Review: The Last Close Call by Laura Griffin

Those who know me well know how much I love the novels by Laura Griffin as far as I'm concerned she's top in the romantic suspense genre and her latest, The Last Close Call, just further proves my point.
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ISBN-13: 978-0593546734
Publisher: Berkley
Release Date: 10-24-2023
Length: 336pp
Source: Author for review
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Overview:

A talented genetic analyst and a detective who's haunted by an elusive cold case team up in the new standalone romantic suspense from New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin.

Forensic genealogist Rowan Healy has made a name for herself by helping investigators trace the family trees of violent criminals who have eluded justice for years. But the pressure of police cases left her burned out, and she’s shifted her focus to helping adoptees find their biological parents.

Austin detective Jack Bruner has spent his career successfully tracking down vicious criminals—with the notable exception of the West Campus Rapist, a meticulous offender in Texas who has never been identified. When the latest two victims come to light, Jack sees his target is escalating his violent behavior—and only with Rowan's help does he stand a chance of cracking this case.

Moved by Jack’s dedication and the brutal details of the attacks he lays out, Rowan agrees to help. When her ground-breaking DNA research sheds new light on the criminal's background and helps them zero in on a search radius, Rowan and Jack must race against the clock to find a ruthless killer who's growing bolder the longer he evades the law.

#GIVEAWAY Review - Midnight Dunes Interview with author Laura Griffin

Today it is my great pleasure to bring you this fantastic feature on Midnight Dunes by my all time favorite romantic suspense author Laura Griffin, including a very special only seen here Excerpt and an interview with Laura plus read what I thought about the novel. And the pièce de résistance is that Laura has graciously offered a signed copy of Midnight Dunes, #3 in her Texas Murder Files series, details below.
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ISBN-13: 978-0593197387
Publisher: Berkley
Release Date: 05-24-2022
Length: 358pp
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Overview:

When the shocking discovery of a murdered woman’s body disturbs the tranquility of tourist season, the police detective in charge of the puzzling case must work alongside the new filmmaker in town to pursue every lead in the new romantic thriller from New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin.

After a scandal derails her television reporting career, Macey Burns comes looking for a change of pace in Lost Beach, Texas. She’s ready to focus on her first passion—documentary filmmaking—and has a new job working for the island’s tourism board, shooting footage of the idyllic beachside community. Her plans for a relaxing rebound are dashed when she realizes the cottage she’s renting belonged to the woman whose body was just found in the sand dunes.

Detective Owen Breda is under intense pressure to solve this murder. Violent crimes are rising in his small town, and he can’t stand to see anyone else hurt…especially not the beautiful documentarian who keeps showing up at the precinct.

With the clock ticking, cameras rolling, and body count climbing, Macey and Owen must use all their resources to find the killer without getting caught in the crosshairs.

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Review Last Seen Alone by Laura Griffin

Laura Griffin is the absolute best in romantic suspense and her latest stand alone proves just what a master storyteller she is. No wonder she's my fave in that genre.
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ISBN-13:  9780593197363
Publisher: Berkley
Release Date: 9-28-2021
Length: 336pp
Source: Author for review
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Overview:

When they face the most baffling missing person's case of their careers, a fiercely ambitious lawyer and a homicide detective have no one to turn to for help except each other, from New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin.

Up-and-coming attorney Leigh Larson fights for victims of sexual extortion, harassment, and online abuse. She is not afraid to go after the sleaziest targets to get payback for her clients. Leigh is laser-focused on her career—to the exclusion of everything else—until a seemingly routine case and a determined cop turn her world upside down.

Austin homicide detective Brandon Reynolds is no stranger to midnight callouts. But when he gets summoned to an abandoned car on a desolate road, he quickly realizes he's dealing with an unusual crime scene. A pool of blood in the nearby woods suggests a brutal homicide. But where is the victim? The vehicle is registered to twenty-six-year-old Vanessa Adams. Searching the car, all Brandon finds is a smear of blood and a business card for Leigh Larson, attorney-at-law.

Vanessa had hired Leigh just before her disappearance, but Leigh has no leads on who could have wanted her dead. Faced with bewildering evidence and shocking twists, Leigh and Brandon must work against the clock to chase down a ruthless criminal who is out for vengeance.

Review: Flight By Laura Griffin Texas Murder Files #2

Today I'm reviewing one of my all time favorite authors, and top fave in Romantic Suspense, Laura Griffin's latest #2 in her new Texas Murder Files series, Flight. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride.
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ISBN-13:  978-0593197349
Publisher: Berkley
Release Date: 3-30-2021
Length: 336pp
Source: Author For Review
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Overview:

One tenacious local detective can only get the help he needs from a former forensic photographer with a serial killer on the loose in the new romantic thriller from New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin.

When former forensic photographer Miranda Rhoads moves to the seaside town of Lost Beach, she's decided to make her living as a wildlife photographer and put crime scenes behind her. But her plans are quickly upended when one morning, she comes across a couple sleeping in a canoe, entwined in an embrace. Looking closer, she realizes the man and woman aren't asleep—they’ve been murdered.

Detective Joel Breda sets out to find answers--not only about the unidentified victims in the marshy death scene, but also about the aloof and beautiful photographer who seems to know more about his investigation than he does.

As they begin to unravel the motivation of a merciless serial killer, Miranda and Joel must race against the clock to make an arrest before the killer can find them first.

Review-Her Deadly Secrets by Laura Griffin

I'm usually the first to complete a new book by Laura Griffin but last year we were affected by the Mississippi river flooding. We were displaced from our home for over two months and well unfortunately my reading was sorely affected too. Now having (so far) survived the horrors of 2020 last year in perspective doesn't seem so daunting and at least one thing that I was able to do a lot of this year was clean up my backlist, including Her Deadly Secrets by my all time favorite romantic suspense author, Laura Griffin.
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ASIN: B07MD6JY35

Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Gallery Books

Release Date: 7-2-2019

Length: 369pp

Source: Publisher/Netgalley for review

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Overview:

A young private investigator learns the price of keeping deadly secrets when a vicious killer sets his sights on her in this pulse-pounding thriller from the USA TODAY and New York Times bestselling author.
Private investigator Kira Vance spends her days navigating the intricate labyrinth of Houston’s legal world, and she knows all of its shadowy players and dark secrets. On a seemingly normal day, she’s delivering a report to her top client when suddenly everything goes sideways and the meeting ends in a bloodbath. Twenty-four hours later, the police have no suspects but one thing is clear: a killer has Kira in his sights.

Fiercely independent, Kira doesn’t expect—or want—help from anyone, least of all an unscrupulous lawyer and his elite security team. Instead, she launches her own investigation, hoping to uncover the answers that have eluded the police. But as Kira’s hunt for clues becomes more and more perilous, she realizes that she alone may hold the key to finding a vicious murderer. And she knows she must take help wherever she can find it if she wants to stay alive…

Written with Laura Griffin’s signature “gritty, imaginative, sexy” (Cindy Gerard, New York Times bestselling author) style, Her Deadly Secrets is an electrifying and scintillating novel that packs a powerful punch.

#GIVEAWAY Review: Hidden Interview:Laura Griffin

Today is an exciting day on The Reading Frenzy, not only am I sharing my review of Hidden by my all time favorite Romantic Suspense author, Laura Griffin but she's also been gracious enough to answer some questions about her just released today new book, #1 in her new Texas Murder Files series. Plus Laura is sponsoring a signed copy #Giveaway of Hidden, details below.
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ISBN-13:
 978-0593197325

Publisher: Berkley


Release Date: 8-25-2020


Length:
 352pp 

Source:
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Overview:

An ambitious female reporter tracks a deadly threat in Austin, Texas, in the newest riveting thriller by New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin.

When a woman is found brutally murdered on Austin’s lakeside hike-and-bike trail, investigative reporter Bailey Rhoads turns up on the scene demanding access and answers. She tries to pry information out of the lead detective, Jacob Merritt. But this case is unlike any he’s ever seen, and nothing adds up. With the pressure building, Jacob knows the last thing he needs is a romantic entanglement, but he can’t convince himself to stay away from Bailey.

Bailey has a hunch that the victim wasn’t who she claimed to be and believes this mugging-turned-murder could have been a targeted hit. When she digs deeper, the trail leads her to a high-tech fortress on the outskirts of Austin, where researchers are pushing the boundaries of a cutting-edge technology that could be deadly in the wrong hands.

As a ruthless hit man’s mission becomes clear, Bailey and Jacob join together in a desperate search to locate the next target before the clock ticks down in this lethal game of hide-and-seek.

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Review - Stone Cold Heart - Laura Griffin

When you say Romantic Suspense I say Laura Griffin and her fantastic Tracers series, set in her home state of Texas and features the forensic heroes and heroines that work at the world renowned Delphi Center.
A little background on the Tracers:
The Tracers: An elite cadre of forensic investigators who use trace–often microscopic–evidence to solve crimes. Detectives look to the Tracers for help when traditional law enforcement agencies aren’t up to the job. Mia Voss and other Tracers at the Delphi Center use cutting-edge forensic techniques to help their clients unravel even the most confounding mysteries.

Stone Cold Heart is #13 in this fabulous series and what's really fabulous is they all can be read as stand alone novels.

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ISBN-13: 9781501162404
Publisher: Gallery Books (Simon & Schuster)
Release Date: 3-26-2019
Length: 384pp
Series Tracers #13
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Overview:

New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin “delivers another top-notch thriller” (RT Book Reviews) in her beloved Tracers series, about a leading forensic anthropologist who uncovers eerie clues in a high-stakes case that threatens to deliver her to the doorstep of a cold-blooded murderer.

When local rock climbers stumble upon abandoned human bones in a remote Texas gorge, Sara Lockhart is the first to get the call. She has a reputation as one of the nation’s top forensic anthropologists, and police detective Nolan Hess knows she is just the expert he needs to help unravel this case. Although evidence is scarce, Nolan suspects the bones belong to a teenage climber who vanished last summer.

But as Sara unearths strange clues, she finds chilling similarities to a case from her past—a case that now threatens to rock Nolan’s community. While Sara digs deep for answers, the stakes rise higher as another young woman disappears without a trace. Investigators work against the clock as Sara races to discover the truth, even if her harrowing search brings her face to face with a stone-cold killer.

Review - Interview - Desperate Girls by Laura Griffin

If you know me you know I LOVE the novels of Laura Griffin, there is none better in the romantic suspense genre, her new release Desperate Girls was the best in the genre I've read this year. Fantastic characters and a tight plot make this a must read on everyone's late summer reading list.
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ISBN-13: 978-1501162411
Publisher: Gallery Books
Release Date: 8-7-2018
Length: 368pp
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Overview:

New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin’s Desperate Girls is a tightly wound, fast-paced thriller that examines intricate relationship dynamics in the wake of a killer’s symbolic revenge spree. 

Defense attorney Brynn Holloran is right at home among cops, criminals, and tough-as-nails prosecutors. With her sharp wit and pointed words, she has a tendency to intimidate, and she likes it that way. She’s a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom, but in her personal life, she’s a mess.
When a vicious murderer she once helped prosecute resurfaces and starts a killing spree to wipeout those who put him behind bars, one thing becomes clear: Brynn needs to run for her life.
With no help from the police, Brynn is forced to take matters into her own hands, turning to a private security firm for protection. But when Brynn defies advice and gets involved in the investigation, even the former Secret Service agent assigned to protect her may not be able to keep her safe. With every new clue she discovers, Brynn is pulled back into the vortex of a disturbing case from her past.
As the clock ticks down on a manhunt, Brynn’s desperate search for the truth unearths long-buried secrets and reignites a killer’s fury.

Review Showcase Touch of Red by Laura Grifin

NYT bestseller, Laura Griffin is one of my all time favorite authors and her Tracers series just keeps getting better and better. Read my review of her latest, Touch of Red, Tracers #12, and see why I love her novels.
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ISBN-13: 9781501162374
Publisher: Pocket Books
Tracers series #12
Release Date: 10-31-2017
Length: 368pp
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Overview:

When crime scene investigator Brooke Porter arrives at the home of a murdered woman, the only thing more shocking than the carnage is the evidence that someone escaped the scene. But where is this witness now? A thorough search of the area yields more questions than answers, and before Brooke even packs up her evidence kit, she’s made it her goal to find the witness and get them out of harm’s way.

Homicide detective Sean Byrne has seen his share of bloody crime scenes, but this one is particularly disturbing, especially because Brooke Porter is smack in the middle of it. Sean has had his eye on the sexy CSI for months, and he’s determined to help her with her current case—even if it means putting his attraction on hold so he and Brooke can track down a murderer. But as the investigation—and their relationship—heats up, Sean realizes that keeping his work and his personal life separate is more complicated than he ever imagined; especially when the killer sets his sights on Brooke.

Review Showcase At Close Range by Laura Griffin

I love series, I love reconnecting with favorite characters from past novels, love revisiting the same places. But the one thing I dread is when a series loses its vitality or gets stale, well I can say in all honesty that At Close Range number 11 in the series hasn't lost anything. If anything this series has evolved with the times and (like me) is getting better with age ;-).
Another big plus for this series is it appeals to the stand alone fan too as each book can definitely stand up all on its own.
I hope you enjoy my showcase/review of At Close Range!

ISBN-13: 9781476761756
Publisher: Pocket Books Simon and Schuster
Release Date: 1-31-17
Length: 368pp
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OVERVIEW:

New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin delivers the goods (Publishers Weekly) again with the eleventh title in the gritty, heart-pounding Tracers series.

When a lakeside tryst ends in a double murder, police detective Daniele Harper arrives on the scene determined to get answers. Clues are everywhere, but nothing adds up. Dani turns to the Delphi Center crime lab for help, but soon regrets it when her secret attraction to their chief firearms examiner threatens to distract her from the most important case of her career.
As a ballistics expert and former Navy SEAL, Scott Black knows firearms, and he knows he can help Dani unravel her case. Scott has managed to hide his interest in his best friend's younger sister for years, but when her investigation brings them together, the sparks between them quickly get out of control. Scott resolves to keep his hands off Dani and his eyes on the goal identifying a killer. But when that killer zeroes in on Dani, all bets are off. There isn't a line Scott won't cross to convince Dani to trust him so that he can help her take down a ruthless murderer who has her in his sights.

**GIVEAWAY** Review/Showcase Deep Dark by Laura Griffin

Guess what today is my 62nd Birthday and I want to celebrate by sharing my review of Laura Griffin's 10th in her Tracers series, Deep Dark, and I'm offering for a #Giveaway one print copy US ONLY of Deep Dark!
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ISBN-13:  9781476779263
Publisher: Pocket Books
Release Date: 05/24/2016
Length: 368pp
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Overview

“If you like CSI and well-crafted suspense, don’t miss these books” (RT Book Reviews)! The tenth novel in the New York Times bestselling Tracers series is a gripping romantic thriller from the author who “never fails to put me on the edge of my seat” (USA TODAY).

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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Showcase At The Edge & Edge of Surrender by Laura Griffin

I'm so pleased to showcase Laura's exciting new Navy Seal Alpha Crew series a Pocket Star digital offering. The first book is in two parts, part 1, At The Edge is out now and available all over. Part 2, Edge of Surrender releases 3-28.
Enjoy this showcase for Laura's first novel(s) in her new series!

ISBN-13: 9781501130953

Publisher: Pocket Star
Release Date: 03/07/2016

Length: 144pp

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Overview

Dive into Part One of this heart-pounding romantic suspense story, which continues in Edge of Surrender: Alpha Crew Part Two!
When Emma Wright’s government plane goes down over the Philippine jungle, she’s forced to survive alone until an ultra-elite SEAL team goes in after her. As the leader of Alpha Crew, Ryan Owen is no stranger to challenges, but he’s never tackled anything quite like this sexy, smart, and resourceful woman. The mission is to get Emma home safely, but danger is everywhere, and Ryan’s unexpected desire for Emma could be a deadly distraction.
Back home in California, Ryan’s mission is over—but Emma’s has just begun. She knows her plane crash was no accident, and she’s determined to uncover the truth about what happened—even if her quest for answers puts her at risk. Torn between duty and desire, Ryan searches for a way win Emma’s heart while protecting her from an invisible enemy who wants her dead.

The thrilling conclusion to this Alpha Crew romance is just weeks away!

Laura Griffin NEW SERIES AND COVER CELEBRATION!

Hi Friends you all know how much I love Laura's Tracers novels well now she's got a brand newAlpha Crew series coming out too. I can't wait to read this new series! And her first story is told in two parts!
Read all about it!

Here's a snippet from Laura's Facebook author page

"I'm excited to share some news! I am kicking off a new series this spring. (In addition to continuing the Tracers!) I've had so much fun writing special ops heroes in my Tracers books, so the new series is about an ultra-elite team of SEALs called Alpha Crew. The first in the two-part digital serial comes out March 7th. AT THE EDGE is part #1 and EDGE OF SURRENDER is part #2. These are steamy, action-packed stories and I've had so much fun writing them! What do you think of the covers?"

**GIVEAWAY** Interview-Review-Laura Griffin - Shadow Fall Tracers # 9

Today I'm psyched to welcome back a wonderful New York Times bestselling author and dear friend Laura Griffin whose new novel, number 9 in her fabulous Tracers series, Shadow Fall comes out tomorrow. My favorite scene as always in Laura's novel is that ah-ha scene where she tells all, sorry but you'll have to read the book to find out! :-)
Enjoy our chat about books and writing and my review then Laura has graciously offered one lucky entrant a signed book in her Tracers series, winner's choice!
Contest deets below.

ISBN-13: 9781476779256
Publisher: Pocket Books/Simon & Schuster
Release Date: 09/22/2015
Length: 384pp
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Overview

In the ninth romantic suspense novel in the New York Times bestselling Tracers series, author Laura Griffin brings back her elite cadre of forensic experts as they hunt down the most brutal serial killer yet.

Special Agent Tara Rushing arrives at a grisly murder scene and quickly discovers she’s got a serial killer on her hands. The killer is meticulous, making sure to wipe up even the smallest traces of evidence…but the Delphi Center experts are on the case.

The local sheriff has a suspect all picked out—ex-Marine and current security expert Liam Wolfe. Despite all her digging, Tara knows very little about Liam when she shows up at his sprawling Texas compound, which serves as headquarters for Wolfe Security, and she’s surprised by her intense physical reaction to him.

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Interview/Review – Laura Griffin – Beyond Limits **GIVEAWAY**

I'm so pleased to welcome back a personal favorite and a master storyteller of her genre, New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin. She's graciously agreed to be interviewed and she's also offering one lucky reader a Tracers Tee-Shirt. I love her Tracers series of novels and I loved Beyond Limits, her latest as you'll see below in my review.
Enjoy the chat, the review and then enter to win a Tracers Tee-Shirt too!
Contest details below!

• ISBN-13: 9781451689358
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Publication date: 1/27/2015
• Series: Tracers Series , #8
• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Pages: 400

 

Overview

An FBI agent and a Navy SEAL race against time in New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin’s newest Tracers novel. “Griffin delivers the goods!” (Publishers Weekly)

FBI agent Elizabeth LeBlanc is still caught in the aftermath of her last big case when she runs into the one man from her past who is sure to rock her equilibrium even more. Navy SEAL Derek Vaughn is back home from a harrowing rescue mission in which he found evidence of a secret terror cell on US soil. Elizabeth knows he’ll do anything to unravel the plot—including seducing her for information. And despite the risks involved, she’s tempted to let him. Together with the forensics experts at the Delphi Center, Derek and Elizabeth are closing in on the truth, but it may not be fast enough to avert a devastating attack…

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**GIVEAWAY** New Release Feature-Far Gone-Laura Griffin author interview-Review

Today I'm pleased to bring you another favorite author of mine, Laura Griffin. She has a unique way of storytelling that mixes a chilling thriller with a steamy romance and she's done it again with her latest chilling romantic suspense stand-a-lone and her first HardCover.
Enjoy the interview and my review then stick around because Laura has graciously offered one print autographed copy (US ONLY) of her RITA winning novel Scorched.

• ISBN-13: 9781451689341
• Publisher: Gallery Books
• Publication date: 4/15/2014
• Pages: 384

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Laura is offering one autographed Print Copy
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of her RITA winner Scorched
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