Cold Fear: Romantic Thriller: 4 (Cold Justice(r))

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Ein junges Mädchen ist tot. Vergewaltigt und erwürgt, während ihr Freund zum Sterben in den Dünen zurückgelassen wurde. ASAC Lincoln Frazer springt für eine Kollegin ein und macht sich auf dem Weg zu den Outer Banks, um den Fall zu klären und herauszufinden, ob ein in der Todeszelle sitzender Gefangener vielleicht doch unschuldig ist. Denn der Mord trägt seine Handschrift. Hatte er einen Partner? Dr. Isadora 'Izzy' Campbell hat es nicht einfach: Während sie der Vormund für ihre rebellierende, aufmüpfige 17-jährige Schwester Kit ist, deren beste Freundin gerade ermordet wurde, trägt sie seit Jahren ein schlimmes Geheimnis mit sich herum. Und dieses scheint ans Licht zu kommen, als das FBI in der Nähe des Tatorts zwei weitere Gräber findet. Während weitere Morde geschehen und Izzy aufgrund mehrerer Übergriffe auf ihre Person in die Ermittlungen miteinbezogen wird, kommen sie und der unterkühlte Assistant Special Agent in Charge sich langsam näher. Doch was wird passieren, wenn er hinter ihr Geheimnis kommt? Toni Anderson hat es wieder mal geschafft: Romantic Thrill wie er sein sollte: bis zum Ende hin spannend ' ich hatte zwar eine Ahnung, wusste aber bis zur Auflösung nicht, wer der Täter ist; romantisch ' Frazers und Isadoras Romanze ist nicht voller Herzchen und Sonnenschein, doch sie glaubhaft, sexy und absolut zufriedenstellend und meisterhaft geschrieben. Die Autorin bringt den Leser dank ihres lebhaften, anschaulichen Stils mitten ins Geschehen, was mir in diesem Fall mehr als einmal wohlige Gänsehaut beschert hat. Kleinstadtleben ist keinesfalls so idyllisch wie man immer denkt ;) Die Charaktere sind nicht perfekt. Sowohl Frazer als auch Isadora haben ihre Schwächen und Fehler; Geheimnisse, die sie beide belasten und zu den Menschen machen, die sie heute sind. Beide sind mit ihrem Job verheiratet - sie sind gut, in dem was sie tun und geben dabei aus unterschiedlichen Gründen alles. Darunter leiden die zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen, denn Frazer und Izzy sind anderen gegenüber reserviert und unnahbar. Man möchte meinen, dass sich gleich und gleich gern gesellt, was hier allerdings nicht der Fall ist. Sie sind sich der sofortigen Anziehung zwischen ihnen sehr wohl bewusst, jedoch handeln sie nur ungern. Dafür sind beide zu unabhängig und von ihren Geheimnissen geprägt. Dass es letztlich doch ein Happy End gibt, liegt daran, dass sich die Figuren weiterentwickeln; über ihren Schatten springen und sich ihre Gefühle eingestehen. Toni Anderson gelingt es perfekt, ihren Haupt- und Nebenfiguren Leben und vor allem Charakter einzuhauchen: Ich habe Frazer geliebt und Izzy von Anfang an ins Herz geschlossen, die zwei passen toll zueinander, denn sie ergänzen sich gegenseitig. Sie mögen vielleicht zurückhaltend und nicht besonders emotional gewirkt haben, doch das hat zu ihnen und ihrer Geschichte gepasst und hat das Buch noch einmal perfekt abgerundet. Auf jeden Fall eines meiner Lieblingspärchen der Reihe. Nicht zu vergessen: Agent Lucas Randall, der bestimmt noch sein eigenes Buch bekommen wird, Izzys Teenie-Schwester Kit und all die anderen Kleinstadtbewohner, die nicht nur Zierde sind, sondern von denen jeder seinen eigenwilligen Charme und Charakter besitzt. Starke, aber angeschlagene Charaktere, mit denen ich von Anfang an mitgefiebert habe, Spannung, Verdächtigungen, Zweifel und Betrug, dass alles macht 'Cold Fear' zur perfekten Lektüre für alle RomThrill-Liebhaber.

Really enjoyed this book. I started this series, many years back, with book 8 and after gaining my love of reading back after a fair few years, read book 8 again (my fave so far). However, this storyline was fab! I hadn’t a clue who the attacker was until right at the end. I loved the two main characters in this story too. Overall a great story with a romance threaded through it and not rammed full of sex either which is a bonus!

Really enjoyed the book . Well thought out with strong and likable characters. The intrigue does not let up to the very e

This author has always been able to pull me in, keep me guessing as she entertaining me to no end. Between the author and narrator this was a hard to put down I wanted to know how it ended. Serial killers have always got my attention this is the next best thing to a true read. Trying to understand the who and why is mind blowing. Ms. Anderson pulls you in with her very talented mind as the narrator hooks you with his smooth voice painting a story of mystery and death leaving you second guessing who the killer or killers are. Just when you think you have it worked out and you say that is just to easy no way...the author talks you into believing what she has setup for you only to find your first thought was true. It was to easy and you might need to do a little more looking. I can honestly say I never saw that coming, would have never guessed it. The narrator as always did a wonderful outstanding job. There are not any breaks that you can tell just a smooth rich voice plotting the story the author wrote. He hits all the correct tones pulling you in making you believe what is going on. He has wonderful character voice, you have no trouble knowing who and what sex they are. There are no background noises just a smooth reach narration that will keeping you hanging on not wanting to put this book down. I have loved Eric G. Dove from the first book I have ever listened to that he narrated. I always look forward to his narration. He has narrated a few of Ms. Anderson books which I have loved. I always get excited when I see his name and know I am going to totally love the book. Frazer has always been one of my favorite characters throughout this series. He is strong, alpha, will a wonderful attitude. He is a tough cop who doesn't give up easy and always gets his person. It was nice to see him get his own story. He does however need to deal with his past as the author brings more of it to life in this read you come to understanding him better. Not only does he have his handful with Izzy along with the killer and some teens that are working through their own issues. This is one cop that toes the line all but one time. Even years later he is still dealing with this which will get in his way with Izzy and her secret. Ones past has a way of coming back to bite you on your butt as he will find out when all of Izzy past comes back to haunt her. He is going to have to decide if love can out weather the fall out when the past comes knocking. Izzy has been haunted by her past and it is about to come back in a big way. She walked away years ago but with her mother dying she must come home to help take care of her sister. Teens can be so trying on their best days but her sister is hell-bent on making bad decision. Getting even with the popular girls will be her down fall in many ways the bigs is losing her best friend. As Izzy does her best to help her sister through some very trying times she must also face her past while trying to find out who the killer is and why they have come back after all these years. Danger is all around is there no stopping this killer? What about her new founded relationship with Frazer will he still want her when he finds out her secret? I was drawn to Ms. Anderson's book from the very first book. She deliveries a bang from the first page that pulls you in and holds you throughout the read. Her stories are very believable with all that is going on in the world it isn't hard to believe this could or has really happened. This series revolves around states and place I know well which is an added bonus for me. This is one author that has done her research well knowing the places this series takes place it is easy for me to know she given great thought to the plot and the place she has built it around. She always keeps you guessing as to who the killer is. You must look deep and give much thought before you can pick him out. I have to say I am always surprised when he is revealed never guessing to who it is. Ms. Anderson is another of my go to authors when I want thrills, adventure and excitement she never lets me down. The sex is hot as two people find their way and could be torn apart when things come out. There are some very heated scenes that will give you hot flashes. She has picked a narrator that goes well with this series. Between the two they make the perfect match to bring you all you come to expect. This book was a little more intents and graphic than most of her stories. It will shock you and keep you turning the pages. I am so looking forward to the next book I can hardly wait. I know it will be as thrilling and exciting as this one has been. If you haven't read anything by this author I highly recommend you do. All of her books have been outstanding but this series has been the best so far. Read this one as a standalone but if you want the full impact of the characters you do not want to miss one book in this series.

‘Cold Fear’ is Toni Anderson at her best in a tense, totally engrossing thriller. The combination of chilly lead characters, angry teens, and lurking murderers is set against the background of wind swept sand dunes. The romantic leads are both aloof guarded people, FBI agent Fraser and local emergency doctor Izzy. They meet over the horrific murder of a teen, the best friend of Izzy’s sister. I think it’s the atmosphere that makes this book a stellar read. The small beach town community has very believable local characters from the high school and the local cafe. The physical setting is important as the sand dunes hide quite a few grim secrets. And the tension is great, building slowly as all the pieces come together. The only thing that doesn’t work so well is the central romance. There is not much real warmth between these two despite lots of sizzling attraction. Even so its utterly gripping.