FBI agent Jaid Marlowe gets assigned to the case, as does her former colleague and ex-lover Adam Raiker. Soon enough, an Iranian diplomat is the next one on the assassin's hit list, and a priest soon follows. The thing that links each of these cases is a note left in a baggie consisting of one word - one of the seven deadly sins, unique to each of the victims. Clearly, the assassin has decided that each of her or his victims is guilty and has cast her/himself in the role of judge and executioner.

Jaid and Adam have to put aside their personal feelings and find a way to work together, despite Jaid's boss wanting to report on Adam's every move. And have she and Adam truly moved on from their feelings about each other?

Meanwhile, Adam is dealing with issues of his own, as he is dealing with someone who apparently wants him dead, as well. Is it the same assassin, or someone related to the assassin? And what is the mystery Jaid is hiding associated with her son that she clearly doesn't want Adam to find out?

While this book was full of suspense, it would have been even more so, had the jacket copy not given away a major spoiler. The characters of Jaid and Adam were very well written, and it is clear that they have plenty of chemistry. Some of the other characters seemed to be a bit predictable, but the priest was extremely interesting. The ending was satisfying without being predictable. Overall, this was a compelling thriller that kept me reading far too long into the night.

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From Kylie Brant

When I began the first Mindhunters trilogy, it never occurred to me that the boss of the outfit, the legendary ex-FBI profiler Adam Raiker, would get his own story. For one, I'd only planned a trilogy in the series. I wasn't prepared for the volume of letters from readers wanting to know more about him. And I was pleasantly surprised by my editor demanding the same when she requested three more books in the series.

Deadly Sins is the sixth and final book of The Mindhunters, and this one features Raiker front and center. He's been dodging bullets and assassins for the last several months but when a dear friend is murdered he makes a stand by getting named to the task force investigating the death. The case is fraught with danger and further complicated by his having to work side by side with FBI agent Jaid Marlowe--the woman who represents his deepest regret.

Can't wait for Raiker's book? There will be a prequel available this summer! The mini-novella will detail his mysterious last case for the bureau seven years ago that almost killed him...and ended his relationship with Jaid Marlowe. Or so he thought! The prequel will be available the first of July. Check my website for details soon! The prequel is available to all current and new subscribers to my newsletter but you must sign up by July 29 to be eligible. Just go to my website and sign up to reserve your copy!