The Third to Die by Allison Brennan is nothing but full of surprises. Her main character, LAPD Detective, Kara Quinn, is unique. She went through a life that no child should have had to endure. Her parents were both criminals. It was amazing to see that she pulled through and went into the police academy. Now, she a highly valued LAPD officer and to the new FBI agents in her hometown, she is a great asset to their limited team supply. Kara has a knack for finding things. Her abilities which I cannot confess, is extraordinary. They come in handy for this current serial killer track down.

Coming back home to her small-town, Kara isn't happy. But once there, she finds out that a killer has murdered and will continue until he or she is caught. Kara's instincts make her a great heroine. I loved her kick ass self along with her tough exterior. But she also has a soft side. A kid was run down and she stopped chasing the serial killer to be there for the injured kid. I felt the anger and fear that Kara was going through as she knelt down by the injured boy.

FBI agent Matt, is the lead player on the newly formed FBI team, Mobile Response Team. Meaning the travel wherever they are needed, to catch the bad guys. Matt is single and thus a perfect member for such a team. He tough attitude and leadership skills make him believable as an agent. He wasn't expecting someone like Kara to help with his new case. nor did he expect for them to get so close...

Overall, I loved this book. The way it ended, has me begging for more action by Allison Brennan.

A fast paced read with interesting characters. Kept my attention and hope the author will continue writing using these characters in a series.

I was originally a little confused – how can the first book in the series be called The Third to Die? The title is about this killer’s MO, not the rest of the characters.

The characters were my favorite part of this book, so I’m thrilled that it’s the first in a new series! The author has introduced us to Matt Costa, the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s new Mobile Response Team. They are not quite fully staffed when they hear about a murder that is likely the seventh by a serial killer who has been waiting for three years since his last attack. They have only three days to get what exists of their team across the country, garner support and resources from local agencies, and find enough evidence to stop the killer before he strikes again.

I have no actual law enforcement history, other than reading books. But this was definitely a believable police procedural for me. All of the FBI agents and local police detectives and officers had their unique areas of expertise, as well as their contributing personality quirks to deal with. I’m looking forward to spending more time with all of them in the subsequent books in the series.

Overall, I’d give this book 4.5 out of 5 stars. I loved it, and may read it again to check out more of the detail in the killer’s evil plan, and the excellent detective work by the good guys to solve it and stop the carnage.

Forced to take at least a week's break from her job as a detective at the LAPD, Kara doesn't know how she can avoid complete boredom. She is itching to get back to work. Well, she has work, if not will full capacity however, when she happens upon a body of a woman while jogging.

At the same time, FBI special agent Mathias Costa is handpicking a new team called the Mobile Response Team. Called to the murder, Matt quickly realizes that the woman who found the body might end up being instrumental to his team. He has been focused on finding a killer with the moniker Triple Killer. If the killer remains true to pattern, another gruesome murder is sure to happen again very soon.

Even though he just might get to have Kara work with the team, there is at least one other critical person he would like to add, a profiler named Catherine Jones. Not only is she a genius, but she is more than familiar with this killer. However, Catherine is dealing with more than a lot at the current time. So, Kara ends up working with Matt's team, although it is clear that she is not always keen to take instruction.

With just a couple more people on the team, the scene is set and the critical players are in place. Can they all work together at breakneck speed and catch the killer? This story is fast-paced, full of twists and turns, deals with personal angst and obviously, the sick mind of a brutal killer. To top it off, it has a mind-blowing conclusion.

What a great start to what is sure to be a stellar series. I love Kara and Matt. They may knock heads (and even more) in this story, but there is no doubt that they will be working together again in future books. I cannot believe that this is my first book by Allison Brennan but it certainly will not be my last.

Many thanks to MIRA and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

The Third to Die by Allison Brennan
Mobile Response Team #1

Detective Kara Quinn has worked undercover most of her twelve years with the LAPD. She is good at her job but as a result of her last assignment is “on leave” for two weeks and has gone “home” to spend time with her grandmother. Not a woman to sit and relax she is soon assisting the FBI’s Moblie Response Team in finding the Triple Killer. This story has a great deal of police procedural information included as they look for the killer. As this is a new series each of the team of the new MRT has to be introduced and a bit said about them, too. Will they catch their man? Will they be able to save any of the people the killer is out to take the lives of? Will they figure out why the killer kills and why he chooses those he does to murder? Quite an interesting tale but not a happy ever after for everyone.

What I liked:
* The concept for the team and that it is not quite complete yet
* Matt: seems wise and mature enough to be in charge of the team
* Kara: dedicated police woman that is a bit of a chameleon. I want to know more about her
* The dynamics between the various people working the case
* The side story of Catherine the profiler and her situation (though I wonder if she has been in a previous book)
* The potential for a relationship between Matt & Kara
* The groundwork put in place for the series

What I did not like:
* The bad guy...what a creep. Toward the end he did sound mentally “younger” than his years...more teenager than adult at times
* That some very good people ended up dead at the hands of the serial killer
* Having to wait for the second book to find out what the next case will be.

Thank you to NetGalley and Mira for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4-5 Stars

Linda's Book Obsession Reviews "The Third to Die" by Allison Brennan, MIRA, February 4, 2020

Allison Brennan, author of "The Third to Die"  has written a chilling, suspenseful, intense, intriguing and captivating novel. The Genres for this novel are Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, and Fiction, with a touch of Romance. The author's timeline for the story is set in the present and goes to the past when it pertains to the characters or events. The story takes place in a small town called Liberty Lake. The Author describes her dramatic characters as complex and complicated.

Kara Quinn is an undercover detective from the LAPD, on a "forced vacation" in her hometime of Liberty Lake when she is staying with her grandmother. Kara is very intense and anxious and goes running, where she finds a murdered body. Now Kara is a witness, but also finds herself getting involved with the Police and FBI investigation going on.

Mathias Costa is a specialized FBI agent with a Mobile Unit and is selecting people to work on it. He, of course, is involved with the case. After speaking to a profiler, Costa and the police are aware that this murder in Liberty Lake fits the profile of a serial killer called "Triple Killer". What is known is that the killer is somewhere close and will be killing again. Who is this killer?

Kara has had her run-ins with the FBI before and is looking forward to going back with the LAPD. Little does Kara realize what danger is waiting in store for her. This is a chilling thriller, with intense suspense, that had me at the edge of my seat, and page-turning. I would recommend this fast-moving and riveting novel for those readers who enjoy a great thriller.

<b>A lot going on but not bad</b>

I would like to thank Harlequin MIRA for inviting me to take part in the blog tour, and also thanks to Allison Brennan and NetGalley for allowing me to read a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

SPOILERS

Allison Brennan has been on my radar for years, but I never got around to reading one of her books. So when I was invited on the blog tour, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to finally give her a try.

And the book was pretty much what I expected—a solid police procedural mystery with a very minor romantic thread. I was a bit disappointed that the plot came down to revenge, but many of the best do, so I don’t hold that against the book.

At first I worried the book was going to lack energy and drag. The characters’ personalities seemed to consist of self-pity and resentment, and we were thrust into this confusing, jargon-laden, heavily bureaucratic situation where the FBI was throwing this team together at the last minute to investigate—and hopefully thwart—a serial killer. The situation within the story was a mess, which wasn’t bad in and of itself, but unfortunately the written execution of it was a tad messy as well, though I’m sure Brennan did her best. That said, once I was able to keep track of who was who (there were so many characters) as well as their purposes and goals, things sorted out in my mind. Eventually, maybe around halfway, I became invested emotionally and didn’t want to stop reading.

I won’t be at all surprised if Kara fails to endear readers. She lacked charm and had little personality aside from arrogance, workaholism, and an air of aggression. Other than the enigma of her, and how handy her skills were, I’m not sure why Matt liked her. Also, some might think her gut instincts are too convenient. And the more she winked, the more it came off as…not exactly creepy, but weird.

However, despite those things, I did sympathize with her. I’m not sure I liked her much, but I did believe she was an honest and trustworthy person trying to do good in the world, and I hated that her life in LA was imploding and causing her great distress. All she wanted out of life was to be a good cop, and some dickface with a grudge went out of his way to fuck that up for her.

Matt, I liked. Matt was a pretty cool dude. Supposedly he has a nasty temper, but I saw no evidence of one beyond irritation. I can’t even imagine him in a rage. He’s also supposed to be self-interested, according to Catherine, but I saw none of that from him, either. So he didn’t engage you in polite small talk when he called you, Catherine. He was super stressed, running against the clock, and needed information from you so he could stop a serial killer. Get over yourself and answer his damn question.

As you can see, I didn’t care for Catherine. She was the self-interested one. My god. She had to be the most self-pitying character I’ve read in a while. I’m not heartless, I get that she experienced major emotional trauma and was feeling guilty about her sister’s death. I can’t imagine what that’s like. But you can’t help someone who won’t help herself—who won’t stop punishing herself, rather—and any sympathy I felt for her wore off real fast. Her subplot should have been cut. If there’s drama there, fine, but save it for when it’s relevant to the plot, maybe give it its own book somehow. It did not belong here. Actually, I think she should have been presented trauma-free here, super into being part of the MRT, then a future book in the series could have involved Beth’s death and Catherine’s resultant downward spiral.

There’s a plethora of secondary characters, but you don’t get to know them well. The other MRT members—Ryder, Michael, and Jim—seemed okay. We didn’t see them much, but I look forward to getting to know them better. Kara’s grandma was endearingly unique, though her habit of burying her head in the sand got a little annoying. It’s one thing to avoid dark reality when it doesn’t directly concern you. I admit, I do that too. But ignoring murders that are happening in your backyard (figuratively) and the very real danger your community is in, that’s just either cowardly or foolish. Take your pick.

There’s a bunch of other cops and bureaucrats. Out of all the secondary characters, the only two I became attached to was Andy and PJ. I was so, so heartbroken for PJ—excuse me, I mean John—and proud of him at the same time. I just wanted to take him and his baby sister in my arms and rock. And Andy. Oh god. I did not see that coming. Nor did I know how much it would hurt. No idea he’d come to mean that much to me. I bawled.

I had fun following along as the team found evidence and slowly unraveled the mystery, but there were times when the characters were rather obtuse. I find it unbelievable that it never occurred to them that the son had just as much motivation as the father—and worse, he was young and impressionable when it all went down. They suspected another boy the same age, but none of them thought the son viable. I was simply shocked that even Catherine didn’t consider it until they were slapped in the faces with the idea. It also took them too long to put two and two together regarding the body in Montana.

I know it sounds like I didn’t like it, but I did. It had flaws, but I think the characters will get developed as the series goes on, and we’ll come to care about them more. It would be better for them to be more endearing in the first book of a series, to get the reader attached, but they were interesting and developed enough to make me care about what happens to them going forward. Brennan is a very talented and skilled writer, and I want to give her research and fact-checking efforts a shout-out. Her acknowledgments page makes it clear she works hard to get police (and FBI) procedure correct, and I am in awe.

Overall, it’s somewhat of a slow burn, but once I got into it, I really enjoyed it, and I’m looking forward to reading more of Brennan’s work. I think there're some audiobooks available at my library…

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A twisted, dark, and clever mind bent on revenge goes up against the combined minds of local law enforcement and the FBI's new Mobile Response Unit team in this new first in series by an author I have been meaning to try for some time.

Frustrated and restive LAPD undercover cop, Detective Kara Quinn, is on forced leave back in her home town in Eastern Washington and goes for an early morning job to shake off some of her edginess when she comes across a horrific scene. She knows just what she's looking at and calls it in while analyzing and processing the scene knowing the local force is not equipped to handle a murder like this one.

Almost on the heels of Kara's discovery, FBI agent, Matthias Costas gets handed the Mobile Response Unit's first case. A serial killer has struck again. His unit is only half-formed, but he will not be daunted when he arrives on the scene to partner an investigation with the locals and try to stop the Triple Killer from claiming more victims.

The Third to Die was a thriller police procedural just in the style I enjoy. I love when a clever villain emerges to challenge a talented, smart group pitted to stop him. The set up included split narration mostly between Kara and Matthias, but also the killer without giving away anything until the evidence led there.

I found both Matthias and Kara fully developed and sharp people. Kara had a unique background as the daughter of con artists and basically raised herself and got herself to where she wanted to be as an undercover cop. She's strong and intelligent with mad skills as a detective, but she's also a loose cannon when it comes to her constant inner anger and lone wolf behavior. I'll be curious to see what comes of her as the series progresses.
Matthias is a great leader and was careful pulling together his team and assessing how all the people and support could be utilized. He does have much patience for inter-agency rivalry and politics because he's dedicated to bringing down the dangerous monsters he's after.

This book had a lot going on and jumped right into what I felt was an existing storyline between Matt Costas and his behavioral expert, Catherine. In fact, I went back and investigated the author's backlist because I had such a strong suspicion that I was jumping into the middle of a story even with the new case and newly forming MRT. I found that distracting, but then it was old news and I could focus on the case and the mysteries of Kara and Matt and the others on the team.

It was a nice blend of personal story, tracking the killer with regular police work, and thrilling moments as they got close to the killer. I was fully engaged in the story and will be coming back for more from the series. Those who enjoy thrillers and police procedural mysteries should definitely give this a go.

My thanks to Harlequin for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Ordered to take a mandatory leave and spend time with her grandmother in the small town of Liberty Lake, Washington, LAPD detective Kara Quinn stumbles across a body near the lake. With limited local resources, the FBI's new Mobile Response Team is sent in to help the local law enforcement, especially when it becomes clear it's likely the work of a serial killer for whom the number 3 holds importance. With time quickly running out and a second body turning up, Kara and FBI special agent Mathias Costa rush to protect potential third victims and catch the Triple Killer before he can kill again.

I enjoy a good thriller, and I have a fascination with serial killers. This particular serial killer drew me in because of the fascination with the number 3, and I really wanted to know who the third victim was going to be. Unfortunately, I felt like there were a couple of layers too many to this story to really make me feel like I was reading a thriller, but it does make for an interesting start to a series.

The Characters: A Strong Trio

In general, I found the characters to be interesting, but not highly unique. Some of the members of the Mobile Response Team and members of the local law enforcement quickly became jumbled in my head and I soon found myself no longer caring who worked for what as long as the killer was caught. Indeed, by the end, it didn't really matter. All that was important was catching the killer before the third person was killed. Still, it was a little annoying to feel lost when a character was named and I couldn't figure out who they were supposed to be or what they were doing.

The three main characters were LAPD detective Kara Quinn, a highly intense undercover cop on forced leave who was still consumed by the case that forced her away from LA; FBI special agent Mathias Costa who lived and breathed his job; and, of course, the killer, who had a few chapters that revealed a little more of the crazy thinking that went into each murder. Only these three felt really fully realized, like they could be real people. They were each flawed, yet truly believed in their work. It was fun to read about their relationships and dances around each other.

Kara and FBI profiler Catherine Jones both had their own story arcs. Actually, Catherine's role felt to be more minimal than the novel made it out to be. I didn't find her to be particularly helpful or interesting, but she was given her own story line. I was most bothered by it because it didn't fit well in the overall scheme of the story. I could have done without it. Her story felt more like padding than anything else. Kara's story arc was woven in better, especially since it was about the case that had sent her on administrative leave so was on her mind quite a bit. Still, it didn't seem to fit perfectly. It was useful because it lets the reader know why she was in Liberty Lake and definitely makes the series possible, but it felt like there was a bit too much emphasis on it.

The Setting: A Cozy, Sinister Small Town

I adore small town settings. They can feel cozy. They can feel intimate. They can feel sinister. In a place where it's possible to know many people, yet still not know everyone, it adds a nice layer of tension. Liberty Lake managed to feel cozy and wide open at the same time. It was small enough to feel safe, which was quickly shattered, adding to the tense atmosphere.

My favorite part of the setting was the time of year: winter. Well, it's towards the end of winter, but there was still snow on the ground, a storm coming in, and plenty of cold weather. It added to the dark, sinister feel. It was cold and stark, ripping away any warmth and fuzzy feelings.

Overall, the setting was probably my favorite part of this book. I loved that people knew people, but didn't know everyone. I loved that it was small enough to not be overwhelming, but big enough to not feel confining. It felt desolate with all the cold and snow, adding that layer of tension and fear that I didn't get anywhere else.

The Plot: Intriguing, But Not Suspenseful

I wouldn't call this a particularly suspenseful read. I found it pleasant and intriguing, but definitely not heart pounding. I didn't feel like it held tension well since it tended to loosen up almost as soon as it started.

What annoyed me the most were the chapters told from the killer's perspective. Though it was interesting to get their take on their deeds and the law enforcement's progress on the case, it sapped the tension out of the book. It made it easy to figure out what was going on and where the story was going. Of course, it was the only way the reader can know the killer's motivations, so cuts out the need for a lengthy debriefing at the end, but I didn't enjoy feeling like I was a step ahead of Kara and Mathias. But I did find the killer to be much more interesting than the case, interestingly enough. I suppose the bad guy was just that well done!

I also felt like there were too many elements thrown in. Stripped down, it's a simple story with a case that doesn't have too much complexity. It's straightforward and the answers are quickly available to Kara and Mathias. But more was heaped on top, more that almost felt extraneous. Like Catherine's story. She wasn't even in Liberty Lake, wasn't constantly called on, yet had a lengthy arc that didn't have too much to do with the case. I wonder if it's to set up something else in a later book, but, in this story, I didn't feel it added much. Overall, I think this story suffered from too much information, which added too much fat and released too much tension.

Overall: Nice Setup for a Series

This was a nice suspenseful read, but I'm reluctant to call it thrilling. The end was certainly action packed, but, at the same time, it felt a bit out of character for the killer. I enjoyed the main characters and am interested in seeing how their stories progress, but this initial case felt a little too easy and left me looking for heart stopping moments.

Thank you to Justine Sha and MIRA Books for a free e-copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

I wanted to liked this book but I couldn't connect to the characters and the MC grated on my nerves. It's well written but it's not my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

This book was so, so good. I lived everything about it. It was the first book in the FBI investigative team, the Mobile Response Team with FBI Agent Mattias Costa at the helm.

A young woman was found murdered, an act of a serial killer that Matt had been searching for many years. He killed every three years on the 3rd, 6th, and 9th March. And he needed to be stopped STAT. That was the seventh murder. Cop Kara wjo had originally fond the victim soon became a part of the investigation along with profiler Catherine.

My first book by Allison Brennan, I savored every word in the book. Though it was a police procedural at the core, it read like a thriller. I love books which can keep me hooked just by the power of the words. Allison's writing was magical, the need to stop the murderer was a crazy fervor in my blood. I felt as if I were standing next to the characters prodding them on. I think Detective Kara heard me. She had the same impatience that was in my blood whole reading.

The plot was crazy good and I loved looking at the investigation at all angles. Agent Matt had no time for office politics, I loved his frustration while dealing with idiots. The investigation was thorough with great cop instincts at play. I liked them all, but it was Kara who got me, so I felt.

Their was a zingy chemistry between Matt and Kara, which had me grinning with happiness, but there was respect there too. Kara was fiercely independent with a sense of justice in her soul. The ending raised some goosebumps and made me long for the next book. Pronto.

This book was mind blowing, and I completely enjoyed it. I need to read more by this author. Wow!!

The Third to Die is the first book in Allison Brennan's new series, Mobile Response Team. It follows police detective as they track down a serial killer who they know very little about with limited resources. A start to a suspense thriller series with potential.

The Third to Die is told from 4 separate point of views. The Killer, which is a point of view I always enjoy. It's fascinating to be in their mind and see how they rationalize their actions and what makes them tick. Mathias Costa, the FBI Special Agent in Charge of the new Mobile Response team. He was intense, smart, and when he became frustrated he would transition into Spanish. Kara Quinn, an undercover detective, whose point of view I always looked forward to. She was confident, assertive, and attentive. Finally, we have the point of view of the criminal profiler Catherine. I felt her POV was completely unnecessary, it added a whole tragic backstory that felt outside of the main story.

The story felt like I was watching a really long episode of criminal minds. There was a lot of information dropping. Especially in the begging, they kept repeating the same bare facts about the killer over and over again. At one point the only thing keeping my interest was the actions of Kara Quinn. I didn't find it to be much of a mystery, I felt from pretty early on you knew the gist of what the killer was up to and you were just along for the FBI's ride to figuring it out and catching him before it was too late.

There was plenty about the story I did enjoy though. I enjoyed every minute of the repertoire between Kara and Matthias. They start the beginnings of a romantic relationship at least as much as they can during a murder investigation. There are some off page intimate scenes that are a built up perfectly for their characters. I also felt that the rest of the Mobile Response Team was memorable and I liked their character's stories. The end of the story was not what I expected which is a good thing. It was action packed and the tensions were high.

I'm having trouble rating this book, it's one of those instances where I didn't hate it but I didn't love it, yet I'm curious enough about the main characters to want to continue the series.

The Third to Die is the first in a new series by Allison Brennan, following the newly formed FBI Mobile Response Team, a team set up to help small towns with limited policing resources to solve complex crimes. Mathias Costa, the Special Agent in Charge lands the first case before he even has time to fully staff the team, but all that must be put on the back burner because this killer will murder two more people unless they catch him quickly.

Undercover Detective Kara Quinn is on a forced vacation in her hometown of Liberty Lake and while out jogging she catches sight of a body. Her quick response and thinking yields useful information, and Mathias gladly accepts her help as he’s short handed and in need of smart investigators. Kara was a strong, intelligent investigator, with knack for reading people, and a superb memory. She was a bit prickly, spoke her mind, and seemed to hold people at arm’s length, which made her a complicated love interest for Mathias, but I’m definitely rooting for them in the long-term. I’m looking forward to peeling back Kara’s layers in the coming books and seeing her progress emotionally (I hope) in the future.

We get a little glimpse of Mathias’ past involving his reluctant profiler, Catherine Jones. Not all is explained, but somehow a prior case led to the death of Catherine’s sister who was involved with Mathias. It seems it was more of a superficial relationship for Mathias, but not all the particulars were spelled out, so I’m not sure. I think more will be revealed in future installments. Catherine is dealing with a lot of guilt from the death of her sister, affecting her marriage and family and had her questioning her decision to be a profiler.

After reading and loving Allison Brenan’s Max Revere series and other mysteries, I was excited pick up her newest, and it did not disappoint! Ms. Brennan excels at writing suspenseful, action-packed thrillers, and this one had me on the edge of my seat so that, even though the story was a little on the long side page-wise, I didn’t really notice it. Any fan of crime procedurals with smartly written, and multi-layered characters should enjoy The Third to Die, and really any of Ms. Brennan’s books. I’m a huge fan of her writing!

The immediate case was solved, but the character’s lives, and past cases are not all wrapped up, leaving a lot of room for future stories. I’m eager to find out what’s next!

A copy was kindly provided by MIRA via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I just really enjoyed this book. It was just really easy to get lost in this book. I will definitely be reading more by this author.

While historical fiction and women's fiction seem to be my regular go-to's when it comes to genres I enjoy, every once in a while I enjoy pulling out a heart-pounding, fast-paced thriller or suspense. I'm excited to say that Harlequin hooked me up and I've recently had the chance to read The Third to Die, the highly anticipated first book in Allison Brennan's new series. This title hits shelves on February 4th. Iff you're a fan of this genre, you'll want to pick up a copy.

Ms. Brennan is an award-winning author for a reason – simply put, she knows what she’s doing. This book was fast-paced and had my heart-pounding. Twists and turns will keep you on your toes in anticipation. She gets inside the mind of a psychopath so well but also paints a picturesque view of the surrounding landscapes. Her heroes are brilliant, damaged, and likeable and the whole package will keep you engrossed until the very last page. The Third to Die is the very ideal of a page-turning, nail-biting, read-it-all-in-one-sitting-don’t-talk-to-me type of novel – suspenseful, intense, and entertaining!

For my more discriminating friends, I’ll leave you with this caution: reader discretion is advised for violence, mature situations, and strong language. This is not a tip-toe through the tulips, neat and tidy, no rough edges fiction. It’s dark and gritty as the plot is all about stopping the lowest dregs of humanity.

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This post was originally published as part of a blog tour for Harlequin - full post on my blog at https://lifelovelaughterlinds.home.blog. I was provided with a complimentary digital advanced readers copy in exchange for my review.

Kara's on leave from the LAPD (why comes out slowly) and home in Liberty Lake when she discovers the body of a nurse. Matt's an FBI SA who has a new Mobile Reponse Team (MRT) designed to quickly work cases like this- a victim of a serial killer who has crossed state lines and gone in and out of activity. Kara joins the team and while she's smart, she also is a source of friction. Her relationship with Matt, well, readers of this genre know that something's gonna happen. They work well together. Brennan also includes the voice of the Triple Killer, an evil rotten person. No spoilers but know that this is a page turner. Thanks to the publisher for the ARC. Brennan fans will be pleased with this and look forward to the next one in the series.

Detective Kara is on leave for her job. She has gone back to her hometown and is out on a jog when she comes across a body.
We also meet FBI Agent Mathias who is called to investigate this murder and it looks like it is part of a serial killer.
It seems this person kills 3 people every 3 years and they and they are 3 days apart. So now they want to figure it all out before the next 2 people are killed.
As this is going Matt;s best friend who is a profiler is also going through a tough time and we get to know her and what she has one through and why she thinks her family is better without her.
I enjoyed this book a lot and thank you to Harlequin and NetGalley for the ARC.

I have so many questions about not about the book but more about how does the author do it. She is able to create a story that is impossible to put down. Characters, locations, jobs that come alive and jump off the pages. Kara Quinn is beyond likable readers will enjoy her ability to be human, strong and willing to fight what is right. She comes across what every woman is looking to become.

Mathias Costa questions but follows his gut. A likable characters. The tension to find the killer in time will keep readers up late into the night.

This is a can't miss book and the perfect beginning to a series readers are going to die to get their hands on the book 2.



Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of Allison Brennan The Third to Die!

The Third to Die
A Novel
by Allison Brennan
HARLEQUIN - MIRA (U.S. and Canada)
MIRA
General Fiction (Adult)
Thanks to Net Galley and Harlequin-Mira for the audio excerpt of this book! I always stop for an Allison Brennan suspense book! I loved this book and will definitely purchase the next book for our library.
Enjoy!

Allison Brennan has crafted an engrossing page turner of a read in The Third to Die. Well worth the read!