The Vanishing Season

There was a little bit of superfluous side drama that was honestly unnecessary and dragged one section out a little, and I wasn't impressed by the resolution. The author didn't honestly seed that well enough that it didn't feel like a random decision she made at the end and not the goal all along. But overall this made a long drive go by faster, and sometimes that's all I can ask for.

3.5* Good story, great suspense and even if some details are a quite a stretch to make the story believable, I'm willing to suspend my disbelief in order to get to know Ellery and Reed a bit more. The characters are likable enough that I'm about to begin #2 in the series, No Mercy, and am excited that their stories seem to go on for a few more books after that.

Ellery is a survivor and although she's in law enforcement now, she's still got her trauma and her triggers to deal with, and I always enjoy reading about a flawed hero that is doing their best. Just enough suspense to be interesting, but not send my heart racing too much, so I can read/listen before bed and still fall asleep without issue.

Excited to continue the journey...

1st Novel winner, good mystery, a bit too bloody for me. Not too impressed with the characters, all seemed a bit on the down size! Gave it a 4 for the mystery! David N.

3.5 stars. I really enjoyed this fast-paced, mystery thriller. The characters and storyline were engaging and it had a satisfying ending. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy this genre.