The Search by Clair Poulson + $25 and Book Giveaway!

Young private investigator Jayden Spaulding has cracked his share of tough cases, but nothing like this. When stunning professional basketball player Nadia Fairchild walks through his door, her story seems simple enough: two days ago, her mother disappeared along with a member of the women’s college basketball team she coached. Jayden and Nadia delve into a baffling maze of motive and opportunity with a lengthy list of possible suspects. As they work together amid their growing attraction to one another, the unlikely duo seems no closer to discovering the truth. Then the threats begin. Soon, the pair begins to suspect that this case is much more complicated than a simple disappearance—they have unwittingly stumbled on a conspiracy of corruption, greed, and murder far more deadly than they ever imagined. Others are also searching for the missing women, and they will eliminate anyone who stands in their way . . .

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I've been reading Clair Poulson books for a long time.  He is great at writing light mystery/suspense stories that capture the essence of the genre without going overboard on the gruesome or violent details which I appreciate.

Clair Poulson is know for writing tell it like it is, no nonsense kind of characters and this story is no different.  I did appreciate the attempt at light humor from the main character, Jayden.  It helped give him a bit more personality which is something I sometimes struggle with in Poulaon's books.  The plot is always excellent and moves forward at a fantastic pace, but it's the emotional connection with the characters that I am usually missing.

The relationship between Jayden and Nadia is almost instant.  The attraction is definitely there and it progresses to a familiarity within hours.  I'm not sure I buy how quickly that moved, but I guess when you are adults in perilous circumstances, emotions are heightened and connections can be made more quickly.  I wish I had Jayden's dog.  He sort of stole the show a few times!

Overall, another good book from Clair Poulson.  I enjoyed the pacing and the constant feeling I had of wondering how all the "bad" guys came into play and connected to what was going on.  It was a fun story!

Content:  mild violence, LDS fiction so some mention of religious things although nothing overly preachy.

- I received a copy of this book for free.  All opinions expressed are my own.

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