Lethal Legacy (Guardians of Justice Book #3): A Novel

The police say her father's death was suicide. But Kelly Warren says it was murder--and she has new evidence that she believes proves it. Detective Cole Taylor doesn't put much credence in her claim, and nothing in his case review suggests foul play. But when Kelly ends up in the emergency room with a suspicious life-threatening medical condition, the incident strikes him as more than just coincidence. Digging deeper, he discovers she's linked to a long-ago crime. Is history repeating itself? And who wants Kelly silenced?

With her trademark high-intensity action and taut suspense, Irene Hannon closes out her Guardians of Justice series with a story of old grudges and budding romance that is sure to increase her substantial fan base.

From the Back Cover

A determined daughter . . .
A skeptical detective . . .
A deadly secret . . .

The police say her father's death was suicide. Kelly Warren says it was murder--and she has new evidence to prove it. Detective Cole Taylor doesn't put much credence in her claim, and nothing in his case review suggests foul play. But when he digs deeper (delete dash) and discovers startling information linking her to a long-buried secret, the danger escalates. Is history repeating itself? And who wants Kelly silenced?


Praise for Irene Hannon and the Guardians of Justice Series

"Storytelling at its best."--Dee Henderson on Fatal Judgment

"Riveting."--RT Book Reviews on Fatal Judgment

"Compelling characters and an emotionally engaging plot powered by a surfeit of nail-biting suspense."--Booklist on Deadly Pursuit

"A surefire mix of suspense, action, and romance."--TitleTrakk.com on Deadly Pursuit

"A don't-put-me-down type of book."--The Suspense Zone on Deadly Pursuit


Two-time RITA Award winner Irene Hannon is the author of more than 35 novels, including the bestselling Heroes of Quantico series and Guardians of Justice series. Her books have also been honored with a Carol Award, a HOLT Medallion, a Daphne du Maurier award, and two Reviewers' Choice Awards from RT Book Reviews magazine. She lives in Missouri.