Flashback

I'm a huge fan of the Athena Force series so it was with much excitement that I picked this book up. Justine Davis does not disappoint as FBI forensic scientist, Alexandra Forsythe, and FBI agent, Justin Cohen (aka "Dark Angel") must solve the cold case murder of Marion Gracelyn, the founder of the Athena Academy. Fans of the Athena Force series will recognize Alex and Justin from the first Athena Force book, PROOF. U.S. Senator Marion Gracelyn died 10 years ago after a series of "accidents". While Alex and Justin begin investigating this cold case, someone powerful is determined to stop them at all costs- even if it means murdering both FBI agents. Alex and Justin must work quickly to prevent their own deaths as several attempts are made on their lives, including a shooting attempt, a bomb, and even a rocket launch attack! The action is nonstop in this wonderful installment in the series, making this a very enjoyable read. While it is a stand alone novel, I highly recommend that you first read at least PROOF prior to this book as this book continues the romance between Alex and Justin. Highly recommended!

The murder of U.S. Senator Marion Gracelyn, the founder of the Athena Academy, is a cold case now over a decade old. Though chances are slim the alumni and faculty hope to one day solve the case and bring the culprit to justice. Athena Academy graduate FBI forensic scientist Alexandra Forsythe is excited that she has the opportunity to apply the latest technology to the Gracelyn homicide. As she begins to make inquires assisted and encouraged by her Athena peers, someone tries to stop her investigation. That individual obviously is near or at the top of the DC power structure as he or she seems to anticipate every move Alex makes. Her only hope to succeed in staying alive, solving the murder, and bringing down the invincible is with Special Agent Justin Cohen. The latest Athena Academy thriller will exhilarate series fans as the plot focuses on uncovering who killed the founding matriarch. Alex is a typical alum as she effectively investigates the cold case homicide. Justin believes in her and risks his life to assist her and keep her safe. This fast-paced tale grips the audience from start to finish wondering who the culprit is. Harriet Klausner