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Abby Northrup converted a monastery into a shelter for battered women and children. However, she never expected to see her close friend Alicia Gerard arrives with her daughter seeking shelter. When they do Abby notices both seem despondent and in shell shock.

Not long after taking the two females in, the FBI arrives at the monastery demanding Abby turn over Alicia to them as she is a murderer, but the Feds are too late as Alicia quietly left. Sheriff Ben Schaeffer warns Abby to stay out of the investigation, but her concern for her pal forces her to sleuth for the missing woman. Ben proves right when Abby steps into danger that impacts national security with only her beloved sheriff trying to keep her safe.

Though it takes time to lay out the plot, be patient because THE FINAL KILL is a terrific thriller that is worth reading as Meg O'Brien writes a deep character driven amateur sleuth mystery. The romantic subplot enhances the prime whodunit and where is she investigation conducted by the heroine. Ben is a delightful champion trying to persuade the woman he loves to back off as the Feds and others demand she stay out of this or else. This superb tale will provide plenty of fun to fans of romantic suspense.

This mystery kept me guessing!

very good mystery

I was pleasantly surprised after reading about 20 pages. A somewhat confusing beginning. The rest of the book was a total surprise! A mixture of IRA, kidnappings, best friends. A great read! I would like to read more of this author!

Intrigue from the start to finish! From her quiet home in an old monastery, Abby helps abused women and children. Suddenly she finds herself involved in a terrorist attack, kidnappings, murder, power plays, an IRA splinter group, FBI, and CIA action. Who can be trusted?

Enjoyable book if you like mysteries.

Great book--suspenseful

This was a slow mover for me.

Abby Northup finally has the quiet life she's dreamed of, living in Carmel at the former monastery she purchased and renovated. But The Prayer House is more than a peaceful home for Abby--unofficially it is an underground safe haven for abused women and children. And when an old friend and her daughter appear on Abby's front step looking for safe haven, Abby's tranquil life begins to dissolve. Alicia Gerard is the wife of a wealthy business tycoon with strong connections to the political world. Abby agrees to take Alicia and her daughter in, but when FBI agents swarm the building looking for them, Abby finds herself trapped in a world of murder, conspiracy and threats to national security. On the run from government agents who make their own rules, Abby must decide which of her beliefs are worth dying for--and which ones are not.

Abby NOtrthrup finally has a quiet life she's dreamed of, living in Carmel at the former monastery she purchased and renovated. But The Prayer HOuse is more than a peaceful home for Appy unofficially it is an underground safe haven for abused woman and children. And when an old friend and her daughter appear on Abby's front step lookking for safe haven, Abby's tranquil life begins to dissolve.
Alicia Gerard is the wife of a wealthy business tycoon with strong connections to the political world. Abby agrees to take Alicia and her daughter in, but when FBI agents swarm the building looking for them, Abby finds herself trapped in the world of murder, conspiracy and threats to national security. On the run for government agents who make their own rules, Abby must decide which of her beliefs are worth dying for and which ones were not.
This book is brand new its in excellent condition it has not even been read.

Abby Northrup uses her home as a safe haven for abused wives and children, but when her friend show up at her door her world turns upside down and she must help her friend hide from a man who will stop at nothing to have her back.

Abby Northrup finally has the quiet life she's dreaned of living in a former monastery.Unofficially it is an underground safe haven for abused women and children.Anold friend and her daughter appear on Abby's front step looking for safe haven,Abby's tranquil life begin to dissolve

A good fast read

it was good, the beginning was a little weird but then you really get into it and it keeps you turning the pages and up reading all night til it is done...really good

great book one you wont want to put down