No Way Back by Andrew Gross

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From Hotchpotch:

Synopsis: 

No Way Back is a thrilling page-turner from Andrew Gross, the New York Times bestselling author of 15 Seconds and The Blue Zone. One woman is framed for a horrific crime, and desperate to prove her innocence.

A chance meeting with a stranger in a hotel ends in a shocking murder. Wendy Gould is an average mom–and the only witness. Nanny Lauritzia Velez knows a shocking secret that could prove to be deadly. Both of their lives in danger, this unlikely pair must work together against a network of dangerous men who want nothing more than to see them dead.

A fast-paced, riveting tale with strong, compelling characters, No Way Back is an edge-of-your-seat read with nonstop action and a complex mystery.

Review

There is no way back for Wendy after she not only witnesses a murder, but commits one as well. Lauritzia has no life to go back to either as she is being hunted down by a Mexican drug lord. However, will they be able to find a way out?

It takes a while for the story lines to come together, but when it did it started to grab my attention. The time lines are somewhat confusing and Wendy several times repeating her story, as well as the long-winded dialogue before the protagonist is finally shot irked me.

Having read several previous books of this author, I find this book not up to par with what I have come to expect from Andrew Gross. It still is an enjoyable read with a few surprising twists, though.

     I agree with this reviewer that the book is good, but not up to par with his previous books.