I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher.

Jake Travis is a private detective who spent time in the military. He is trying to start a new life and a family with his significant other Kathleen when someone from his Army days shows up on his doorstep. This old friend asks him to track down an old flame he had recently run in to. When the friend is murdered days later, Jake starts investigating who killed him. His investigation unravels a decades-old mystery.

Overall, I thought the plot of this book was well-planned and well-executed. The story was pretty well paced and it kept me interested, wanting to see how the story end. I did predict some of the big twists, but that didn’t detract from my overall enjoyment of the book.

I frequently thought the prose was overworked and over complicated but the dialogue was pretty good. The beginning of the book was a little rough for me and I told myself I wanted to read at least 20% of the book before deciding not to finish - by the time I got to 20% I was invested in the story enough to keep reading.

I didn’t hate it, but don’t know that I’d read any more of this series. If you’re looking for something light and easy to read this might be a good choice.

Andrew pleads with his old friend, Jake Travis, to locate his ex-flame Elizabeth. But when Andrew is suddenly murdered, Jake is asked to investigate.

Jake arranges a rendezvous with Elizabeth and senses that she is harboring secrets of her own. He learns of a tragic accident two decades ago that destroyed her family. Like Elizabeth, Jake battles his own demons, for his past is a roadblock to his and Kathleen's happiness.

It was an interesting read about a long lost love and the secrets that were buried for about twenty years.

Initially it was very slow and it took me some time to actually understand it, But I'm glad I stuck with it till the end.

Thanks NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review The Elizabeth Walker Affair.

I am finding it difficult to get into this book. The characters are not interesting to me, which may be due to not having read earlier books in the series. There is an overabundance of metaphors and very dense writing that I personally do not care for. I will give it a couple more chapters and see if the pace picks up and the metaphors decrease, but if not, this will be consigned to my "did not finish" pile.

i really enjoyed reading this book, the mystery was great and I enjoyed the way the characters interacted with the mystery. I look forward to more in the series.

Anyone who has read Robert Lane's previous outings with Jake Travis will know that our hero has a strong moral compass, nerves of steel hiding a marshmallow heart. This time Jake is forced to fully expose his soft side in ways never before seen.
Initially I felt a little cheated, the roller coaster thriller ride that I have come to expect was significantly lower key than normal, and the emotional aspects ramped up to levels never before seen. However, it worked, and slowly, slowly I was drawn into the soft side of the story, I confess even to shedding a tear.
Robert Lane's writing style is very deft, the Chandleresque prose quickly rendering ideas chrystal clear irrespective of if he's dealing with a vicious murder or affairs of the heart.
The plot twist here could be seen miles before the big expose", but that didn't spoil the the the work because by that time the we were totally wrapped up in the emotional well being of the protagonists.

Haunting mystery that will the reader with chills and an empty tissue box. Full of atmosphere and memorable characters this book leaves the reader wanting more.

This is the first book by this author I have read and I plan on reading more.

Andrew, an old friend from the Army, comes by to see Jake and request his help. As Jake starts investigating, Andrew is killed in what appears to be a random shooting. Andrew wanted Jake to contact his first love from 20 years ago who is now married to a lobbyist who may or may not be involved in illegal activities.

This story had lots of twists and turns and the ending was not at all what I expected.

Secrets and long lost love. This story was amazing and I enjoyed it very much. The mystery was good with realistic characters.
Many thanks to Mason Alley Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

"The Elizabeth Walker Affair" was overall a good book. The mystery of Andrew Keller's death and how it related to Elizabeth Walker and their past history was interesting and well written. The author does a good job of revealing clues without giving away too much too soon. The main characters are well developed.

However, while the book is billed as a stand-alone novel, the backstory of Jake Travis and his friends and associates is highly relevant at multiple parts of the story. Having not read the previous books in the series, I felt at a loss at times. I would recommend readers read the earlier books first, as it would likely make some parts of the book clearer and give the reader a better understanding of Jake Travis.

I received a copy of the e-book via NetGalley in exchange for a review.

It has been awhile since I stopped by to visit Jake. So I sat down yesterday to see what he and his friends have been up to. Jake had quit a tale to share. It was a good story and full of intrigue, drama and a fabulous ending twist. Jake sure can spin a story that grabs the attention. I caught up with his friends too. It was so interesting I just could not walk away. I do need to stop by again soon so I don't miss a single story Jake wants to share.

Robert Lane has done it again. I look forward to the next book!

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. The description caught my attention along with the cover art. This is my first time reading a book by this author. While the story started slow for me and I didn’t enjoy the way the main character “talked” in an overly direct and sometimes off-putting manner, I’m glad I stuck with it. The story is a whodunnit but that really is not the primary discovery. The story dives into the youth of two of the main characters and how actions and decisions from their youth sent their lives in staggeringly different directions. The author reveals the best qualities of Jake Travis and the beauty of the people he encounters. I ended up loving the story. I recommend this book if you like discovering more about the humanity of characters than you like action packed mysteries.

Andrew Keller, an old Army buddy, shows up at Jake’s house, wanting Jake to help him with a mistake he made 20 years ago when he lost the love of his life. Andrew is killed shortly after and Jake tries to find out who killed him. The characters are rich and the writing is filled with humor as well as intrigue. A little mystery, a little romance, and an abundance of insight into relationships. Great book!

I received this book "The Elizabeth Walker Affair" from NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own. You make a decision but was it the best decision, you now have regrets but can't go back only forward. I liked the story and the characters. A love story with a bit of mystery. I haven't read any Jake Travis novels but I would consider it.

Jake and Katherine take a new path

This is a transition story. Jake and Katherine will never be the same after they meet Elizabeth Walker and her memories. It's a story of past sin and past mistakes and their inexorable effect on today.

It isn't my favorite Jake Travis novel because I am not fond of flashbacks. And Jake, as narrator, is in an unusual mental state – given to wild flourishes of emotion and prose alongside hard and gritty murder. It's not my favorite but definitely worth reading. I look forward to the next installment.

Despite not being a book I would normally pick up, I enjoyed this mystery and the winding of the story as Jake tried to work out what happened to his friend, who is murdered in a fake store robbery. It is quite specific to America, with lots on NRA, but its interesting as a non-American! Would read more by this author!

This is actually the first book I have read by Robert Lane. Overall I enjoyed it!. I found Lane’s writing to be rather flowery and romantic. While at times I was a bit confused, and there were parts where the plot moved a little slow, I found myself invested in the characters and mystery of it all. The second half of the book was where I really felt Lane flourished. This story explores love, tragedy, family ties and self-worth and is certainly worth the read.

Haunting and emotional it's a story that just won't go away after you finish the last page. Pick up this gem of a book because you shouldn't pass this one up. A must read. Deserves a spot on your TBR stack. Happy reading!

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I didn't love this book. I found there to be too much unnecessary descriptive writing which took away from the storyline. However, I was interested in finding out who killed Andrew, and why.

What an excellent read! This is book 7 in the Jake Travis series. The Elizabeth Walker Affair beginswith Jake Travis hearing from a long-ago friend, Andrew, who tells him a bit about his past. They had been in the war together, but hadn't been closed since then. After leaving Jake, Andrew ends up dead. Making Jake wonder about what Andrew had told him and if there was anything to the mystery.

Jake is asked to look into Andrew's death. In his investigation, he finds himself revisiting friends and foes. Robert Lane does an excellent job with descriptions and characterizations. His storytelling moves along beautifully and you find yourself saying, just one more page, while reading late into the night. I'll have to admit that there was one part that left me shocked. I definitely recommend this book.

I would like to thank Robert Lane, Mason Alley Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I tried to read this but had such a hard time following it , I had to keep going back to reread it......I finally gave up....maybe if I kept going it’d pick up it seems like it should be a good read.....