Title: Echoes at Dawn
Author: Maya Banks
First published April 16, 2012
336 pages, ebook
ISBN: 9781101568583 (ISBN10: 1101568585)
Rating: 4.26
Overview
Leah Carter is on the run, desperate to escape a dangerous organization that has been exploiting her unique ability to read minds. With her only connection to the world, her telepathic bond with her sister, now severed, Leah is alone and vulnerable.
Enter Nathan, a member of the elite KGI team, tasked with bringing Leah to safety. Nathan is unprepared for the intense attraction he feels for Leah, and he’s determined to protect her at all costs.
With Nathan by her side, Leah finds a glimmer of hope in a world turned upside down. But as danger creeps closer, they must fight to stay one step ahead of their enemies.
In Echoes at Dawn, Maya Banks weaves a thrilling tale of love, danger, and the unbreakable bond between two people caught in the crosshairs of fate.
About the Author
Maya Banks has written more than 50 novels and is the #1 bestselling author in the New York Times, USA Today, and internationally. She is also a mother of three and a wife, residing in Texas.
Editoral Review
Maya Banks’ Echoes at Dawn is a riveting romantic suspense novel that was first published on April 16, 2012. Banks’ writing style is engaging and fast-paced, with well-developed characters that keep the reader on the edge of their seat.
The themes of love, trust, betrayal, and redemption are interwoven into the plot, which makes Echoes at Dawn a must-read for fans of the romance and suspense genres. The novel opens with the story of Rachel Kelly, a woman on the run from a dangerous cartel in Mexico.
She finds refuge in Texas where the Kelly Group International (KGI) operatives, Ethan and his team, are hired to protect her. Ethan immediately feels an intense attraction to Rachel, which complicates his mission to keep her safe.
As the story unfolds, Ethan and Rachel’s relationship becomes even more complicated, particularly as the cartel continues to pursue Rachel relentlessly. Banks does a great job of building tension throughout the book, alternating between moments of high-intensity action and tender moments between Ethan and Rachel.
The romance between the two is electric, with the chemistry between them sizzling off the pages. Banks also does an excellent job in developing the supporting characters, who play vital roles in the story.
One of the strengths of Echoes at Dawn is Banks’ ability to create a vivid and realistic world where the story takes place. The reader is transported to the dangerous and mysterious world of the Mexican cartel, which lends the story an extra layer of tension and suspense.
Additionally, the setting of Texas provides an interesting backdrop for the story that is culturally significant. While the book is a thrilling read, it does have its flaws.
Some of the dialogue feels forced or unnatural, and some of the plot twists are predictable. However, these flaws do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the book.
Echoes at Dawn is a book that will appeal to fans of the romantic suspense genre. It has everything that readers look for in a story: action, romance, suspense, and well-developed characters.
Banks’ writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book an easy read for anyone looking for a page-turner. In conclusion, Echoes at Dawn receives a strong recommendation from us.
It is a well-crafted novel with a compelling story and relatable characters. Maya Banks has created a world that readers will not forget easily.
We give this book a rating of four out of five stars.
