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A review by laurenjodi
Cold Fear by Toni Anderson
3.0
Cold Fear
3 Stars
When evidence from an old case is found on the body of a new victim, the FBI's behavioral analysis unit is called in, and ASAC Lincoln Frazer travels to the Outer Banks of North Carolina to ensure that a vicious killer doesn't escape his appointment with death. Dr. Isadora Campell has returned to the Outer Banks to care for her rebellious teenage sister, but a terrible secret from her past connected to the current investigation threatens both her freedom and her life.
While the serial killer mystery is well-plotted with a particularly sick and twisted villain, the romance falls flat.
The suspense portion of the book is gripping with a solid pool of suspects that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. The opening sequence is heart-wrenching, and some readers may find the descriptions upsetting.
Unfortunately, the romance section is very lackluster. Linc and Izzy's reluctant attraction is bland and their chemistry is non-existent. Neither one of them is particularly appealing as Linc is so cold and controlled that it is difficult to empathize with and connect to him. His backstory, which is supposedly meant to explain his chilly demeanor, is revealed too late and in such a pragmatic way, that it has no effect on the reader's perception of his character.
Likewise, Izzy's past is revealed in drips and drabs, and the secret-keeping trope is exceedingly annoying, especially considering the fact that she is well aware of the deadly consequences of continuing to remain silent.
There are also some minor writing issues, such as the overuse of the word "guy", and one or two paragraphs with problematic sentence structure that has the unwanted effect of confusing the reader as to what is going on.
All in all, not one of the better installments in the series, which is disappointing as Linc's character was very intriguing in the previous books and I was eager for his HEA.
3 Stars
When evidence from an old case is found on the body of a new victim, the FBI's behavioral analysis unit is called in, and ASAC Lincoln Frazer travels to the Outer Banks of North Carolina to ensure that a vicious killer doesn't escape his appointment with death. Dr. Isadora Campell has returned to the Outer Banks to care for her rebellious teenage sister, but a terrible secret from her past connected to the current investigation threatens both her freedom and her life.
While the serial killer mystery is well-plotted with a particularly sick and twisted villain, the romance falls flat.
The suspense portion of the book is gripping with a solid pool of suspects that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. The opening sequence is heart-wrenching, and some readers may find the descriptions upsetting.
Unfortunately, the romance section is very lackluster. Linc and Izzy's reluctant attraction is bland and their chemistry is non-existent. Neither one of them is particularly appealing as Linc is so cold and controlled that it is difficult to empathize with and connect to him. His backstory, which is supposedly meant to explain his chilly demeanor, is revealed too late and in such a pragmatic way, that it has no effect on the reader's perception of his character.
Likewise, Izzy's past is revealed in drips and drabs, and the secret-keeping trope is exceedingly annoying, especially considering the fact that she is well aware of the deadly consequences of continuing to remain silent.
There are also some minor writing issues, such as the overuse of the word "guy", and one or two paragraphs with problematic sentence structure that has the unwanted effect of confusing the reader as to what is going on.
All in all, not one of the better installments in the series, which is disappointing as Linc's character was very intriguing in the previous books and I was eager for his HEA.