A body in the water. A vast ocean. A killer on the loose. In the midst of a bloody rebellion, Emelynn Taylor exposes her gift of flight to save a man’s life. Now International Covert Operations knows her secret. The powerful organization is willing to cover up the carnage and protect her secret—in exchange for her services. Her first assignment, a drug case in the coastal city of Vancouver, soon … assignment, a drug case in the coastal city of Vancouver, soon reveals a grisly murder that implicates one of her own kind.
Stalked by the ancient Tribunal Novem and vilified by a distrustful team of detectives, Emelynn takes on a perilous undercover role embedded in a drug ring where anyone could be the murderer.
Intrigue and danger lurk in the cold Pacific, challenging Emelynn’s unique gift and pitting her loyalties against her honour. And her choice is guaranteed to hurt someone.
The fourth book in The Gift Legacy series, Lethal Waters is a thriller that skirts the edges of reality in a world within our own. Don your life jacket and escape the ordinary: take flight with Emelynn Taylor.
(Lethal Waters was previously published as The Gift: Penance)
This book is intended for an adult audience.
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This is the fourth book I have read in this series and I’m feeling really comfortable with these characters now I am on book 4. I love the author’s style of writing and she really knows how to put a story together in such a vivid way.
Lethal Waters had a completely different feel about it, with Emelynn having her gifts to fall back on, it felt more of a thriller, making it an exciting combination.
I would say the last book was my favourite so far, and as Emelynn moves on with her life, so must we as the reader. We take comfort in familiar characters, but new ones are introduced keeping it fresh and intriguing. This time Emelynn is indebted to the police, and for them to keep her secret, she has to help them with their investigations. She is about to start the first case with the help of Sam, her favourite detective.
Two brothers, their business, and associates are suspected of smuggling in drugs. It’s fortunate that Emelynn ran into one of the brothers in a kayak when he saved her from drowning. He introduces her to his sibling, and she has a hard time believing either of them could be involved and sets out to prove it.
In the previous book Burning Lives somethings devastating occurred, which I won’t reveal, but the after-effects are still being felt in this story. I, as the reader, felt the loss as deeply as Emelynn did. Cleverly, it is one of the reasons that keeps me glued to the story wondering if it will return in some form.
Emelynn’s relationship with James also continues, and so does the great sex! It’s written in such a way that it feels like downtime from the adventure and toils of the story. A way for her to relax as she would in a bubble bath, but with a little more excitement. Okay, a lot more excitement!
I cannot recommend this series enough.
This series has me hooked. This is book 4 and it did not disappoint. Love the twists and turns. The book is very well written along with the characters. I highly recommend reading this series. I love reading JP McLeans books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The series continues and the author has come up with another exciting, thrilling adventure. As usual the characters are all well rounded and the story flows very well.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Emelynn has been outed, her secret revealed when she uses her flight skills to save a man, all of this in the midst of a bloody revolution. She is given a choice, work for an secret organization, The International Covert Operations and in return they will guard her secret. Her first assignment is an international drug ring and a murdered who just might be another flyer. She is not s safe as the Tribunal is still after her and the police remain suspicious of her. Can she walk the fine line between helping and protecting herself and others she loves.
This book is the fourth book in the Gift Legacy series, a great thriller series about paranormals who can fly among other things. The main character continues to grow and develop and by now, if you have read the previous books, is like family. You can not help but root for her in all aspects of her life. The other characters are creative, each with distinctive personalities and vary from likeable to down right scary. The mystery itself is well executed with surprises, dangerous twist and scary turns that keep you turning the pages until the unexpected climax. This is an emotional rollercoaster as Emelynn deals with her internal struggles and everything life is throwing at her and her feelings for James. The romance is definitely ramped up in this book. There is some sexy hot steamy scenes worked well into the amazing storyline. This is an addictive series worth starting.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lots of twists in the plot and such a compelling story. This is book 4 and I am totally hooked on this series. Have been since the first book. Plenty of action and characters that are very likable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When Eme saved a man’s life, her gift was exposed to International Covert Operations and they want her to work for them in exchange to keep her secret quiet. When her first assignment may implicate one of her own, Eme’s between a rock and a hard place. How does this all come out? That is for you to read the book to find out. I have read each one in the series and the characters are being developed very well, the storylines are complicated enough it keeps the reader guessing and doesn’t let the ending come up until it is right for the story. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from Booksprout.
Secret Sky #1 – This is my first read by this author and I like it. The story’s beginning was slow where the author tried to make a mystery of what happened to Emelynn. The story is interesting, but too wordy, needs editing. The storylines are good with good characters, several of which were likeable. The author does well with her descriptions, adding to the interest of the story. There is infrequent usage of vulgar language. Ms. McLean shows a complete disregard for the proper usage of God and expressions concerning God, which shows me an intolerance and prejudice against Christians. There are plenty of inoffensive expressions that will work in place of God. There is an overview, which I appreciate knowing what a book is about before I read it. I found several books of this series in Booksprout. 3.5*
Lover Betrayed (Companion Book or #1.5) – I recommend reading this book after Secret Sky since there are parts that explain some things that were not discussed in detail in SS. Of course, there will be redundancies, which I skipped. I found this book too wordy with a good viewpoint from him, but not really a need to read book. It is largely about him, his father and his brother. The event of her kidnapping is detailed. Again, the author shows her prejudice against Christians with her word choices. There is an overview, which I appreciate knowing what a book is about before I read it. I found several books of this series in Booksprout. 4*
Hidden Enemy #2 – I find this is a better book than the previous two I have read so far. This will be a hard review to write without turning it into a book report. This story picks up three months after Secret Sky ends. I like that there is so much going on with the old and new storylines. While there is a lot of intrigue, Emeline is evolving. She has growth and changes in her makeup making her a more developed person. There are some mysteries to add even more interest and intrigue to the good storylines, with a good blend of the old and present storylines. Although I keep a good reading pace with the first two books, I had a hard time putting the book down. Hopefully, the rest of the books will increase or keep pace with the continued growth in characters and storylines. I found several books of this series in Booksprout. 4*
Burning Lies #3 – This book begins one month after Hidden Enemy ends. OK, I am not bored yet with reading this series. Each book gets better and has quite a few twists and turns that bring back old storylines to mesh with the present and future plots. There is plenty of intrigue, action and other interests to keep the reader immersed in the pages. While the beginning is a bit slow with the author’s usual way of adding mystery before diving into the story. Emelynn has a new job and it is rather interesting, but not without strife and bother. There is an overview and glossary as with the other books. I found several books of this series in Booksprout. 4*
Lethal Waters #4 – This book begins three months after Burning Lies ends. I am still not bored with reading this series; they are a bit wordy and start off with the author’s style of trying to be mysterious. The pace always picks up and there is a good blending of all storylines; past, present and future. Ms. McLean does not disappoint, she adds plenty of intrigue, twists and vivid descriptions. I have a problem with writing reviews for series since I want to write a book report of why this addition was a good read, too. There is an overview, which I appreciate knowing about a book before I read it, and there is a glossary. I found several books of this series in Booksprout. 4*
Deadly Deception #5 – This book picks up where Lethal Waters stops. What an interesting series this has been and I only have one book remaining: Wings of Prey #6. I found this book interesting and intriguing. The characters still run the gamut and since this is a series, only the new ones appear. The rest come and go as the storylines require, which the author does a good job blending all the storylines from book one to present. While a bit wordy, the author does well with her storylines, characters and descriptions, and she keeps the pace moving. There is an overview, which I appreciate knowing about a book before I read it, and there is a glossary. I found several books of this series in Booksprout. 4*
Wings of Prey #6 – This book picks up about three weeks after Deadly Deception ends. I have enjoyed this series by Ms. McLean. All her books have been wordy and a tad slow from the start with her writing style of trying to create a mysterious beginning. Then the stories kick into gear and the pace never slows down. There are plenty of twists and kinks added to the storylines started with the first book and added on to with each addition. There may be a storyline that appeared in one book only to conclude or build upon the present or future storylines. The characters run the gamut and none stand out as particularly stupid, but have depths of their own. Ms. McLean does a wonderful job with her storytelling, placing the reader in the midst of everything, big and small. I like the originality of the subject, flying people with unique skills. The author takes common subject matter and makes them her own. There are no repeats of someone else’s work or a Hollywood product. Intrigue, deception, romance, vengeance, honor, mystery, love and hate; this series has it all. 4*
This is the fourth book I have read in this series and I’m feeling really comfortable with these characters now I am on book 4. I love the author’s style of writing and she really knows how to put a story together in such a vivid way.
Lethal Waters had a completely different feel about it, with Emelynn having her gifts to fall back on, it felt more of a thriller, making it an exciting combination.
I would say the last book was my favourite so far, and as Emelynn moves on with her life, so must we as the reader. We take comfort in familiar characters, but new ones are introduced keeping it fresh and intriguing. This time Emelynn is indebted to the police, and for them to keep her secret, she has to help them with their investigations. She is about to start the first case with the help of Sam, her favourite detective.
Two brothers, their business, and associates are suspected of smuggling in drugs. It’s fortunate that Emelynn ran into one of the brothers in a kayak when he saved her from drowning. He introduces her to his sibling, and she has a hard time believing either of them could be involved and sets out to prove it.
In the previous book Burning Lives somethings devastating occurred, which I won’t reveal, but the after-effects are still being felt in this story. I, as the reader, felt the loss as deeply as Emelynn did. Cleverly, it is one of the reasons that keeps me glued to the story wondering if it will return in some form.
Emelynn’s relationship with James also continues, and so does the great sex! It’s written in such a way that it feels like downtime from the adventure and toils of the story. A way for her to relax as she would in a bubble bath, but with a little more excitement. Okay, a lot more excitement!
I cannot recommend this series enough.
This series has me hooked. This is book 4 and it did not disappoint. Love the twists and turns. The book is very well written along with the characters. I highly recommend reading this series. I love reading JP McLeans books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The series continues and the author has come up with another exciting, thrilling adventure. As usual the characters are all well rounded and the story flows very well.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Emelynn has been outed, her secret revealed when she uses her flight skills to save a man, all of this in the midst of a bloody revolution. She is given a choice, work for an secret organization, The International Covert Operations and in return they will guard her secret. Her first assignment is an international drug ring and a murdered who just might be another flyer. She is not s safe as the Tribunal is still after her and the police remain suspicious of her. Can she walk the fine line between helping and protecting herself and others she loves.
This book is the fourth book in the Gift Legacy series, a great thriller series about paranormals who can fly among other things. The main character continues to grow and develop and by now, if you have read the previous books, is like family. You can not help but root for her in all aspects of her life. The other characters are creative, each with distinctive personalities and vary from likeable to down right scary. The mystery itself is well executed with surprises, dangerous twist and scary turns that keep you turning the pages until the unexpected climax. This is an emotional rollercoaster as Emelynn deals with her internal struggles and everything life is throwing at her and her feelings for James. The romance is definitely ramped up in this book. There is some sexy hot steamy scenes worked well into the amazing storyline. This is an addictive series worth starting.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lots of twists in the plot and such a compelling story. This is book 4 and I am totally hooked on this series. Have been since the first book. Plenty of action and characters that are very likable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When Eme saved a man’s life, her gift was exposed to International Covert Operations and they want her to work for them in exchange to keep her secret quiet. When her first assignment may implicate one of her own, Eme’s between a rock and a hard place. How does this all come out? That is for you to read the book to find out. I have read each one in the series and the characters are being developed very well, the storylines are complicated enough it keeps the reader guessing and doesn’t let the ending come up until it is right for the story. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from Booksprout.
Secret Sky #1 – This is my first read by this author and I like it. The story’s beginning was slow where the author tried to make a mystery of what happened to Emelynn. The story is interesting, but too wordy, needs editing. The storylines are good with good characters, several of which were likeable. The author does well with her descriptions, adding to the interest of the story. There is infrequent usage of vulgar language. Ms. McLean shows a complete disregard for the proper usage of God and expressions concerning God, which shows me an intolerance and prejudice against Christians. There are plenty of inoffensive expressions that will work in place of God. There is an overview, which I appreciate knowing what a book is about before I read it. I found several books of this series in Booksprout. 3.5*
Lover Betrayed (Companion Book or #1.5) – I recommend reading this book after Secret Sky since there are parts that explain some things that were not discussed in detail in SS. Of course, there will be redundancies, which I skipped. I found this book too wordy with a good viewpoint from him, but not really a need to read book. It is largely about him, his father and his brother. The event of her kidnapping is detailed. Again, the author shows her prejudice against Christians with her word choices. There is an overview, which I appreciate knowing what a book is about before I read it. I found several books of this series in Booksprout. 4*
Hidden Enemy #2 – I find this is a better book than the previous two I have read so far. This will be a hard review to write without turning it into a book report. This story picks up three months after Secret Sky ends. I like that there is so much going on with the old and new storylines. While there is a lot of intrigue, Emeline is evolving. She has growth and changes in her makeup making her a more developed person. There are some mysteries to add even more interest and intrigue to the good storylines, with a good blend of the old and present storylines. Although I keep a good reading pace with the first two books, I had a hard time putting the book down. Hopefully, the rest of the books will increase or keep pace with the continued growth in characters and storylines. I found several books of this series in Booksprout. 4*
Burning Lies #3 – This book begins one month after Hidden Enemy ends. OK, I am not bored yet with reading this series. Each book gets better and has quite a few twists and turns that bring back old storylines to mesh with the present and future plots. There is plenty of intrigue, action and other interests to keep the reader immersed in the pages. While the beginning is a bit slow with the author’s usual way of adding mystery before diving into the story. Emelynn has a new job and it is rather interesting, but not without strife and bother. There is an overview and glossary as with the other books. I found several books of this series in Booksprout. 4*
Lethal Waters #4 – This book begins three months after Burning Lies ends. I am still not bored with reading this series; they are a bit wordy and start off with the author’s style of trying to be mysterious. The pace always picks up and there is a good blending of all storylines; past, present and future. Ms. McLean does not disappoint, she adds plenty of intrigue, twists and vivid descriptions. I have a problem with writing reviews for series since I want to write a book report of why this addition was a good read, too. There is an overview, which I appreciate knowing about a book before I read it, and there is a glossary. I found several books of this series in Booksprout. 4*
Deadly Deception #5 – This book picks up where Lethal Waters stops. What an interesting series this has been and I only have one book remaining: Wings of Prey #6. I found this book interesting and intriguing. The characters still run the gamut and since this is a series, only the new ones appear. The rest come and go as the storylines require, which the author does a good job blending all the storylines from book one to present. While a bit wordy, the author does well with her storylines, characters and descriptions, and she keeps the pace moving. There is an overview, which I appreciate knowing about a book before I read it, and there is a glossary. I found several books of this series in Booksprout. 4*
Wings of Prey #6 – This book picks up about three weeks after Deadly Deception ends. I have enjoyed this series by Ms. McLean. All her books have been wordy and a tad slow from the start with her writing style of trying to create a mysterious beginning. Then the stories kick into gear and the pace never slows down. There are plenty of twists and kinks added to the storylines started with the first book and added on to with each addition. There may be a storyline that appeared in one book only to conclude or build upon the present or future storylines. The characters run the gamut and none stand out as particularly stupid, but have depths of their own. Ms. McLean does a wonderful job with her storytelling, placing the reader in the midst of everything, big and small. I like the originality of the subject, flying people with unique skills. The author takes common subject matter and makes them her own. There are no repeats of someone else’s work or a Hollywood product. Intrigue, deception, romance, vengeance, honor, mystery, love and hate; this series has it all. 4*