Deep Dark by laura Griffin Series: Tracers, #10
Published by Pocket Books Publication Date: May 24th 2016
Pages: 368
Also in this series: Shadow Fall, At Close Range, Touch of Red
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The moment detective Reed Novak steps onto the crime scene, he knows the case is going to rock his world. A beautiful young woman murdered at home. No sign of forced entry. No motive. She’s obviously not the killer’s first victim, and Reed’s instincts tell him she won’t be his last. Reed’s first clue comes via a mysterious text that links to a dating profile, but even more intriguing than the clue is the person who sent it.
As a white-hat hacker in the Delphi Center’s cyber investigation unit, Laney Knox sneaks into some of the deepest, darkest corners of the Internet looking for predators. Laney would prefer to stay away from Austin PD’s most recent murder case, but she can’t ignore the chilling similarities between that crime and her own brutal attack years ago. Laney offers to help the sexy lead detective, but he wants more from her than just a promising tip—Reed wants her trust. Laney resists, but as their relationship deepens she’s tempted to reveal the closely guarded secrets that could make her a key witness…or the killer’s next victim.
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I have enjoyed all the stories in Laura Griffin’s Tracers series and DEEP DARK is now at the top of my list. It is the perfect blend of mystery, suspense and romance. This story is about Reed Novak, a cynical, divorced detective in his late thirties working on a murder case. Reed meets Laney Knox, a twenty-four year old computer hacker working at the Delphi Center, when she becomes involved in his case. Laney is a smart, idealistic woman and Reed is immediately attracted to her but, he is concerned about their fifteen year age difference.
Laney is spunky and independent and she refuses to listen to Reed. If Reed tells her not to do something Laney does it anyway and usually gets into trouble and he has to rescue her. I would never have the courage to do all the risky things Laney does as she tries to discover who the killer is.
Reed has seen it all and doesn’t trust anyone, but there is something about Laney that intrigues him and draws him in. He is confident, intense and protective and I loved that he is not afraid to share his feelings with Laney. Reed is patient and tender with Laney, which is exactly what she needs.
Laura griffin knows how to write suspense. This story kept me on the edge of my seat as Reed and Laney race to figure out who the killer is. It is fast paced, with great writing and crime scenes that will make you want to keep your light on when you go to bed. I love Reed and Laney and their chemistry is believable and steamy. This story kept me guessing; I never knew who the killer was until the very end. This is the tenth book in the Tracers series and each one is a standalone.
Big fan of Laura Griffin! Adding this to my TBR pile 🙂
While I wasn’t in love with it, it was a very entertaining read. I’ve never read any of the other books in the Tracers series, but I don’t feel like it hampered me at all, and that is always nice.