One highlight of this book is how it blends James's personal life with his work on the force.

Overall, All Our Darkest Secrets is a DEA thriller that goes beyond a standard police procedural. 'You're anxious because you're afflicted by doubt.'

It's always shaking, isn't it?Ĭlasping my fingers together, I hold them as still as I can.Įdward stares with wide, mad, open eyes. Here is a gripping excerpt from Chapter 1: What will he choose to do? Will he choose his wife or his duty? But when his wife Rosie commits a terrible crime, James has to choose between helping her hide her crime or turning her in. The story revolves around James Casper, a DEA agent who has always fought for the common good. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!Īll Our Darkest Secrets by Martyn Ford is a DEA / police thriller that also weaves in elements of a domestic thriller. I'm grateful for the opportunity to read an early copy of this, even if my review is a tad delayed. A nice, neat, happy ending would have been a cop out. The ending was just as messy as the rest of the story, which I appreciate. I was pleasantly surprised by the pace of this novel, and really enjoyed the internal struggle of James.

Nothing goes as planned and the amount of double crossing happening is extreme. He truly believes that in the end, no matter what happens, he will still have Rosie. Throughout it all, James' primary focus is to protect Rosie. James' loyalty to his coworkers is put to the test, as well as his loyalty to his wife. The endgame is to get out, but how and when will take some finesse. James quickly finds himself dragged into the very world he has dedicated his life to bringing down. Unfortunately for James, his worst enemy learns what they have done, and is quick to exploit the knowledge of James' crimes to his advantage. James believes, given his background, that he can get away with murder. James must choose between reporting Rosie and helping her. James and Rosie are childhood sweethearts, and he would do anything to protect Rosie. On the eve of the big break, James' wife makes an irrational decision that will forever alter both of their lives. The DEA suspects him of smuggling in illegal drugs with his company inventory. His current investigation concerns the CEO of a major pharmaceutical company. James is about to break his biggest case since joining the DEA.

All Our Darkest Secrets by Martyn Ford