Blurb
As police officers, we sometimes get carried away and feel like we are mini-gods, placed on earth to protect others, but every so often we are reminded of our own mortality.
Sergeant Julius King is going through his fourth divorce, though he’ll likely point out it’s technically the third since his first marriage was annulled. Sworn off men until he figures out why he’s so unlucky in love, King gets a distraction he could do without...the brutal murder of a fellow cop with no leads except a hyper-realistic mask caught on body cam.
Two years ago Emmett’s husband was murdered during a prank that went downhill fast. Seen as a liability, Emmett was shot and left for dead. Now struggling to cope with the effects of his traumatic brain injury, Emmett has a fear of the men in blue. But at least he has the therapeutic practice of making masks as a hobby.
The second he sees Emmett, King knows he’s screwed, but he tries to back off when it becomes all too clear Emmett’s brain functions differently. As Emmett’s mask-making puts him at the top of the suspect list, King finds himself searching for a killer as much as trying to prove Emmett’s innocence.
You’re the one I’m fighting for. I’m going to get you out of this alive.
When another cop is murdered and Emmett’s life threatened, can King keep his distance from their only potential witness? Or will he be willing to compromise his job to protect the man he’s come to love?
Marking His Mask is a 80k+ word romantic mystery/suspense and police procedural. This series focuses on cops gone 'rogue' to protect the men they love.
Sergeant Julius King is going through his fourth divorce, though he’ll likely point out it’s technically the third since his first marriage was annulled. Sworn off men until he figures out why he’s so unlucky in love, King gets a distraction he could do without...the brutal murder of a fellow cop with no leads except a hyper-realistic mask caught on body cam.
Two years ago Emmett’s husband was murdered during a prank that went downhill fast. Seen as a liability, Emmett was shot and left for dead. Now struggling to cope with the effects of his traumatic brain injury, Emmett has a fear of the men in blue. But at least he has the therapeutic practice of making masks as a hobby.
The second he sees Emmett, King knows he’s screwed, but he tries to back off when it becomes all too clear Emmett’s brain functions differently. As Emmett’s mask-making puts him at the top of the suspect list, King finds himself searching for a killer as much as trying to prove Emmett’s innocence.
You’re the one I’m fighting for. I’m going to get you out of this alive.
When another cop is murdered and Emmett’s life threatened, can King keep his distance from their only potential witness? Or will he be willing to compromise his job to protect the man he’s come to love?
Marking His Mask is a 80k+ word romantic mystery/suspense and police procedural. This series focuses on cops gone 'rogue' to protect the men they love.
Review
My Rating - 5 Stars!
Wow! Marking His Mask, the second book in Gianni Holmes' A Marksman's Tale series, is remarkable.
First, Can we talk about this cover? Holy crap, it's amazing! And the story is even more amazing. From the start of the prologue, I was absolutely hooked!
Note - If you don't want to read about dirty cops, skip this one.
The entire story had me fascinated. It's fantastic, the action/suspense is wonderfully developed, and will keep you intrigued throughout.
Emmett and Julius. I can't possibly do justice to these two men. Julius' story is as heartbreaking as can be, and his struggle to survive each day is agonizing.
Both men struggle with their flaws; Julius with his facial scars and prosthetic eye, and Elliott with his anxiety and brain injury. One of my favorite things is the way Elliott loves Julius' imperfections. Together they can help one another to feel normal and whole again. But they will have to fight hard to get there.
Marking His Mask is an extraordinary comfort/hurt tale. It's an amazing romance mixed with mystery, grief, and a whole lot of anxiety. And I loved every damn second of it!
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