A Loaded Question (STEALTH: Shadow Team #1) – Danica Winters

Publication date: January 26th, 2021

Blurb:

He trusts her with his life.

That might not be enough.

STEALTH contractor Troy Spade works alone. But when a sniper takes a shot at him on a crowded city street, Troy has no choice but to cooperate with the FBI. Agent Kate Scot is shocked to the core when he reveals the details of his investigation. As they get closer to the truth, secrets from Kate’s family will be brought to light. How are they involved in this incident…and what are they willing to do to keep themselves safe?

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I have missed the STEALTH crew so I’m thrilled that Danica has started a new series with a new bunch of operatives!  But man, talk about starting these off with a bang…and not a good one in this case.   Troy Spade works as a private contractor when his life is forever changed by the death of his partner Tiffany in an attack on their convoy.  After her loss Troy isolates himself, burying himself in his work in an effort to numb himself to his loss and avoid further attachments.   Finding himself in Montana working for STEALTH, he meets FBI agent Kate Scot after an attempted sniper attempt that might be related to his current assignment.  What he doesn’t know is that the company (ConFlux) who has contracted STEALTH’s assistance in a security review is owned by Kate’s family.

Kate is intrigued by Troy especially after her father Solomon intervenes in her investigation of the sniper attack.  However Troy is not convinced the sniper was after him, and he stakes out Kate’s house in case she was the true target.  When she discovers him, they decide to work together to solve the mystery behind the attack and how it ties into ConFlux’s business dealings.  What they find will change their lives, forever.

Once again Danica has crafted an exciting thrill ride of a storyline that will keep readers guesing until the last chapter!