BOOK REVIEW- Accused (Part 1 of the Pacific Coast Justice series) by Janice Cantore

   

Detective Carly Edwards hates working in juvenile-where the brass put her after an officer-involved shooting-and longs to be back on patrol. So when a troubled youth, Londy Atkins, is arrested for the murder of the mayor and Carly is summoned to the crime scene, she's eager for some action. Carly presses Londy for a confession but he swears his innocence, and despite her better judgment, Carly is inclined to believe him. Yet homicide is convinced of his guilt and is determined to convict him. Carly's ex-husband and fellow police officer, Nick, appears to be on her side. He's determined to show Carly that he's a changed man and win her back, but she isn't convinced he won't betray her again.

As the investigation progresses, Carly suspects a cover-up and strikes out on her own, uncertain whom she can trust. But when danger mounts, she begins to wonder if she made the right choice.

 

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4 STARS

 

This is a good faith-filled story  also filled with plenty of dangerous action and situations.  

Carly is struggling believing that God actually exists and it really puts her ire up when her mother keeps "preaching" at her.  She quick to anger over any of the "Bible thumpers" doing that.  She also has the issue of forgiving Nick, her ex.  She can't forgive him because he hurt her big time with his cheating.

Nick really is different now but has got his work cut out proving it to Carly.  One thing that she does trust is that he is an honorable cop. That's a good thing because there's not too many people that she can trust when all the corruption starts leaking out.  As more time goes on, the target on her gets bigger the more she digs. But she's not the only one digging.  There is a surprise ally or two that show up at the end.

I like how the story ended although there is some sadness along the way.  There is hope for the future.

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