Workaholic, Leah Ellis, doesn't understand why the MPs have come to escort her out of the Washington Naval Yard and told her she has been fired from her job at Hathaway-Hollis. Her drone project is the hottest selling toy during the Christmas season and she has been working toward applying that technology for the Navy. What's worse is since she has been the guest of the military, her townhouse, car, credit card, and cell phone have all been confiscated by the MPs. As she leaves the Naval Yard, she is met by Nate Sifuentes, Raptor agent, who is doing a favor for his brother who owns a driving service employed by Hathaway-Hollis and has come to the Naval Yard to pick up an employee who has been fired. Nate is impressed by Leah's cool attitude, but when he realizes they are being followed, he starts to wonder what he has gotten himself into.
Winter Hawk is the ninth book in the Evidence Series. The idea of drones being used as both toys and for military application is very timely. Because the book is short, there isn't much time before the two main characters become romantically involved, but this is more of a problem as it relates to the length of the book. One of the recurring themes revolves around the menorah and the traditions surrounding Hanukkah, which adds an interesting touch to the story. Overall, this book is a quick read with some compelling details, but it is just a little too short. ( )