The Trap

inequalities within systems are hard to avoid, as societies are made up of inherently flawed humans. People and corporations that capitalize on such flaws with high human costs are despicable. Detective Mark is revealed in this particular book as a once naive new deputy whose ideals made him an imperfect investigator- mostly because as an inexperienced deputy, he expected action to be taken for a victim who came from a targeted population if he brought forth enough evidence. Instead, nothing happened except a reprimand and his temporary suspension. Yet the costs of a crime are often reaching far beyond one victim. This seems to have been the beginnings of Mark going the extra mile when investigating. A determined individual knows well and exploits the flaws in the DCFS system, and Billy Jo is easily drawn into a dangerous target zone. we finally get a chance for a bit more dialogue with her father, Chase McCabe. He might ultimately work towards changing some of the systemic flaws. But what will the costs be for Billy Jo? For the McCabes? For Mark? Intense action and psychological challenges and drama.

We are back with social worker Billy Jo McCade, and detective Mark Friessen and the small NW island where nothing is at it seems and where the chief of police seems to be keeping secrets. When Billy Jo is called in the middle of the night to assist a child , she ends up being kidnapped. But it appears she’s not the goal but rather a means to an end that involves Mark. While the plot thickens and we discover the reason for the kidnapping, Mark’s involvement and also how Mark and Billy Jo are being looked upon as a couple by the residents of the island, it’s the underlying story that is just as important. That being the reality of the treatment of the Native Americans in the reservations, the lack of assistance, the looking the other way when injustices are committed etc, are facts that are truly occurring in our society. A need for government to change their ways is eminent for these individuals to find justice, assistance and a better future. Another thought provoking story by this very talented author. I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

Billy Jo and Mark see themselves enrolled in a trap by a brother looking for revenge for the death of his sister. It takes some time for Mark and the police force to realize what happened and discover the lies that led to that situation. The plot is believable, the anger of the culprit is misplaced but it is real and certainly can be found in many places/countries and involving a number of minorities. As usual, Lorhainne writing flows is full of emotion and keeps the reader intrigued to learn the end. It´s one very entertaining and easy reading. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.