Hard-Hitting Crime Thiller

I haven't read the first book in the Victoria Heslin series as it clearly stated this could read as standalone, and this is correct. I didn't feel like I missed out on anything overly important and this is very much a book in it's own right, definitely not a sequel.

The story itself is rather hard-hitting. Graphic and violent in parts dealing with underage sex trafficking and kidnapping. The story moves along at a good pace and the villains are portrayed well. There was one section where Ruff has attempted to humanise the ringleader, and that didn't wash with me and felt pretty out of place in the book. Ending was a little rushed but overall satisfactory.

Audio was done well. Dillard has a nice, melodic voice to listen to. Usually her type of voice wouldn't go with this type of book but I think it worked. There are a lot of female protagonists in this book and she was very good at being to differentiate between them all.

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A pretty great book

wow I really enjoyed this book. but then again I enjoyed the first book as well. Each book is a stand alone book but as FBI agent Victoria Heslin is such a strong capable character I think you will enjoy both books and I hope there is a lot more to come in this series. The story is split between characters so you know what is going on and despite knowing who the baddy is there is still a free twist in store.
When a young girl goes missing FBI agent Victoria Heslin is called in. Normally you have to wait 24 hours before the police get involved but as the boss's wife knows the missing girls parents Victoria is sent in to see what she can do. What she stumbles on isn't just a runaway teenager but a carefully orchestrated plan to traffic young girls for sex. Have they picked the wrong girl this time? With Victoria not sure who to trust, when they just miss finding the girls, she goes rouge and enlists help from sometimes partner Dante Rivera Can the pair find the girl in time or will it be another dead body with a brand on her back?
I really like the narrator and think her voice helps to make this such a great book.
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Gripping

Chilling account of the ordeals girls go through. Sickening to think what people can do but also reminding us that there are people out to help and find the truth. Well written full of suspense but also light at times not to totally depress one. Would like to read more in the series.

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