This is my first book by Alan Chaput. It is the second in his Vigilantes for Justice series. While I was able to follow along and get involved in the book, I honestly wish 8 had read book 1 first. So you can read it out of order but I don’t recommend it.
I thought the characters were well written. I like many of them, especially Patricia and Meredith. The mystery, though, was awesomely written. In my opinion this is not a cozy mystery, though I can see why it has been called that. It is a clean book, even though the sex industry and organized crime are part of the story. I give the author major kudos for pulling that off. I was raised by a mother who always said if you need to curse a lot you should invest in a dictionary. *Truth confession: I need to invest in a good dictionary.* Mr Chaput wrote a very good mystery mixing in characters and elements where you often find colorful language and he did it without relying on “adult” language. He also did not rely on graphic sex and violence. Some may think this would be a somewhat boring read but I assure you it is not.
My recommendation is that if you are looking for a mystery that is clean reading but has a complicated plot with a few things going on, this is a series for you. I would suggest you start with book 1 but if you really want to read book 2 without reading 1, it is doable. ( )

Savannah Secrets by Alan Chaput brings old South charm, interesting characters, a great setting and suspense then wraps it up into a page turning, suspenseful, can't put it down read.

When Patricia's husband Trey is kidnapped she has to put all her cunning wits, smarts and courage together to rescue her husband and find what she has been asked to get in exchange for her him. Can she do it?

This is the first book I have read from Alan Chaput but it will not be the last. I like that Patricia is so resourceful and smart. The journey we are taken on in this book keeps it so exciting and you just can not put it down. It does have a lot of complex twists and it keeps you guessing. While I was reading this it reminded me a little of the conspiracies of a Dan Brown novel which I like.

If you like a cozy with a hint of conspiracy, twists and turns, unique characters, themes and settings then
you need to read this one. I enjoyed this book.

I received this book for my honest opinion and review ( )