Counter Attack is the latest suspense written by Patricia Bradley. The author introduces Alex Stone on the opening pages. This undercover detective has her hands full trying to track down a serial killer. When Alex enters the bar where several of the victims had lost their lives, she suddenly gets the sense that someone is watching her. She never identifies who has their eyes on her, but Alex is surprised when she looks up and sees Nathan Landry, her high school crush. As she exits the bar, matters take a severe turn when a man suddenly tries to drag Alex away. Before you know it, both Alex and this man are shot. One is barely holding on to life, while the other is dead!
The man they assume to be the serial killer is now dead; however, Alex wonders if the man she killed is actually the Queen’s Gambit Killer. After Alex’s grandfather has a heart attack, she is moved into his position temporarily to act as Russell County’s sheriff. On her first day on the job, the Gambit Killer turns up in her town. When on her second day on the job she needs to hold a press conference, she knows she needs help. Alex turns to her friend and colleague Nathan!
When this serial killer continues leaving messages referring to a chess game, Alex teams up with Nathan to lean on his chess expertise to decipher these clues. This chess game gets rather complicated by the end of this tale. You will be surprised when the identity of the Gambit Killer finally comes to light!
I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for my review.