After his over-zealous efforts to find his missing Search & Rescue partner fail, Air Force veteran Tyler Zahn is on the outs with Chaffee County law enforcement. When valuable oil paintings are stolen during a heist on a high-altitude pass in the Colorado Rockies, Zahn is ordered to steer clear of the investigation.
But when Laura Coker Long--the artist he's trying to date--has her most famous work stolen too, Zahn can't help but get involved. Trapped by a wildfire in a mountain retreat with a group of art patrons, Laura and her family, and an FBI agent, Zahn's search for the thief is hindered by more heinous crimes.
Zahn can't afford to screw up again. But he has no choice. If he doesn't step forward and lead, people may die.
What did I think?
I love the Tyler Zahn novels so I was very excited to read book three and Scorched is every bit as brilliant as I expected it to be. I think it reads pretty well as a standalone if you're new to the series, but there is a little continuation of a storyline from book two that will have a greater impact if you already know the story.
Tyler Zahn gets a lot more than he bargained for when he starts dating local artist Laura Coker. Not only does he have to be interrogated by the Coker sisters, he finds himself trapped in a mountain retreat when wildfires prevent people leaving Laura's art show. It's like herding kittens trying to keep everyone safe and during the panic and confusion Laura's artwork is stolen.
The wildfire scenes are so descriptive that I could almost smell the smoke and Cam Torrens' vivid writing had me on the edge of my seat. I found it really scary to think how quickly fire can spread and potentially trap people in their homes. It's also shows the bravery of firefighters and other emergency services as they put their own lives at risk to save others.
With such a gripping multi-stranded story, the pace is blistering fast and I absolutely raced through the novel, finding it increasingly difficult to put down. I was intrigued by the artwork theft, entertained by the bickering Coker sisters, craving more clues about the unresolved mystery from book two and gripped by the flames burning all around.
Scorched is a fantastic thriller that left me breathless and desperate to read more. I'm a Tyler Zahn addict and I can't wait for the next book - no pressure, Cam! If you've not yet discovered this brilliant Tyler Zahn series then I heartily recommend you do so.
I received an ARC from the author and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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