Monday, January 6, 2025

Review: See How They Hide by Allison Brennan

 
See How They Hide by Allison Brennan

See How They Hide (Quinn & Costa #6) by Allison Brennan
Publication Date: January 7th 2025 by MIRA
Pages: 400
Source: Publisher 
Rating: 

My Thoughts:
The sixth installment of the Quinn & Costa series was an intense one and fast paced! The story starts out with two murders on opposite sides of the country, committed in the same puzzling way, happening within hours of each other. Havenwood, a previously unknown community, cult-like in its setup, is at the heart of the investigation. Figuring out its past and location becomes key to stopping their murder spree. Calliope, the leader, was something else! I felt for her daughter, Riley, who becomes a crucial part of the team’s investigation.
 
I was happy at the personal progress made with Kara and Matt, with Kara finally opening up, which has been a long time coming. Catherine who’s been a thorn in Kara’s side from the beginning, and pretty much a witch, IMO, has finally acknowledged some important things! I haven’t been a fan of Catherine at all, so hopefully this progress will move her into the likeable category in the future.
 
Love this series, and really anything Allison Brennan writes! I recommend starting with book one.

5 Stars


Book Description:

No matter how far you run, some pasts never let you go…

Two people were murdered—at the exact same time, in the same gruesome manner, bodies covered in the same red poppies…but on opposite sides of the country.

With Detective Kara Quinn investigating in Oregon and Special Agent Matt Costa in Virginia, the Mobile Response Team digs deep to uncover more about each victim. What is the link between the two, and why were they targeted?

Yet their search unearths more questions than answers—until they meet Riley Pierce, the only person still alive who might be able to help them find the killers.

Soon, it becomes clear this case is nothing like they’ve seen before as their investigation leads them to the hallowed grounds of Havenwood—an eerily beautiful place rooted in a terrifying past.

As more bodies turn up, all tied to the same community, Kara and Matt are desperate to piece the puzzle together before Havenwood’s leader sacrifices everything to keep her secrets buried.
Photo Credit: Brittan Dodd


About the author:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Allison Brennan believes life is too short to be bored, so she had five children and writes three books a year. Reviewers have called her “a master of suspense” and RT Book Reviews said her books are “mesmerizing” and “complex.” A native of northern California, she moved to Arizona with her family and pets in 2019 and now calls Phoenix home.

Allison has written 45 books and numerous short stories. She has no intention of stopping anytime soon! The fifth book in the Quinn & Costa FBI series, The Missing Witness, is currently available, and See How They Hide will be out in January of 2025. The first book of an all-new Phoenix set series about a family of private investigators, You’ll Never Find Me, is out now. 


Connection with Allison Brennan:

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11 comments:

  1. Good to hear you liked it so much.

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  2. This sounds like an electrifying read! The dual-murder mystery and the connection to the eerie, cult-like community of Havenwood make for a compelling premise. I love that you highlighted the personal growth of the main characters, Kara and Matt, as well as the development with the thorny character of Catherine—it's always satisfying when complex relationships evolve over time. Allison Brennan’s knack for suspense truly shines here, and I can see why this series is so addictive. I’m definitely adding this one to my reading list, and I’ll start with book one as you suggested!

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  3. Allison Brennan is one of those authors I'd like to read more of this year. I have several of her books on my TBR list, and I'm hoping to actually read them all this year. Or at least some. ;D

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  4. Great to see such a high rating 6 books in. Seems as though the author is doing a great job with the characters' personal growth as well.

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  5. My review (audio) is today and it's also 5 hearts. This is such a great series! Excellent review.

    Anne - Books of My Heart

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  6. It's always nice to find a series that you really enjoy.

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  7. Sounds like you really enjoyed this one! Great review!

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  8. Looks like an intense case and neat to see the growth on the personal side.

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  9. That cover is STUNNING. I'll have to check out book one!

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  10. Great review. I loved it too, as you probably already know. And yes, I just love how far Matt and Kara have come.

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