About the Book

Book: Lethal Cover-Up

Author: Darlene L. Turner

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release date: July 27, 2021

Some secrets are dangerous…

But uncovering the truth could be deadly.

Border patrol officer Madison Steele knows her sister Leah’s fatal car crash was no accident. Someone’s willing to kill to cover up a pharmaceutical company’s deadly crime of distributing tainted drugs. Now they are after Madison to tie off loose ends. But with her high school sweetheart, Canadian police constable Tucker Reed, at her side, can Madison expose the company’s deadly plan before she becomes the next victim?

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About the Author

Darlene L. Turner is an award-winning author and lives with her husband, Jeff in Ontario, Canada. Her love of suspense began when she read her first Nancy Drew book. She’s turned that passion into her writing and believes readers will be captured by her plots, inspired by her strong characters, and moved by her inspirational message. You can connect with Darlene at www.darlenelturner.com where there’s suspense beyond borders.

More from Darlene

The Hidden Staircase, The Secret of the Old Clock, The Sign of the Twisted Candles—these were just some of my favorite Nancy Drew books. I couldn’t get enough of them growing up! My family often saw me with my nose stuck in one of Nancy’s many tales. When I was finished with those, I’d sneak my brother’s Hardy Boy books and devour them too. This is where my love of writing and of a good mystery/suspense began.

Creating stories in the romantic suspense genre was a natural journey for me. I had always wanted to be a policewoman after watching Charlie’s Angels (they even kicked butt while wearing high heels…what could be better than that?!), Cagney and Lacey, Police woman, Murder She Wrote, etc. My love for all-things-mystery carried into my adult life. Who doesn’t love Sydney Bristow and Kate Beckett?

I enjoy creating strong female characters in a law enforcement role. Madison Steele fits the bill head on as she works to bring down a ruthless pharmaceutical company. While she has nerves of steel, I also wanted to make her vulnerable. In the beginning Madison loses her long-lost sister in a heart-wrenching crash. One she knows was not an accident. This thrusts her into a deadly pursuit of the perpetrators with her estranged high school sweetheart, Tucker Reed, by her side.

I wrote this book during the tough year our world faced living in the unknown. Madison and Tucker are stuck in their own fears but eventually find hope. Hope in the unknown and hope in knowing God is in control and with us—no matter the circumstances. We just need to know where to look.

I hope you enjoy reading Madison and Tucker’s story as much as I loved crafting it. I’d love to hear from you. You can contact me through my website www.darlenelturner.com and also sign up for Darlene’s Diary newsletter to receive exclusive subscriber giveaways.

My Thoughts

Lethal Cover-Up is a Romantic Suspense that is written by Darlene L. Turner. This is also part of the Love Inspired Suspense Line. I have read a few other books from this author and have always enjoyed how she writes and the stories she creates.

If you are looking for a book that will start out with non stop action, keep your adrenaline pumping and keep you on your toes, this is the book for you. Border patrol officer Madison Steele knows that her sister's accident was not an accident. A sister that she did not know existed until a few months prior to her death. She was targeted. Her sister wanted to reveal that the pharmaceutical company was behind tainted drugs. However, it now seems like Madison is now the target.

Canadian police constable Tucker Reed, who also happens to be Madison's old high school sweetheart is in charge of the case. The two of them had a rocky past but will have to work together to try and see who is trying to kill Madison. I love all the clues that Leah left behind for Madison to try and figure out. The book moves at a fast (but not overwhelming pace) and is a fun read. Be prepared to spend time reading - for when you start reading you will not want to put it down.

Well written characters, suspenseful storyline, Christian reminders throughout the whole book. The scenes are written so well that you feel like you are there.

I received a copy of this book through the Celebrate Lit blogging program, all thoughts are my own.