They all provide a hint to the next piece of the puzzle or a lead, while the twists are believable, intriguing and not obvious. Of course not everyone believes the accomplice theory and certain events occur before everyone is on board.Ī task force is eventually formed in which all the characters are relevant and never just extraneous scene filling. It seems his accomplice is keen to finish the Sculptor’s mission, meaning none of them is safe. When Elliot finally agrees to the meeting it consists of little but unhelpful verbal sparring until, as Elliot leaves, the killer suggests he may not have been acting alone. The Sculptor is imprisoned and awaiting trial, but for some unknown reason he has become obsessed with Elliot and will reveal certain facts to him only.

In Fair Chance, Elliot is still a history Professor at PSU (his post FBI career), and love of his life, partner Tucker Lance, is still a special agent for the FBI. In the first book, Fair Game, the pair reconnects in order to capture a serial killer called the Sculptor, and we learn that they have a romantic history together which resulted in a bad break-up following the the disabling injury that forced Elliot’s retirement from the FBI. To fully enjoy the mystery, interplay, tension and references in this novel, I would suggest reading the whole series in order and what a treat you have in store.

I love romantic suspense/mystery stories and in this novel, Josh Lanyon once again shows herself to be a master of this sub-genre.

Josh Lanyon makes a successful return to the world of the Sculptor murders and established partners, Elliot Mills and Tucker Lance in this third book in the All’s Fair series, Fair Chance.

Fair Game by Josh Lanyon