Publisher Description
As a wave of murders grips Southern California, an unlikely pair must untangle the mysterious patterns of an elusive killer. A propulsive new series by New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Isabella Maldonado.
Carmen Sanchez is a tough Homeland Security agent who plays by the rules. But when her sister is attacked, revealing a connection to a series of murders across Southern California, she realizes a conventional investigation will not be enough to stop the ruthless perpetrator.
With nowhere else to turn, Sanchez enlists the aid of Professor Jake Heron, a brilliant and quirky private security expert who, unlike Sanchez, believes rules are merely suggestions. The two have a troubled past, but he owes her a favor and she’s cashing in. They team up to catch the assailant, who, mystifyingly, has no discernible motive and fits no classic criminal profile. All they have to go on is a distinctive tattoo and a singular obsession that gives this chillingly efficient tactician his nickname: Spider.
Over the next seventy-two hours, Sanchez and Heron find themselves in the midst of a lethal chess match with the killer as they race to stop the carnage. As the victims mount, so do the risks. Because this spider’s web of intrigue is more sinister—and goes far deeper—than anyone could possibly anticipate.
| Book Title: | Fatal Intrusion |
| Author: | Jeffery Deaver & Isabella Maldonado |
| Pages: | 434 |
| Publisher: | Thomas & Mercer |
| Pub Date: | September 1, 2024 |
Thrilling Reads Book Review
Jeffery Deaver’s fascination with social media and Isabella Maldonado’s law enforcement expertise blend seamlessly in this fast-paced crime novel about an unlikely pair forced to untangle the mysterious patterns of an elusive killer.
Carmen Sanchez, a tough Homeland Security agent who plays by the rules, faces her biggest challenge when her sister is brutally attacked, revealing a chilling connection to a series of murders across Southern California. Realizing that a conventional investigation won’t be enough to stop the ruthless perpetrator, Sanchez turns to an old acquaintance—Professor Jake Heron.
Heron, a brilliant yet quirky private security expert, has a knack for bending the rules—a stark contrast to Sanchez’s rigid approach. Despite their troubled past, Sanchez cashes in on a favor he owes her, leading to an uneasy partnership. Together, they embark on a race against time to catch the assailant, a criminal who defies all conventional profiles and seems to kill without motive.
Over the next seventy-two hours, Sanchez and Heron find themselves locked in a deadly chess match with the killer. As the body count rises, so do the risks, and it becomes clear that this web of intrigue is more sinister—and goes far deeper—than anyone could have anticipated.
“Fatal Intrusion” is a gripping and entertaining read, filled with interesting characters, plenty of plot twists, and unexpected surprises. The technical terms are well described without overwhelming the reader, and the pacing is spot on, leading to a satisfying and well-crafted ending.
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