Chasing Secrets is the fourth book in Lynette Eason’s Elite Guardians series.  It has an interesting premise that develops as more of a peripheral plot than the main story.  This does several things for the story.  First, it keeps the readers guessing about what is really happening and who is behind it.  Secondly, it allows the readers to get to know the characters in spite of the growing subplot that has a potential to overtake the story.

Lynette Eason does not disappoint in this novel.  There is romance that develops slowly in the midst of danger and difficulty.  The story of the young man named Zeke and his brother is one that is all too common amongst those living in less than ideal circumstances.  The story is full of action and some mystery.  It keeps the reader’s attention until the very end.  This is not a feel-good read that gives you warm fuzzies, but it does have its moments.

This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Revell

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language:  None

Violence/Gore:  A character recalls hearing gunshots and there are many references to the resulting fatalities; a man is found missing part of his face as a result of gunshots; several scenes in which shots are fired, sometimes fatally; several scenes in which characters are shot and bleeding; characters threaten to kill others; a character intends to kill someone; report of people being killed as a result of a bus being bombed; a character holds another at gunpoint; report of a youth being killed by a drunk driver; a person is kidnapped and suffers knife wounds; someone is struck by an object wielded by a person.

Sex/Nudity:  Mention of prostitutes and pimps; non-married characters kiss and embrace.

Mature Subject Matter:

Death of parents, siblings, terminal illness, murder.

Alcohol / Drug Use:

Report of people having drugs and alcohol in their systems; report that a person was driving drunk.