In the USA Today-bestselling series, “Zoe’s on the case, and she’s a heroine you’ll root for through the mystery’s twists and turns” (Lisa Scottoline). Paramedic Zoe Chambers is used to saving lives, but when she stops a man from running into a raging inferno in a futile attempt to rescue his wife, Zoe finds herself drawn to him, and even more so to his ten-year-old daughter. She invites them … daughter. She invites them both to live at the farm while the grieving widower picks up the pieces of his life.
Vance Township Police Chief Pete Adams, of course, is not happy with this setup, especially when he finds evidence implicating Zoe’s new houseguest in murder times two. When Zoe ignores Pete’s dire warnings, she runs the very real chance of burning one too many bridges, losing everything–and everyone–she holds dear.
“So polished, so intriguing, and so darn good.” –Donnell Ann Bell, bestselling author of Buried Agendas
“First and foremost a top-flight mystery, but what makes it truly shine is that it’s also an astute exploration of the human psyche.” —Mystery Scene
“Dashofy has done it again . . . A thoroughly engaging read that will take you away.” –Deborah Coonts, national bestselling author of Lucky Score
“Sheer enjoyment. Dashofy has created a mystery you can get your teeth into. The characters are well-written and have depth . . . Highly recommended!” —Any Good Book
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It all starts with an explosion. One of the few houses in a new subdivision explodes after the residents report smelling gas. While EMT Zoe Chambers isn’t on duty, she rushes to the scene to offer whatever aid she can. While she is there, she stops the distraught owner from rushing in to see if his wife was home. Sadly, the wife’s remains are found in the rubble. The fire investigator also find evidence that the gas leak and explosion that killed her wasn’t an accident. While police chief Pete Adams, Zoe’s new boyfriend, immediately suspects the husband of setting things up, Zoe doesn’t believe it. It helps that she has begun bonding with the victim’s daughter. Both Pete and Zoe dig in their heels, certain that they are correct. Where will the facts lead? Will their relationship be destroyed before the truth is revealed?
With Zoe and Pete’s relationship being fairly new, this mystery really tests them. As always, both are prominent characters, even sharing time as our third person view point characters. That’s a good thing, too, since it allows us to better understand where they are coming from in their arguments and lets us see they both know when they might be wrong or did something stupid. But all this drama is only part of the book. While this might be a bit more of a procedural than the multiple suspect books I am used to reading, we still get plenty of twists and turns to the case and a climax that had me turning pages as fast as I could to see what would happen next. Obviously, Zoe and Pete are strong leads, but the rest of the cast are just as strong. Like the rest of the series, this book straddles the line between traditional and cozy with just a smattering of foul language and a bit more detail than in the books I normally read. Just know that going in, and you’ll be fine.
I have been listening to the audio version of this book and love the mystery and the narration of it. This is a fantastic series that has made it very quick to one of my all-time favourites.
An absolutely amazing fast paced murder mystery. The characters are believable and it is non stop from start to sweet finish. I enjoyed this book and am getting the rest in the series. Terrific writing…..
The latest Zoe Chambers mystery starts with a house explosion and the action doesn’t stop until the end of the book. In this book Zoe and Pete have different opinions on the guilt of one of the suspects in the house explosion and their relationship is strained. This adds to the drama unfolding on the story. This was a great addition to this series.
I love Bridges Burned. This book is action packed and exciting. I could not put the book down. The mystery is complex and has so many twists and turns that you are kept guessing. I love the characters and enjoyed how their relationships develop in the book. This book is engaging and fun. I love this series and can’t wait to read the next book.
Great book! After a house explodes due to a gas leak and a woman is found dead, it seems that the woman’s husband is a prime suspect. Zoe and Pete have some big disagreements in this book after Zoe invites Holt Larabee and his 10 year old daughter to live with her and her landlady and help fix some things around the property after his wife is killed. Someone seems to be setting things up to make it appear Holt is behind everything. A land developer also is hanging around trying to get Zoe’s landlady to sell as well. Love these characters and the storyline was interesting. Can’t wait for more!
Could so relate to the story as my family from Vinton County Ohio. Brought back many memories
I feel like I moved there and made friends with all of Zoe’s friends.
Fast paced. Interesting believable characters. Exciting story line. Keeps you guessing. Loved it. Definitely recommend reading this book.
Loved that it was set in western Pennsylvania. Characters are realistic and she makes you feel like you are there.
Great author have read the whole series, keeps you up all night