Keene Tempest was born to be a cop. After years spent preparing for a career in law enforcement, hes finally working his dream job with the LAPD, and his criminal justice degree is almost within reach. The last thing he wants to do is return to his sleepy Wyoming hometown to run the family hotel after the death of his mother. But at the insistence of his older siblings that he honor his late mothers wishes, what choice does he have? When Keene arrives at the Tempest Hotel, it quickly becomes clear that all is not as it seems. He s shocked to learn that his mother s death was anything but natural foul play was almost certainly involved. As he becomes embroiled in the investigation and in his budding relationship with lovely local law enforcement Officer Chaille Donovan the body count rises: another murder victim is discovered, and there is no doubt that this bizarre string of crimes is somehow tied to the hotel and to him. Against a chilling backdrop of family feuds, shootings, and armed robbery, Keene must draw upon his years of training to unearth a killer. And in a town this small, no one is above suspicion.A good cliffhanger. This is another great read by Clair Poulson. You are caught up with Keene Tempest as he returns home to Wyoming to run his families Hotel business, since his mother died. On returning home he soon discovers that his Mother's death may not have been natural at all and the more he searches the more he discovers that someone is after his family and if he does not get help in sovling this it may be too late for his family. A fast paced, well written book that once again as Clair Poulson always is able to do, is keep you up all night turning the pages to see what is going to happen next.
What do You think about Checking Out (2013)?
Excellent! A thrilling mystery/suspense--more suspense than mystery.
—Junci
I was on the edge of my seat the entire book. what a great read.
—minecraft
The story was good but I found the ending rushed.
—Upasna
Maybe 3.5 instead of a straight 3. Nice story.
—ceijaezwyld
