• State of Suspense

  • First Family Series, Book 7
  • By: Marie Force
  • Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky
  • Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (66 ratings)

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State of Suspense

By: Marie Force
Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky
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Publisher's summary

A high-profile murder has Sam and her team chasing an elusive killer....

Just back from their anniversary trip to Dewey Beach, there’s no slow roll back to work for the first couple as Sam is immediately thrust into the baffling murder of her friend and colleague, U.S. Attorney Tom Forrester, which has everyone on edge. The FBI wants in on this one, and she’s determined to figure out what happened to Tom before they can take over her investigation as new and unsettling details arise about the crimes involving disgraced former Lieutenant Stahl. A new development sends the investigation in an entirely new direction as Sam goes toe-to-toe with her husband’s uncooperative Attorney General.

In the midst of the hot new case, Sam’s got to put on her first lady hat for the Canadian Prime Minister and his wife, who are in town for the Cappuano administration’s first State Dinner. Once they get through that event, Sam and Nick will finally meet with Nick’s mother, who's asked for a chance to make things right with her son.

With all of that going on, who has time to breathe let alone plan an operation that’ll either snag a killer or end her career?

©2024 Marie Force (P)2024 HTJB, Inc.

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Can’t wait for more!!

I never get tired of the Sam & Nick story lines and can’t wait for more thrilling and exciting moments of the first family! Again, another best seller for Marie!

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Worth the Wait!

I enjoyed this book so much that I stopped listening to another book in mid sentence to pick up this Fatal masterpiece the minute it arrived in my box. Marie never disappoints!

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Decent Plot Line

The story wasn't as exciting compared to the other books, but I still enjoyed it. However, narrator doesn't do it for me. Never has. She speaks in a very clipped tone and not much fluctuations vocally between the characters. Little hard to listen to. I love reading the books for myself but time doesn't permit it.

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Never disappointed!

I love the Nick and Sam books. It’s suspenseful, romantic, and an entertaining story! The drama in at the station is always shocking.

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Another Fabulous State of Book!

Plot - 5 stars
Character development/evolution - 4 stars
Narration - 5 stars
Length - Never long enough!

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Another winner!

What’s not to love about Nick and Samantha? Each time the series pops into my app. I do a little happy dance. When I see a listening time of 12 hours, instead of feeling overwhelmed that I can’t finish it in one sitting I end up, wishing it was 24 hours. I never want the story to end. I can’t wait to receive the next book in the series.
As far as the narrator, no one could be Samantha. I listen to a book she narrated from another author and had to keep reminding myself that it wasn’t Samantha talking.

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Another OMG moment, in the lives of The First Family Series!

As usual, Marie Force, doesn't disappoint her readers with another nonstop action filled adventure of The First Family Series.
Characters are full stop real like your right there with them during the nonstop daily happenings either at The While House, with Sam and Nick's close friendships, the ongoing investigations at the police department and during the investigations Sam and the department do to uncover the interwoven crimes throughout the Capital.

As an avid fan from the first Fatal Series Books to the now First Family Series, its never a dull moment for First Family as they navigate being the First Family.
Sam continues to juggle her job as the Lt. running the Homicide Department, First Lady duties, being a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend during everyday chaos with a sense of humor.

Narration as always was done well.
Had to laugh with the author's note of oops at the end.
Now, all I have to do is be very patient for the next book.

Would really love not having to wait a whole week later for audible release version. 😉
But, I'm very patient.

Don't forget her Wild Widow's spin off. 😜

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…and 14 yeas later

Marie Force nails it every time! Counting the days to see what happens next! The storyline and character development are still captivating & surprising.

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Thriller and Love

This ongoing story is always interesting, exciting and just fun! I have fallen in love with these characters. Nice work!

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Very entertaining story and performance!

This is another totally entertaining book in this series. I love the characters, the camaraderie, the snark, the police work, and the political parts. It's very enjoyable!! As always, I can't wait for the next book (though I am sad about Juan). The performance is very good!!!

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