In The Safe House, the author Sam Baron delivers an engrossing thriller centered around FBI Agent Susan Parker, who grapples with the dual challenges of widowhood and single motherhood while engaging in a high-stakes investigation. The narrative commences with the detonation of an underground safe house for undocumented immigrants in California, culminating in a horrific mass murder. Despite the reluctance of official agencies to intervene due to the politically sensitive context, Susan's team, under the leadership of Ramon—who possesses connections to the immigrant community—becomes embroiled in the case. As they delve deeper, they encounter a nefarious figure known as "The Saint," who masquerades as a benefactor while harboring malevolent intentions.

While the novel presents a compelling storyline and well-crafted characters, it is not without some needed improvements. There are some inconsistencies in character development, particularly regarding the portrayal of FBI agents, which undermines the narrative's authenticity. The pacing of the story varies significantly; certain segments feel prolonged, while others advance too swiftly, resulting in a challenge for readers to maintain their engagement.

In conclusion, this novel serves as a thought-provoking exploration of themes such as justice, grief, and the ramifications of violence on vulnerable populations. Despite its imperfections, the emotional complexity and captivating narrative render it a valuable contribution to the thriller genre. As Susan and her team navigate both personal and professional obstacles, the audience is left pondering the feasibility of achieving justice amidst profound tragedy.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance review copy in exchange for my review.

Loved this book and read it in a day as I couldn't put it down. Not a difficult read at all. Tense and thrilling, this would make a good film or TV series. Worth 5 stars or more. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for giving an honest review.

Struggled to get into this 3rd book. Writing is still great, just the story felt like it should have ended on the previous book.

The Safe House is book 3 in the series. I didn't read the first two books, I feel like this can be read as a standalone, but if you have time why not read them all lol...

I did enjoy this fast paced who done it book. This book hits on some real life situations/issues so I would recommend reading warnings, and if your a emotional reader you might need a tissue lol.. I really enjoyed the twists, and mystery in this book.

Susan Parker is back in The Safe House! Trying to rebuild her life from the devastating fire that took her house and trying to juggle being a single mum & her job as an FBI agent. When a safe house full of immigrants is bombed Parker struggles to try and find the monster who did it. Multiple reports say the man calls himself the “Saint”

What follows is a very captivating story a race against time to stop the Saint from destroying more lives.
I really enjoyed this book, it took me awhile to get into it but once pieces started falling in place I was hooked. Parker is such a strong character and you really feel for her and the struggles she faces. This book kept me on the edge of my seat in anticipation of what was going to happen. I cannot wait to read more of these books!!
Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the arc!

DNF at 10%. Look, I read the first two book in this series and very much enjoyed them, despite a few crime scene missteps. The books were still entertaining. But this? Absolutely no research was done on how law enforcement handles mass casualty events or crime scenes in general. I’m so irked by this whole scene that I can’t keep reading.

At the first crime scene, (as far as I read), there are people milling about a crime scene that two FBI agents are, at and they haven’t done anything to secure it? Then some time later people are excavating the bodies and now the author is saying there is no law enforcement presence whatsoever? There were two FBI agents there! Considering the circumstances of the case, they wouldn’t have had a choice to step in, likely with any of the other alphabet soup agencies in addition to local law enforcement. Mass casualty means everyone is on deck REGARDLESS of who the victims are. Let me say that louder for the people in the back. REGARDLESS. Also saying no one would take jurisdiction because it’s migrants? That’s not a thing. I understand what the author was trying to do here, but this just doesn’t happen. Especially in a mass murder situation. You know what happens when people start moving stuff around at a crime scene? Evidence gets destroyed. Which means that it’s incredibly unlikely that their murderer(s) would be found. And I’m supposed to believe this all happened in front of FBI agents and they didn’t do a damn thing to stop it? There is no chance in hell any of this would ever happen, migrants or not.

I’m sorry, but this is my cue to step out on this series. I’m so mad at the lack of research that went into this one, in just the first 10%!

Huge thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the chance to read this book ahead of time in exchange for a review. You should read it!

NetGalley Review — my rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

“The Safe Room” by Sam Baron is the third installment in the FBI Agent Susan Parker series. This one didn’t hold my attention quite like the others! It kind of dragged and the plot just didn’t keep me engaged. However, Sam Baron’s writing is still really good.

Big thanks to Storm Publishing for the ARC! This book was released August 19!

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Thank you for allowing me to review this book. I found this story totally gripping from the stat. Detective Susan is quite a Detective who is happy to take a chance even if it means breaking rules. She has a good team who work well together. An excellent story which I found found hard to put down. I have read the previous book, but I'm sure you could read this as a standalone. I look forward to reading more of Detective Susan Parker.

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I really enjoyed this installation of special agent Susan Parker. She's back with her badassery detective skills. The story was fast -paced and easy to fall. It's nice to see the same characters. I cannot wait to find out what really happened to her husband. Hoping we readers get closure on the next book. JAW-DROPPING!!

Thank you NetGalley and Sam Baron for the ARC

The Safe House by Sam Baron

The Safe House is an interesting engaging thriller, with a heavy law enforcement tones. FBI agent Susan Parker has been going through a lot with the death of her husband and her house being destroyed in a fire, she has no choice but to live with her in laws, even though some of their relationships are less than perfect. When a group of immigrants are murdered, Susan’s boss tells her to lay off the case. As the body count increases, Susan and her team investigate on the side.

This book had some interesting points. I loved the investigation and the way they chased down the leads. While I liked the characters, it took a long time to connect or get to know them. I enjoyed the different twists. The villain, known as The Saint, is both twisted and dangerous, and I liked the chapters from their point of view. I think the story was definitely enhanced by this.

I disliked that the book drug on in certain parts. In some parts the action was very quick with so much going on, it was hard to keep track, but in others it was slow as molasses, dragging on. For a book that was based in the US, I found some phrases the author used confusing, and had to look up wether sislaw was an actual word, thinking it was a typo until she explains it way later in the book. I had a hard time getting into the book in the beginning but once I got through about 30 percent, it picked up and became a much better book.

This was my first book by this author and overall I enjoyed it. I’m not sure if I missed important information as this is book three in a series. It was an enjoyable read, once I got past the beginning and they started actually investigating.

This novel is a pulse-pounding thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. FBI Agent Susan Parker is a compelling protagonist, balancing her grief and responsibilities as a single mother with the relentless pursuit of a cold-blooded killer. The plot is intricately woven, with twists that keep you guessing as Susan unravels the mystery behind the underground safe house collapse. The enigmatic figure of "the Saint" adds a chilling layer of suspense, making this book a must-read for fans of intense, character-driven crime dramas. The emotional depth combined with the high stakes of the investigation makes it a standout in the genre.

Baron masterfully builds suspense, creating a claustrophobic atmosphere that keeps readers on edge. The novel’s pacing is relentless, with twists and turns that make it difficult to predict who can be trusted. The characters are well-crafted, particularly the protagonist, whose increasing sense of isolation and fear is palpable. Overall, this is a compelling read.

Susan Parker is handed a new case, and believes it to be accidental at first. But as she looks closer, she realizes that someone killed the people hiding in the safe house on purpose. But who would do that and why?

As she continues her investigation, there are several twists that bring some discomfort, and hint at some underlying secrets with her husband's family. She is still mourning his death, and now, there might be something else that could put her and her daughter in danger.

A great read! Highly recommend this twisty thriller!

I really enjoyed this thriller. It was interesting and engaging. By the second half of the book, I couldn't put it down! I look forward to reading more from this author!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

FBI agent Susan Parker and her team are having to work on their own to try and find out who set explosives to kill young and old illegal immigrants where they were being kept in a safe house until they were moved on. When people that she cares about are soon targeted she makes it her mission to find and stop that person.
This is the 2nd book that i have read from this author in the series and enjoyed it.

Someone is on a deadly mission. When a safe house is bombed and kills many, FBI agent Susan Parker and her team are on site. Some want to call it an accident or force of nature, but Susan believes it is the work of a man who calls himself The Saint. The Saint has appointed himself as judge, jury and executioner with his callous disregard for human life.

I struggled with this book at times because the characters are hard to get to know, However, I could not quit reading. It was twisty, mysterious and at times horrific, but it was addictive as well. There are some things that were left unfinished, but I guess that is by design to bring you back to the next installment.

Thank you to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The Safe House
by Sam Baron
Pub Date: Aug 19 2024

The Safe House is the third book in the series, FBI Agent Susan Parker and can be read as a standalone, there are references of happenings in the first two books that help to clarify things.

The story is full of action, mystery, suspense and psychological intrigue. I highly recommend this book and this author!

Synopsis: I stare down at the sunken patch of earth with awful dread. Caring hands take hold of the little girl, lifting her out of the dirt and debris, cradling her gently. A woman old enough to be her abuelita, one fist clutching a rosary, closes the child’s eyes. Her tears wash runnels through the caked mud on her granddaughter’s face as she gives her one final kiss.

Many thanks to Storm Publishing, Author, Sam Baron, and NetGalley, for this E-ARC.

"The Murder Club" by Sam Baron is an action-packed, 5-star read. This is the third book featuring FBI Agent Susan Parker, who finds herself in the middle of trouble once again. A notorious man known as “The Saint” causes the collapse of a safe house full of people seeking passage into the U.S. Susan will stop at nothing to avenge their deaths, but will it end up costing her more than she's willing to pay?

I didn’t enjoy the first book at all, the second wasn’t nearly as bad, but I really enjoyed the third. If you’re looking for a police procedural story, this isn’t for you. However, if you’re after a story filled with red herrings and action, then you should give this a try. As with the other books, the author tackles a significant societal issue and brings it to the forefront of the story. This time it’s immigration, with strong, polarized feelings towards the victims depending on who is speaking. As the story progresses, we learn more about Amit’s death. I’m looking forward to the fourth book and hopefully getting more answers, rather than just more questions.

Thanks to Storm Publishing, Sam Baron, and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC and share my honest review.

BOOK: THE SAFE HOUSE
AUTHOR: SAM BARON
PUB DATE: 19 AUGUST 2024
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REVIEW- 4.5 STARS
Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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I read and loved the previous book in this series, and I did not hesitate to request this. And it was even better! But, it was heartbreaking and so sad. I think it's one of the saddest thrillers I've ever read. This book hits differently because of the racism, anti-muslim, and anti-immigrstion riots that occurred in the UK last week.
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I was able to get more insight into Special Agent in Charge Sarah Parker's life, and it was nice. I was also able to see what an amazing, fearless leader and agent she is. I won't be stooping this series anytime soon. The book started where the last book finished, and although I read it a while ago, I was not lost nor confused. I was also able to learn more about her husband , Amit's death. But, will the author should expose it all already?
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I'm this book. It was only Sarah's team that was in charge because the victims were illegal immigrants, and the other law enforcement agencies didn't want to be involved. I loved every part of the book. The pace was perfect, and the team turned all the stones to find the culprit. Although I would have preferred if the ending had been a little bit different
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This book was amazing, and I can't wait to see what's next for Sarah Parker!
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