“End Game” by Rachel Dylan – Review

Will they still be alive when this case reaches it’s End Game?

When elite members of the military are murdered on the streets of Washington, DC, FBI Special Agent Bailey Ryan and NCIS Special Agent Marco Agostini must work together to bring the perpetrator to justice. Unfortunately, all evidence points to a Navy SEAL sniper whom Bailey refuses to believe is guilty.

When Bailey and Marco start to connect the dots between the victims, including a link to a powerful defense contractor, they wonder if there’s a deeper cover-up at play. Then Bailey is targeted, and it becomes clear that someone is willing to kill to keep their dark secrets.

With the stakes getting higher by the moment in a twisted conspiracy, there’s a rush against the clock to determine whom they can really trust. As allies turn to enemies, the biggest secret yet to be uncovered could be the end of all of them.

End Game takes you on a high-speed chase through mystery, intrigue, and your favorite crime-solving agencies! It’s a must-read this winter! I love ‘NCIS’ – as in, I’m watching the series through for at least the sixth time since I discovered it a few years ago – so imagine my giddiness when I found out that Rachel Dylan was writing a book that featured an NCIS agent! Whoo-hoo!

Bailey Ryan isn’t working this case alone, but NCIS has a prominent role – and I love the inter-agency cooperation that is highlighted in End Game. The skill and pace is reminiscent of my favorite TV show, while the plot and storyline are all Dylan’s – and are just as fantastic.

Dylan keeps you on the edge of your seat. The action never slows, even as the characters struggle to solve the mystery and to find peace with their own personal insecurities. I loved the balance between personal journey and professional work that Dylan writes into the plot – and the intensity between Bailey and Marco plays right into that.

Not only was I caught up in the action, but I couldn’t predict ‘whodunit,’ either. Usually I have a hint, at least, but I was rather blindsided by this one – and I love when I can’t tell where the author’s going with the story! That totally adds to the excitement, and it’s definitely here in End Game.

End Game is the first book in the Capital Intrigue series, and I can’t wait to see where Dylan is going with the next books! My fingers are crossed that they’ll feature Bailey’s boss and her besties from college – but I’d love to see Izzy more, too. Isn’t it great when the characters feel like friends?

If stories about the crime-solving agents in the FBI and NCIS are your thing, snag a copy of End Game today! You won’t want to miss this one.

I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are my own.