In this heart-pounding thriller, author Lyle Nicholson transports readers to the enchanting island of Saint Lucia, where a young Bernadette Callahan faces her greatest challenge yet. As she prepares to enter the RCMP, Bernadette's world is turned upside down when her friends are taken hostage. With time running out and the lives of her friends hanging in the balance, Bernadette faces an impossible choice: use deadly force and sacrifice her career in law enforcement, or let her friends perish. As she navigates the treacherous waters of this high-stakes hostage situation, Bernadette realizes that the price of failure is higher than she ever imagined. Set against the lush backdrop of Saint Lucia in the year 2000, this gripping addition to The Bernadette Callahan series showcases Nicholson's masterful storytelling and his ability to create complex, unforgettable characters. Will Bernadette's determination and skills be enough to outsmart the kidnappers and save her friends, or will she be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice? Find out in this unputdownable international mystery and crime thriller. _____________________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Bernadette Callahan Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great short story! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Lady cops are the greatest ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Superb Storyline with Twists and Turns! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love the Bernadette Callahan books! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Quick fantastic read ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An excellent quick read could not put it down. A good mystery. Enjoyed the whole series.