Happy Friday! It’s hard to believe another week has gone by, but here we are, ready for another First Line Friday less than a week away from Thanksgiving! The book I’m featuring today is a must-read for suspense fans – keep reading for my review of The Escape by Lisa Harris.

“There is a razor-thin edge between justice and revenge, where the two easily blur if left unchecked.”

The Escape by Lisa Harris

That line definitely gives you an idea of the intensity and suspense you’re about to encounter in this book!

The Basics

Title: The Escape

Author: Lisa Harris

Series: US Marshals (Book 1 of 3)

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

My Rating: 4 Stars

From the Back Cover: US Marshals Madison James and Jonas Quinn have orders to transport two high-profile prisoners across the country on a private plane. But when the plane experiences engine trouble en route from the Pacific Northwest to Colorado, the pilots crash-land the aircraft deep in the heart of the sprawling Salmon-Challis National Forest. 

With both pilots and one prisoner dead–and one fugitive on the run–Madison and Jonas must negotiate the rugged and remote backcountry as they track a murderer who is desperate to disappear . . . and will do anything to stop them.

My Thoughts

Lisa Harris’ new series is off to a great start with The Escape! If you like action-packed suspense that’s lighter on the romance, you will enjoy this book.

Madison and Jonas are US Marshals tasked with transporting a prisoner, and I really enjoyed learning more about this unique law enforcement agency. The fact that their prisoner escaped means we know from the start who the bad guy is, but that doesn’t lessen the suspense at all. He always seems to be one step ahead of the marshals as they track him across the country, keeping the tension high and the story fast-paced!

I appreciated the slower pace of the romance in this book – it feels much more authentic to both the suspenseful story and to Jonas and Madison. It also allows the rest of the series to focus on the same characters, which gives more opportunity for rich character development. Another thread that weaves the series together is the underlying mystery of who killed Madison’s husband – and who might be coming after her next. I can’t wait for the rest of the series, and I think fans of Natalie Walters, Lynette Eason, and Dani Pettrey will enjoy this book as well!

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher as part of the Revell Reads blogger program. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.