Review of “Lethal Target” by Janice Cantore

The second book in the author’s Line of Duty series, we again check in with Police Chief Tess O’Rourke. Although in Book One she believed the drug problem in her area had been addressed, AND she had gained some trust and respect, things begin to go haywire again when a popular local teen is found dead. With mysterious circumstances and some puzzling evidence, combined with some of the local pot farms’ new residents, Tess has her hands full.

While the grief from Pastor Oliver MacPherson’s loss of his beloved wife Anna has slowly begun to heal, the town has not. When Tess is attacked from all sides (literally and figuratively), Oliver is a good friend and supporter. He is occasionally drawn into the confidence of likely criminal Don Cherry, and continues to speak the truth with some love, but he may get more than he bargained for when trying to help.

Although this book may technically be considered a stand alone novel, I usually say it’s better when you read them in order. For this series? I STRONGLY suggest you read the first book before picking this one up! There’s just too much important back story, and your reading experience will be much richer if you do.

That said - this was my favorite of all of Janice Cantore’s series (I have read them all), and I can easily recommend this book - it was even better than Book One!

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.