Under the cover of "Labyrinth of Lies" lies an undercover story full of suspense. Author Irene Hannon knows how to keep the action going, and although the plot revolving around a drug ring and a missing student may sound familiar, the reveal of who's behind it all comes unexpectedly. The character development and romance are lost somewhat because our lead characters are pretending to be a teenager and a Spanish teacher, but given they have a history, we can still pick up on their chemistry. Hannon's use of multiple points of views (something she does in most of her books) can make it challenging to keep up with who's who, but the payoff is an adventure most readers will enjoy. Note, however, that there's little to no religious content in this book. There's talk of God, morality, and regretful decisions, but these things feel thrown in to qualify the book as "Christian." I feel like Hannon missed an opportunity to give some depth and significance to her characters. The result is a novel that keeps you on the edge of your seat, but is almost immediately forgotten once finished.
*Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
