Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Innocent to the Last

Subtitle: (The Innocent Mystery Series #6)

Author: C.A. Asbrey

Genre: Crime/Thriller/Mystery/Historic Fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 6

Best read after earlier books in series? Yes, but can be read as stand-alone

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54550444-innocent-to-the-last

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

While searching for the man behind their daughter’s killer, Abi, Nat and his uncle Jake’s path crosses that of Rebecca, a newspaper woman who investigates the same gang. Soon they have the killer on their tails. Will they be able to escape with their lives?

What I liked about the book:

The many twists and turns, action-packed, humorous, fast-paced.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I loved the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

The combination of mystery and care for each other.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book ended, I wanted to read on.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the sixth book in the series and I just couldn’t stop myself and had to read them all. Loved the entire series.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a great book and reminds me of stories from the Wild West.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children No

Young Adult Yes

Adult Yes

If you like mysteries or historical fiction, this book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Nat, Abigail, and Jake are hot on the trail of the mysterious man behind the scenes who orchestrated the murder of baby Ava. Determined to bring her killer to justice, they are prepared to do whatever they must, no matter where the clues lead. Rebecca, an attractive newspaper woman investigating the same deadly gang of criminals brings complications into the mix for their plans—and for Jake’s heart.

With a slew of hired killers on their tails, the stars align when they bump into Nat and Jake’s old gang, The Innocents, in the midst of a train robbery. They strike a reluctant deal with The Innocents to take refuge in their old hideout at Ghost Canyon—at a price. Abi’s ability to break into a new type of armored car, one containing a rumored “golden boy” statue, gains them their refuge and buys them some very limited time.

When the hired killers show up at Ghost Canyon, there’s hell to pay with the surprise attack Nat has devised. If Jake survives, will he be able to find peace—and love—with his heart’s desire, at last? Can Nat and Abi deliver retribution for the death of their young daughter?

In a story filled with surprise villains, unexpected love, and gut-wrenching action, these twists and turns keep Nat, Abi, and Jake INNOCENT TO THE LAST…

About the Author:

C.A. Asbrey is a writer of mysteries, and a fan of all things Victorian and obscure. A former member of law enforcement in Scotland, she developed a deep interest in early forensics and detection methods, particularly during the 19th Century, working in the field. This extensive research into early detectives and the tools available to them acted as the foundation for developing the characters in her The Innocents Mystery Series. She likes her mysteries twisty, complex, and intricate; through a fog of history and a touch of light humor.