Flashback is the third in the Chasing Fire: Montana series but stands alone just as well. That said, the whole series is great, so do consider reading the others.

The story centers around K9 SAR officer Allie Monroe who is grieving the loss of her former partner and struggling to bond with her new dog. When she’s caught near a wildfire with two missing boys, she’s forced to work with the man she just wants to forget, former SWAT officer turned Hotshot, Dakota Masterson. They survive the rescue but put themselves in the crosshairs of another deadly force and must continue their partnership to survive.

There’s so much to enjoy here. From the double whammy of suspense from the fire to the wider criminal threat. The plot is clever. And twisty. Watching Allie struggle to bond with her new dog tugged at my heart too. Then there’s the character development that Dakota has undergone from former addict to baby Hotshot and all around hero. This story is a winner, and highly recommended.

I received a copy of Flashback from the publisher. The views are all my own.