Ivy won’t look back.The past is gaining on her.Can she survive the coming fight?Ivy grew up in the system. She knows the pain the kids endure. She’s their advocate. But not everyone appreciates her meddling.One troubled soul has her attention. He’s accused of murder. She knows he’s hiding something. Everyone has secrets, even Ivy.She needs the truth.She needs answers.Why are the authorities … Ivy.
She needs the truth.
She needs answers.
Why are the authorities trying to bury the case?
In a world of corruption, abuse, drugs, and blurred lines, can Ivy get to the truth before past and present collide and destroy her life?
You’ll love this action-packed thrill ride, because everyone enjoys a wicked plot twist.
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Redemption Thriller Series
*Suggested to read the books in the following order:
Alex Troutt Thrillers:
AT Bay – RTS #1
AT Large – RTS #2
AT Once – RTS #3
AT Dawn – RTS #4
AT Dusk – RTS #5
AT Last – RTS #6
Ivy Nash Thrillers:
IN Defiance – RTS #7
IN Pursuit – RTS #8
IN Doubt – RTS #9
Break IN – RTS #10
IN Control – RTS #11
IN The End – RTS #12
Ozzie Novak Thrillers:
ON Edge – RTS #13
Game ON – RTS #14
ON The Rocks – RTS #15
Shame ON You – RTS #16
ON Fire – RTS #17
ON The Run – RTS #18
Alex Troutt Thrillers:
AT Stake – RTS #19
AT Any Cost – RTS #20
Back AT You – RTS #21
AT Every Turn – RTS #22
AT Death’s Door – RTS #23
AT Full Tilt – RTS #24
The Scoop
By now you’re probably aware that the Alex Troutt thrillers, Ivy Nash thrillers, and the Ozzie Novak thrillers are all under the same Redemption Thriller Series umbrella. Why? Because, ultimately, they all connect — Alex, Ivy, Ozzie. How? That’s part of the mystery that I’m slowly unveiling throughout the Redemption Thriller Series.
Through each sub-series, characters from different books appear in the other novels. If it adds suspense, intrigue, or even a good laugh, I’ve included a cross-over character — it’s a lot more fun that way. Plus — and here’s the real kicker — the final six novels will bring all of the major characters together — Alex, Ivy, Ozzie. It will be explosive and gut-wrenching…in a way that will leave you breathless.more
I was liking the author’s writing ability and excellent plot when sudden I did not like the book material. The heroine is working in social service placing foster children, when one of the children is involved in a murder. Our heroine has to help investigate the murder with a policeman friend and her girl friends. Plot was fine until it started to involve mutilation and torture. The book is also a cliff hanger.
I absolutely loved the Alex Troutt series so I could not wait to get started with this new series from John. IN Defiance brings us a new strong female lead in the form of Ivy Nash – she has had an awful upbringing being pushed from pillar to post from one foster home to another , 17 to be exact and now she is a special investigator for Child Protective Services, so she knows all to well what the kids are going through.
When she is called in to help with a hostage situation that goes wrong and only the 10 year old boy knows what really happened she will do anything and everything in her power to protect him and prove her hunch was right. With the help of her detective friend Sam, what they uncover is a web full of lies, deceit and abuse that brings up woulds her past to the surface along with some unwanted attention.
There are several story lines in this one that mingle together and make for a very fast paced read and an unexpected friendship between her and a 17 year old “street” kid named Christine that I can see being a major part of Ivy’s life through the next few books. There are moments towards the end of the book that had me on the edge of my seat and demanding answers, which I hope we get in the next book!
This first book is absolutely brilliant and I can only imagine what is in store next for Ivy with an ending like that!
John Mefford is beyond talented. He has a few series- all are intriguing, action packed and offer more than expected. Give him a try, you won’t be disappointed.