The Agency Files:
Whatever it takes: the motto of “The Agency.” It doesn’t exist — not legally speaking. However its effect in the lives of those who benefit from their aid is incalculable. Lives saved, restored, guarded–protected from the side of life most never see. Their clients are usually wealthy, important — desperate. Their other clients — well, they don’t always appreciate the efforts … appreciate the efforts expended on their behalf — not until they aren’t lying on a slab in the morgue.
Justified Means
Erika Polowski, in grave danger — danger she has no idea exists — finds herself captive, shackled, bound, gagged. Her captors have the most unbelievable story, yet as the enemy manages, time after time, to get too close, she has to decide who or what to trust. Can she believe the man who daily holds her at gunpoint? Does she trust her gut? She is certain that she knows nothing that could possibly matter to anyone — has done nothing that should put her in danger.
For Keith Auger, it’s just another assignment. Extract the client, protect the client, return the client to her life with minimal interruption. Except that this “client” isn’t so keen on being protected. His usual cheerful demeanor disappeared the night he helped her escape from her home — escape with the aid of duct tape, rope, and the dark of night.
His faith seems incongruous with his job. Her feisty personality might just keep her alive–if he can’t. How long can they stay one step ahead of their pursuers? How long can he protect her when every move they make seems only half a step behind those who want Erika dead. Why can’t they get a break?
The only answer is the one thing that he fears most. Is there a mole within The Agency?
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Some authors create books that must be read, and Chautona Havig writes books like that. Justified Means grabbed my attention from the moment I started reading. The idea of a woman being kidnapped and held against her will demanded I find out the whole story.
Erika cannot comprehend anything that happens to her initially, while Keith’s sole …
Leave it to Chautona Havig to come up with a wild idea that actually does sound plausible and, obviously, makes for a good story. The Agency’s job is to protect clients who may not even know they’re in danger. How would you feel if one day you wake up to find intruders abducting you from your own home for your own safety? And you simply disappear …
Every time I read a book by Chautona Havig, they just keep getting better and better. The book starts off with quite the entrance and continues to be fast paced until the end. Erika is kidnapped without any explanation than “it is for your own good”. She doesn’t know what to do or whom to trust. As the book continues, she begins to wonder if …
If you are looking for a thoroughly enjoyable and different kind of suspense/thriller, Justified Means might just be what you are searching for. I was giddy with anticipation to read this book, especially since I know that I am in for a truly unique reading experience with author Havig’s books. I don’t even like to read the blurbs on the backs of …
What a great beginning to The Agency Files series. It is like an exploding firework that starts off with a bang and lots of colored sparkles to follow and keep track of. I was sucked in from the first line of Erika awakening to duct tape over her mouth. The mystery and intrigue of who is doing what and why keeps you on the edge. It is a balancing …
It’s no secret that I love Chautona Havig as an author. After I read some of her books and was introduced to her I knew I needed to binge read some of her books. This series was one of those! I loved them and couldn’t read them fast enough.
Here is my original review that I wrote out on my phone after reading the book on kindle unlimited. …
Justified Means by author Chautona Havig is a contemporary Christian suspense, crime, action, intrigue novel. Is there anything this author cannot write? She successfully tackles most all genres. This contemporary suspense book was a pleasant, page turning surprise.
This is the story of Erika. She is a barista and manager of a coffee shop as well …
I love exploring different authors and their approach to complex mysteries, and though I’ve read Chautona Havig in the past, I hadn’t tried any of her suspenses.
This one didn’t disappoint.
First off, who kidnaps to protect? Yes, that whole concept started this book off with an intriguing scenario. It did take me about a chapter to get into the …
I couldn’t wait to read this book because I love anything suspense, intrigue and adventure stories. The author grabbed my attention right away and I was ready for the ride of twists and turns. It isn’t everyday that Erika finds herself kidnapped, stuffed in a car and whisked off by a stranger. With no explanation she finds herself in a room …
“You’re here. You’re here for your own good. I’m here to protect you. That’s all you need to know.”
Suspense has always been one of the genres that I most enjoy reading, fueled by the first Nancy Drew mystery I picked up in elementary school. After years as an avid reader, it is very difficult for me to find a mystery or thriller that is …
Justified Means is the beginning to the Chautona Havig’s series, The Agency Files. This one is a little different than what I am used to from Miss Havig. She has proven time and time again that she has the talent of tackling any genre and this one is no different. Thought it was a good read. It includes a lot I like to read in a book. Which …
OMG! Chautona Havig did it again. What a ride. I was on the edge of my seat one minute and laughing the next. I got recommend this book if you love clean thriller full of suspense and faith.
Suspension of disbelief. Sometimes the premise of a book is so outlandish that it works beautifully. Star Wars. Right?
This was one of those times. The way “The Agency” works is just a little nuts and out there. The story is action packed and so much fun. A little bit of romance, a lot of surprises. I can’t wait to read the next one.