When FBI agent Trent Rossi arrives to investigate a chain of crimes—devastating murders and violent rapes—an inexperienced small town Detective, Charlie, who’s assigned to assist, finds her desire surging for the agent—only to realize he is the primary suspect.
A sleeping threat has awakened in the small town of Nyack. Crimes in the cozy village, garner the attention of the FBI, who assign two agents to assist Charlie in tracking down the sick and deranged perpetrator. Agents Trent Rossi and Dillon Echols work closely with Charlie, but as the crimes progress, dark secrets begin to cloud the air, blurring the line between who is on the side of the law and who’s against it. Being Charlie’s first major case, she’s unprepared not only for the menacing killer on the loose, but also with the unexpected feelings Trent draws out of her.
While Trent holds secrets, disappears at random, and seems to understand their perpetrator all-too-well, Charlie’s suspicions grow along with the pull she feels toward him. Her attraction could become fatal, yet she does not realize it until it is too late.
Series: Empire Blue #1
Release Date: 06/11/2014
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Source: Publisher
Reviewer: Elizabeth
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I love romantic suspense that’s why I picked up the book. D.C. Stone is a new-to-me author and I also enjoy many Evernight titles so I was very excited to begin reading.
The book started slow for me and was difficult to get into the story. What bugged me the most about the plot was I felt that the bad guy’s scenes were too detailed. What I mean is, I’d have liked a little more mystery, a little of the bad guy’s motives and proclivities held back a little to keep me hooked into the story. I felt there was too much revealed too soon and it didn’t immediately hook me into the storyline.
I also felt there was a lack of chemistry between the Charlie and Trent. Charlie was a tough character for me to like and that made it difficult to relate to her. The premise of the plot was solid, but the story just didn’t work for me. But just because I didn’t enjoy the story doesn’t mean that someone else would feel the same. I’d like to revisit the book at a later date and try reading it again with a fresher perspective.
I have a lot of respect for the author and want to thank her for her military service to our country. Thank you.
