1 Last Betrayal
by Valerie J Brooks
November 14 - December 9, 2022 Virtual Book Tour
A complicated history. A deadly future. Can one woman survive another deep dive into the rotten underbelly of crime?
Angeline Porter craves a return to normalcy. But when the former criminal defense attorney receives an alarming text, she races in desperation to Florida only to find a ransacked apartment, a poisoned dog, and a missing half-sister. Determined to rescue her sibling, she follows a trail of shockingly incriminating clues and plunges into a life-or-death fight with the Boston mob.
Taking advantage of old ties with a charming FBI agent and trying to outsmart a violent syndicate boss with powerful federal connections, Angeline and dubious allies begin tracking down the kidnappers… until she uncovers a supposed protector’s crafty deception. And while a nefarious rogue agent, a long-lost relative, and a possibly corrupt cop close in, the gutsy woman makes the risky decision to go it alone.
Is her headlong race to save her sister about to zip her into a body bag?
1 Last Betrayal is the suspense-laden third book in the Angeline Porter Trilogy of femmes-noir thrillers. If you like bold heroines, riveting twists, and balancing on the knife’s edge, then you’ll love Valerie J. Brooks’ gritty descent into the underworld.
Praise for 1 Last Betrayal:
"Steeped in suspense, chilling encounters, and shocking twists, Brooks drops us into the dark underbelly of organized crime, and we love her for it."
Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Silence and The Over
"A twisty plot, great locations, and a gutsy protagonist you’ll root for all the way. A fabulous finale to a sophisticated series that can also be enjoyed as a stand-alone title."
Kaira Rouda, USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author
"A seductive, intricately twisted suspense-thriller that’s nearly impossible to put down... get ready for a wild ride with plenty of suspense, action, and shocking surprises"
Kevin O'Brien, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Night She Disappeared
Book Details:
Genre: Crime Thriller Published by: Black Leather Jacket Press Publication Date: September 2022 Number of Pages: 298 ISBN: 9781732373242 Series: The Angeline Porter Trilogy, Book 3 Book Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Apple | BookShop | IndieBound | Goodreads
My Thoughts:
I love a female lead who can hold her own while being fatally flawed to the point of admiration in how she executes every action. Valerie J. Brooks brings us that and so much more in Angeline. The first two in the books are enthralling, but this third book is completely encompassing of all your senses. All three books fulfill the noir aspect; however, this one takes it to a new level that leaves you breathless at the depth of darkness.
The organized crime portion of the plot pulled some punches that I wasn't anticipating, dragging me further into the darkness as I continued reading. It pulls you in so far, that you can imagine everything playing out right in front of you. The hair on my arms, back of my neck, etc. all stood on end numerous times. I barely had time to catch my breath between one event when another was whirled into the plot and whisked me away again.
As much as I didn't want to stop reading, I had to pause and absorb all of the emotions a few times. Trust me, this isn't a bad thing. Encompassing all of my emotions, this is by far one of the best female-led noir/thriller books that I've read in a long time!
I received a complimentary copy for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.
About the Author:
Multi-award-winning author Valerie J. Brooks is the author of the Angeline Porter trilogy,
femmes-noir thrillers starring a badass disbarred attorney.
NYTimes bestselling author Kevin O’Brien called her second novel TAINTED TIMES 2 “… a real nail-biter from first page to the last.” Heather Gudenkauf, NYT bestselling author of THE WEIGHT OF SILENCE and THE OVERNIGHT GUEST calls Brooks the Queen of the Femmes-noir Thriller and says her upcoming 3rd novel 1 LAST BETRAYAL is “explosive” and “Brooks drops us into the dark underbelly of organized crime, and we love her for it.”
Brooks is a member of Sisters in Crime. Her awards include an Elizabeth George Foundation grant and five writing residencies. She teaches workshops and classes on writing noir and creating plot twists. Brooks found her love of thrillers as a teen after turning in a hitman to the FBI.
She lives in Oregon with her husband, Dan Connors and their Havanese pooch Stevie Nicks.
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Wow! Such a great review! Your review alone makes me want to read these books!
"I love a female lead who can hold her own while being fatally flawed to the point of admiration" - Yaaassss! Me too! thanks!