Mehl Ramps Up the Suspense in This Brand-New U.S. Marshals
Series
Mercy Brennan followed in her father's footsteps in a law
enforcement career, but she has no interest in any other connection
to him. A U.S. Marshal in St. Louis, Missouri, she's assigned to a
joint task force with the St. Louis PD that puts her back into
contact with her father and in the sights of St. Louis's most
powerful gang.
When the gang has reason to believe Mercy has possession of some
highly sensitive and incriminating information, her boss assigns
Mark St. Laurent--a Deputy U.S. Marshal and Mercy's
ex-boyfriend--to get her out of town until they can guarantee her
safety.
Initially unaware of the danger she's in and uncomfortable working
with Mark, Mercy's frustration escalates when she discovers the
extent her boss and Mark have been keeping her in the dark. It
isn't until a freak ice storm hits, stranding them at a remote
location and out of contact with the district office, that the full
severity of their situation becomes clear. As the storm worsens,
the forces of nature combine with a deadly enemy closing in to put
their lives at imminent risk. Can they survive long enough for help
to arrive--if help is even coming at all?
Following in her absentee father's footsteps in a law
enforcement career, U.S. Marshal Mercy Brennan has just recovered
from being shot in the line of duty. And, unbeknownst to her, her
father's recent reappearance in her life has put her in the sights
of St. Louis's most powerful gang. Her boss assigns Deputy U.S.
Marshal Mark St. Laurent--Mercy's ex-boyfriend--to get her out of
town until her safety can be guaranteed.
Unaware of the extent her boss and Mark have been keeping her in
the dark, it isn't until a freak ice storm strands them at a remote
location and out of contact with the district office that the full
severity of their situation becomes clear. As the storm worsens,
the forces of nature combine with a deadly enemy to put them in
great danger. Can they survive long enough for help to arrive--if
help is even coming at all?
"An out-of-control roller coaster of a romantic suspense novel! The
first book in the Defenders of Justice series has something for
every fan of the genre. . . . The characters are smart, cunning and
know how to use their wits to get them out of tight situations. The
plot is fast paced and is not standard or run of the mill. Nancy
Mehl has raised the bar with her new series."--RT
Book Reviews
"Mehl has stepped up her writing skills with characters
so believable that readers may find themselves praying for
them."--CBA Christian Market
Nancy Mehl is the author of 22 books, including the Road to Kingdom and Finding Sanctuary series. She received the ACFW Mystery Book of the Year Award in 2009. She has a background in social work and is a member of ACFW and RWA. Nancy writes from her home in Missouri, where she lives with her husband, Norman, and their Puggle, Watson. Visit www.nancymehl.com to learn more.