Danger in Numbers - Romantic Suspense Review

Goodreads:  Danger in Numbers by Heather Graham

Rating:  Really Liked It
Source: Publisher

Description: A ritualistic murder on the side of a remote road brings in the Florida state police. Special Agent Amy Larson has never seen worse, and there are indications that this killing could be just the beginning. The crime draws the attention of the FBI in the form of Special Agent Hunter Forrest, a man with insider knowledge of how violent cults operate, and a man who might never be able to escape his own past.

The rural community is devastated by the death in their midst, but people know more than they are saying. As Amy and Hunter join forces, every lead takes them further into the twisted beliefs of a dangerous group that will stop at nothing to see their will done.

Doomsday preppers and small-town secrets collide in this sultry, twisty page-turning thriller.

Genre: Mystery - Romantic Suspense

Why I Picked This Book: I enjoy Heather Graham's romantic suspense and this sounded like a good read.  

My Impression:  This was a candy bar of a book.  It's not a plot that will really stick with me and make my top ten list for the year but it was just a fun and tasty treat and a book I thoroughly enjoyed from the first page to the last.  

We meet Special Agent Amy Larson who is an agent with the state of Florida and FBI Agent Hunter Forrest right at the beginning.  Amy isn't super thrilled to have the FBI stepping into what she considers a state case.  While she made her reluctance known I didn't feel like she was ever over the top about it and once Hunter proves himself an able investigator who isn't ego driven she is happy to work with him.  I really enjoyed that both lead characters behaved like adults, were willing to listen to each other, and valued the other's opinion.  The inevitable relationship that developed also seemed appropriate.  They were two adults in a tense situation who had a lot in common.  While it developed quickly it didn't feel like it went from disdain to I will take a bullet for you overnight.  All in all, while the characters weren't hugely developed I was very happy with what I got.

The mystery was a creepy one that kept me invested in the story.  I don't feel like anything was surprising but the pacing and atmosphere were good enough that I didn't care.  I couldn't wait to see how it all played out.

If you're looking for a light read with a creepy story and likable main characters then this is a great read.  For me this is the definition of a beach read - except for the fact that I might get so into the story that I'd forget to reapply sunscreen!

Would I Read More of this Series/Author?  I would - especially if I need another bookish candy bar!

Would I Recommend this Book?  This is a great book to pick up if you're looking for something light and fast paced with a creepy story.

* I received this book in exchange for an honest review.  As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *