Past Deeds by Carolyn Arnold – a Review
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Description:
Some consequences can’t be predicted…
A sniping takes place in Arlington, Virginia, less than fifteen minutes from Washington, D.C., and nets several minor injuries but only one casualty. FBI Agent Brandon Fisher and his team with the Behavioral Analysis Unit are called in to determine if the threat is still active and whether they’re looking at an act of terrorism, an isolated incident, or the first in a planned series of shootings. All that seems clear from the ground is they’re looking for a skilled sniper who is former military.
As the FBI investigates, one possible motive has Brandon battling his own demons as the consequences of past choices resurface with a vengeance. He will come to discover how one decision can not only haunt us for the rest of our lives, but spread out and have long- and far-reaching repercussions we couldn’t even begin to imagine.
Past Deeds will have you joining the FBI in following clues and unraveling the psyche of a killer. This book will make you think and reflect—and you just might wonder if any past decisions you’ve made are stalking you, ready to strike
Review:
Past Deeds by Carolyn Arnold is the 8th book in her Brandon Fisher FBI series. Refresher: Our FBI BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit) team consists of Jack (leader), Brandon, Paige and new agent Kelly. I have read every book in this series, and Past Deeds was not as intense as some of the other stories. I have said this previously, I do not know why Brandon Fisher (I still do not like him at all) is the name of the series; but I think Paige, Jack and the new agent, Kelly were pretty good.
The story starts with a sniper shooting that kills a prosecutor, which looks very much like the intended target. The BAU team is called in to determine if this was a terrorist attack or an isolated incident. Jack, Paige, Brandon and Kelly arrive in Arlington, Virginia to investigate the shooting, which does point to possibly a skilled military sniper; as well as interview the local residents. Nadia sends them some clues about the sniping and the victim, which reveals that the prosecutor was the 4th similar attack in the last couple of months; now Jack and team need to find how these victims tie in.
As normal in this series, we get to see the POV of the killer, which adds a good element to the story, as well as the rest of the team. What follows is an exciting, tense, non- stop adventure to find the killer before they strike again. There were some twists and turns along the way, and some surprises leading to the killer. I do not want to give spoilers, as this is a story that you need to read from start to finish.
I did think that the agents, Jack working with Kelly and Paige working with Brandon were a bit sarcastic and uncomfortable among themselves, as well as with some interviews. Generally, I do like the recurring characters; I do not like Brandon, but I do the rest of the team. I also point out that Arnold continues to give us glimpses of police procedurals, which is does so well.
Carolyn Arnold once again gives us a well written and exciting story, which keeps us on the edge of our seats. If you have not read the earlier books of this series, which I suggest you do, this can read as a standalone.
Reviewed by Barb
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Great review, Barb. Looks like an exciting series. Thanks.
Terrific review, Barb. Looks like another exciting and suspenseful story in this series.
Thanks for the honest review Barb.
Looks like a great series, thanks.
Looks like an amazing series Thank you!
Thanks for the review, Barb ?.
Great review, Barb. I have read a few of the books in this series. Thanks.
Very nice review, thanks Barb.
great review, barb. this is a very good series. thanks.
Thanks for another very nice review Barb.
Great review, Barb. Thus us a good series.