This is book 3 in the FBI Agent Susan Parker series. Special Agent-in-Charge Susan Parker is based out of the Los Angeles Field Office and mainly investigates crimes in the Santa Carina Valley. Susan along with her team - Ramon, Kayla, Brine, David and her partner Detective Navid Seth, her liaison from the Santa Carina Valley Police Department become involved in a crime that no one wants to be solved. This is a well written and a very descriptive book with lots of twists and turns with a red herring or two thrown into the book. It is fast paced and a roller-coaster of a read. At one point, I thought I had guessed the culprit but I was proved wrong. Susan and her team go on a hunt to find the culprit behind a horrific crime of blowing up a safe house in the desert, I highly recommend this book.

My first Sam Baron book but definitely not my last. Parts of this were a difficult subject but wow it is very well written. The characters were perfect and kept me flipping pages long into the night. Really enjoyed this one and look forward to reading more by this author.
Thank you NetGalley, Sam Baron and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book

Another great entry in a great series, although it's getting frustrating that we're 3 books in, and we still only know only the barest information about Amit's death.

FBI agent Susan Parker is tasked with hunting down a dangerous mass murderer. There are plenty of explosions and lots of suspenseful drama.

I personally really struggled to get through this book. I really liked Book 2 of the series, but this one I just couldn't get into. I had hoped there would be some additional information regarding Susan's late husband, but we were left high and dry again. Maybe next time...

This is one of my favorite new series and this particular story is quite emotional. A man calling himself ‘The Saint’ purposely blows up a safe house for immigrants. It’s only because one of FBI Agent Susan Parker’s team has a tie to a victim’s family that they are even notified of the horrific incident. It gets worse when no agency wants to be involved. Even Susan’s team isn’t ‘officially’ working on the case. How will these victims ever get justice? And what will it cost all those involved?

Sadly, I could imagine this on the news any night of the week. No matter how anyone feels about immigration, any person who could not care about the callous loss of so many lives, young and old, in such a terrible way, would just be heartless. To think you’re on your way to a better life due to the aid of a total stranger, putting complete trust in that person, and then suffocating when the world explodes above you? It’s tragic. And then for the local and federal agencies not wanting to deal with it because of all the red tape? That’s exactly why Susan’s team is so compelling in these stories. You can picture them as real people, not just characters.

It was yet another book that I raced through because I was so immersed in it that I had to find out how it would end. I wasn’t disappointed! I’m so glad I discovered this series and I cannot wait to read the next one as soon as it’s available.

Having not read the first two books, I was leery going into it as I did not realize it was the third in a series. The blurb just sounded good! However, I pleasantly found myself catching on rather quickly to FBI Agent in Charge Susan Parker’s life thus far.
In this novel, she is after a mass murderer who bombed a safe house where illegal immigrants were awaiting further papers and instructions on where to go. Over half of them being children. With it being an election year, no department wants to touch this mess. Susan and her team work off the books to try and find this killer before more innocent lives are taken.
Dealing with not only this case, she is trying to be a single mom to her deaf daughter after her husband was murdered. And that’s a whole deeper mystery that will continue in the next book.
I enjoyed this enough that I will go back and read the first two books. I love how Susan marches to the beat of her own drum. As one character in the story told her, “It’s like you read the entire training manual and purposely do the opposite of what you are expected.” Or something along those lines. I like a black sheep, and this one has me eager to learn more of her story.

The Safe House by Sam Baron is a gripping thriller that dives deep into a chilling narrative of mass murder, deception, and relentless pursuit of justice. Set against the gritty backdrop of urban America, the novel follows FBI Detective Susan Parker, whose life takes a tragic turn when her house is burned down by criminals involved in a deadly plot against immigrants.

The story kicks off with a haunting scene: an enigmatic figure known as the "Saint" enters a safe house where immigrants are hiding. The Saint, who is perceived as a benevolent guardian offering food, water, and promises of relocation, turns out to be a cold-blooded deceiver. As he leaves, he detonates a bomb that collapses the building, killing everyone inside and leaving a trail of devastation.

Susan Parker, a widow juggling the responsibilities of caring for her daughter, Natalie, and her sister-in-law, Lata, is thrust into the heart of the investigation. Despite the government and local authorities' indifference and the dangerous nature of the case, Parker and her dedicated team bravely confront the unfolding mystery.

The novel’s suspense is amplified by a masterful plot twist which threw the readers off-guard, captivating and making them admire Baron's masterfully crafted novel even more.

The Safe House is a remarkable blend of action, mystery, and psychological intrigue, showcasing Baron’s ability to weave a tale that is both thrilling and thought-provoking. It’s a testament to the strength of its characters and the complexity of its plot, ensuring that readers are both entertained and engaged throughout the journey.

The Safe House by Sam Baron The book has a chilling storyline filled with twists and turns with a unexpected ending. While the cases were intriguing, it was difficult to connect with the characters. A good serial murder mystery.
Thank you to the author, Storm Publishing, and Netgalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

As an immigrant, this story hit close to home. I did not use what is known as a "coyote" to get into the US, but I know several people who have. They were taken through dangerous terrain, in a group, paying thousands of dollars each, and their entire existence was in the hands of this person. In this book, the coyote, the person who is supposed to be leading them to a better life, ends up being their executioner.

Susan Parker is still reeling from her husband's death and adjusting to her new life as a single mother, but as an FBI Agent, she must put 100% of her efforts into finding out who this person was, who ended so many hopeful lives.

Although this is not the first in the Susan Parker series, I got enough of the backstory to get the gist of who Susan is. There is a larger mystery going beyond this book, but the story within is well plotted and made me want to go and check out the first two books in the series.

An FBI agent and her team seek to discover who has blown up a safe house for undocumented immigrants, killing 29 people. Because of the political issues at stake, no local agencies will back them, nor will their own agency provide resources. When other bombs are detonated, killing two priests and other innocent parties, the race is on to find the perpetrator before he can strike again.

Though this is the third book in the series, nothing is lost from not having read the first two. And the door is left open for the series to continue as the main character, Susan, seeks to find out how her husband died, and what criminal activity his mother and uncle may have been involved in.

I enjoyed the action-packed nature of the book, but it seemed as if all ethnicities, many with difficult names, and many characters with disabilities were thrown in just to cover all the bases and make the book feel inclusive, when it didn't add to the story line. I didn't particularly connect with the main character, and considering the extensive use of profanity, I would probably choose not to read additional books in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

A welcome return of Agent Parker, who is still battling with her husbands murder and his awful family whilst trying to solve a mass murder of illegal immigrants.
With the involvement of gangs, the church and a lot of moderately hostile locals the case seems to be going nowhere until links are made via witnesses to "the saint".

lots of action keeps the pages turning!

The quiet town of Santa Crina Valley, California, is shaken by the underground explosion of a safe house housing young children. FBI agent Susan Parker is called in to lead the investigation. Even though she has recently lost her husband and is now the single mother of a hearing-impaired daughter, she immediately dives into the most challenging case she has ever encountered.
As she digs further into the circumstances surrounding the case, she determines that the explosion was not an accident but a deliberate, cold-blooded mass murder of innocent victims. Her investigation leads her to a shadowy person called ‘the Saint, who is thought to be a savior but instead is a killer who preys upon the less fortunate.
Susan desperately continues her investigation, fearful that she and her young daughter may be the next victims.

FBI Agent Susan Parker and her team are called to investigation horrific murder of illegal immigrants, apparently by a saviour of such people nicknamed The Saint. The local police are antagonistic, as are various other agencies but she perseveres. Lots of action, guns, dodgy behaviour. Susan remains the rather irritating character of the first book in the series albeit with a slightly smaller chip on her shoulder. It's an ok read but, for me, that's all. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy.

First book read by this author and I enjoyed it. The story builds with twists and turns with hints along the way as to ‘whodunnit’

Want to know when I gave up on this one? When the female main character (an FBI agent) watched a priest blow up in front of her and her response? “And my poor hair!” With an exclamation point. DNF at 52%

Wow, this is a great story! Susan's most devastating and difficult case so far. An underground bunker being used as a safe house for bringing illegal immigrants into the US is expertly demolished killing everyone inside including someone close to one of Susan's team members. Because it involves illegal immigrants, not one of the offical agencies will touch investigating it as it's too much of a political hot potato. Susan doesn't take no for an answer and eventually her FBI boss gives her a few days to investigate 'off the books'. The culprit starts targeting Susan and even tries to throw the team off by presenting a decoy. But Susan doesn't quit. Not to mention that she has to deal with her insurance not paying out for her house burning down in the last case, some unpleasant information about her husband's death and a pesky lawyer, she has lots on her plate! With lots of action, a well-written narrative and a fast pace, this is a superb read.
Thanks to Netgalley, Storm Publishing and Sam Baron for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very intense 3rd book in the series. It was so hard to put down. I absolutely love this series and the characters in it. I can’t wait for the next one, and to finally find out how Susan’s husband was killed!!

Book number three in the Special Agent in Charge Susan Parker series. This time the team is investigating “off the books”. A mass killing in an underground bunker used as a safe house for illegals crossing the border, is an issue no official department wants to deal with. More than happy for the tragedy to be swept under the carpet, the powers that be will not be investigating. As Special Agent Ramon Diaz is amongst the bereaved, ignoring the event was never on Susan and her team’s radar.

The first book in this series was not good, the second a little better. This one started off good, though it did lose its way, with errors unchecked.

Although a good agent Susan is very annoying, and her extended family scenario is boring, and I think that is why the books lack something for me. Unless I can get behind the main protagonist, be they good or bad, I do lose interest. Also the dreaded copacetic reared its head again.

Again, an ok read but think this will be the last Agent Parker book for me.

2.5*

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing

I just couldn't get into this book. I thought the story was a little silly, especially the villain

Thanks NetGally for advance copy

What a rollercoaster ride. There is so much action and suspense in this book. It’s full of twists and turns and red herrings. I frantically swiped the pages while eagerly awaiting what happens next. There are two storylines in this book. The main one that is figuring out who the killer is. The second one is an ongoing one that we get little clues in each book in the series. I really love this series. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.