I have read most of Janet Evanovich’s books and was so happy to be able to pick this up through Netgalley.
Her partnership with Lee Goldberg has brought about the Fox and O’Hare mystery series.
How can it miss, with two New York Times Bestselling Authors?
THE CHASE by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg
Series: Fox and O’Hare, Book II
Publisher: Bantam (November 4, 2014)
MY REVIEW
I have read many books by Janet Evanovich, but this is my first foray into the Fox and O’Hare series with Lee Goldberg.
I love mysteries/suspense/thrillers, so this action packed, roller coaster ride is right up my alley and did not disappoint. There is danger and laughter that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.
FBI Special Agent Kate O’Hare is a true patriot. She believes in apple pie and the U S of A. She has spent five years of her life chasing Nicholas Fox. When she does manage to catch him, she does not get to put him in prison. Instead, she ends up working with him chasing down other criminals.
Nicholas Fox is an international thief, with a twist. He is the tenth man on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. Nick has the heart of a conman, he just can’t seem to help himself. He reminded me of Robert Wagner in It Takes A Thief. Bad, hot and irresistible. He will be teaming up with Kate.
The peripheral characters are unique and quirky, especially her father. I found myself loving them all, well, almost. Who would be your “hero”?
You’ll travel around the world and back again in search of a rare stolen Chinese artifact, as Nick and Kate do their own little dance. I can’t help but think they will end up together, but as yet, Janet and Lee are keeping them apart.
Their snarky banter is fun and highly entertaining. I love the mix of humor and mystery.
The story goes so much deeper than protagonist and antagonist. The sexual innuendo is so thick at times, you can cut it with a knife.
This is a quick, light read with romance and thrills that will keep you reading long into the night.
Cinch up your seat belt because it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
4 Stars – Would Highly Recommend To Others
SYNOPSIS
Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg, New York Times bestselling authors of The Heist, return in this action-packed, exciting adventure featuring master con artist Nicolas Fox and die-hard FBI agent Kate O’Hare. And this time around, things go from hot to nuclear when government secrets are on the line.
Internationally renowned thief and con artist Nicolas Fox is famous for running elaborate and daring scams. His greatest con of all: convincing the FBI to team him up with the only person who has ever caught him, and the only woman to ever capture his attention, Special Agent Kate O’Hare. Together they’ll go undercover to swindle and catch the world’s most wanted—and untouchable—criminals.
Their newest target is Carter Grove, a former White House chief of staff and the ruthless leader of a private security agency. Grove has stolen a rare Chinese artifact from the Smithsonian, a crime that will torpedo U.S. relations with China if it ever becomes public. Nick and Kate must work under the radar—and against the clock—to devise a plan to steal the piece back. Confronting Grove’s elite assassins, Nick and Kate rely on the skills of their ragtag crew, including a flamboyant actor, a Geek Squad techie, and a band of AARP-card-carrying mercenaries led by none other than Kate’s dad.
A daring heist and a deadly chase lead Nick and Kate from Washington, D.C., to Shanghai, from the highlands of Scotland to the underbelly of Montreal. But it’ll take more than death threats, trained henchmen, sleepless nights, and the fate of a dynasty’s priceless heirloom to outsmart Fox and O’Hare.
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I’ve only read her Stephanie Plum and I can see how she’s sharpened her skills in this genre. Good thing this turned out great given that she collaborated with someone too.
Yeah, it’s hard to know whether I will like something or not when they collaborate. I know it will be different, but that does not mean it will be bad. There are a couple of authors that really disappointed me when they changed their writing style, but Janet did not. I love her work and have The Job up next. Thanks for stopping in B. It’s always a pleasure seeing you.
I have never tried any of her novels..and this does sound like something I would enjoy. I love the search for the artifact.
This is different from her Stephanie Plum series, but I love it. I am looking forward to reading more of the Fox and O’Hare series. Janet and Lee have some great characters and I look forward to their adventures.
She always has such great characters. I haven’t read this one, YET! Great review:)
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