Sherlock and Savich have been around for a while now. Twenty-three (23) years to be exact, and Catherine Coulter does not fail to deliver once again. This book is by far one of the best in the series. It grabbed my attention from the very start and kept me engaged throughout. Greed, psychic intimidation, the FBI and not just one storyline, but two, running parallel and intersecting. This book starts out with a bang with Sherlock being involved in a car accident. The repercussions of this single act affect both her work life and her home life. This is a great read, and you will definitely not be disappointed. Grab hold and hang for this wild ride. Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book.

I am a huge fan of this series and I love learning about the cases, unit members, etc., but I adore the books that have Sherlock and Savich. This one was a bit of both as those two are prominently involved through an accident and then direct link to a case and then we have a newer agent who falls into a situation that is quite unique and unsettling for the community. Great writing and character development as always. It is a small part but I really liked the part where everyone is worried about Sherlock as it shows the impact she has in her work and with friends/family. Can’t wait for the next adventure!

Thank you NetGalley and Gallery books for the chance to read this book and share my opinion!

Another entry into Coulter's FBI series, this one features Savich and Sherlock more heavily than many of the more recent books have. A secondary story-line with a colleague does happen, which runs parallel and is just as important and intriguing as that of our main protagonists. Fast paced, well developed characters, with a few interesting literary tropes that have not been used before in the series. As is often the case when Savich is involved, there is a bit of a paranormal bend to the story, but it does not take away from the every day investigative work of an FBI agent who also happens to be brilliant with a computer.

Catherine Coulter is so inconsistent in her writing style. I loved her early works (The Cove, The Maze). Then she started a paranormal theme, which I do not care for. This book is no exception.

A major problem is there are two story lines, that the reader needs to keep straight as each chapter jumps from one story to the other, back and forth, back and forth..... enough to make one dizzily confused at best. Frustratingly attempting to keep the two story lines straight and figuring out how in the world will they tie together in the end is too much work. And the kicker is, all that effort is for naught; they DON’T! Two separate stories, intermingled in one novel. More effort should have been made to develop ONE story and the characters within it well.

In one story, EXTREME paranormal/psychic characters operate above the law with strongly satanic powers. There is no backstory to these characters. The town reveres them reminiscent of Stepford wives- creepy. The plot is ridiculous: the character does her psychic tricks kidnapping girls the same age as her long ago missing daughter and doing experiments on them.... for what purpose? To replace her daughter? Uhhh, huh?

The other story involves the beloved Savitch and Sherlock. This story line was quite interesting and it involves a twist that will intrigue the fans of tis FBI series. This is the storyline that begs for more backstory with characters who are multi dimensional . The mystery is intriguing , but the mystery is not peeled back layer by layer; instead the motives are revealed on the last page of the book! Uhhh? Huh?

Unimportant characters are in the mix and excessive dialogue and unimportant details are thrown in. It’s a convoluted concoction for sure, instead of a complex thriller.

NetGalley provided me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Agent Lacey Sherlock is on her way to downtown Washington when she is in an auto accident. All she remembers is a body hitting her windshield and then nothing but darkness. When she wakes, she finds out no one knows who the guy is except he is a CIA analyst that is still missing.

Meanwhile on another case, FBI agent Griffin Hammersmith rescues a woman claiming she was kidnapped and that the kidnapper killed three other people. But when Griffin investigates it, he finds the accused kidnapper is a member of a prominent family who claim to have psychic powers. When Griffin and the woman he rescued are arrested by the sheriff, he calls Savich for help and they have to work their way through the lies that keep piling up even as Savich tries to help Sherlock and deal with the case of the missing CIA analyst.

Wow is all I can say after reading the latest FBI novel from Catherine Coulter. What a great premise and storyline plus I loved returning to past characters again to see where they went on after their book. Ms. Coulter delivers a fast paced, action packed story that will keep you glued to the pages until the very last page is read. I know I was just blown away by all the twists this author through at the characters. I have no idea how this author keeps surprising her readers with unique and intriguing stories in her FBI series and at book twenty-three, you would think it would be stale and boring. That is NOT the case for LABYRINTH at all. It’s just as fresh and exciting as book one, The cove. Every FBI novel has two stories running through it that at times intersect or are separate from the Savich and Sherlock main storyline. What I love the most is how much fun these books are. They are so entertaining and enjoyable that I love rereading them periodically to see back on characters or past storylines.

This time we see Savich dealing with Sherlock being injured and that story line shows a few twists I won’t get into it here to not spoil it for you in case you haven’t read it yet. I love these two characters and love how Savich and Sherlock work so well together as well as raise a wonderful little boy named Sean. Those glimpses into their personal relationship and family are the calm of the case(s) they deal with and I love seeing those glimpses into their life together. The characters are wonderfully written and highly entertaining. I think in LABYRINTH, Griffin is a delight and his dealing with a family who thinks they have psychic powers was fun to see this by logical special agent deal with. The characters are really well written and wonderful to read. I couldn’t help but get into the story itself and root for them to succeed in solving both cases.

If you have never read one of this author’s FBI novels, you can start anywhere as each story is basically stand alone in the series but I highly recommend reading from the beginning with The Cove and moving from there to see how Savich and Sherlock got together and see how some of the other characters joined Savich’s FBI unit. If you like a mystery that sinks its teeth into you while you read, action that keeps you on the edge of your seat and more then run to grab LABYRINTH and settle in for one wild ride from start to finish. I can’t wait to see where the author goes in the next FBI series book next.

Labyrinth was an interesting book, but I cannot imagine that it actually portrays the FBI or the CIA. The characterization of FBI agents just doesn't match reality. Otherwise, the tale is well-written and keeps the reader wondering.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.

4.5 stars

Lacey Sherlock, FBI agent, has been in a serious car accident. Luckily, she survived with only bruises and a concussion, but as she regains consciousness, it seems she has lost her memory. Her husband, and partner FBI agent, Dillon Savich, races to her side. Their marriage is solid and passionate, and they are a true team, so it’s heartbreaking to observe Savich’s pain over Sherlock’s total lack of recognition of him, their son, and their life together.

In the chaos of Sherlock’s accident, a man was thrown against her windshield and injured. The man manages to run away from the scene and seems to have disappeared into thin air. Through all the surveillance cameras and bystander’s videos, it’s determined that the man, Justice, works for the CIA. His disappearance opens up a whole new investigation, and a plot of treachery that would shake up security as the world knows it. Savich is thrown into the investigation, keeping Sherlock by his side, hoping that her lost memories soon return.

As is often the case in one of the FBI thrillers, there are multiple cases happening simultaneously. FBI agent Griffin is vacationing in Virginia, when he receives a message from a woman in danger. Carson is a journalist in town to do an interview, when she is kidnapped by a man she heard talking about a young lady, one of three who has recently disappeared. When Griffin rescues Carson, and calls the sheriff, he’s shocked to find that he and Carson are the ones being thrown into jail. The sheriff is the stereotype of the small town sheriff, overweight, blustering, and full of his own self importance. The kidnapper also just happens to be his nephew. The sheriff totally disregards Griffin’s FBI credentials, but he’s in for a rude awakening when the cavalry arrives. FBI agents in full gear arrive with massive weapons in hand, and put the buffoon in his place.

Both investigations continue, with Savich and Sherlock being involved in both cases. The story is intriguing, with plenty of action and twists, not to mention some incredible paranormal activity by way of psychic powers. The kidnapping case takes a decidedly creepy turn, while the missing CIA agent case is pure old fashioned greed.

LABYRINTH is a fast paced, well written thriller which held my attention and kept me reading non stop. I truly missed the connection that Savich and Sherlock normally exhibit as they work together, but her character carried through, even with amnesia, as she remained strong and determined. Savich showed his own character by giving Sherlock all the space she needed, but still keeping her safe. He’s a to-die-for hero, and I love how Sherlock found him so attractive, even while not remembering him. This latest installment to the FBI thriller series can be read as a standalone if you’ve not read the prior books. I greatly enjoyed the read, and recommend it for fans of suspense novels.

Another quick to devour read by Catherine Coulter. Sherlock is a favorite character of mine and this story got me right from the start. I loved the pace and the dual story lines. Coulter is a favorite of mine and I adore this FBI thrillers so I am happy to have had a chance to read this novel early. Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is one of my favorite mystery series and I was excited to dive back in. This book can be read as a stand-alone. This was an edge of your seat mystery and was a quick read.

Catherine Coulter‘s new book Labyrinth is gripping and tense. Sherlock suffers a concussion giving her amnesia, and she and Savich have to adjust to a new normal that they hope is temporary. They get embroiled in two cases in two cases, the first case is with the CIA and the second case is with Griffin Hammersmith. The plot is indeed labyrinthian. You’ll enjoy working your way through the maze with the FBI team.

A long-running series that continues to deliver. Will certainly keep you up past your bed time to see what happens!

I always love digging into one of Catherine Coulter's FBI novels. You’re sure to be in for a wild ride!
Agents Savich and Sherlock are thrown into a bizarre, complicated case after Sherlock’s car is t-boned at an intersection, and a man is thrown onto her windshield, only to disappear into the crowd.

Agent Griffin Hammersmith is on vacation when he “hears” a young woman screaming for help. He rescues her from her kidnapper only to find himself drawn into a strange mystery.

This is a fast and furious ride, and highly recommended.

I’m so sure I know the ending, but the story is so good I’m still reading fast. Much to my surprise, it wasn’t what I thought and that was even better! It was great reading another amazing adventure with Savich and Sherlock in true Catherine Coulter style. Book provided by NetGalley.

This is another good installment in the Sherlock and Savich FBI series. I have read them all. There are two stories here. One about Sherlock who is in a car wreck and a man’s body slams against her windshield. She is in the hospital with memory loss. At first, I thought this might not work but Ms. Coulter pulled it off nicely. The other story is Special Agent Griffin Hammersmith rescues a woman who was kidnapped by the nephew of sheriff and a member of a powerful family. Hammersmith calls Savich who is tied up with the accident with Sherlock.

The book is fresh and well written. The story is fast paced and Sherlock even with memory loss handles everything. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book. Thank you, Net Galley,

Yet another enjoyable installment in the Sherlock and Savich FBI series.

While not my favorite version by far, it was still a quick enjoyable read and I knew exactly what I was getting. I did like the twist of Sherlock having amnesia, and trying to find her way back to her old life. But the two cases going on felt very different and sometimes got confusing.

My favorite Sherlock and Savich book yet! What would you do if you lost your memory even of yourself? Agent Sherlock was in an accident and received a serious concussion. When she woke up she has with no memory of anything or anyone. Not her husband or her son Sean, co-workers or even her parents. She is a stranger even to herself. She doesnt remember she is a famous tough FBI agent or that she is married to Agent Savich. Frightened and still having headaches but physically ok she goes back to work, along side Savich her boss. He is a stranger who is telling her they are married. It is so strange she thinks, this handsome man was her husband? Taking her to work with him to keep an eye on her Savich knows she is operating on automatic and that she can do it, until her memory comes back. If it comes back he worries.
First order is to investigate the accident. A man flew into her windshield during the accident and left only his blood on her car and he disappeared. Where is he?
Dillon, a friend and fellow FBI agent who is taking some well deserved time off in Gaffer's Ridge Virigina. A small town essentially owned by one family. When he "hears" someone calling for help. Dillon has a gift of being able to communicate mentally with certain people. When he hears the frightened woman's pleas for help he moves into action. The kidnapped woman Carson DeSilva is shocked when she gets help. She knows she has the gift but is amazed someone heard her silent pleas. When the sheriff arrives everything goes haywire. Dillon and Carson are arrested. The sheriff doesn't believe he is FBI and the perp - well that's the sherriff's nephew and Dillon an Carson must be imposters. He puts Dillon and the girl Carson into a jail cell. He won't even take Agent Savich's call to say he's Dillon's boss and that Dillon really is a FBI agent. The sheriff also hasn't done anything much about the 16 year old girls that have been reported missing in the last few months in this town and others close by. Things are about to change now that he has a federal agent in his jail.
Sherlock and Savich rush to help Dillon while continuing the investigating into her accident. From the DNA left on her windshield they learn the victim is a CIA agent and no one has seen or heard from him since that day. The woman driving the car that hit Sherlock is ok just banged up but she is sacred of something and she and the witness's on the street have connections to one another is that just a coincidence?
So many twists and turns in this book to keep you reading into the night. Catherine Coulter always delivers exciting and intriguing books and this one is one of her best! Thank you to NetGalley and Catherine Coulter and the publishers for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is another well thought out story with characters that you've met before (if you've read her other books). Even if you haven't met them, the author develops them well. The twists and turns may keep you guessing. If you like to read about small town injustices, you'll like this book. I almost gave up on it, because I got so frustrated with the small town mindset of everyone protecting each other. If that is your problem, too, stay with the book. The ending is satisfying and justice is served.

Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) provided by the Author and Publisher in exchange for an fair and honest review.

As a redhead, I just love Lacey Sherlock and I've loved her since she took down the big, bad FBI guy, Dillon Savich, in The Maze. She is everything I love in a heroine, smart, badass, beautiful and a redhead! As I've read every FBI Thriller Series book, it has made me feel forever young as Sherlock and I are about the same age, except she's a perpetual thirtysomething instead of a fiftysomething. Oh, to be forever young like Lacey Sherlock and Stephanie Plum! The plot is two pronged and you wonder from the beginning if the two plot lines are going to merge. I'll just leave that little mystery for you to solve on your own. Watching Savach care for Sherlock and strive not to crowd her is always a wonderful thing. His love for her is total and complete and he will do anything he has to in order to protect her. May their romance endure forever. Alas, this is no romantic-suspense, only a great mystery-thriller-suspense, no romance to be found.

Now for the plot recap: Sherlock is just driving along in Washington, D.C. and she gets T-boned, leaving her with contusions, a concussion and memory loss. The last thing she remembers is hitting a man while spinning wildly out of control. The man is injured, but manages to disappear. They ID him through his DNA and turns out he's a CIA analyst. Who was he running from and why?

Meanwhile, down in Gaffer's Ridge, Virginia, FBI Special Agent Griffin Hammersmith is minding his own business taking a much needed vacation after breaking up with his fiancée and solving a very difficult case when he gets a psychic shout out for help. Dr. Carson DeSilva is being held and threatened when she connects with Griffin and he literally kicks the gun out of the hand of Rafer Bodine. She follows up with a pipe to his head for good measure. When the dust settles, Griffin and Carson are in jail for the assault on Rafer. Seems the Bodine family just about owns the quaint town of Gaffer's Ridge, especially the law.

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the opportunity to read and give an honest review of this book.

This is another great adventure of FBI agents Savich and Sherlock.
Things are complicated when Agent Sherlock is in a car accident causing her to experience amnesia. She has no recollection of her husband Agent Savich and their life together.

There are actually two different cases that Sherlock and Savich are involved in. The first involves kidnapping and missing teens in the hills of Gaffer Ridge, Virginia. The other case involves rogue CIA agents mixed up with a computer security firm called Brexholt.

The FBI agents are at the top of their game as they pursue the bad guys!
You will need to read this book to see if Sherlock’s memory returns!

I’ve been a huge fan of Catherine Coulter’s FBI Thriller series for years, books that can be read as standalone’s or in order. LABYRINTH is the twenty-third novel in the series, though I haven’t read the previous release, I had no trouble diving back into the lives of Special Agent’s Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock, and many of the characters featured in previous books. The agents work on two different cases that are presented in alternating chapters that are easy to follow and will keep you the edge of your seat until the very end.

If you’re a fan of fast-paced thrillers, I highly recommend you read Coulters FBI series, so much fun!

Thank you NetGalley and Gallery Books for providing me with an advanced copy of LABYRINTH.