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I read this off and on all night. (In the library world, we call that partying). This morning I refused to get out of bed until I finished [b: The Kill Sign: Jamie Sinclair #4|31945484|The Kill Sign (Jamie Sinclair #4)|Nichole Christoff|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1473640218s/31945484.jpg|52604265]. They may have heard me cry, "NOOO"all the way in Mississippi at the end.

Well written, fourth in a series that stood at attention, all alone. The characters are believable.

Until I started this review I did not realize this is a part of a series.

Like eating dessert before dinner, I can go back, dig into the main course. I cannot wait to read more of the fabulous Jamie Sinclair in books 1 - 3. She is a total tough woman.

Jamie, our main protagonist, had a military upbringing, and she is strong, brilliant and fearless. There are romantic scenes, and tragic twists.

My feelings are still smarting over the ending. I want, need, demand more please.

[a: Nichole Christoff|8393402|Nichole Christoff|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1439914705p2/8393402.jpg] just gained herself a new fan. Thank you all. ( )

4.5 stars.

The Kill Sign, the fourth installment in Nichole Christoff's Jamie Sinclair series, is a spellbinding mystery about an investigation into a deadly explosion on a riverboat.

Jamie Sinclair is looking forward to her weekend getaway with Lt. Colonel Adam Barrett, who is now stationed at Ft. Donovan, Mississippi. Returning to the base where she lived many years ago with her now ex-husband stirs up a bittersweet mix of memories about her failed marriage and her unexpected career path as a private investigator. Happy to reconnect with her mentor Ray Walther and his wife pregnant Corinne, Jamie does not know what to think when she finds out Ray has taken Brandon "Bran" Laurent on as a partner in his investigation firm. Equally disquieting are her suspicions about Corinne's relationship with Bran. Trying to put these unpleasant thoughts out of her mind, she and Adam head to the riverboat for a military function but Jamie is surprised to see two familiar faces on board as well. After a stunning explosion leaves forty one people dead and several others wounded, Jamie decides to investigate the case on her own after Adam is assigned to the federal investigation.

Jamie immediately recognizes the bomber as Eddie Jepson, a man she knows from her time working with Ray. She cannot help but wonder how on earth a self-serving scam artist like Eddie could pull off such a well-thought out attack. She is also rather puzzled by Eddie's apparent connection to Ray's new partner, Bran. And she is also quite curious about the reason both men were so interested in live lingerie model Monique Wells right before the bomb exploded. The deeper Jamie digs into the case, the less things add up and as her investigation takes one shocking turn after another, she is thrust into the dangerous world of high stakes gambling, homegrown terrorist plots and a search for a missing stripper. Jamie becomes even more confused once Corinne goes missing but she is determined to find her friend before it is too late.

The investigation into the bombing moves at a breakneck speed, but Jamie has a great deal of difficulty figuring out how the pieces of the puzzle fit together. Jepson is an unlikely terrorist and Jamie wants to talk to him before the feds take him into custody. She is also deeply suspicious about Bran and the information she uncovers does little to dispel her misgivings about him. Jamie is also quite shocked about some of the changes in Ray but she is even more concerned about what is going on with Corinne. Another murder on the heels of Corinne's disappearance makes it imperative that Jamie get answers to her very troubling questions, but will she discover the truth in time to save her friend?

Jamie has barely begun tracking down leads when DEA Agent Marc Sandoval arrives in town. While his assistance on the case is appreciated, he further complicates her already confusing relationship with Adam. Not one for long term commitments, Jamie is spooked by the direction Adam seems to want to take their romance. Marc is not at all shy about letting Jamie know his interest in her runs much deeper than friendship. Jamie is conflicted by her attraction to Marc but she is in love with Adam. Isn't she? Hmm, an interesting love triangle but which man will Jamie choose?

The Kill Sign is a suspense-laden, action-packed mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats as Jamie's investigation takes some very unexpected detours. With plenty of plot twists, red herrings and clever misdirects, Nichole Christoff adroitly conceal the truth about the incongruous crimes right up until the novel's pulse-pounding adrenaline-filled conclusion. Another outstanding addition to the Jamie Sinclair series that old and new fans are going to love. ( )

I received a free advance e-copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. A dirty bomb explodes on a riverboat, people are killed, and a PI recognizes the bomber. She follows the leads and doesn’t give up. ‘The Kill Sign’ is a well-written novel full of action and suspense with a great plot and excellent character development. Jaimie Sinclair, PI, has two hotties on the string, one a military cop and the other a DEA agent. The story is full of twists and turns and holds the reader’s attention right up to the very end. The ending left me full of questions and I hope to read more about Jaimie Sinclair and her friends and hotties in the future. This is a keeper and well worth the read. ( )