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I have only read a few of Allison Brennan‘s books but I‘m definitely adding her to my must read list! This is the third book in the Quinn and Costa series and I loved it. I hope there will be plenty more because I love the characters and their relationships and dynamics. I must read her other books ASAP!

I seem to be reading A LOT of mysteries. After the turmoil of the pandemic, I needed the escape but also, I think, the problem solving fix that a good who-done-it delivers. This Quinn & Costa tale, the third, fills both those needs. Set in the San Juan Islands, where I used to sail, the FBI is investigating bombings that may be related to a string of cold-case murders. A bit too long, a bit repetitive but lots of suspects and good twists.

Brennan intricately wove several threads throughout the story, which culminated into one big finish. Initially, uncertainty existed regarding the connection of these threads, but throughout the progression of the story, the connection gained clarity. The last few pages of the story had me on the edge of my seat. The Wrong Victim, which works well as a stand-alone, was a great addition to the series.

This could have been better. Check out my review

https://reecaspieces.com/2022/04/27/the-wrong-victim-by-allison-brennan-harlequi...

The third book ft. FBI agent Matt Costa and a key member of his team, Kate Quinn. A boat explodes killing 8 people including a retired FBI agent. Costa and his team focus on who was the intended victim in order to track down the killer. The story has Criminal Mind vibes. The focus on the interpersonal lives of the characters was repetitive and boring. Thx to NetGalley & Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

“…nine people board a charter sightseeing boat to take a tour of the San Juan Islands; twenty minutes later, the boat explodes.”

Sounds like a good one.

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