Publishers Weekly
02/27/2023
Bestseller Brennan’s overloaded fourth Costa and Quinn novel (after 2022’s The Wrong Victim) takes FBI special agent Matt Costa, head of the agency’s Mobile Response Team, and LAPD officer Kara Quinn to Broussard Parish, the heart of the Louisiana bayou, at the request of Beau Hebert, a small-town police detective. Seven young women have gone missing in recent years. Of those whose bodies have been found, one has been stabbed to death and four asphyxiated. All had drugs in their system. Beau’s investigation has been stymied by a corrupt police chief, and his only hope of bringing the women’s killer to justice lies with the MRT unit. The many moving parts of the plot, which include a plethora of suspects, a wide assortment of crimes, and an encounter or two with gators in the swamp, collide in a heap of a finale. Meanwhile, the personal relationship between Costa and Quinn continues to creep forward at a snail’s pace. Will Quinn continue to resist admitting a romantic commitment? Romantic suspense fans will want to stay tuned to find out. Agent: Daniel Conaway, Writers House. (Apr.)
From the Publisher
Set among Louisiana’s swamps and brooding atmosphere, 'Seven Girls Gone' is a complex mystery whose characters are as intriguing as the storyline.” —The Denver Post
“Fans of this series will be happy with this latest novel… The bayou setting is great here, and the small town locals are a good-added touch to the story.” —Red Carpet Crash on Seven Girls Gone
"Keeps readers guessing whodunnit to the end." —Publishers Weekly on The Wrong Victim
“Allison Brennan is always good, but her latest and most ambitious work ever is downright spectacular… a riveting page turner as prescient as it is purposeful." —Providence Journal on Tell No Lies
“Brennan showcases a range of fascinating procedural detail, from undercover ops to forensic accounting, in this sequel to The Third to Die (2020).” —Booklist on Tell No Lies
“Bestseller Brennan’s intriguing sequel to 2020s The Third to Die…Fast-paced action….[with a] well-constructed mystery plot.” —Publishers Weekly on Tell No Lies
“Engaging from the beginning… Those who enjoy thrillers and detective novels with lots of action will appreciate the multiple possibilities that Brennan presents before sharing who the bad guys really are.” —BookReporter on Tell No Lies
“A lean thriller with a strong and damaged protagonist as compelling as Lisbeth Salander.” —Kirkus Reviews on The Third to Die
"Fans of Jeff Abbott and Karin Slaughter will find this crime novel hard to put down." —Publishers Weekly on The Third to Die
“Brennan’s broadest and most expansive novel yet, as much Catherine Coulter as David Baldacci, with just enough of Thomas Harris thrown in for good measure. A stellar and stunning success.” —Providence Journal on The Third to Die
"The first in Brennan's new series... and fans will look forward to the next installment." —Booklist on The Third to Die
"Leave all the lights on... you'll be turning the pages fast as you can. The Third to Die is the first in Brennan's amazing new thriller series. Dive in and enjoy this nail-biter." —Catherine Coulter, New York Times bestselling author of Labyrinth on The Third to Die
"Riveting, terrifying, and simply fantastic. Brennan ratchets up the tension to the breaking point with her new FBI MRT team chasing a devious killer. This is classic crime fiction at its best. With deep characterizations and a truly scary villain driving the twisted plot, this is the start of a brilliant new series from the queen of the thriller." —J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of Tear Me Apart on The Third to Die
"An edge of the seat, can't-put-it-down thrill ride.” —Marcia Clark, author of Snap Judgment on The Third to Die
