While I know review watching is a losing game, I couldn't help but be excited about the first two that appeared for FIRST CHANCE this week. 

First Chance is a gritty police procedural mystery about young women being murdered in a small Texas Town and Chance getting her first opportunity to solve a big case as PI. It deals with the topics of feminine rage and empowerment, motherhood-how it changes you and the relationships you have with your children, and found family.
This definitely kept me guessing and it held my interest. I didn’t see some of the twists coming. The characters felt real and I enjoyed the relationships between Chance, Tia, and Izzy. There were times I frustrated with Chance’s choices and lack of knowledge of procedures given her past. I had some moments that took me out of the story for a moment due how some things were worded, but I was able to get back into the story.
Overall, an enjoyable mystery with strong female characters.

A wonderful book featuring a new private detective, Chance Kirby, as she unravels a cold case featuring the murder of a teenage girl. With her adopted sister Tia and her dog Sissy, Chance begins to suspect that this case might be connected to a string of murders in the local Texas area. Will Chance crack the case, or become a victim herself?

I read this book in two days and loved every minute of it. Strong, engaging characters and a tightly woven plot make for what I hope to be the first book in a series. Kasey Lansdale is a phenomenal author, and this book is worth celebrating. 5/5 stars.