Apprehension is the first book I've read by this author.. The story kept me interested, and the characters were well-written. It feels as though you know the characters and can't wait to see how it ends.

Overall, I'd be interested in reading more from this author in the future.

Apprehension
by Mark Bergin
4 🌟🌟🌟🌟

328 pages

Description:
Kelly was a pro until his niece was murdered right before his eyes. His family says he failed her, but Kelly can’t share his one shocking, secret—and criminal—act of vengeance.

Now, fellow detectives digging in another case can end Kelly’s career and send him to jail. Kelly must ignore this looming doom and focus on protecting a boy from his pedophile father in a slam-dunk trial. Except the hotshot defense attorney is his new girlfriend Rachel Cohen, who shares wonderful news but hides her duty to destroy him on the stand. And she can’t reveal that she’s investigating a twisted team of drug cops. While his friends work in secret to save him, Kelly is forced to the breaking point—and beyond.
🚨MY REVIEW🚨
This is my first time reading a book by Mark Bergin. Apprehension is
a compelling story and such a great read . It totally got my interest from the minute i started it. All of the characters are so realistic .The author writes in such a way that you love the characters flaws and all and can not get enough of their story. Honesty that is what makes them so great and so easy to love. They seem so real you will swear you know them. Loved the main character and you could really feel what he was going through. Once you open the first page it feels like you are right there beside them. The characters are well defined with some you will love and others hate. Every worthwhile story needs both types of characters. This author really knows how to bring his characters to life & draw his readers completely into the story with his
masterful writing, intriguing situations and captivating characters. This is one action-filled story that will keep you glued to the pages.
Overall, I enjoyed this book very much ! I look forward to the next thrilling book that this talented author writes.
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Many thanks to Netgalley and the Publishers for for the chance to read and review this amazing read. I was not paid for this honest review !

Detective John Kelly is a good man .. an outstanding cop. At least he was a year ago before his young niece was murdered in front of him. His life has spiraled out of control. He drinks too much, his job may be in jeopardy, his wife left him, his new girlfriend is a defense attorney, and she has some important news to tell him. When his niece was killed, his entire family turned against him, blamed him for not bringing the little girl back to them ... alive.

This is a harrowing 4 days in this man's life. It focuses a lot on the aftermath of his tragedy and how it affects almost every moment of his life. There are several interwoven subplots that can take your breath away .... some are real nail biters.

The author's personal background brings total credibility to this debut novel. The characters are stand-out, very human with all their failings and issues. The story premise is a good one .... this reads more like a true crime than a police procedural.

NOTE: Proceeds from the sale of APPREHENSION will go to programs to prevent police suicide.

Many thanks to the author / Inkshares/Quill / Netgalley for the digital copy of this excellent crime fiction. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

Great read. The author wrote a story that was interesting and moved at a pace that kept me engaged. The characters were easy to invest in.

Kelly was a fighter and his niece had been murdered
Kelly couldn’t share his criminal act
He must protect a boy who’s father is a pedophile
I got an ARC