Another great installment of the FBI series. This book centers more around Sherlock and some new characters. As always, this is a fast paced thriller with plot twists. Total nail biter! Can't wait for the next book.

These books are always better than their titles or covers would make you think. Maybe I'm the only one that DOESN'T care for foreign subterfuge, spies, and military suspense and her last few titles and covers seem to really push that storyline. I was pleasantly surprised wit this one - I was hesitant because of what I just mentioned, but picked it up because I enjoy Savage and Sherlock. While Sherlock's amnesia was a bit much for me in this one, it's still worth picking up.

Thank you netgalley, for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.

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This is book 23 in the FBI Series. Agent Sherlock is t-boned on her way home. She sees a body hit her vehicle, then blackness. When she wakes up at the hospital, they do some digging and discover that the man is a CIA Agent and he is still missing. Meanwhile, in a small town, Agent Hammersmith is trying to help a kidnapping victim and he ends up arrested along with the victim. Agent Savich is pulled into Hammersmith's investigation and between the two investigations, they find truths, and must do it fast so that everyone stays alive.

What a fascinating book. I was impressed by the storyline and the characters were all well written and complex. Where there are complex storylines combined with intriguing characters the reader experience is magnified tremendously. To have a book that is well written as well as entertaining is a delight. Reading is about escaping your world and entering another one. The word building was phenomenal in this book. Here I forgot about my own life and was immersed in the world created by the author. I would recommend this book.

I really enjoy this series. The characters are exciting & fun together. The story grabs you at the beginning & never disappoints. 5 stars!!

I always love Cathrine Coulter. She knows how to engage a reader and keep you on the edge of your seat. Her thrillers are some of my favorites, not necessarily for the mystery, but for the characters and suspense. I will always be the first on the buy list for her books.

This book had a few story lines going on that were both interesting. Sherlock is having memory loss from an accident and Savich is trying to help her while also working on two cases. One with Griffin Hammersmith in Gaffer's Ridge, Virginia, where he had been going on vacation, and one in Washington. I loved how Sherlock trusted Savich and even though she didn't have her memory so many things that she did were just what she would have always done. I found both stories compelling and kept me on the edge of my seat. I am looking forward to the next in this series.

I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from Gallery Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

‏I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.

Back in 1996, The Cove, the 1st story in Catherine Coulter's FBI Thriller series was published. The 23rd book, Labyrinth was recently published. In the series, readers have been introduced to FBI thrillers with recurring characters. From what I have read about the series, the main characters are Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock, a husband and wife team who are FBI agents.

Although the series has been on my "want to read" list for many years, I have never read any books from the series. When given the opportunity to review Labyrinth, I jumped at the chance. I usually read the rest of the series before reviewing a book, but Labyrinth is the 23rd book in the series, so I decided to forgo my usual routine and read just the one book.

Labyrinth could stand alone as a novel. The story was interesting and easy to follow. The characters were likable and well developed. Reading the earlier novels would help with understanding some of the references but it is not necessary.

I will continue reading the series with the next book but will keep the earlier books on my "to read" list and try to catch up on the series.

This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 10/11/19.

This novel has a thrilling mystery with some psychci elements that I enjoyed. Sherlock is a compelling and interesting character and I've read all the books in this series because of her and Savich. Some of the plot elements feel tired and repetitive in a series that has been going on so long. My biggest criticism is the dialogue between characters feeling very stilted and unnatural.

Catherine Coulter is one of my favorite authors, and Sherlock and Savich as my favorite duo. I couldn't wait to read her new book Labyrinth. As usual, it is a fantastic book which is full of fun, mystery and a little romance. You won't go wrong if you purchase this book. You don't need to read the series to follow along, but why wouldn't you because this is one of the best series out there.

Excellent book. I love this series and will continue to read anything published by this author. I'm anxiously awaiting the next in this series. Highly recommended.

I have read and thoroughly enjoyed all of the books in the author’s FBI series, but just could not get into this one. The story begins with Sherlock involved in a serious accident. While twisting and turning, a man lands on her car front window and miraculously disappears, though probably seriously hurt. DNA shows he is a CIA analyst at Langley, who is missing, further complicating things. Then FBI Special Agent Griffin Hammersmith, taking some time off in Gaffer’s Ridge, Virginia, stumbles upon and rescues a kidnapped woman—but ends up arrested, along with the woman, by the local sheriff, whose nephew is the kidnapper. Everyone doubts everything the agent and woman say about what happened, so Griffin calls Savich for help. Now Savich is up to his ears in problems. He manages to work his way through them, as he usually does, as he, with Griffin’s and the woman’s help, plough through a mess (labyrinth) to find the truth, while Sherlock works her way back to herself after the accident. In the end, the author manages to tie these two separate stories into one cohesive story line/conclusion that will thrill and fascinate any reader.

I love the books in the series about Dillon Savich and his wife Sherlock, but, as I said, this one just did not cut it for me. The different stories are interspersed throughout the book, which sort of made it more difficult for me to follow and understand, as I had to keep switching back and forth, in my mind, as I read. The author manages to tie them both together nicely in the end, however, providing a satisfied conclusion. I am not sure what I do not like about this book, but I think it is the Special Agent Hammersmith and would-be kidnapped woman side of the story, as I just could not get into all the small-town intrigues, mysteries and secrets. Still, the read is a good one. It is, like most of the books in the series, a bit long, but it does move along nicely. I received this from NetGalley to read and review.

I love this series and look forward to each installment. This one did not disappoint. It was full of riveting suspense with many twists and turns. Savich and Sherlock are back and their saga continues.
Many thanks to Gallery pocket books and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Savich and Sherlock are back in Catherine Coulter's newest installment of the FBI saga. As always, our two favorite FBI agents work multiple story lines while trying to maintain a personal space in a world where "personal" means something different to everyone. The back story of these two agents has given me many hours of great reading and Labryinth does not disappoint. As the stories move forward, it will surprise you when all is revealed. Treat yourself to a quiet space and an excellent saga.

Another explosive installment in the FBI series that brings us Sherlock, Savich, and characters that are as rich as they are elusive. This story completely flips everything that we know about Savich and Sherlock’s relationship upside down through the lens of intrigue and conspiracy. Without getting too spoilery, it was a great reset to characters that craved some new dynamic. Coulter’s FBI stories are always tops on my list and this winding Labyrinth was no exception

Description:

On a Tuesday afternoon, Agent Sherlock is driving in downtown Washington when her Volvo is suddenly T-boned at an intersection. As her car spins out of control, a man’s body slams against her windshield and then—blackness. When she finally regains consciousness in the hospital, she’s told about the accident and the man she struck. No one knows yet who he is or where he is because he ran away. From DNA, they discover his name is Justice Cummings and he’s a CIA analyst at Langley…and he’s still missing.

Meanwhile, in the small town of Gaffer’s Ridge, Virginia, Special Agent Griffin Hammersmith rescues a kidnapped woman claiming her captor had probably murdered three missing teenage girls. However, the man she accuses is the local sheriff’s nephew and a member of a very powerful family, reputed to have psychic powers. When the sheriff arrests Griffin and the rescued woman, Carson DaSilva, he calls Savich for help. Together they have to weave their way through a labyrinth of lies to find the truth of a terrible secret.


My Review:

The 23rd installment in the FBI Thriller Book Series, Labyrinth is just as good as the previous twenty three books. Coulter delivers a suspenseful, engaging thriller novel that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Two story-lines run concurrently together, but don't worry they are actually easy to follow which is one of the reasons Coulter is a magician writer.

The very beginning grabs at your heart and never lets go. When Savich receives that call, the one that many have heard about or even experienced, your heart stops. It's definitely heart-wrenching!

This one includes corruption and psychic intimidation just the type of novels i enjoy reading.

By the end of the book I wanted to go own to another one, but a alas that will be a while. I can't wait for book 24.

I received this book free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion, and I cannot say enough good things about this novel.

A Must Read!!

How would you feel if something happened to you and you lost all your memory? You don't know those around you. You don't know where you are. You look in the mirror and see a stranger. You don't know who YOU are! This is what happens to FBI Agent Lacey Sherlock. After a terrible car crash, Sherlock wakes up in the hospital with no memory of who or where she is. Her husband, Special Agent Dillon Savich, is struck by the realization that his "wife" is not his wife.........for now. As time progresses, Sherlock discovers that she can "do" things automatically, like participating in an FBI investigation, but still not remember who she is.

Another story has Special Agent Griffin Hammersmith rescuing Dr. Carson DeSilva from a kidnapper. Adding a bit of the paranormal to the story, Griffin and Carson find they have a strange, uncontrolled but unique way to communicate with others. The pair then finds it hard to convince the Sheriff who the kidnapper is. It seems the Sheriff and half the town are related by blood, marriage, etc. to each other and to the kidnapper. They do not believe the story of Carson's kidnapping. The two stories are cleverly intertwined, thus the title LABYRINTH.

The only problem I have with this and most of Catherine Coulter books is the number of named characters she introduces to a story. This may not be a problem for many, but for me I find it hard to determine which person is important to the main storyline and which may just be a minor player. This is why I rated the book 4 stars.

Savich and Sherlock are a favorite couple of mine. I love this FBI series and always look forward to the next book. Although this is # 23, it is a stand-alone book in that you will understand what is going on even if it is the first book for you. This is a real thriller, mystery and great reading entertainment. It is hard to put the book down once you start reading it.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of Labyrinth. You can find my honest reviews on Amazon (Jack Sparrow Fan), GoodReads, and FaceBook..

Continuing with several characters in this series, the author crafts a finely tuned novel of intrigue with new characters having ‘gifts’ that complete this accidental team.
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this arc

Thanks to the publisher for an ARC to read and give my honest opinion.

Aptly named book as Sherlock and Savich team up again for one heck of a puzzled mystery. If you don’t mind the psychic part of the book, the actual mystery was a labyrinth for sure.

What did I like? For the 23rd book in this series, it was your typical FBI thriller. Savich and Sherlock have been through so many amazing mysteries that they seem familiar. Still you could have read this book like it was your first in this series and still had the same reaction as if you’ve read all of them. That truly depicts a masterful storyteller in my eyes.

Would I buy this book? This author is another big Queen of The NY Times bestseller lists that demand huge prices for their books. Still, if you’ve read any of the rest of the series, you know what your getting with this author. If you can’t afford to buy, a library will definitely have a copy.

Thoughts for the author? I’m not hugely crazy about the woo woo stuff that happens in this book but I believe this is an incredible work of fiction! Thanks for allowing me an ARC.

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When I sat down to read this book I did not know it is #23 in a series. You do not have to read the previous books to understand this book but I found myself wishing I knew more about the characters. That being said, I really did enjoy this book. I was hooked from chapter 1 all the way to the end. The only thing I did not like about it was the "psychic" element to the story but that is solely on me. I will go back and read the previous 22.