AUTHOR: Elizabeth Goddard
DATE: 2023
PUBLISHER: Revell
STARS: ****
From the back cover:
Police Chief Autumn Long is fighting to keep her job in the quiet Alaska town of Shadow Gap when an unexpected string of criminal activity leaves her with a wounded officer, unexplained murders, and even an attack on her own father. Despite her mistrust of outsiders, she turns to Grier Brenner, a newcomer who seems to have the skills and training Autumn needs to face this threat to her community.
Grier is in Alaska for the same reason so many others are--to disappear--when Chief Long enlists his help. He emerges from the shadows and proves his mettle, but his presence in her life could be a deadly trap for them both. If his secret is exposed, all will be lost. And he's not sure even Autumn could save him.
As the stakes rise and the dangers increase, Autumn and Grier must rely on each other to extinguish the deadly threats.
My Review:
Great twists and surprises, high tension that doesn’t let up (I needed to take several breaks to catch my breath!) and compelling characters make Cold Light of Day a must-read for fans of romantic thrillers.
Why only four stars rather than five? Some of the narrow escapes proved a bit too unbelievable for me. Not impossible, but improbable. Other than that minor issue, this is a great read. Just don’t expect to get anything else done once you start reading.
Autumn and Grier both carry dark secrets, and as the story progresses, even more tangles are revealed. The supporting cast are also compelling, and this story will stay with me for a long time.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher; all opinions are my own. Recommended!