Can I say, I love Kendra Michaels and her amazing abilities. Always appreciate a string female lead and this book doesn't disappoint, as she is pretty badass throughout the whole book. A great suspense that keeps you turning the pages. Stopping it from being a 5 star, however, is her continued relationship with Lynch, and no real progression. Even her friend Olivia is getting as frustrated as this reader, haha. I mean, really, does she have to always be that difficult? Would be nice to see this start working out instead of the constant tip toeing.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC.

This novel’s heroine is Kendra Michaels. She uses her unique powers of observation, along with her friends, to help find the missing girls. This is set in San Diego and uses several locations and describes them fairly well. Highly recommend!

Thank you to the authors, publisher and Net Galley for the ARC to this book in exchange for an honest review.

When I requested this book, I hadn't realized that this was the latest book in a long-established series. I enjoyed this book but I think I would have enjoyed this book more if I had known this as one of my criticisms of the book is that the chemistry between the main characters was not developed enough. Perhaps this happened in earlier books? Anyways, this was an entertaining read, and because of that, I would recommend going back to the beginning of the series in order to get the most enjoyment out of it.

The mother and son team Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen are back with a another amazing book from the Kendra Michaels Series Flashback!! Once again Kendra is drawn into the world of a serial killer and this one disappeared fifteen years ago after killing 5 women and leaving them bound and posed for everyone to see his work. So when the daughters of one of his victims disappear without a trace because after years of interviews and crime scene photos it looks like their ready to name their mothers killer. A retired police detective Paula Chase asks Kendra if she would look into their disappearance only to end up day hours later! With the help of her best friend Olivia and the dangerous but handsome Adam Lynch and a ex detective Todd Williams who was close to the girls and knows more then he saying and has lead them to answers in their mothers death and the others, its only a matter of time before the Bayside Strangler starts his killing spree again with the deaths of two more women and he isn't done yet! Now Kendra is next on his list! Another awesome Thriller with great storytelling and a a great plot with twists and turns and some more steam between lynch and Kendra! I love both these characters and can't get enough of this duo! The only thing that was missing was a intriguing villian! Iris Johansen has had some of the best book villains of all time but Rod Wallace while a total demented creepy bastard didn't have me on the edge or even keep my interest! He was just another monster who thought too much of himself and was out smarter by a bunch of women. Kendra Michaels has been one of my favorite characters of all time! And I'm always amazed with her talent of noticing stuff that others can't see.But when you've been blind you learn to use others senses and even though she got her sight back she still sees things different and I love that!! Until Next time Luv's😉💋

Fifteen years ago a serial killer murdered Sloane and Chloe’s Mother. Ņow the girls are grown and determined to solve the murders. They may have bitten off more than they can chew. They have disappeared, has the killer found them? Kendra has unusual senses because of the years she spent blind. She is asked to investigate and possibly find the girls. Now there is a target on her back. The Strangler is back and seems to be one step ahead of them. The story is suspenseful and also has a romance, it is definitely a page turner. There is also a twist that comes out of nowhere. This book is part of a series but could easily be read as a stand alone. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

This is the eleventh book with Kendra Michaels, who we first met in the Eve Duncan series.
I think this is the best one yet!


Kendra Michaels was blind for a good while. Now she has vision, but still uses those powers that were heightened during her blindness.


Fifteen years ago a serial killer terrorized the Bay area. Chloe and Sloane Morgan’s mother was one of those victims. And the girls saw this. They have never caught the Bayside strangler and the girls have spent all of their time searching for clues in the case.


But now, they are missing and the detective from the original case has gotten in touch with Kendra. Dropping all of the files with her hoping she can help. But the next day the detective is dead and the strangler is back!


What a thrill ride this one was. Government secrets, Killers in bed with cops, it is just a mess! And the killings aren’t stopping.


Excellent!




NetGalley/ Grand Central Publishing June 25,2024

I love the Kendra Michaels series and this was no exception. Kendra, Adam and Olivia work to find two sisters that have disappeared trying to find the murderer of their Mother. Lots of action and suspense that will keep you glued to the book.

Great!

This book is a great addition to the Kendra Michaels series. Kendra and Adam Lynch, boyfriend/mystery man for hire are trying to find two missing women. Of course, along the way they are faced with life-threatening situations and plenty of murdered people, along with clues leading everywhere.

As always, I enjoyed their push-pull relationship, and their group of friends who help them solve crimes, including Harley the dog. Fast-paced, well-written and enough action to keep the readers attention.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

(Kendra Michaels #11)- Once again the Johansens have a hit. I can’t wait until a new Kendra Michael’s book comes out. They are highly suspense and keep you on the edge of your seat. This newest one didn’t miss the mark. The Johansens have created some amazingly strong characters that leap off the page. Kendra, who was blind until she was twenty, has remarkable powers of observation that help with solving crimes. Luke, her lover and protector leaps in on each of her cases to keep her safe and then we have Olivia her best friends since childhood. Olivia is still blind but does unbelievably well for herself in a sighted world. The more books the more these characters develop and grow on you. Kendra has been asked by a friend if she would investigate a missing person case, two sisters and a cold case murder, their mother. to see if she can find anything that will help in both cases. Just when she starts to look at the evidence, she is attacked in one of the sister’s condos and is almost killed. This leads to a chain of events that starts up the Baystate Strangler once again. Will Kendra and Luke find the missing sisters and solve the murder of their mom. Read and find out. I highly recommend this series and book. Thank you to Netgalley and Grand Central Publishing for providing an advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

I really enjoyed how tense this story was and how it worked with the overall feel of the story. The characters were what I wanted and enjoyed that Kendra uses deduction to bring out a serial killer. Iris Johansen; Roy Johansen write a strong story and characters that I cared about. I’m excited to read more.

Kendra Michaels latest case comes in the form of a favor to investigate a cold case to help solve a current disappearance. While this is a new avenue for Kendra, she is drawn in almost immediately. Unfortunately for her, the killer is pulled back in. This chain of events kicks off a very action packed and suspenseful story. In previous books, Kendra was defined by her heightened abilities which she developed while blind. She is feisty, resourceful, and tenacious. This story further builds on Kendra’s strength of character and willingness to go all in on a case that may be tough to solve and dangerous. Enter our white(ish) knight, Lynch, who has helped Kendra and stolen her heart in previous books. They are an amazing couple, but they are both alphas, so we get plenty of relationship drama as they feel their way to working together in this case.
After multiple attempts on Kendra’s life, some wild rock climbing and more victims, the case takes a massive twist I did not see coming. What makes this twist more riveting is that we know who the killer in from the beginning, but we don’t know who he really is and that is the twist. While you are adjusting to twist one, we get another one and the story gets even more action packed and unique.
The mystery is only half the tale, we have a host of amazing characters. The most well-developed character outside our romantic leads is Olivia. She is the kind of BFF we all need, caring and compassionate and not afraid to stick her nose in. The fact that she does all that without letting her blindness slow her down makes her more amazing, so amazing that she provides a major clue that moves the story forward. At the end, there is a hint she may finally get to join Kendra as one who found a miracle. Fingers crossed that we will learn her fate in the next book. We also need to see more of Harley as he and the seals was adorable, and the dog also is once again a hero.
This is a great series that allows mother and son to combine their talents for keep readers coming back for more. I hope we get another dose or ten of this incredible cast of characters.
Thank you #Netgalley and #GrandCentralPublishing for this ARC.

Kendra Michaels is back in Flashback. She’s been called to look at evidence surrounding the disappearance of two sisters. The mother of the two women was murdered 15 years ago and during that time the sisters have worked the case themselves gathering information, crime scene photos and conducting countless hours of interviews. Have they gotten too close?
The case was previously closed as the murders stopped but there was never an arrest.
The killer may be back and they could be his next victims.
Kendra is on his radar as well. He’s not going to let anyone stop him, the stakes are high.

This is riveting and suspenseful you’ll definitely want to read this.

Thank you #Netgalley #GrandCentralPublishing #Flashback for this ARC

Kendra Michaels uses her heightened powers of deduction to draw out a serial killer who has not been seen or heard from in over fifteen years.
Chloe and Sloane Morgan were only children when their mother was the second victim of the Bayside Strangler. Now, after spending fifteen years trying to discover his identity, the sisters have suddenly vanished. Were they getting too close to the truth? The police consider their interest in the crime to be just a coincidence and have little motivation to pursue the cold case! Good book! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, intrigue, action packed, murder, mystery, serial killer, a bit of a who done it and some crazy twists and turns! The storyline was interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!