A deadly trio of robbers. A missing woman. A community in crisis.A fun girls’ night out turns into a nightmare when armed robbers barge into the store where Cassidy and her friends are shopping. As the situation escalates and the men escape, a massive manhunt launches on Lantern Beach to apprehend the dangerous trio.In the midst of the chaos, a potential foe asks for Cassidy’s help. He needs to … help. He needs to find his sister who fled from the secretive Gilead’s Cove community on the island. But the more Cassidy learns about the seemingly untouchable group, the more her unease grows.
The pressure to solve both cases continues to mount. But as the gravity of the situation rises, so does the danger. Cassidy is determined to protect the island and break up the cult . . . but doing so might cost her everything.
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One of the many reasons I love Christy Barritt’s romantic suspense series is because of the time I get to spend with the characters. Here we are in the 2nd Lantern Beach spinoff and I still get to hang out with Cassidy and Ty. But even better, I get to meet some new residents of this beach town as the series goes on.
Another reason is the over-arcing thread that runs throughout the series that makes me keep reading while another mystery is solved within the pages of each book.
In Attempt to Locate, readers once again get to sit in the Police Chief chair with Cassidy and experience both the good and the bad of her position. There are missing persons, an attempted burglary, a kidnapping, and someone dead set on revenge. How could you not put this book down until the end? Oh, and I loved the cameo from a character in the Joey Darling series, too.
My only complaint is that I just don’t have enough time to devour all Barritt’s books as soon as she releases them. But there’s always there waiting for me when I can squeeze them in.
Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
Sheriff Cassidy just can’t seem to escape from danger! During a girl’s night on the town with her friends, Cassidy and the other ladies are in the wrong place at the wrong time. In order to protect her friends, Cassidy allows herself to be taken hostage, but subsequently escapes. As Ty, Cassidy, and Mac try to catch the robbers loose on Lantern Beach, they get some help from a character from another of Barritt’s series, which was a delightful surprise. Entwined with this mystery is a request from a Gilead’s Cove occupant to find his sister, who he believes needs help. Cassidy has her hands full wit the two cases, plus the growing cult on the island, which is buying up more land. Great series, great characters, great mysteries.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review.
Attempt to Locate is the second in the Lantern Beach PD series by Christy Barritt. I really love the way each book has it’s own mystery, but also continues the investigation of what is really going on at Gilead’s cove. Although this could be read as a stand-alone, do yourself a favor and start with the first in the series. As always, I enjoy catching up with the other fun and quirky residents of Lantern Beach as well.
I was given a copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.
Christy Barritt is one of my favorite mystery writers. She has several quirky comedic mystery series that are great. The Lantern Beach Series are examples of her more traditional and serious books. The stories are more mature and compelling. This book is no exception. I wish I could afford to read them all.
Another great read from one of my favorite authors. I have enjoyed getting to know all her strong women characters.
I love this writer! I love that her characters are quirky and have depth. I also appreciate that her stories try to remain realistic. My favorite part is the close group of believers that support one another no matter the circumstances. We all need a close group of believers we can surround ourselves with and do life with!
“Cassidy hoped no one would try to be the hero.”
An innocent stop for groceries with her two best friends places Police Chief Cassidy Chambers in a precarious position; risk someone getting shot or allow herself to be dragged away by three masked men as a hostage. Choosing the latter, Cassidy bravely escapes and helps to organize a massive manhunt for the three fugitives. As if nearly dying wasn’t high enough on the stress-out scale, Cassidy’s job is unfairly threatened and members of a reclusive cult on the island continue to raise more questions than answers.
How does it all fit together or does it? Attempting to locate any significant clues is becoming more and more difficult by the minute.
Christy Barritt fans will absolutely love the second installment in the Lantern Beach P. D. series; especially knowing that there is more to come!
Love this book and all of them!
This is another great read. I love the way the characters have a Christian worldview. It proves that you do not have to be vulgar to get a point across. I will continue to read these Lantern Beach Books.
The second in the Lantern Beach P.D. Series, Attempt to Locate starts the suspense right off the bat, keeps the intrigue going and the stakes high until the thrilling conclusion.
A lot’s going on around Lantern Beach. They’re still dealing with Gilead’s Cove, the cult that’s recently made the island their home. Plus, a dangerous trio of robbers that’s been terrorizing the Outer Banks have just made their way to town.
There was a crossover from one of Barritt’s other series that I absolutely loved! It was great seeing this character again and interacting with the Lantern Beach bunch.
Attempt to Locate was another exciting and suspenseful mystery from Christy Barritt. I’m so glad I don’t have long until the next book is released. I can’t wait!
I love the continuing saga of Lantern Beach & the relationships of it’s characters. Can’t wait for the next one.
Loved it as I do with anything Christy Barritt writes.
Another hit out of the park by Christy Barritt. Attempt to Locate is another thrilling chase through Lantern Beach with Cassidy, her friends, and her husband by her side. From the first chapter, readers are thrown for a loop when Cassidy becomes the victim, and the tension keeps moving from there. Gilead’s Cove keeps a running thread through the story and makes me want to know how their story is going to end, but in true Barritt fashion, I am sure that is something that I have to wait until the series is over. There really isn’t any romance in this addition since Cassidy is already married, but the plot does plan a wedding shower for Lisa. Overall, Attempt to Locate is a wonderful addition to the Lantern Beach world and the familiar characters are a delight to return to. A wonderful entertaining read worth adding to any Barritt fans’ collection.
She was “thankful that God didn’t set limits on (prayer) requests.”
What an enjoyable and well-crafted series! Talented clean and cozy suspense author, Christy Barritt, designs another explosive thriller in book two.
Chief Cassidy Chambers battles known and unknown evil while looking for a missing woman and protecting the island community. Unfortunately, she is involved in a battle for information, job threats from the mayor and her life.
Unsure who to trust when removed from command of the case, Cassidy enlists her own support team. As a bonus, that includes her former SEAL husband, Ty. As always, there are unexpected events and people on both lines of good and evil.
Stay tuned for the third installment in March. It will be on my Wish List as soon as available.
I received a complimentary copy of the book without obligation. This review is my opinion.