Title: When Aspens Quake
Series: A Cole Mouzon Thriller, book #2
Author: Robert Reeves
Genre: Murder Mystery and Suspense
Length: Novel (273 pages)
Publisher: The Spartina Company (April 7th 2014)
Heat Level: Mild
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Reviewer: Tams
Blurb: There is no escape…
Still trying to recover from the bloody events in Charleston, Cole Mouzon has retreated to Denver to attempt to build a new life with his nephew. But, he can’t let go what he learned about his childhood in the Holy City. Frustrated by the FBI’s silence over a suspicious link between recent murders in Georgia and his own experience, Cole moves to undercover the truth. His secret obsession threatens his friends’ lives and his complicated relationship with Cash Calhoun as, unknown to him, his attacker in Charleston succeeded in her true goal: to awaken a killer. Things turn dire as events in Atlanta leave Cole alone with this new threat. Struggling to find his bearings and pull himself together in time to save his family before his hunter finally finishes what he started thirty years earlier, Cole moves against the killer in hopes his sacrifice ends the game once and for all.
Set between the blue-sky vistas of the Rockies and the iconic venues of Atlanta, WHEN ASPENS QUAKE is the thrilling suspense-romance continuation of THE TREES BEYOND THE GRASS. In this second installment, Cole must focus as his attention is pulled between love interests, his young nephew and killers. Let the last man standing win.
Look for the third installment of the series, BLOOD PINES, coming Fall 2014.
Purchase Link: http://www.amazon.com/When-Aspens-Quake-Mouzon-Thriller-ebook/dp/B00JKLEOCK
Review: Cole has retreated back to Denver with his nephew in the wake of his sister’s murder by the calculated killer, Poinsette. Trying to build a safe and happy home for himself and Billy, Cole settles into a routine, but he is still haunted by the same nightmare. And he misses Cash.
After the two discuss a visit several times, and they always fall through, Cash simply buys a ticket and gets on a plane to Denver. Cole is wary of being in another relationship after his last one that was a disaster, but Cash makes him feel safe, and that is exactly what he needs right now. They take their relationship to the next level, but Cole is still anxious and holding back.
Bodies are turning up again as well, eerily similar to the previous murders just months before. The investigators tell Cole there is no link, but he’s not so sure. Cole is determined to find out the truth about his past, why Poinsette targeted him and why more people are being killed even now. His relationship with Cash is turned upside down and the stress put on the two men is compounded by the introduction of a new love interest. Zander is sexy, confident and snarky… and he is pursuing Cole. In a moment of weakness, Cole makes a mistake that just may cost him Cash. Not to mention that pesky killer(s) that want him dead.
This story is full of drama, suspense, love and determination. While I enjoyed the first book, I loved this one! The story flowed strong and steady throughout giving more insight into Cole’s past and the machinations behind ‘The Taker’. Who is he and why is he so set on killing Cole? There is a lot of personal growth for our indecisive and uncertain male lead as well as Cole makes a few more mistakes, but grows from them and ultimately makes the right decision.
The character of Cole Mouzon has quickly become one of my favourite male leads. As I said, he is indecisive and uncertain at times but he has so much courage and inner strength coupled with his awkward attitude that you can’t help but fall in love with him, and root for him. And as much as I liked the introduction of this new snazzy sexy character, Zander, I am team Cash all the way!
I do love a good murder mystery that is choked full of twists, turns and suspense. I was a good two-thirds through before I had a solid idea of exactly who ‘The Taker’ was. If you’re looking for a book that will grab you, suck you in, and not let you go until you reach the sneak peek at book 3… This is perfection, I promise!
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