Synopsis:~

When elite members of the military are murdered on the streets of Washington, DC, FBI Special Agent Bailey Ryan and NCIS Special Agent Marco Agostini must work together to bring the perpetrator to justice. Unfortunately, all evidence points to a Navy SEAL sniper whom Bailey refuses to believe is guilty.

When Bailey and Marco start to connect the dots between the victims, including a link to a powerful defense contractor, they wonder if there’s a deeper cover-up at play. Then Bailey is targeted, and it becomes clear that someone is willing to kill to keep their dark secrets.

With the stakes getting higher by the moment in a twisted conspiracy, there’s a rush against the clock to determine whom they can really trust. As allies turn to enemies, the biggest secret yet to be uncovered could be the end of all of them.

Necee’s take:~

As Bailey Ryan is loving her job as an FBI agent and hanging out with her best friends since law school, she’s unaware of how much her life is about to change. Her friends and her have busy lives and are trying to figure out if they should go to their class reunion when she is called into her most dangerous case yet. As the case heats up, she begins to learn how much she’s depended just on herself and friends. Now, she begins to realize what she’s been missing as her feelings for Marco grow. The questions is can they solve this case that seems to be spiraling out of control before someone else dies?

I really love how much this books starts with close friendships and how much they all learn to depend on each other and maybe even someone outside of their friend zone. I think how much they support each other through work and home life is amazing.

“That’s why it’s important to have people around you to support and encourage you. To pull you up when you fall, and for you to do the same thing for them when they need you.”

Also, I really loved Marco and his heart for justice and for Bailey’s protection, too. They both aren’t afraid to talk about their friendships, work and faith. I found that refreshing. I struggled a little with feeling what they felt, but it did read more like a television show, so that may be why. I did really like them as a couple. Bailey’s confidence was refreshing and her legal background really added to the book. I liked that Marco stayed by her side when he said he would.

“He’d known women of faith throughout his life, but Bailey’s faith was different because it was battle hardened.”

As the case opens wider and they realize the mystery and conspiracy around three men’s deaths, they questions who they can trust. I loved how each of them ended up working with other legal and crime fighting agencies or departments. It really added to the story and leant to this truth…

“One thing you’ll learn in this job is that we see some of the hard truths. The darker side of humanity. And there’s one fact we have to come to grips with. Even those we believe are heroes can sometimes be villains.”

I did struggle with the first part of the book as the author focuses on more of the legalities around the case. It also took me a bit to get into the characters. However, for those that love Law and Order type of shows, I think you’d love it. Then about a third of the way in, the story really picks up and I was totally caught. I love the ending and the overall them of sticking together, trusting one another and above all trusting God to see them through. As Marco said: “Stick with me. We’ll make it through this battle together.”

End Game is a great read for fans of NCIS and legal thriller fans. I found her novels similar to Cara Putman.

I was provided an advanced reader copy by the publisher through NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

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