Out of Time by Irene Hannon Review

 

Out of Time by Irene Hannon is the third book in the Undaunted Courage series. I loved the first two books and couldn't wait to read this new one. Each of the books focuses on one of three Tucker siblings. We are introduced to all of them in the first book, though Into the Fire focuses on Bri who is an arson investigator, and Over the Edge focuses on Jack who is a police detective. 

I remember when I first learned about the occupation of Cara, the main character of this third book, while reading the previous book, I wondered how a story with a historical anthropologist was going to end up as a suspense book. Seeing as the other two siblings are in jobs where they are more likely to find themselves in danger. Let's just say, I'm no longer questioning and love the way the plot came together. I mean, a secluded country estate, a decades old cold case, lights in the woods in the middle of the night, yeah, there was some awesome suspense. 

Cara Tucker was staying in a cottage on the estate of an elderly woman named Natalie so they could work together to translate journals that were written in a nearly forgotten language. As the story progresses there is increasing danger, and increasing instances of Natalie supposedly being forgetful and having issues with her health. In fact, it is during the first incident that Cara meets sheriff Brad. There was the possiblity of a relationship with him, but there was also some interest from Natalie's cousin, Steven. 

We also see some of the story from the point of view of Lydia the housekeeper, Paul who has an interest in the journals for more than one reason, and there is also the point of view of the villain who is kept anonymous. The big question was, is this person a completely different character, of one of the other characters we are already seeing the points of view of. As we get closer to knowing the identity of the bad guy, it becomes clearer who that person is. 

I loved the mystery of the journals and wondering how it fit with the nefarious events happening on the estate. I also loved seeing the developing relationship between Cara and the guy she ends up with. I felt so bad for Natalie with all the little things that were happening to make her look like she was losing her mind. It was intriguing to learn what WAS related to the main mystery and what was not. So many suspects. And I did appreciate that the villain didn't just come from left field. There were clues. I figured it out a bit before it was revealed.  And once it was revealed, the suspense didn't stop. In fact, that's when it racheted up. 

Another awesome suspense by this author. 

I received an e-copy of this book through NetGalley and was not required to write a favorable review. These are my own honest thoughts.