Hidden by laura Griffin Series: #1
Published by Berkley Books Publication Date: August 25, 2020
Pages: 328
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When a woman is found brutally murdered on Austin's lakeside hike-and-bike trail, investigative reporter Bailey Rhoads turns up on the scene demanding access and answers. She tries to pry information out of the lead detective, Jacob Merritt. But this case is unlike any he's ever seen, and nothing adds up.
Bailey has a hunch the victim wasn't who she claimed to be and believes this mugging-turned-murder could have been a targeted hit. When she digs deeper, the trail leads her to a high-tech fortress on the outskirts of Austin where researchers are pushing the boundaries of a cutting-edge technology that could be deadly in the wrong hands.
As a ruthless hit man's mission becomes clear, Bailey and Jacob must embark on a desperate search to locate the next target before the clock ticks down on this lethal game of hide and seek.
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I love everything Laura Griffin writes, so I was excited to learn about her newest book, Hidden. It is an absorbing story and I was quickly turning pages to find out what happens next. The writing is masterful and I felt like I was right there trying to solve the mystery of a young woman’s murder. This story has edge of your seat suspense, unforgettable characters and romance.
Bailey is a tenacious reporter working the crime scene and Jacob is a hard working, stoic detective. Their paths cross when a woman is murdered. They are both working on the same murder case, but they each have a different agenda. Bailey wants information from Jacob to write a story and Jacob avoids giving into her requests because he doesn’t want to hurt the case he is working on. Even though they each have different goals, they find a way to help each other solve this perplexing case.
I really liked Jacob and Bailey. The air combusts whenever they are together and they connect on many different levels. They know, this isn’t the time to get involved, but it is difficult to avoid what they are feeling. Jacob and Bailey slowly learn they can trust one another. They are alike in many ways. They have integrity and a strong work ethic. If you like suspense and romance, you will love Hidden.
