Audiobook Review: Takedown by Allison Brennan

 

Takedown by Allison Brennan

Publication Date: October 27th 2026 by Brilliance Publishing/Amazon Original Stories

Pages: 75

Audiobook Length: 1hrs 36min

Narrator: Hillary Huber

Source: Publisher

Rating: ★★★★

Links: Amazon | Audible | Goodreads 

My Thoughts:

Takedown follows Detective Skye Truman as she pursues Trent Calderone, a serial rapist she knows is guilty but can't arrest without more evidence. Trent is a lawyer in the Governor's office. He’s arrogant and enjoys the fact that Skye can’t touch him.

 

Trent is growing bolder, showing up at crime scenes and taunting Skye. So, when another less experienced cop proposes a risky takedown, Skye is reluctant, but she knows Trent must be stopped before he hurts anyone else.

 

I was hooked from the start and outraged on behalf of both the victims and Skye!

 

Takedown was a short and well-done thriller. The characters were compelling, and I'd love to read more stories featuring Skye and her circle. The ending was a surprising twist, but a satisfying one!

 

Hillary Huber did an amazing job, as always. She brought each character to life with distinct voices and genuine emotion, making the story even more enjoyable!

4 Stars

Book Description:

In this gritty police procedural from New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan, a detective plays a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with a charismatic lawyer who’s more than he seems.

Detective Skye Truman’s investigation into a series of sexual assaults has led her to the culprit: Trent Calderon, the most charming, affable lawyer in the governor’s office. The man who has an answer for everything. Skye’s obsession grows with every victim, every escalation, every encounter with Calderon, and every moral compromise she makes to catch him. Because if she doesn’t, she risks losing more than just her badge.

Allison Brennan’s Takedown is part of Pursuit, a gripping collection of short stories that explore what it means to be predator and prey … and what it takes to gain the upper hand. Read or listen to each pulse-pounding story in a single sitting—and an intense adrenaline rush.