her to let it go. Her
search for the truth leads her to Sean's door for help.
Sean, still dealing with the effects of years in prison,
just wants to be left alone and is not happy to see her. He
is even less thrilled with his strong attraction to this
woman he should despise. Pretty soon Sean and Krista are on
the run from someone who wants them dead and they have no
idea who to trust. The deception and betrayal runs deep and
they will have to face some hard truths to get through this
alive.
Usually I like to read a series in order but I didn't get
the chance to this time. While I might have enjoyed the
story more had I read Beg for Mercy, it wasn't
necessary for me to follow the story. I thoroughly enjoyed
reading HIDE FROM EVIL, so I'll likely read the first book
before the third book, Run from Fear, is released. I
was thoroughly captivated by both the suspense and romantic
elements of the story. Krista and Sean are fully developed
characters, each dealing with his/her own demons. The
supporting characters (good-guys, bad-guys, and something
in-between) add a richness and complexity to the story. You
will undoubtedly find yourself holding your breath as you
follow the risks Sean and Krista take to find the truth and
to open their hearts to each other.
Like a chess master, he carefully weighs his next
move . . . advancing slowly until he is sure he can capture
his helpless pawn. For in his mind, there’s no way
to . . .
Sean Flynn should feel lucky he’s alive. But his betrayal
by a close friend—and two years on death row—have left him
feeling only numb. When his conviction was overturned, Sean
retreated to a quiet woodland cabin, far away from prying
eyes. There, he believed the past couldn’t come back to
haunt him . . . until she showed up.
Overcome with guilt, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Krista
Slater can’t forgive herself for convicting an innocent
man. But when another brutal murder reveals chilling, new
facts about his case, she must turn to Sean for help. She’s
ready to face his anger, but the desire in his eyes ignites
a need she’s never felt before. Shadowed by danger, Sean
and Krista uncover a twisted maze of deception and betrayal—
all under the dangerous gaze of a cunning mastermind who
will do whatever it takes to keep his evil secrets safe.