"action-packed science fiction romance"

Javel Marchand has been working undercover on Zurin Five as a prison guard in order to obtain evidence against the Duran Corporation, which has been producing a highly addictive, illegal drug, reefer. Javel, who is part Karatzin, a reptile-like alien race, has some enhanced senses and abilities. Javel learns that Xerna Arriate, a woman who he has always loved, will be his superior officer and his assigned partner. Xerna, who is also part Karatzin and hates that part of her heritage, is fighting the affects of being in a Karatzin heat. When the planet starts self-destructing, Javel and Xerna must work together to make it to the surface from deep in the underground prison.

EVIDENCE is an action-packed science fiction romance, which is a nice addition to the Garrison series. EVIDENCE not only has exciting moments of action, it has complex characters struggling with their inner turmoil. Xerna struggles with her hated Karatzin ancestry and has used it as an excuse to distance herself from others. Javel struggles with feelings of inferiority, because he was a poor servant in Xerna's wealthy family household. I loved the fact that Xerna could take care of herself-- she didn't always need the hero to save her. Javel and Xerna, each had to save the other on more than one occasion. The Garrison series is a must read, and EVIDENCE is an enjoyable part of this wonderful series.

Reviewed by Marlene Breakfield

Reviewed by Marlene Breakfield
Posted September 2, 2006

Summary

The Garrison Book 2 : Evidence

The year is 3033, the place Zurin Five, a moon-size mining planet in the Andromeda Galaxy, with an underground high security prison run by a human-owned corporation.

Detention officer Javel Marquand just became a billionaire and all he wants is to leave the planet now. But first, he has to contend with earthquakes, a nosy partner, a monster in search of drugs, and a long-lost acquaintance who may or may not be a friend. Lieutenant Marquand?s cool customer of a partner, Xerna Ariante, also wants off the planet. But she struggles with an awful secret that only gets worse the more time she spends with her high-octane partner.

Amid planetary destruction, chaos and betrayal, Javel and Xerna just find a way to trust and help each other. Otherwise, how will they get off the planet?