Labyrinth of Lies - Book Review

Last week I reviewed Point of Danger,the first book in the Triple Threat series by Irene Hannon. This week I'm tackling the second book, Labyrinth of Lies. If you loved Point of Danger and Over the Line by Kelly Irvin, then Labyrinth of Lies will be right up your alley.

Plot Summary

Cate Reilly never wanted to go undercover again. But when a teenage girl goes missing from an exclusive boarding school, Cate has no choice but to take the assignment and go undercover as a teenager. Her unsavory task is complicated when her ex-flame Zeke Sloan, who is also in disguise, arrives at the school.

DEA agent Zeke Sloan always regretted how he ended things with Cate. But he can't let his feelings get in the way of his drug smuggling investigation. When further evidence shows his and Cate's cases may be intertwined, they join forces to untangle the mystery of the missing girl and who the mastermind behind the drug smuggling is.

But as the danger intensifies and they race to find the answers, nothing can prepare them for the biggest surprise of all.

Content Warnings

None.

Personal Thoughts

Cate popped up a few times in Point of Danger, where she said she'd never work undercover again. Never say never, as the saying goes. On the outside she's a tough cop who can play a part, but on the inside she's a softie. Even if she doesn't want to admit it.

Zeke had a past that drove him to join the war on drugs. He was a good guy at heart and he cared about those who were addicted. But when it came to him and Cate, he made a couple of mistakes.

The tension from their previous relationship was there, but it didn't dominate the story and they both acted like adults and confronted the issue, even though Cate was loath to do so at first. I also liked how they didn't let the past affect the potential for a second chance.

[SPOILER] Cate and Zeke's past relationship was perfect until they slept together and he dropped her for his job. I liked how the author handled them sleeping together. Both recognized that it was wrong and committed not to make the same mistake again. But it wasn't center stage longer than necessary. I felt like it was a good balance compared to other books I've read. [END SPOILER].

As for the suspense, it was as good if not better than Point of Danger. The case centered on drugs and missing teenagers instead of the stalker/murderer/serial killer that's typical in suspense books, which was a nice change of pace. That's not to say their lives weren't in danger; there were plenty of moments when I wondered how they would survive this mess. I didn't have a clue who the mastermind was and the revelation knocked me over. The side plot was connected with the case. Poor Eudardo. If anyone was between a rock and a hard place, it was him. I was glad when he could get out of that position.

Notes

This books is best for teens and adults.

Steam Level: 💋💋

This is the second book in the Triple Threat series.

For those of you who have read Labyrinth of Lies, what did you think of it? For those of you who have not read it, would you? Tell me on social media here or in the comments below!