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Body of Evidence

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This is the third book in this great series that I have read, and it is as good as the first, you are in for a treat to read all of them!

This is Grace Riley's story, an accomplished Forensic Pathologist, and a new case has her meeting the new Sheriff Nate Cox, and for them life will never be the same. You might not want to be eating while reading this one.

Someone is targeting older people and how they are killing them takes us on a mystery read that will keep you turning pages, did I guess right as to who BK was? Nope, I was very surprised, I had someone else pegged as the culprit.

This is a thriller that will really keep you guessing, right to the end, and now I'm looking for the next read by Irene Hannon! There is a teaser at the end of this book!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.

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What a fascinating job Grace has as a forensic pathologist in checking out unusual death causes! Sherrif Nate appreciates her skills and wants to know her better. The only problem is that he is already seeing someone. Meanwhile, a pattern of mysterious deaths is noticed. There is delicious suspense in following the leads! Leave it to Irene Hannon to construct such a delightful, exciting and romantic story!
Thanks goes to Revell Publishers for providing me with this ARC. The views expressed are my own.

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The final book in the Triple Threat Series was just as good as the first two if not better. Irene Hannon is one of my favorite authors and she didn’t disappoint with this book. It is well written with believable characters, a plot that keeps you reading and suspense that hooked me from the beginning. Wonderful book well worth reading.

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The third in the Triple Threat series wraps up the Reilly sisters stories. Grace, the youngest sister searches to find how two deaths are linked together when it become apparent that other deaths may be also linked. The cause of the deaths was quite intriguing but the culprit was obvious to me although the motive was not. Recommended!

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I have read all of Irene Hannon's book and will continue to read any book she writes! Her books are exciting adventures with light romance and Christianity. Body of Evidence is book 3 in the Triple Threat Series, but it does just fine as a stand-alone novel.

Grace Reilly normally works around silent people. As in silent as the grave people. She has seen everything in the world of Forensic Pathology. But when two elderly people turn up dead with a strange seed in their stomach, Grace sees a connection no one else does. This discovery brings her in contact with the new sheriff Nate Cox. Nate's attraction for the pretty pathologist is quick and fast. In addition to being pretty, she's a Christian and super smart! But someone doesn't want Grace to tie the two deaths together. Strange things start to happen to Grace that gradually become more and more dangerous. Nate is not about to lose Grace to some psycho who wants to silence her. He will have to work hard to keep Grace from being the next victim and find out who is behind everything.

Warning: Don't read this book while eating lunch! I did and it didn't settle well. There are parts about stomach juices in measuring cups, skulls being sawed open, and vomit. No, this is not a horror book. But the main character is a forensic pathologist so she is doing autopsies in the story. Kudos to the author for doing amazing research!

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"Body of Evidence" was another great read by Irene Hannon. This is the last book in the Triple Threat series, but you don't have to read the first two to know what's going on in this book. This book is full of suspense and a little romance throughout. There was a big twist at the end. I loved the main characters, Grace and Nate. Irene Hannon does such a great job in making you feel like you are part of the story. I highly recommend this book and all of Irene Hannon's books.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

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A wonderful conclusion to Hannon’s Triple Threat series. I loved Grace and Nate. If you like romantic suspense you will enjoy this read and this series.

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Grace Reilly is a forensic pathologist. Nate Cox is the local sheriff. The two are thrown together when Grace's car is vandalized. There is an instant attraction between the two that both would like to explore further. But a killer has their sights set on getting rid of Grace. Will they find out who that person is before it is too late?

I seriously think this was my favorite of the series! I loved Grace and Nate. I thought the mystery was great. I loved the suspense that built as the story progressed. I did have my suspicions of the "who-done-it" but there were some twists that made me question if I was right. The romance between Grace and Nate was sweet and I loved how it progressed throughout the story. A great ending to the series and as always I look forward to the next book that author Irene Hannon writes!

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This is book three in the Triple Threat series however I feel it is a stand alone book. You miss a bit of history on the Reilly sisters yet you will not be lost.
This book is full of mystery, suspense, romance and more. I enjoyed getting to know Forensic pathologist Grace Reilly and Sheriff Nate Cox. Grace and her sisters have a great relationship. The sparks between Grace and Nate are great as well. If you enjoy reading contemporary romance with some mystery you will enjoy this read.
Irene Hannon, really does her homework, Her dialogue and charter development are great. I love her writing style. I was given a copy of this book for my honest opinion.

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Irene Hannon wraps up her awesome Triple Threat series about the dynamic Reilly sisters with “Body of Evidence.”

Forensic Pathologist Grace Reilly senses there’s something sinister with the seemingly innocent deaths of two elderly people she’s called to work on. As she investigates the matter with Sheriff Nate Cox, a possibly deadly and seedy situation reveals itself to them, all while danger keeps showing up on Grace’s doorstep.

Will Grace and Nate be able to solve the complicated case, all while delving into developing feelings between them? Will they be able to prevent any further mysterious deaths from occurring?

Once again Hannon creates an incredible thriller filled with twists and turns, with just enough suspense to keep the reader’s heart thumping and just enough romance to curl their toes. She also develops great characters with real flaws.

She also fills “Body of Evidence” with some good themes, like zealousness; finding strength and courage; revenge; and misplaced guilt.

Fans of Lynette Eason, Kelly Irvin, Terri Blackstock and Colleen Coble will love this novel, which is due out Oct. 4.

Five stars out of five.

Revell provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.

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Body of Evidence is the satisfying conclusion to Irene Hannon's Triple Threat series. It was very suspenseful and difficult to put down. It follows the characters of Grace Reilly, a forensic pathologist, and Nate Cox, the county sheriff. As bodies of older individuals in town start to pile up Grace and Nate are on the hunt to find out if it was really natural causes that led to their demise or something more sinister.

The mystery aspect is great even though I did have my suspicions about the correct culprit part of the way through the novel. The romance between Grace and Nate is sweet and I loved watching their admiration and desire for each other grow. Overall this was just a really great book.

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"Body of Evidence" is a Christian romantic suspense novel. It's the third book in a series, but it works as a stand-alone novel. The main characters were engaging, complex people who reacted realistically to events. I cared about what happened to them. Grace noticed something unusual in the autopsy, linked several cases, and figured out how the murder was done while Nate interviewed suspects and followed up leads about the murderer's identity. Both had confidence in the other's abilities and skills. They admired each other's character as well as their looks. The suspense was created by the possibility that more older folks would die soon and the increasing threats toward Grace. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable, exciting novel.

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A thrilling conclusion to a fantastic series! With edge of your seat drama and suspense, it keeps you glued to the page. The forensic elements add to the heighten suspense added a new, fresh twist to the series. The romance is swoon worthy. This book does not disappoint!

Grace Reilly is the baby of the Reilly sisters. As a forensic pathologist, she spends her awake hours with the dead much to the chagrin of her older sisters. When she becomes suspicious about findings in an autopsy, her path crosses with the new sheriff in town. Sparks fly between the two as they work together to uncover what is happening in their town. Can Sheriff Nate invade Grace’s thoughts as much as her work?

Excellent ending to the series! I hated to see this one end.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are completely my own.

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Body of Evidence, by Irene Hannon, opens with Forensic pathologist Grace Reilly hearing some strange sounds as she is finishing up her latest autopsy. She exits the mortuary to find that damage had been left on her vehicle. When Grace seeks assistance from the local police, she meets Sheriff Nate Cox. She has no idea how her life is about to change in more ways the one!

When Grace becomes suspicious about the similarities between the deaths of two elderly residents, she soon pulls Nate into trying to uncover what is going on. You will not believe what they discover by the final page of this tale!

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I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

I LOVED this book and the suspense! The author had me guessing who was behind the murders right up until the end.

Irene has a way of connecting you with the characters and keeps you interested in the suspense and romance all throughout the book.

This story is about Grace and Nate. Nate is a new Sheriff in the county and winds up meeting Grace when she reports vandalism to her car. Grace also performs autopsies for the county and as they get to know each other some suspicious cases come together. Can they solve the murders before one of them gets hurt or worse, dies?

Great read!

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Body of Evidence
by Irene Hannon
Pub Date: October 4, 2022
Fleming H. Revell
Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC of this book.
This book was worth the wait! Irene Hannon spins a fascinating plot in Body of Evidence, the third book in the Triple Threat series. Great title and play on words in this thought-provoking suspense. I really liked this book and highly recommend it. I will be preordering it for our library.

5 stars

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The final book in the Triple Threat Series by Irene Hannon was well worth the wait! This is a stunning conclusion to the series that kept me glued to my seat as I devoured the book and all of its twists. Dr. Grace Reilly is a forensic pathologist while Nate Cox is the sheriff of the little town in Missouri where they live. Grace is convinced that the deaths of several elderly patients is not natural and decides to investigate, even convincing Nate to join in her quest for the truth. She is a stalwart defender of justice and knows something is killing off the elderly, if she can just figure out how. The characters are credible and the action is fast paced and riveting. Even the secondary characters play a major role in solving the mystery, especially investment agent Dave Mullins who is a very likable if gullible character. All of the roles of the characters flow together seamlessly and it was impossible for me to guess the culprit until the very end. That made this novel a very satisfying suspense since I was not able to predict the ending too soon. The romance is inevitable but so lovely, with Nate and Grace gradually giving in to their attraction for each other. I enjoyed the repartee between Grace and her sisters, Eve and Cait and the teasing they all do together. In fact, there was nothing that I did not enjoy about this spine-tingling romantic suspense and look forward to the next suspense series from Hannon. She is an absolute master at creating at atmosphere of building suspense and making the story believable and dramatic at the same time. Fans of clean romantic suspense will want to grab this book right away and will enjoy the multiple layers of deception hidden within its pages that lead to so many red herrings. A perfect book for fans of this genre!
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guidelines Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”

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It appears that forensic pathologist Grace Reilly is more comfortable with dead people than the living. After all that is how she spends her Friday nights. She also has an ability to see what others miss. When a pattern of seeds shows up with a few of her last autopsies, Grace will not stop.

With several plot twists it managed to keep me guessing until the end. Even then I was surprised. I’m not easily surprised.

This was an enjoyable read. It gave me something to look forward to and the end of the day.

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Grace Reilly is the youngest of the Reilly sisters and the romantic at heart. That she is the last one still seeking her soul mate drives her a little batty. She is too smart for her own good and fiercely independent. She has even chosen not to live in the same town as her overprotective older sisters to prove her point.
She's the only forensic pathologist for several rural communities. She spends her days with dead bodies and in funeral homes. Her sisters keep telling her she needs to expand her social life to include the living to enhance her opportunties and chances of meeting Mr. Right.
When her work on several older residents begins to look familiar she takes her findings to the new county sherriff, Nate Cox. Nate's not convinced there's foul play to be uncovered but when the cute forensic pathologists runs in to trouble he's more than willing to spend his days off researching her case.
Irene Hannon wraps up this Triple Threat series well. This story is a mix of sisters, curiosity, and mystery. Hannon never fails to keep readers engaged and wondering who the culprit behind the trouble might be. I liked the family dynamics, the rural setting, and the pieces of everyone's stories as they came to be revealed.
Thanks to Revell and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this story. All opinions are my own.

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Irene Hannon has given us another good suspenseful, romantic thriller in Body of Evidence, the final installment of her Triple Threat series. Grace Reilly is a forensic pathologist who notices some anomalies in two autopsies she performs. She brings her concern to the new county sheriff, Nate Cox. With very little evidence to go on, the two work together to figure out why several elderly people have died allegedly from natural causes. The book gives us the perspective from several different people, some of whom I felt a little compassion for because of the bad choices they made in their lives. There was a lot of mystery, suspense, and a surprise near the end as to the killer’s identity. I know I can always depend on a good read by Irene Hannon and I am not disappointed with this book. I thoroughly enjoyed Grace’s story!

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