This is book number 2 for Ellery.  On this book she is ordered into group therapy in order her job back. This leads Ellery right into another case.   
Again Ellery must confront the past to save the present. 
A really good book and I can’t want for the next part of this story

Ellery has to attend counseling if she wants her job back. But instead of benefiting from the group sessions she listens to 2 of the other members and their stories.  She has a need to make their lives better.  She calls Reed and the two of them get pulled into the search for justice.  We meet interesting characters with interesting side stories.  This was a good thriller with a good ending.  And that last DNA bit was a surprise for Reed.  Hope the next book explains!  A good read.

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Police Officer Ellery Hathaway, forced into group therapy in order to end [hopefully] her involuntary leave for a shooting, finds that it’s much easier to get involved with the traumas surrounding others in the group than to discuss her own feelings. Although she finds it difficult to share any part of herself, she listens to their stories and she soon finds herself involved in tracking down a rapist and wondering if the wrong person went to prison for a fire in which a toddler perished. When she reaches out to FBI Agent Reed Markham for help, will they be able to find the answers?

Ellery, Reed, and Speed Bump return in this, the second story in the series. As the story unfolds, readers find strong characters and intriguing situations. Sometimes, however, they will find themselves frustrated by Ellery’s “too stupid to live” actions when they know perfectly well that, despite those good intentions, she should know better. 

However, Ellery’s antics keep the tension mounting and the story, like its predecessor, is part mystery, part character study. Adding to the tension, the relationship between Ellery and Reed keeps the pages turning in this suspenseful quick-read tale. 

Highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this eBook from St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books and NetGalley 
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Book #2 in the Ellery Hathaway series is equally as good as the first.  An exciting thriller, full of suspense and intrigue.   Highly recommended.  I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving this review

I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.

O.M.G. TENSION PERSONIFIED. 

Besides the two subplots of two unsolved crimes, there is the tense, numb, rage filled life of Ellery. And she can only count on her dog, Bump and Reese.

Then there is Reece - divorced, missing his child and still feeling responsible for Ellery's horrific past.  A sense of responsibility that may cost his job.  And is it only responsibility he feels for Ellery?

The question asked most often throughout the action - what is prison, does it resolve anything?

I could not put this book down.

Forced to take an involuntary leave for killing a monster, Ellery must go into group therapy for victims of violent crimes. She finds herself being asked to help a rape victim by capturing the brutal animal. She turns, once again, to the one man she believes can help her, FBI agent, Reed Markham. The problem? Both of them could lose their jobs or their lives.

NO MERCY by Joanna Schaffhausen is just as gritty and dark, just as twisted as her first book, yet she has brilliantly given enough background that readers can take the plunge into this thriller without missing a beat.

Talk about edgy! This one is raw and jagged, as we follow Ellery fighting for justice for the victim and to put an end to another monster’s reign of terror.

Wonderfully flawed characters, dark twists, this emotionally charged tale is razor sharp reading that will have you cringing at how some humans can be so evil, while others have an overflow of a sense of duty at any cost!

I received a complimentary copy from Minotaur Books/St. Martin's Press. My honest review is voluntary.

This is the first series I’ve read from the author and its amazing! Keeps you at the edge of your seat.

I absolutely love this series. Love the characters and the suspense. Please let them be together! I will recommend this to my mystery readers!

Twisted and gripping. This one grabs you at the beginning and doesn't let go! Suspended from the job, Ellery manages to become embroiled in two investigations. Reed can't say no to her and soon he is along for the ride. We see more development of Ellery in this one. Including her tendency to place herself in danger. We also see the beginnings of something more brewing between the two. The rape case ends a bit anticlimactic. However, the arson case is full of action and surprise. I never saw that coming. And I just have to say, that ending! Wow!

I really enjoyed this book.  I did not even read the first one, but jumped into this one.  I loved the main character and her determination.  She was a troubled cop who wanted to right all the wrongs.  The survivor of a serial killer, hunting another one now... it was a thriller.  I had to finish it.

Ellie Hathaway was the lucky one. Saved by Reed Markham, an FBI profiler, she is the only victim to survive being taken by a psychotic serial killer. But life for Ellie isn't about how fortunate she was, but rather a daily struggle to overcome the nightmares and scars of her ordeal. She is currently on leave from her job as a police officer and attending department mandated therapy sessions.
Ellie quickly finds her attention drawn to two cold cases. One, a woman who was raped, and one, a young boy who died in a fire. While Ellie is supposed to be focusing on herself, she is a firm believer in victim justice and it isn't long before she reaches out to Reed for help in solving these cases.
The story was fast-paced and plenty was going on between the two cases and the dynamic between Ellie and Reed to keep you flipping pages. Ellie may have once been a victim, but she is a strong and resourceful character now. One who makes some questionable decisions, but in her mind, for all the right reasons. This was the second book in this series, and I would highly recommend reading the first book, The Vanishing Season before diving into No Mercy.

I received a DRC from St. Martin's Press through NetGalley.

I really enjoyed The Vanishing Season and loved Ellery and I enjoyed No Mercy but it wasn't as creepy or as suspenseful for me but the tension in the story had me at the edge of my seat.

Joanna Schaffhausen does a good job developing our strong and interesting yet flawed character here with Ellery. I loved the dynamics even more here between Ellery and Reed. I can't believe I am going to say this but the romantic tension between them had me turning those pages as fast as I could to see more of that dynamics. They grow closer here in this one and become a little reckless in their own investigation that created even more tension and I couldn't help but cheer them on.

That ending has me wanting more and I am looking forward to reading All The Best Lies

No Mercy by Joanna Schaffhausen is th follow up to the fantastic Vanishing Season featuring police officer Ellery Hathaway. I read the first book earlier this year and I am a bit behind in my review for this one. Once I picked this up I couldn't put it down, reading it quite quickly. The story is fast paced and full of action, keeping my interest all the way. 

After the explosive events of The Vanishing Season Ellery is on forced leave to recover, both physically and mentally. If she has any chance of getting her job back with the force she has to behave herself and do as she is told. She begrudgingly starts to attend group therapy with other victims of crime. It is here that she meets the victim of a brutal rape, whoever attcker is still out there. She also meets a woman who lost her son in a fire, but was the right man convicted. She manages to get Reed Markham from the FBI back to town. Help her investigate these 2 cases, outing herself in danger once again. Will she be able to help these women and stay alive?

Thanks to St Martins Press and NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased

No Mercy by Joanna Schaffhausen
This is the 2nd book in this series but definitely stands on its own, that said I will read the 1st book in this series as I am definitely interested in Ellery's background and this book was so good I need to see how it all began. No Mercy  has Ellery on the hunt for a serial rapist and also she is looking into a decades old fire that burnt a lady and killed a 2 year old boy...she calls Reed (FBI) in to help. This is one of those books where the author does such a good job of building the characters that you can almost picture them and know how they are thinking and feeling and you don't want to put the book down until you've read the whole story! I will be looking forward to reading more from this author and seeing what Ellery and Reed  get involved in next! Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for this book and leaving my honest opinion.

This is the second installment in the Ellery Hathaway Series and I was pretty excited for this one after reading The Vanishing Season. It was great to learn what Ellery and of course Reed were up to now. 

Ellery is on leave from her job, after the fatal shooting she was involved in. And it doesn't take her too long to find herself back in some dangerous situation. While attending a support group for victims of violent crimes, she finds herself looking into a case of a rapist and not only that an old arson case. Of course, FBI Agent Reed Markham is all to happy to help her. They have a sort of connection after everything they went through in book one. He also wants to make sure she is safe, but was it all strictly professional or person? 

You'd think after everything that happened to Ellery in her life, she would run danger, but instead she run towards it. I have to say I admire her tenacity but at the same time I questioned her sanity. She has NO fear and gets herself into some very dangerous and almost deadly situations. Reed however, is also by hers side trying to help her with the cases and trying to keep her safe, which of course isn't easy. 

There was no shortage of suspense and thrilling and frightening moments all through this and it sure kept my on my toes till the end. While the cases that were involved this time around might be solved, there are still so many questions about Ellery and Reed that still need to answered, and it all makes for a great set up for the next installment, All the Best Lies that will be out early next year. And it is one that I am pretty excited to get my hands on.

New author for me but pleasantly surprised. Thank you for the approval and look forward to a book relationship with other reads in the future,

This book is the second in the Ellory Hathaway series, and while it can be read as a standalone, it’s advisable to read the first novel before starting this one to understand some context.

The Noel starts with Ellory out of work and in therapy after the final confrontation and shooting in the first novel. Her therapist suggests taking part in a support group for victims of violet crime. There, Ellory meets two women who intrigue her and prick her officer instincts. She calls in Reed and the pair begin to dive into both a recent case and a historic one. 

The mysteries in this book are great - the clues are laid out as the author wants them to be and he solutions are very emotional and tie everything together. Things end as they should and I was very anxiously turning pages to find the solutions.

The subject matters are very sensitive, and they’re handled really well. There’s a lot of complex emotions involved, and we really feel that as the readers, in my opinion. Things play out as they would in real life, not a fairy tale, and that makes the book more powerful.

I really like Ellory, though I don’t know if I’m a fan of her complex relationship with Reed. I don’t get a real romantic vibe from them, but maybe it will grow on me? Regardless, there’s a very intriguing storyline with Reed that is not wrapped up, so we’re going to have to wait to see how it plays out!

Thanks to the publishers for sharing this one. I liked it a lot more than the first book, The Vanishing Season. The author seems to have really come into her own this time. I look forward to the next one. My full review appears on Weekend Notes.

This is the second book to feature policewoman Ellery Hathaway,  an extremely well drawn character. I did not read the first book, however I didn't feel too lost when I picked up No Mercy. The story itself was entertaining, if a little complicated. There is also a featured male character, FBI profiler Reed Markham. He and  Ellery have history and he is pulled into her affairs while trying to settle one of his own cases.  The plot is well woven, a little predictable, but held my attention well.  I think what I appreciated most was the thoroughness of the character profiles, both primary and secondary. I would definitely read more from Joanna Schaffhausen. 
I received my copy through NetGalley under no obligation.

Ellery and Reed are back for more crime fighting and close calls!  I really enjoyed this book and it absolutely kept me on my toes.  Ellery (previously known as Abigial) was once the victim of a serial killer.  She was the one who survived.  She's now a small-town cop on leave after a justified shooting and is being forced to attend a weekly group for victims of violent crime in order to get her job back..  She meets an interesting cast of characters, one who needs her help and the other whose crime sounds like justice may not have been truly served.  Of course, Ellery needs the help of new friend and old protector, Reed Markham of the FBI.  Can they figure out what's going on before someone else gets attacked?

This was a fast and engrossing read and I really enjoyed all the characters.  Once again, I can't wait to see what's next for Ellery and Reed.  I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.