Hometown Vendetta - (A Luke Steele Novel) by Traci Hunter Abramson (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Amid a terrorist threat, Luke Steele faces his haunted past when the suspected bomber, linked to his hometown, forces him back. FBI Agent Amberlyn McDowell, seeking a domestic terror mastermind, goes undercover as Luke's plus-one at his high school reunion. Their complex relationship blurs as the countdown to danger accelerates, raising stakes in a race against time to avert another attack"--

Book Synopsis

Marine Captain Luke Steele and FBI Special Agent Amberlyn Reiner must work together to unravel a deadly conspiracy before time runs out while also navigating their undercover fake relationship that is becoming all too real.

When a terrorist attack grips the nation, Luke Steele, a military aide to the president of the United States, is reassigned to track down the suspect because the alleged bomber was spotted wearing a state championship ring from Luke's hometown. Luke has desperately tried to forget his high school years, but he can't run from them now. Instead, he must face his most formidable assignment yet: leave his post by the president's side, return to Pine Falls, Virginia, and face every demon from his childhood--including every person and every thought that told him he wasn't worth anything.

FBI Special Agent Amberlyn Reiner has spent years tracking domestic terrorism. When she catches a break that could pinpoint the key player in the antigovernment group responsible for dozens of needless deaths, she's willing to do whatever it takes to get the information she seeks--even if it means going undercover as Luke Steele's plus-one at his high school reunion. Though Amberlyn found Luke arrogant and aloof during their time together at Quantico, it doesn't take long for her to discover that there's much more to him than she realized. But even as the line between fact and fiction in their relationship blurs, the countdown to danger accelerates. Time is running out, and with the threat of another terrorist attack looming, the stakes are higher than ever.

Review Quotes

"Abramson kicks off her newest series with a bang! ... Fans of Lynette Eason and Elizabeth Goddard will be delighted to find another author who writes edge-of-your-seat, inspirational, romantic suspense with strong female characters."-- "Booklist, starred review" (8/28/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"Small-town secrets, hatreds, and vengeance ... A skillfully done thriller with a dash of romance, lots of action, and even violence, but no sex or coarse language."-- "Library Journal" (7/23/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"Hometown Vendetta is the latest example of Abramson's mastery of this genre; intriguing political thriller woven through with a satisfying romance sure to exceed reader's expectations." --Josi S. Kilpack, best-selling author of the Lulu Dupree mysteries

"Hometown Vendetta is Traci Hunter Abramson at her best! I fell in love with Luke and Amberlyn and am counting the days until the next Luke Steele adventure."--Dani Pettrey, best-selling author (5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"Fast-paced and fun, characters to root for (and a few to dread)--Abramson brings her A-game with Hometown Vendetta!"--Michaelbrent Collings, best-selling and award-winning author (5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Traci Hunter Abramson worked for the Central Intelligence Agency for several years and credits the agency with giving her a wealth of ideas for writing as well as the skills needed to survive her children's teenage years. She has gone on to write a number of award-winning, best-selling suspense novels. She currently lives in Virginia with her family where she enjoys sports, travel, and writing. She recently retired from coaching high school swimming.