Iris Johansen has been one of my favorite authors for years. I think I have enjoyed every single one of her novels. VENDETTA is another example of amazing writing, great character development and an intriguing story. I enjoyed this novel immensely

I loved everything about this book. It’s ending left a question mark on one of the characters. I loved Brandon and Rachel as a couple. They are complete opposites. There’s lots of mystery and suspense. I received an advance review copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

No one does suspense like this author! I know whenever I am opening a book by her, that I am not going to be disappointed. The way this author weaves the story, it just wraps around you and sucks you in from the first chapter all the way until the last page! This book left nothing out, characters that made you feel, and a plot that was written superbly. If you want a book you cannot put down, look no further!

I love the Catherine Ling series and this book did not disappoint . It was action packed and kept you on the edge of your seat through the whole thing.
The book features Rachel Venable who is the daughter of Carl Venable and how she has to flee to the jungle after her clinic is attacked. The book leaves you hoping the next book was already out.
I received an ARC of this book for an honest review from Netgalley.

There was so much action in this book! I absolutely loved it. It should totally be made into a movie. As a long time Iris Johansen fan, I was thrilled to get a chance to review this book. She never writes a bad book and can always be counted on to provide an entertaining book.

This was quite the edge of your seat thriller. I will say that some of the character's left me feeling a little flat but then I turned the page and the story picked right up again.

Many thanks to netgalley and St Martins Press for this advanced readers copy.

I really enjoyed this action packed suspenseful novel. Brandon has been given a mission to find Rachel and keep her safe but that proves to be very difficult. So many people are after her and want to use her for their own purposes. Rachel has been through hell in the past and it's made her stronger. Brandon is impressed and frustrated with her independent spirit and determination. It's hard to keep her safe when she keeps putting herself in harms way. The book ends rather abruptly so I assume the story will be continued in another book. I would have rather it had a definite ending.

Mortally wounded, Carl Venable, the head of the CIA task force on terrorism, instructs his most trusted fellow terrorism fighter, Brandon to get his daughter Rachel and keep her safe no matter the cost.

The worlds most hated terrorist, Conrad Huber was taken out and his son, Max is looking for revenge. A slow and painful revenge if he can get to Rachel before her friends in and out of the CIA do. At the same time he is planning to 'change the coast of California forever'.  And when he gives them a small sample they all will have to work together and figure out a way to stop Huber while keeping Rachel alive. But Rachel has her own demons and sins not to mention skills! Who will end their vendetta and who will end their life?

I loved that Cameron was back. He and Catherine have such an intriguing relationship. Between Rachel and Catherine they could probably take down anything!

I have read all of Johansen's books and the ones with Catherine are my favorite.

5 star read for me.

Netgalley/October 23rd 2018 by St. Martin's Press

Nice twists and turns, lots of action and interesting characters. I didn't feel much for either of the lead characters but the story was good enough that I could overlook that. Decent character development and an engaging plot made this a quick read and I recommend to anyone interested in a good suspense novel.

Vendetta – Iris Johansen

I was fortunate to receive this novel from Netgalley.com as an Advance Reader Copy, in exchange for an objective review.

On a mission gone bad, CIA Terrorism Task Force Leader Carl Venable, lies mortally wounded when found by fellow team member Jude Brandon. With his last breath, Carl implores Brandon to find and protect his daughter Rachel from terrorist Max Huber, who is hell bent on revenge, as he believes that Rachel killed his father.

Rachel Venable is a physician with One World Medical, and is deep in the rain forests of Guyana, as they try to save village residents from the devastation of the Taran Virus, a mosquito borne illness. As traditional medicine has failed, Rachel has turned to her training as an herbalist in attempts to save an 8-year-old girl from certain death from the virus.

Catherine Ling, CIA agent and long-time friend of Rachel Venable is also invested in keeping her friend safe. As word comes down that Max Huber may be enroute to the rain forest to take Rachel, she joins forces with an eclectic group of people whose objective is to keep Rachel safe and to shut down Red Star, Huber’s terrorist organization.

When Rachel is evacuated from Guyana right under Huber’s grasp, he retaliates by kidnapping Maria, the 8-year-old child that Rachel was so desperately trying to save, promising to torture her if Rachel doesn’t come to him. He is also threatening a catastrophic terrorist act on US soil in the days to come.

As Rachel, Brandon and Catherine and their group team up to identify the planned attack and stop Huber, Rachel prepares to stop at nothing to save Maria, and plans her own special surprise for her tormentor. But will they be able to stop him in time and bring Maria home safely??

I’ve been a huge fan of Ms. Johansen since the first Eve Duncan book as released, and that adoration continues! With Catherine Ling taking a small role, this could be considered another of the Ling series, or perhaps the start of yet another fabulous series starring Rachel Venable and Jude Brandon – at least that’s what this reader fervently hopes!! Great characters, lots of non-stop action, and not one, but two heroines!! Awesome read!!

Wow, fantastic book. Not only do you get new characters with Rachel and Brandon, but old characters help out though out the story.
Received a digital ARC from NetGalley

A fast paced thriller with lots of suspense and great characters. Iris Johansen never fails to disappoint. This book is a stand-alone novel that will appeal to everyone. I received a free copy for my review and here it is! Get it, read it, love it!

I've been a huge fan of Iris Johansen for years and I have to admit it's been sometime since I've had the chance to read one of her books. But what can I say other then she sucked me right in from the start like she use to do and I knew she would it again. Vendetta may be book 5 in Catherine Ling series but you can pick it up and not be lost at all on who the key players are. If you love suspenseful reads and love being kept on your toes then this one needs to be picked up. I couldn't put this one down. That right there says a lot. CIA, terrorist, kidnaping, bombings have Brandon and Rachel on the run to figure out how to take down Max. Vendetta is all about revenge and how Max is trying to get his on Rachel. I love how strong and smart Rachel is. She overcame so much just as a young teen and taken what she learned after to help not only heal herself but to use that all and become a doctor. As a target you know she is not going to cower and hide in the corner. She is a fighter and as she works with Catherine, Brandon and a few other key players to solve what her father knew and take on Max you see the strength in her grow. Lies and secrets all come out and within the CIA who can you really trust. Brandon even as a member of the special forces comes in even as an alpha has a gentle way about him. I love how he lets Rachel lead the way she needs to but is always there in the background for her to lean on if needed. You can feel the sparks between them and as you watch the slow build can't help but root for them to be partners in all ways. I loved this book so much and I all I can say is I'm going to keep an closer eye out for more Iris Johansen reads so I don't miss out of anymore master pieces like this. Vendetta is one fantastic read.

I received an arc from Netgalley. Iris has a way of weaving mystery, suspense and romance in a way that you cannot put the book down.

Rachel has a lot of heartache and issues from her past that seem overwhelming but she finds Hu Chang and Catherine have always been there for her and gotten her through. When tragedy strikes and her father is killed, his dying wish was to send Brandon to rescue and protect her.

They begin a treacherous journey that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Definitely a five star read.

Excellent Catherine Ling book. With CIA operative Carl Venable's dying breath he entrusts Jude Brandon to keep his daughter Dr. Rachel Venable safe. Rachel is working in Guyana for a medical organization. She is in the crosshairs of the son of the terrorist her father and her brought down two years before. Many familiar characters, Hu Chang and Richard Cameron among them. Wonderful book with twists and turns. The ending leads me to believe there will be another story. Thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and the Author for allowing me to read and review this book.

This book was awesome!!! I loved Rachel and hope to see more books about her in the future. Catherine and Hu Chang have always been some of my favorite characters and they were as amazing as always. This book kept me on the edge of my seat and the ending blew me away! Don’t hesitate to buy this book!

Rachel’s CIA Agent Father has sent Brandon to her to protect her. She has gained the attention of the head of a terrorist organization. The head of the organization is obsessed with getting revenge on Rachel and will stop at nothing to get it. He also has an event scheduled that will cause massive death and havoc. Rachel and Brandon, with the help of Catherine and Cameron are trying to keep Rachel safe and stop the attack.

This was a stand alone book by Johansen. I was leaning towards a 4 til the end, I wasn’t happy with how it was left hanging. Maybe there is a follow up book coming? I also found the story a bit convoluted for me. It wasn’t lacking in suspense. Readers who have enjoyed Johansen in the past will probably find this book worth their time. I would give this book 3 1/2 stars. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Vendetta is a fast paced thriller! The dynamic characters, the intrigue and action driven storyline kept me engaged throughout. I am really glad I started reading Iris Johansen as I am truly loving her books

Available October 23: Vendetta by Iris Johansen
****4/5 stars. Loved it: Vendetta is action-packed, spanning several continents and involving some of the most evil terrorists you can imagine.



Recommended readers:

Iris Johansen or mystery-thriller drama plots
for action-adventure-romance lovers
if you're a fan of thriller-crime series, you'll love anything Iris Johansen
Here's my Rankings:

4/5 for characters
4/5 for plot
4/5 overall
3/5 steaminess
REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER:
Rachel Venable is a former CIA agent's daughter, and as a young girl was wrapped up in a terrorist kidnapping, which changed her life forever. When she finds out her father's been murdered, there's more to it and she's wrapped up in a major terrorist plot with a terrorist-fighter Jude Brandon.

Vendetta is action-packed, spanning several continents and involving some of the most evil terrorists you can imagine. It's just what you expect from Iris Johansen and her fast-reading thrillers.

Available October 23: Vendetta by Iris Johansen

Another page-turner from Ms. Johansen! She is one of my go-to authors when I'm looking for something good and Vendetta delivers. It's fast pace and gripping story mean you have to set aside time you won't be interrupted for this one.