Dead Wrong Book 2

Hide from Evil
4 Stars

Following his exoneration, Sean Flynn is only interested in one thing - being left alone to get on with his life. In contrast, Prosecuting Attorney, Krista Slater, is determined to uncover the truth behind that conspiracy that led to Sean’s wrongful conviction. Unfortunately for both Sean and Krista, the powerful men responsible are intent on putting an end to any investigation even if that means putting an end to Sean and Krista, permanently!

Although the plot is pretty straightforward, and the villains and motivations are made clear from the get go, Hide from Evil is, nevertheless, an action packed and entertaining read mainly due to the excellent characterization and the intense emotion in Sean and Krista’s romance.

Experiencing some classic PTSD symptoms, Sean finds it difficult to let anyone in until Krista forces her way past his shields and makes him care about life and love once again. Krista, meanwhile, is suffering from a profound sense of guilt at having convicted an innocent man, and questions whether her growing attraction to Sean may be a reflection of her need to make amends. Can these prevail over the forces both internal and external that are keeping them apart?

The climax of the book is nail bitingly suspenseful and the conclusion is satisfying. It will be interesting to see where Alden goes with Talia and Jack’s book now that the loose ends seem to have been tied up…or have they? ( )

Krista Slater just cant let go of the feeling that there were more people involved than just Nate in the murders. She had hired a private PI to look into things when there is another murder and she knows it connected. Her continuing to look in to things has gotten a hit put out on her. She goes to the cabin where Sean has been hiding out since he got out of prison to try and convince him to help her but he wants nothing to do with her or her investigation until someone tries to kill them.

This book wraps up alot of things from the first one but also leaves us hanging on Talia and Jack who's book is next. ( )

From Amazon:

Like a chess master, he carefully weighs his next move . . . advancing slowly until he is sure he can capture his helpless pawn. For in his mind, there's no way to Hide From Evil. Sean Flynn should feel lucky he's alive. But a betrayal by a close friend-and two years on death row-has left him feeling only numb. When his conviction was overturned, Sean retreated to a quiet woodland cabin, far away from prying eyes. There, he believed, the past couldn't come back to haunt him . . . until she showed up.

Overcome with guilt, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Krista Slater can't forgive herself for convicting an innocent man. But when another brutal murder reveals chilling, new facts about his case, she must turn to Sean for help. She's ready to face his anger, but the desire in his eyes ignites a need she's never felt before. Shadowed by danger, Sean and Krista uncover a twisted maze of deception and betrayal-all under the dangerous gaze of a cunning mastermind who will do whatever it takes to keep his evil secrets safe.

My Thoughts:

The style of the novel has its pros and cons. From the beginning you know who the villain is. Knowing the mastermind behind the chase makes for an interesting read, as it gives a different perspective to the reader. It's an intriguing way to see the characters' progression toward...or sometimes away from the correct conclusion. ( )

Krista Slater believes strongly in right and wrong. Her job as a prosecuting attorney allows her the opportunity to see that bad guys receive their just punishment. Krista also knows that when the system fails it must be corrected at all costs. She worked hard to have Sean Flynn exonerated and released from prison when it was determined that he hadn't committed any murders and was in fact set up. Now she realizes that there is much more going on than a string of murders. Krista and Sean must work together and search for the truth in Hide From Evil by Jami Alden.

Krista's boss and mentor, wants her to drop her investigation into the murders. The responsible party is dead and the innocent man has been released. But Krista knows that all is not as it appears. When her investigator helps her to set up an interview with a potential witness, Krista is excited. When her witness reportedly kills himself she knows she's onto something, but what? The person that may have the answers is unfortunately the person she put behind bars, Sean Flynn. Sean is trying to adjust to life out of prison. It doesn't matter than he has been completely exonerated and freed; to some people he'll always be guilty of something. He's living a quiet life in the country until the day Krista shows up. When her car won't start and there's no place in town for her to stay, he does the right thing and tries to take her to the closest hotel. Things are going as well as can be expected until someone tries to kill them. To make matters worse they are "arrested" and turned over to their would-be killers. Krista and Sean escape but now Sean is a fugitive wanted for killing a police officer and kidnaping . . . kidnaping Krista.

With little actual information and no one to trust in the system, Sean turns to an old Army buddy, Tomas Ibarra. Ibarra helps them hide and seek out documentation in their quest for the truth. It appears that there are police, judges, and attorneys involved in the corruption but is the Russian mob behind it all or are there other players? What follows is a fast-paced game of cat-and-mouse, where Sean and Krista try to catch the killers before the killers catch them.

Hide From Evil is a fast romantic suspense read. Sean and Krista are likeable and realistic characters with a variety of flaws. Sean's goal is to protect his sister and Krista from any possible harm or danger. Krista wants to find the truth and protect Sean, since he's already suffered from being falsely accused and imprisoned. Neither is looking for romantic attachments, but they are both very aware of their attraction to one another. Is it only a physical attraction or something much more? Although most of the bad guys are known throughout the latter half of the story, the extent of their involvement in politics, government and the police isn't known. This only adds to the drama because it appears that there is no one that Sean and Krista can really trust in their quest for the truth. Hide From Evil is a nice romantic suspense read that may be perfect for a lazy fall afternoon. ( )