When she discovers her worst nightmare… the deadly botulism toxin and she needs help. Fast. Problem is, the only person she can think of with the right contacts is her former love, FBI Agent Hunter Lane.
Will she let him help her or go it alone?
Maya sets out on a hunt to find her friend and Hunter warns the feisty and tantalizing Maya to back down. But when it becomes clear that he needs Maya to locate her missing friend and find the killer, Hunter knows they must work together to stop the killing spree before the killer gets even and ends Maya’s life.
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Dead Even is the final book of the Truth Seeker series, and it is such an impressive finale! We finally get to see Maya and Hunter’s resolution plus a very action packed, suspenseful story. Dead Even starts with Maya going to her friend’s lab where she finds his assistant dead. She also learns that she has been exposed to a deadly toxin, so she calls the first person she thinks of who happens to be Hunter Lane. Hunter is a former love of Maya’s, and they will have to work together to find Maya’s friend and defeat the killer.
I loved this book so much! I had some issues with Dead Center, so while I was super excited for Dead Even, I was a bit apprehensive. But, once I started the book, I was immediately hooked and it just kept getting better and better. Maya and Hunter had a lot of different issues, but it was so sweet to watch them learn how to trust God and each other. Even though they weren’t sure how to work out a relationship, they really loved each other. I loved seeing them work out their issues, and even though there were a lot of frustrating moments, it was still adorable.
The suspense was also amazing, and I had no idea what was going to happen next. I don’t want to spoil anything, but let’s just say that I thought I knew who the villain was, but I did not. I also liked how Ms. Sleeman balanced all the different characters and revelations. It always made sense, and in the end, the different elements were pieced together beautifully.
She also brilliantly set up the next series, Nighthawk Security. All of the Bryd brothers come into this book, and because I have mentioned it in all my reviews, I won’t say how excited I am for the Nighthawk series. I cannot wait to read more of Ms. Sleeman’s amazing books. And I would definitely recommend this clean, romantic, and suspenseful book to adult and young adult readers alike.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
Dead Even is another great installment in the Truth Seeker series. With a missing scientist, a toxin on the loose,
plenty of suspense, and an old flame rekindled, this one offers something for everyone. I’m sorry to see the series end, but can’t wait for the next.
I love the contrast between Hunter’s no nonsense FBI persona and his fear of commitment that stems from a tremendous amount of loss. He is a well rounded character that I wanted to get to know.
Maya is also a character of contrasts, not just brains and beauty, but a whole lot of heart. She loves her colleagues at the Veritas Center, is a loyal friend, and loves Hunter even after he ran from their earlier relationship.
Will they find their HEA? Grab the book and find out.
Dead Even by Susan Sleeman
Truth Seekers Series Book Six
Maya Glass started Veritas Center six years ago. Thanks to a broken heart, she put all her time and energy into creating the best center ever. Thanks to a beautiful building her grandfather left her. Now, a successful business with six other partners. When a friend needs her help…she finds she needs help and fast.
FBI Special Agent Hunter Lane is surprised when Maya calls him for help. The problem is, he’ll have to work closely with her to find her missing friend. Six years have passed since they’d dated…and yet, not much has changed.
Another mystery that has you guessing to the end. Such well written suspense-romance stories. The author is great at creating these stories where you can’t figure out the villain and meanwhile, she had my heart involved looking for the friend. Would he be dead or alive? Great series.
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DEADLY TOXIN!
DEAD EVEN (Truth Seekers Book 6) by Susan Sleeman is another stay up all night and read cover to cover book! This book concludes the Truth Seekers Series and I am sad to see it end! However, Sleeman does give readers a hint of what the future holds. One of her greatest strengths as a writer is the way she seamlessly crosses her book characters from one series to the next.
Maya Glass is the Veritas Center’s Center’s toxicology/controlled substances expert. She has a very eccentric friend who leaves her an unusual phone message. She cannot get him to return her calls so she travels to his private island to check on him. Private Island sounds exotic, right? Not this one! It is creepy! Maya is not afraid because she knows her friend just likes to keep things sketchy to keep people out. Maya finds her brilliant scientist friend missing, his assistant dead and herself exposed to the deadly botulism toxin, She must she help as soon as possible. The list of people who can help her is SHORT! After all, she is on a private island and exposed to a deadly poison that is highly contagious! The person she calls is her former love, FBI Agent Hunter Lane.
The question is will Hunter allow her to work the case with him or keep her away? Her ACE is she can offer the services of the Veritas Center which rival that of Quantico plus it is on site. The other conundrum they face is are they still attracted to each other? Or, is this all going to be strictly professional? The first time their eyes meet after not seeing each other for several years, that answer becomes known. What are they going to do about that attraction is a totally different story. He is the Poster Boy for the FBI. She is a Founding Member of the Veritas Center. Trying to figure out their relationship while attempting to find the brilliant scientist and stop the mass spread of the deadly botulism toxin makes for exciting reading! It is certainly interesting to be reading it in the middle of a Global Pandemic!
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by the author. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence.
Maya Glass, the Veritas Center’s toxicology and controlled substances expert, goes to a remote river island near Portland, Oregon, to check on her reclusive scientist friend. It appears he’s been developing a biotoxin and is now missing. She hopes he’s still alive and not in the hands of a terrorist. Joining forces with FBI Agent Hunter Lane, her former beau, the two race to determine just what’s been going on and who is involved. The tension ramps up and the danger mounts as the team uncovers more information. Can they stop the killers before they launch a full-fledged attack? All of the Veritas crew get involved along with local law enforcement to solve this case. Thanks to the author for another great suspense read. I received a copy from the author. All opinions are my own.
We are back with the Veritas Center group and this time the story belongs to the founder, Maya Glass.
When a friend calls her needing help, she drops everything and goes to the island he owns and has a lab. Little did she know that that move would put her life in danger. Not only has he disappeared, but a toxin has been spread that could kill not only her but also millions of people . When she finds herself in danger and possibly die, she calls FBI special agent Hunter Lane. A man who was the love of her life and who left her 6 years ago.
Hunter has never forgotten Maya and will do anything to help her, thus starting the race against time to be sure Maya is not infected and that someone with ulterior motives doesn’t use the toxin to destroy part of mankind.
This fast paced, clean , Christian suspense romance will keep you on the edge of your seats.
You will get a chance to spend time with characters from previous stories .
As we say goodbye to the Veritas men and women and their significant others, the reader is left hoping that Sierra’s brothers, and the newly formed Nighthawk Security , will be the new series created by this talented author.
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
When a book leaves you breathless, sitting on pins and needles wanting to get to the end, then that’s the kind of book I love to read. I’m happy to say, this is just that kind of book.
Susan Sleeman is an author I enjoy because many of her books are based in my favorite state.
I am loving reading Susan Sleeman’s books! They are packed with suspense, intrigue, action, and some twists and turns along the way! This book was great because it shows all the many aspects of our special services law enforcement agencies. I love books where I learn a lot of things and this book was packed full of fascinating things regarding a world I really don’t understand. WOW! I didn’t know there was so much that went into finding a killer. As a reader, the author brings us right into the process as if we are right there in the room.
There is a quote from the book that I loved,
“People often thought that FBI agents went busting down doors all the time when, in fact, a lot of the job was sitting at a desk doing paperwork.”
Susan Sleeman also had me guessing the whole book. I thought I knew who was involved and who was the bad guy, but boy was I wrong!
This book not only has great action and suspense, but there was a bit of romance and learning that it’s okay to rely on others and God, because He’s there with us through it all.
If you love action, suspense, and intrigue, then I highly recommend you pick this book and series up and start reading!
For me, I excited because the author introduced some characters in this book and the idea of a new series that will be coming out soon I can’t wait to start reading it!
I was given this book by the publisher which did not influence my review in any way, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
I’m so sad this series has ended but what a way to wrap it up! Maya has a reclusive friend who lives on a small island in a river in Oregon. He’s a genius who works with toxins,, but safely! He frantically calls Maya and when Maya gets to the island, she finds a dead body and she’s exposed to a deadly toxin herself! However, her friend is nowhere to be found. She can only think of calling her former boyfriend, Hunter, for help because he’s an FBI agent who has connections. It’s been 6 yrs. since they were together and the last thing she wants is to see him again but she has to put that aside. Hunter can’t believe Maya is calling him! He’s never gotten over him but he’ll do anything to save her AND find her friend plus find the deadly toxin. This story had so many twists and turns, it’ll keep you guessing the whole book. One of the main reasons I really enjoyed this story was because all the characters from the previous books show up so it was a fantastic reunion! You don’t have to read the other books to know who they are though. It’s a great book, full of intrigue and friendship and twists and, of course, romance!
‘He didn’t have the faith he needed anymore to believe he deserved a family.’
I love Susan Sleeman’s books and she is my go-to for suspense. Her books are so detailed with great details of law enforcement and crime solving. It fascinates me to no end. This book gives us the last person’s story in her Truth Seekers series, Maya Glass. Maya reconnects with an ex flame, Hunter, and they discover they still hold feelings for each other, but Hunter is dealing with a great deal of fear. But now they must put aside all that and work together to try to stop a deadly toxin.
Sleeman brings us great suspense as always and the fast run to the finish was breathtaking! I am never disappointed in her good books. Highly recommended.
*My thanks to the author for a copy of this book. The opinion in this review is entirely my own.