Veena’s review of On the Hunt (Kira Drake) by Iris Johansen
Romantic Suspense published by Grand Central Publishing 03 Sep 24
Introducing Kira Drake and her wonder dog Mack, this book seems like the start of a new series, which is a refreshing change of pace, even though I have enjoyed every single Eve Duncan book that I’ve read.
Jack Harlan, billionaire inventor, scientist and entrepreneur, is searching for his brother’s killer, who continues to elude him even as he poses a threat to Jack and all he holds dear. When a bombing in Paris has the footprints of this killer, Jack convinces Kira, along with her dog Mack, to take on a hunt for this man. They both find themselves in the US with the killer in their scope, but their lack of trust in each other gets Mack shot and the killer in the wind.
Fiona, Jack’s niece, his brother’s daughter, is his ward and a horse whisperer. She wants Kira to use the techniques that she has used to train and prolong the life of her dogs on horses. With that in mind, they all head off to the Kira’s island, but Fiona is kidnapped, even as Jack and Kira head off to a nation ruled by her friend who has the finest horses and buried treasure in caves near the island.
The story winds through some cool toys and scientific inventions and treasure, even as the chase between the good guys and bad guys continues with some kidnappings and killings. As usual, Ms. Johansen delivers a great story that sweeps her readers in. I hope we see more character development for Jack and Kira in forthcoming stories, and Fiona, of course, is a delight and I hope a key part of the series to come.
Grade: B
Summary:
Kira Drake has come to Paris with her highly trained Golden Retriever, Mack, to investigate the horrific bombing of a museum in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. What she doesn’t know is that one powerful man has a special reason to find the person responsible.
Jack Harlan has all the money in the world, but it can’t bring his brother back. His sibling was murdered during the theft of a scientific discovery that could have made the world a better place. Now, after a four-year search, Harlan learns that this bombing was the work of the same twisted man.
Kira and her dog are in demand from law enforcement agencies all over the world, but Harlan convinces her to continue the investigation for his own purposes, wherever it may lead. So against her better judgment, Kira finds herself on the hunt, placing her trust in Harlan. For what she hopes is justice. When what he may be seeking is vengeance.
