Thank you to Hachette Audio, #partner for the ALC of Wait and See in exchange for my honest review.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing / Hachette Audio
Published: June 23, 2026
Summary:
Investigator Kendra Michaels—formerly blind and now with uniquely insightful observational skills in the tradition of Sherlock Holmes—returns in this action-packed novel from the #1 New York Times and Edgar Award-winning writing duo Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen.
When Kendra Michaels receives a cryptic message from her sometimes-paramour Adam Lynch, she concludes that he must be in extreme danger—the kind where he can’t trust his FBI and Justice department colleagues to rescue him. Lynch has saved Kendra’s life during past investigations so she’s immediately willing to put everything on the line for him.
With her heightened senses, honed in the dark before she regained her eyesight in a cutting-edge surgical procedure, Kendra knows she can do what the federal agents cannot. So along with private investigator Jessie Mercado, Kendra is soon following the first intriguing clue to London.
What they find there will lead to a chase with deadly stakes because Lynch is willing to risk it all to protect something he believes is bigger than himself. Something that could change life for everyone on the planet…if only they live long enough to share the truth.
My thoughts:
This is the 12th book in the Kendra Michael’s series, a series that Iris Johansen co-writes with her son, Roy. I’m a huge fan of just about everything Iris writes and have really loved this series — Kendra proves to be one of the most fascinating characters I have ever met!
This was somewhat of a mixed bag for me. I loved being back with Kendra, of course, and I understood her need to go find Lynch. And I loved that Jessie Mercado tags along to help. My issue was that once they do find Lynch and what he was up to…I didn’t love that part (and to say exactly what might be a spoiler, so I’m not saying here). And yes, I realize this is totally a me-thing…but I’m being honest here.
I still loved the action, the twists, the continued character development…I just didn’t love the case itself. Of course, that’s not going to stop me from picking up the next book in this series or any other book by this author…I love her books too much to stop reading them. And I wish I saw more people reading her books!!
Audio thoughts:
As usual, I went straight to the audio with this one because Elisabeth Rodgers narrates them. She has narrated almost all of Iris Johansen’s books and gets the nuances of all her characters, bringing consistency to the series, using the same voices time and again. It’s like visiting friends…that’s how familiar these voices are to me now.
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