I really enjoyed reading Fatal Harbor by Brendan DuBois; it was the second one I’ve read by this author about this protagonist.

The story flowed smoothly, with a plot that kept me hooked from start to finish, and I found the ending particularly satisfying. The main character is someone I really want to succeed and his powerful enemies to lose. I like that this author puts a lot of care into crafting how the story develops and then wraps up.

Lewis Cole, a columnist and retired Department of Defense analyst, finds himself on another mission to avenge his best friend, Detective Diane Woods, who was almost killed in a protest against nuclear power. Lewis followtracks down her assailant in a journey through Washington DC and a few New Hampshire towns. With a lot of material and moral support from Felix Tinios, a security consultant from Boston’s North End, Lewis faces armed enemies with their own agendas. I found it a gripping plot that tested Lewis’ sleuthing skills and his physical endurance, forcing him to ask just how far he is willing to go to seek justice for his badly injured friend. If you enjoy reading contemporary suspense stories that keep you on the edge of your seat, I highly recommend this book (and I’m certainly looking out for more by this author).