Sheriff Mel Goodwin is finally finding her feet in the rural coastal town of Ravens Nest after discharging serving as a Military Police Captain following the loss of her brother who died in combat. Still in mourning, she returned to her hometown to regroup, start afresh, as well as recover from the trauma of separating from her husband.

Her peaceful existence tailspins when her estranged husband, Harvey Willis, crashes back into her life during the middle of a hurricane seeking her help related to a dangerous conspiracy involving her late brother. 

As the stormfront clears his overbearing mother, and wife of the sitting governor, Catherine Willis, descends into town as only a woman of her status and sense of entitlement can. Harvey’s sister, Abby Willis, vice president of Willis & Atkins Construction joins the group in order to the secure approval for plans to build the Ravens Nest Eco Resort, her pet project. The Willis family has close ties with Dr. Jessica Atkins and has been invited to her upcoming nuptials.

Armed with encrypted classified documents, Mel and Harvey investigate the unusual circumstances of her brother’s death only to find themselves in the thick of things as mercenaries swoop in to silence them and prevent them from exposing powerful adversaries.

Former Military Police Captain Melissa Goodwin thought she had escaped the trauma of her marriage breakup and the death of her brother, Major Chris Goodwin, when she left behind her former life as a naval officer, and moved back to her hometown of Ravens Nest. Elected as the small town county Sheriff, she rebuilt her life, revived friendships and integrated with the local community. 

Her quiet existence goes into a tailspin when her estranged husband and the in-laws arrive in town, accompanied by the usual security detail that accompanies the likes of the Governor's family. Contending with an almost ex-mother-in-law (aka the Dragon Lady) is not her idea of a quality family reunion and causes a logistical nightmare when the community is cleaning up after a severe tropical storm. 

Arriving in town is Abby Willis, Vice President of the international arm of Willis & Atkins Construction, after spending more than a year in the United Kingdom. With the assistance of architect extraordinaire, Lachlan McLeod, she proposes building an Eco Resort on the outskirts of Ravens Nest. Catching up with family affairs, stifled by private security and contending with parental overreach this visit tests family bonds to the extreme. 

Trouble follows former JAG lawyer Harvey Willis like a shadow and this time was no different. Hot on his heels are a team of ruthless mercenaries, all converging on Ravens Nest, and threatening to disrupt the upcoming nuptials of their friend, Doctor Jessica Atkins. 

Harvey suddenly finds himself reliant on the last woman in the world who has time for him - his wife. Can he convince Sheriff Goodwin to give him the time of day and mete out retribution for the losses they had faced over the past year? 

The stakes are high in this explosive action pack second book set in the idyllic coastal town of Raven Nest.

Alex Croft has lived and worked in healthcare in several countries, whilst traveling to many more. Drawing on life experience and exposure to different cultures, the author weaves aspects of psychology, medical treatment modalities, humanity, the power of conviction and intrigue into the story lines. 

A fan of different genres of fiction, the author incorporates elements of suspense, humor, romance, action, adventure and fantasy into contemporary writing to enhance the reading experience.

Ravens Nest Retribution is the second book in the Ravens Nest series.