the setup…
It’s been a few months since FBI Agent Nikki Hunt almost lost her life capturing the Frost killer and suffered other tragic losses in the process. She’s returning to work when she’s called to a scene by boyfriend Rory Todd after he and his construction crew discovered a body during an excavation. The body was in a trunk buried deep in the ground and Rory later tells her he believes it’s his high school ex-girlfriend Becky Anderson who went missing in 1997. Nikki knows she’ll need to take a backseat to the investigation as Rory will be a person of interest. Could he be involved?
the heart of the story…
It’s not normally Nikki’s nature to step aside as she’s proven in the past but after the recent disasters, she showed remarkable restraint while trying to be supportive to Rory. It’s a tough case, especially as he’s being secretive and uncooperative. Nikki is also trying to heal emotionally, along with daughter Lacey who has bonded with Rory and his family. The case gets complicated when it’s discovered that Becky was pregnant, the baby might have been Rory’s and is linked to two other teenaged girls found murdered.
the narration…
Kate Handford is solidly the voice of this series and I’m always going to listen to the books. Her storytelling skills are outstanding.
the bottom line…
What started out to be a fairly straightforward case turns into something gnarly and complex, muddied by the links to an uncooperative Rory Todd and another missing person case. Nikki is tested both personally and professionally but maintains her balance. It’s another story I found hard to put down.
Book Info
- Release Date: December 1, 2021
- Series: Nikki Hunt #4
- Narrator: Kate Handford
- Audio Length: 8 hours, 14 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette Audio UK – Bookouture
Fab review, Jo, glad you’re enjoying the series!
Thank you, Nicki💜
Off topic..the Bluesky share button is not working for me on my iPad. Not sure if it’s a WP problem, safari, or my iPad. If I’m on my laptop and open your blog in my browser it works. Have you experienced this?
It’s not working on my iPad but does work on my iPhone. It’s not the first time this has happened but definitely the longest. It’s been two days now.
Good to know it’s not just me! Thanks! I’ll try sharing from my phone, thanks for the tip!
I’ve opened an inquiry with BlueSky.
My share button will connect with and open BS but no post pops up to share.
Exactly.
Yay! It does work on my phone! Thanks! 🙌
Wonderful review Jonetta. I’m glad that you enjoyed it.
Thanks, Jodie💜
I’d really like to read these at some point. Great review!
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Thank you, Anne💜
Great review, Jo. I have several books in this series on my kindle, but haven’t started it yet. I am looking forward to it now.
Thanks, Carla💜 It’s important to read this one in order. Otherwise, serious spoilers.
That’s one reason, I haven’t started it yet. I am going to try and catch up on some the series I have started first.
Great review Jo, it’s not a series I’m familiar with but it’s caught my interest
Thanks, Sarah💜 I’ve followed this author from the beginning.
Fab review! I’m glad the series still delivers for you… I hope to finally start the first book next week or so. xx
Thank you, Yvo💜