Cursed in love, death was coming for her once again… Sexy, smart and career-ambitious, South African Detective Scarlet Anne Martins gets the career opportunity of her life—working for the NYPD’s Special Crimes Unit. After landing a high-profile case involving the escape of a notorious serial killer, her career jumps from freelance detective for the NYPD to consulting for the FBI. But never … FBI.
But never had she imagined how quickly those dreams could slip through her fingers when she meets her new partner Agent Blade, who appears to have a vendetta against the killer Scarlet is assigned to bring down.
At a shocking turn of events, Scarlet finds herself a fugitive in a foreign country after being framed for a fatal bombing and aiding the escape of a serial killer. She starts to suspect her new partner was put on her path as a distraction, that is, until he saves her life. Despite herselfn she can no long deny her feelings for Agent Blade, and her desperation to save him will ultimately be what could kill them both.
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Infallible is my second introduction to author Carlyle Labuschagne. My first book was a chilling thriller, Infallible is considered a romantic mystery, very different reads.
Infallible proved to be an attention grabbing, roller coaster ride from start to finish. This story is full of action and a growing romance. The character and world building were awesome and well developed. There are quite a few plot twists and suspense that made it hard for me to put the book down.
Detective Scarlet Anne Martins, originally from South Africa, has never had it easy, but she doesn’t back down from whatever she puts her mind to. Currently, she’s under a contract with the NYPD working in Special Crimes.
She soon jumps from freelance detective for the NYPD to consulting for the FBI. She’s partnered with the handsome Alaric Blade to find a notorious serial killer.
When Martin’s DNA is discovered in the bomb that helped the serial killer escape all eyes turn on her. Conspiracy abounds, and Martins is left unable to know who she can trust. Not even the disturbingly handsome and talented Alaric Blade, who at every instance appears to be her guardian angel. But is she just being maneuvered by him?
The constant flow of events and action will keep you turning the pages, right to the end. Unfortunately, there are some continuity issues. More detail should be given to explaining arrivals, departures, and encounters of characters. This leaves the flow of the story disjointed. Example: sitting on the ground stretching legs, then suddenly hastening her gate to the car, then in her car.
This is a five-star story. If you like crime, police and intrigue mysteries I highly recommend Infallible
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This is my first read from this author. The characters and story line were nice and the pace of the story was fast enough to keep it going but not so fast I got lost. I enjoyed it and look forward to reading more.
Our heroine is a consultant for the FBI trying to catch a serial killer. Our hero is the partner she doesn’t want.
This book fits my ideal of a romantic suspense novel. The action is fast paced and realistic with plenty of twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire ride. During this ride, our couple starts out reluctantly working together, grow to respective each other and then develop romantic interests, all in a realistic fashion. This was a true page-turner and I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
Highly recommended.
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I highly recommend this book and author. Not only is the book amazing, it will keep you begging for more.
The tension between Scarlet and Blade could be cut with a knife. This book has action, suspense and the perfect amount of romance. Thank you Carlyle!
Great book. Never expected the story to go the way it did. Not your run of the mill crime story. Romance, action, and twisted plot.
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The life of a cop is difficult, but even more so when the cop is a beautiful woman. Seems no one takes her seriously…her fellow police officers or the perps that she faces. But make no mistake, Detective Martins is a different breed of cop. When she is partnered with an equally attractive FBI Agent Blade, sparks begin to fly…literally. They continuously butt heads over how to handle the case of serial killer Bane. Then things just blow up in their faces.
I LOVED this book, especially the interplay between Martins and Blade. The PUSH-PULL of their relationship really carried the action throughout. I would have given it 6 stars if possible.
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