Life on Mars

FBI Files, Book 4

By: Patricia Logan

Narrated by: Michael Dean

Things aren’t always what they seem. Special Agent Max Prince and his boyfriend, Dr. Leo Reeves, are back to work after their first case together. When a prominent Department of Defense scientist kills himself in a mysterious way, their entire FBI team is tasked to figure out if the weapon he was working on was somehow the cause of his death. Things get even more interesting when SAC Lincoln Snow calls in old friends to help. Damon Thorne, formerly of the CIA, and Jarrett and Thayne from the ATF step up to help on the premise that their case might have a link to biological terrorism. But it's so much worse.

Seventy years ago, the CIA began an illegal human experimentation program, code named MK-ULTRA, and the more Leo and Max learn about what Dr. Cummings has been doing for the DOD, the closer they draw parallels to the defunct program.

These experiments aren’t the only things the government scientist has been working on. When Jarrett and Thayne go exploring at his house, they discover a secret room which promises to reveal the true nature of what’s happening, and it’s worse than they could’ve imagined. Evil always targets the most vulnerable.

Just when they think they’ve figured out what’s going on, an old nemesis from the FBI steps in with instructions to shut it all down and take over. All Max knows is that the sudden appearance of a guy their whole team hates can’t be good, especially when he starts throwing his weight around. Something else is going on here, and a cover up is on the tip of everyone’s tongue. To top it all off, an embarrassing ex, an accidental poisoning, multiple break-ins, and a couple of bad guys acting like ninjas add to the utter chaos of this case which promises to be stranger than life on Mars. After all—truth is stranger than fiction.

©2023 Patricia Logan (P)2023 Patricia Logan

So Amazing!

A wonderful addition to the FBI files! the mystery was gripping and sinister. The romance of course was on fire. I think Leo and Max are my favorite couple next to Jarrett and Thayne. I loved how we got to see so much of our favorite characters from the other series! getting to see Jarrett, Thayne and Sara again was so nice! I absolutely loved how in this book the ladies are totally badasses that can take care of themselves. Loved this one!

Awesome listen!

This series sure keeps me on my toes. There is already another twist coming that you don’t see. Onward to the Clowns!

intriguing case that drew me in

Leo and Max are back in action, and this time their FBI team is working hand in hand with our favourite ATF duo! They get called into a wild and confusing case that had so many weird goings on that the solving of it still left me with questions. It’s great seeing how Leo and Max’s relationship gets deeper and more serious with each book. At the start of ‘Life on Mars’ Leo and Max are doing well after the end of their last case dealing with the copycat murders. There are still understandably some lingering mental health issues after everything they went though but they are healthily and actively trying to work through them as they know it could become a real issue if they let it.

There are some great comedic moments with our fave aging drag queen, and Jarrett and his beloved hearse.

The set up for book five was intriguing too. This series just gets better and the cases more interesting. I am never bored when reading a Patricia Logan book.

Michael Dean is always an enjoyable listen for me and this was no different. He gives a strong performance as Max and Leo.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this audiobook.

Life on Mars

Omg this audio book was absolutely positively amazing. I would highly recommend this audio book.

Great audiobook

Patricia Logan is always an insta buy for me. I was not disappointed. Great plot and great narration . What else could you ask for !

Love this series

I loved seeing the entire group come together to investigate the death of a DOD scientist who committed suicide. What all he was involved in was pretty intense as well as unbelievable, and pretty scary thinking that those types of things may be going on in real life. The locations they visit is just heartbreaking. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but you really need to read this. I love seeing Jarrett & Thayne joining the investigation. Max & Leo's relationship is stronger than ever and really see how much they love each other. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

Interesting Mystery

I’ve become so attached to Patricia Logan’s characters that it truly brings me joy when she does this crossover stories where she brings characters from her previous series and they all work together to solve a complicated case.
The facts and research involved in this story is truly fascinating and I love learning more about it.
The series keeps getting better and the cases more interesting! I can’t wait for the next one.

Loved it

Great addition to the series loved the intreag. Great naration as always. Highly recommend. Off to get the next in the series now.