DEADLY QUEST When a top lieutenant in a notorious ring of human traffickers agrees to turn state’s evidence, Immigration and Customs Enforcement senior agent Sonia Knight believes she’ll finally take down the illegal operation’s devilish mastermind, Xavier Jones. But when an FBI sting on Jones’s criminal enterprise collides with an ICE stakeout, Sonia is enraged: Her informant’s life and her evidence are in grave jeopardy. FBI agent Dean Hooper has been chasing Jones for years on money-laundering and tax-evasion charges and doesn’t need or want a hot-headed ICE agent second-guessing his every move. When the Bureau is ordered to join forces with ICE, Sonia is just as livid: Her job is to save lives, not money. But their team effort pays off as fierce mutual resentment fades and passion flares–along with risk. For Jones is just one piece of a depraved puzzle, answering to an even more dangerous predator. Denied his expected prey, this pitiless fiend intends to make Sonia and Dean pay with their own blood.
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"Sonia has.survived being a victim of human trafficking and now is an ICE agent. She fights to stop the men and women who deal in humans. The stories are heartbreaking at times, so this romantic suspense is very emotional. The characters were sympathetic and likable and the mystery was compelling."
— Jacque (4 out of 5 stars)
" This was an awesome suspense novel. I'm really looking forward to reading the last book in this trilogy. "
— Wendy, 2/18/2014" I just discovered Allison Brennan and I do enjoy her books. "
— Alysen, 2/16/2014" very quick read but a couple of moments it didn't flow from one section to another... "
— Terri, 2/15/2014" One time quick read when not in a mood for heavy reading. "
— Anaggh, 2/10/2014" Love Allison's books and this was no exception. Can't wait to read more. "
— Rhonda, 2/2/2014" I had a very hard time putting this one down. Sonia's story is crazy nuts along with the people in it. I'd recommend this book to friends for sure. "
— Amanda, 1/31/2014" Brennan's books are usually more fast paced. Although this one started out promising, I found it kind of lacked momentum in the middle and dragged on for a bit. Entertaining nevertheless. "
— Shiela, 1/18/2014" I liked the plot and the characters. "
— Michele, 1/16/2014" Much better than the first in the series. "
— Hpitcher, 1/16/2014" was not one of her best books, but still a good read. "
— Barbi, 1/13/2014" Another good one from Brennan. Sonia was not my favorite of her characters and Dean was a tad bland, but still a good story. Looking forward to the third one. "
— Alice, 12/29/2013" wow..this is a page turner...keeps u wanting to know what happens next. This is the 2nd book ive read from this author and its making me want to read all her books. Good intriguing storyline. "
— Somecallmee, 12/15/2013" Seemed like the movie of the week. Very predictable. Characters were very two dimensional. "
— Lisa, 11/30/2013" Too violently descriptive for my taste--fast paced novel. "
— Sara, 11/29/2013" Another Allison Brennan that I totally loved! I love Sonia's attitude and the way she and Dean interact. I would definitely recommend this for anyone who loves suspense/murder mystery/romance. "
— Megan, 11/29/2013" Thoroughly enjoyed this exciting thriller with a slightly different topic than lots of others that I've read. No real surprises at the end but satisfying nonetheless. "
— Judy, 11/27/2013" Started out ok, but became cheesy and predictable. "
— David, 10/11/2013" Loved the main characters of this book. Sonia and Dean are both strong willed but fit together perfectly. Great suspense until the very end. "
— Kristin, 8/16/2013" Sonia sure has had an interesting life so far. I like her strong, yet soft personality. Dean is a solid bad ass who is a numbers guy. Charlie... wow is all I can say. Such a great story wound around each character that leaves you wanting to know more. "
— Christine, 6/24/2013" Exciting, edge of your seat suspense. "
— Pamela(AllHoney), 6/19/2013" First time reading this author, couldn't put it down. Fast paced with great characters involved with human trafficking. "
— Cindy, 5/20/2013" The first Brennan book that has disappointed me. The characters and plot did not hold my attention. Too long! "
— Kay, 4/26/2013" I find myself relating fairly well with Sonia, when she said she has a hard time trusting again. And in every one of Brennan's books, the killer knows the heroine personally, or is possibly related to her. I like that subtle connection, even if the killer has no remorse. "
— Katey, 10/25/2012" It was Okay not my Fav From Allison but not the worst either. "
— Shannon, 8/7/2012" So far I've really enjoyed this book. I'm listening to an audio version as I make my daily drive to work, so I think I'm on chapter 24 or so. "
— Terry, 12/26/2011" I loved this book! The ending was so great, it made me tear up, esp the part when Owen and Marianne (Sonia's parents) said they wanted to adopt Andres sister Maya as well :) "
— Meg, 11/4/2011" Took me a while to get into it and then bam I was hooked and couldnt put it down, excellent read. "
— Clare, 8/3/2011" Sonia Knight with ICE and Dean Hooper with FBI find that their investigations for human trafficking and money laundering are coming up with the same people so they combine the investigation. "
— Nana, 6/8/2011" Tough going thru the info dump on trafficking of sexual slaves and indentured servants. When you zero in past that, it’s a good story—tho’ violent. I’ve liked others of hers better, like THE PREY. "
— Joann, 5/22/2010" Thoroughly enjoyed this exciting thriller with a slightly different topic than lots of others that I've read. No real surprises at the end but satisfying nonetheless. "
— Judy, 3/25/2010" Not my favorite of Allison Brennan's books, but it was okay. "
— Kari, 3/11/2010" Good book. I enjoyed the writing and the characters. "
— Voula, 1/28/2010" So far I've really enjoyed this book. I'm listening to an audio version as I make my daily drive to work, so I think I'm on chapter 24 or so. "
— Terry, 12/16/2009" The first Brennan book that has disappointed me. The characters and plot did not hold my attention. Too long! "
— Kay, 9/5/2009" I just discovered Allison Brennan and I do enjoy her books. "
— Alysen, 8/28/2009" First time reading this author, couldn't put it down. Fast paced with great characters involved with human trafficking. "
— Cindy, 8/20/2009" Another good one from Brennan. Sonia was not my favorite of her characters and Dean was a tad bland, but still a good story. Looking forward to the third one. "
— Alice, 7/31/2009" Started out ok, but became cheesy and predictable. "
— David, 7/20/2009" was not one of her best books, but still a good read. "
— Barbi, 7/1/2009Allison Brennan is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of over thirty novels. She has been nominated for Best Paperback Original Thriller by International Thriller Writers and the Daphne du Maurier Award. A former consultant in the California State Legislature, Allison lives in Arizona with her husband, five kids, and assorted pets.
Ann Marie Lee is a seven-time winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award for narration. She is a Los Angeles–based actress with television credits that include ER, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Nip/Tuck. Her stage performances for Broadway National Tours and regional theater include Peter Pan, As You Like It, Heartbreak House, and The Cherry Orchard.