ENTHRALLING

DEAD RECKONING is the second book in the Northstar Security series. They each stand completely on their own and can be read in any order.

Hurricane Igor, amnesia, the Russian mafia, and sexual tension all kept me enthralled from beginning to end. I lost count of the number of times I held my breath in this story! This is not a good thing when you are driving- LOL.

It starts out with a hurricane; not one of my favorite things in the world since I do live in Florida. Kellee’s life spins out of control from there until she finds her anchor, Egan. I loved that even then she didn’t make it easy on him and he didn’t make it easy for her either.

I loved that Kellee was a strong young lady. She was resourceful, smart, and independent. She wasn’t afraid to speak her mind and face the consequences of her decisions. With Egan, she is fierce and just as determined as he is. This girl is not going to just say “yes, Sir.” He better have a reason for his orders or she isn’t going to jump. She is my hero!

I was rooting for Egan from the minute he fussed at Kellee’s father. Can you tell I have a bit of the rebel in me? I’ll pretty much do as you ask, as long as you have a good reason, but “because I said so” isn’t a reason. Still, you can tell he has a soft spot for his Sweet Kellee and he only needs to know she is missing to start jumping. Isn’t that sweet, too?

The suspense was fantastic, entertaining, and well executed.

Narration: The narrator, Charles Norman, is like listening to a favorite uncle tell a story. (Mine was named Uncle Wib.) I could listen to him for hours and hours. His name on a book would be a positive factor in choosing it for purchase!

Note: while I was given this book as a gifted audiobook copy, my opinions are my own and are given freely.


Title: DEAD RECKONING
Series: Northstar Security #2
Category /Genre: Suspense, Thriller
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Listenability: NSFW
Received from: Stanalei Fletcher (as an Audible gifted copy)

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A Gripping & Entertaining Listen

This is an excellent listen! The pace was good and the storyline keeps you interested until the end. The only problem I had with the narration was Mr. Norman's voice choice for Egan. I didn't think it fit the character. Other than that, this is a wonderful audio book to listen to! I will be looking into getting the other two in the series.

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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Egan and Kellee

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Kellee spent her whole life being protected by the men in her life. She chafed under the restrictions and went to a different company. I do not understand why her father thought it would be dangerous to work for him but had no issues with arranging her a job with another company.

Kellee comes back to her apartment and gets ready to evacuate ahead of a hurricane and is confronted with a Russian kidnapper. She then gets swept away in the hurricane and loses her memory.

Her father then asks Egan to go find her and keep her safe. Egan has feelings for Kellee, but he was an asshole to her the last time he saw her. Despite that, he is able to gain her trust and keep her somewhat safer. His own gruffness with her tends to get in his way. But she slowly remembers everything and develops deeper feelings for him.

As they are chased by the Russian mafia, they work together. It is a thrilling story.

The narrator was difficult to listen to although I eventually got used to it. His voice for Kellee was like that of a man mocking a woman. His voice for Egan was fine, but a few decibels louder than normal, so it was jarring. I did get used to it.

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Russian mob and secrets

Kelly is a PI living in FL when a hurricane is about to reach land. Her plans to evacuate are halted when a man barges into her apart and attempts to kidnap her. After a struggle, Kelly kills the man and races into the storm. Days later, Egan is summoned to his job and is assigned the task of locating the boss’ missing daughter...yep, Kelly! When Egan finally locates Kelly with FL evacuees, she has temporary amnesia. Follow Egan, as he tries to protect Kelly from unknown assailants, as well as struggle with his attraction to the little spitfire. Lots of bad guys and drama. Great story and narration! I actually enjoyed this book more than book 1. Looking forward to the next book.
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Loved the Details

I got this story via audiobook boom and this is my voluntary review. I loved this story. A beloved daughter is sought by a vicious biological father. She gets caught in a hurricane and loses her memory. The man sent to rescue her is also in love with her but is fighting it. But he will not allow anyone to hurt her. Past secrets are revealed and love conquers all including what could have been a bad situation between beloved father and daughter. The narrator did a great job and the many twists of the story made for an exciting listen.

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Fantastic listen!

High action story with a touch of romance. Great characters as well. Fantastic narrator, he really brought the story to life with different accents and voices for each character. I received a review copy of this audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

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Entertaining mystery love story.

A well crafted entertaining thriller with a dash of a mystery and a spritz of a love story.

This is well performed by the Narrator who mixes his accents with relish.



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Pretty good, for what it is

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

I started this series with this book, so didn't have any background information from book 1. That being said, I didn't feel lost, really, so was able to enjoy this book on its own. The narration was pretty solid, especially the Russian accents, and I really enjoyed the listen.

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KGB and CIA

This is the second book in the Northstar Security series by Stanalei Fletcher and is great. It is a standalone listen. I enjoyed the story of Kelly and Egan. The story starts out where Kelly is attacked during a hurricane and suffers amnesia. She evacuates the area and is tracked down by Egan. Then enters the Russian mob and the story has more twists I was certain what direction the book was going to take, but I really enjoyed the journey. The narration was reminiscent of Dick Hill style performance and voice, which Charles Henderson Norman fit perfectly. The book has some great suspense, and is light on romance. The story also has some great imagery and subtle humor. I requested this review copy audiobook and have voluntarily written this review. I would definitely listen to more books by this author and narrator.

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Those pesky Russians

Dead Reckoning: to navigate by deduction through knowledge of current position, speed, and heading

This is the second story in Stanalei Fletcher’s Northstar Security series and I have to say I’m enjoying the series. These are well-written romantic suspense books with strong women. Kellee O’Neal is a kick-ass heroine, even if she hadn’t planned to be. As Northstar Security chief Byron O’Neal’s daughter, Kellee aspired to follow in her father’s, and now her brother’s, footsteps. She trained in martial arts with Egan Maddox when she was younger, hoping that once she was old enough she could go into the security service. Maddox affectionately called her ‘Sweet Kellee’ and although she had a crush on him, he was entirely proper with her. (For the record, I’m a little tired of ex-Navy SEALs, but I don’t blame Ms. Fletcher for choosing that career for Maddox.)

When Kellee is old enough to join the family business, instead of being welcomed, her father sends her down to Florida to assist a private investigation firm. She is supposed to be safe from danger and probably would have been if not for Hurricane Igor and the thug who turns up at her door at the height of the storm.

Egan Maddox is a Northstar agent who is currently out of favour with Byron O’Neal, so he is surprised when he is summoned to the boss’ office. By the end of the meeting, he’s been tasked with finding Kellee and keeping her safe. Sounds simple, right?

Well, tracking down one woman in a sea of storm refugees trekking in convoys inland is a challenge. Of course, he assumes he is tracking a woman who wants to be found.

And who knows who she is. Amnesia is a pain.

Eventually he does find Kellee, but all is not as he expected. From the unexpected occupant in her apartment, to her confusing reaction to him, Maddox feels a step behind the looming but unknown threat.

For those of us who grew up during the Cold War, the Russians were the enemy. Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, there has been a public relations campaign to try to rehabilitate the image of the former Soviet Union. Capitalism? Check. Tourism? You bet. Mafia? Uh…

Yep. There are always men and women who will do immoral and illegal activities. Their motives are sometimes simple – wealth, patriotism, no regard for other humans. Other criminals are pushed by more nuanced reasons.

Those subtle differences are what makes this thriller different than others. The lead Russian mobster isn’t traditional and given the current political climate, it wound up being providential that Ms. Fletcher chose them to be the bad guys in the book. Written in 2015, before the election meddling, the story is relevant today, perhaps even more so.

Charles Henderson Norman is a good narrator for this book. There are a large number of rough and gruff men – Russians included. His narration style works well. His female characters’ voices are slightly irritating, but I am warming to him as the series continues. As romantic suspense goes, these books fit the bill. The next book features Kellee’s brother Riley and I can’t wait.

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