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gwynt's review
5.0
One of the better Tracers novels I have read. I liked that Dani was in charge of the investigation, and I empathized with her issues and shortcomings. Good weekend read.
labraden's review
3.0
Daniele Harper has been made lead detective for the first time in her career, so she feels she has to prove herself by quickly solving the murder of a local college professor and his mistress, but when Scott Black, former SEAL and her brother's best friend becomes the prime suspect, she finds it tough to keep Scott out of the investigation. As a ballistics expert at the Delphi Center, Scott knows that if he doesn't prove his innocence, his reputation is forever tarnished and his career is over. The case becomes more complicated when the murder of another professor becomes linked to the first two, forcing Dani and Scott to look for a motive that might connect all three cases.
At Close Range developed and explained lots of different types of forensic evidence, but the book stalled in places due to the lack of a real suspect throughout most of the book. Too much time was spent showing why Scott was the only suspect even though it was clear that nobody really thought he committed these crimes. Otherwise, this is another good Tracers Series novel worth reading.
At Close Range developed and explained lots of different types of forensic evidence, but the book stalled in places due to the lack of a real suspect throughout most of the book. Too much time was spent showing why Scott was the only suspect even though it was clear that nobody really thought he committed these crimes. Otherwise, this is another good Tracers Series novel worth reading.
omgbeansgoreadabook's review
5.0
I'll be the first to admit that I've had issues branching out into the "romantic-suspense" genre, mainly because I dislike books that have ridiculous insta-love plots. This book was not one of them. I was sucked into the relationship between Daniele and Scott mainly because of its slow build. Griffin did not rush anything in this book, and that's what made me like it so much. Not only was the relationship aspect of this book great, the suspense and unraveling of the murders presented to us in the beginning was flawless and had me grappling to get to the end to figure out exactly what happened.
Although this is the eleventh book in the series, I didn't have any problems reading this book out of order from the others ones. I might just have to go back and read this series from the first book anyway.
Although this is the eleventh book in the series, I didn't have any problems reading this book out of order from the others ones. I might just have to go back and read this series from the first book anyway.
nadenetotallyaddictedtoreading's review
4.0
I got my first taste of Laura Griffin’s work when I read Deep Dark, book 10 in the Tracer series, which I enjoyed as such when the opportunity came to read At Close Range, I could not resist. There is no need to read the earlier books in the series before reading this installment as it is possible to read it as a stand-alone.
In this installment, we meet Daniele Harper, a detective who came from a family of law enforcement officials. She became the lead investigator on a high-profile case, which involved the murder of a professor, and his mistress. This case had the potential to make or break her career. Her involvement in the case led to her working closely with her longtime crush Scott Black. Scott is a former Navy Seal who now works as a ballistics expert with the Delphi Centre, a private forensics laboratory.The attraction between Dan but they were off-limits to each as Scott was her brother’s best friend. Things between them became tense between them when Scott became a suspect in her current case. He was not about to sit back and wait for things to play out, his priority was in proving his innocence. Not only does Dani have to deal with her feelings for the man, who is the main suspect, she has to face resentment from colleagues who felt she did not deserve the role of lead investigator on the case. Then more bodies began turning up causing all involved to step back and view things differently. Things became more complicated when Scott discovered that someone wanted Dani dead. Is this related to the current case or is it isolated?
Daniele is stubborn, tenacious, determined and brave; however, there were times when her actions went a bit overboard. I guess this was mostly due to her wanting to prove that she could handle the role of lead investigator. Scott is a protector by nature and he would do what it takes to protect Daniele even if it meant interfering with the investigation. He is not afraid to colour somewhat outside the lines when the need arises.
When the story began, it had me on the edge of my seat due to the tense, edgy and thrilling scene that was taking place. At that moment, I knew there would be interesting times ahead for this story. The pace slowed down somewhat, but this was due to the ongoing investigation. Twists and surprises permeated the pages of the book. When I thought I had it figured out the author throws in a twist that had me rethinking my original stance.
The pace picked up at around fifty percent (50%) of the book. From then it was an adrenaline-pumping ride.These two danced around each for a long time, that when they finally took the plunge, it was explosive. In spite of this, however, I felt that the romance needed more developing.
Verdict:If you enjoy stories with lots of action, suspense and mystery, you will love At Close Range. It will keep you guessing at every page turn, which makes it an exciting and thrilling read.
In this installment, we meet Daniele Harper, a detective who came from a family of law enforcement officials. She became the lead investigator on a high-profile case, which involved the murder of a professor, and his mistress. This case had the potential to make or break her career. Her involvement in the case led to her working closely with her longtime crush Scott Black. Scott is a former Navy Seal who now works as a ballistics expert with the Delphi Centre, a private forensics laboratory.The attraction between Dan but they were off-limits to each as Scott was her brother’s best friend. Things between them became tense between them when Scott became a suspect in her current case. He was not about to sit back and wait for things to play out, his priority was in proving his innocence. Not only does Dani have to deal with her feelings for the man, who is the main suspect, she has to face resentment from colleagues who felt she did not deserve the role of lead investigator on the case. Then more bodies began turning up causing all involved to step back and view things differently. Things became more complicated when Scott discovered that someone wanted Dani dead. Is this related to the current case or is it isolated?
Daniele is stubborn, tenacious, determined and brave; however, there were times when her actions went a bit overboard. I guess this was mostly due to her wanting to prove that she could handle the role of lead investigator. Scott is a protector by nature and he would do what it takes to protect Daniele even if it meant interfering with the investigation. He is not afraid to colour somewhat outside the lines when the need arises.
When the story began, it had me on the edge of my seat due to the tense, edgy and thrilling scene that was taking place. At that moment, I knew there would be interesting times ahead for this story. The pace slowed down somewhat, but this was due to the ongoing investigation. Twists and surprises permeated the pages of the book. When I thought I had it figured out the author throws in a twist that had me rethinking my original stance.
The pace picked up at around fifty percent (50%) of the book. From then it was an adrenaline-pumping ride.These two danced around each for a long time, that when they finally took the plunge, it was explosive. In spite of this, however, I felt that the romance needed more developing.
Verdict:If you enjoy stories with lots of action, suspense and mystery, you will love At Close Range. It will keep you guessing at every page turn, which makes it an exciting and thrilling read.
thebookdisciple's review
4.0
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Tracers series. At Close Range is another great addition to the series. There is a really well written mystery with lots of red herrings. The murder mystery is hands down the most intriguing and satisfying aspect to the story.
Dani is a detective who has just been made the lead on a very high profile double murder case. Scott is a ballistics specialist at the nearby Delphi center. Scott is called in to work on the murder case and examine the ballistics. Through several twists, Scott ends up as a suspect. Dani has known Scott for most of her life. He is her brother's best friend. She knows he didn't commit the murders, but she has to find the proof. Scott isn't about to sit back and let the investigation progress with him. Obviously, its a conflict of interest to have him involved since he is the prime suspect. The case takes Dani to a different state and more murders occur, all while she fights her attraction to Scott.
My discontent with the story was the romance. I really didn't find the romance between Dani and Scott credible or authentic. It felt sort of rushed and haphazard. By the end, I wasn't sure I believed they would stay together. I think that the murder mystery and all the danger took the focus of the story (and I loved it), but it did so at the expense of building up the romance.
Dani is a detective who has just been made the lead on a very high profile double murder case. Scott is a ballistics specialist at the nearby Delphi center. Scott is called in to work on the murder case and examine the ballistics. Through several twists, Scott ends up as a suspect. Dani has known Scott for most of her life. He is her brother's best friend. She knows he didn't commit the murders, but she has to find the proof. Scott isn't about to sit back and let the investigation progress with him. Obviously, its a conflict of interest to have him involved since he is the prime suspect. The case takes Dani to a different state and more murders occur, all while she fights her attraction to Scott.
My discontent with the story was the romance. I really didn't find the romance between Dani and Scott credible or authentic. It felt sort of rushed and haphazard. By the end, I wasn't sure I believed they would stay together. I think that the murder mystery and all the danger took the focus of the story (and I loved it), but it did so at the expense of building up the romance.
booksuperpower's review
5.0
At Close Range by Laura Griffin is a 2017 Pocket Books publication.
Oh, yeah! The Tracers, baby!!
While I have enjoyed all of the books in the series that I’ve read so far, this is one of the best of Griffin's recent releases.
Dani gets her shot at being the lead detective in a double homicide, and she is experiencing a case of the nerves. But, things get even stranger when her brother’s best friend, Scott, becomes the prime suspect.
Scott is a former SEAL is adjusting to civilian life and is fighting off a long time attraction to Dani, the sister of his best friend. But, when the ballistics expert is implicated in a double murder, he and Dani are thrown together in a high octane situation and the sparks between fly higher than ever before.
But, it soon becomes apparent that Dani is a target and Scott intends to do everything he can to clear his name and keep Dani safe.
Whew! Scott and Dani have a sizzling hot chemistry between them and I loved that they were friends for a long time before the relationship changed. The romance is super hot and Scott is an almost perfect alpha personality.
But, the murder investigation, which takes up the most real estate in the novel, and rightly so, is very, very interesting and the action is incredibly tense and suspenseful.
This book gets back to the sort of storyline that first attracted me to his series. Griffin rarely disappoints, but this time she’s taken things up a notch. If you enjoy this series, I think you’re going to love this new chapter. If you are new to the series, you shouldn’t have a problem reading this one as a stand alone. So, if you like action packed romantic suspense, I don’t think you could ask for more!!
4.5 stars
Oh, yeah! The Tracers, baby!!
While I have enjoyed all of the books in the series that I’ve read so far, this is one of the best of Griffin's recent releases.
Dani gets her shot at being the lead detective in a double homicide, and she is experiencing a case of the nerves. But, things get even stranger when her brother’s best friend, Scott, becomes the prime suspect.
Scott is a former SEAL is adjusting to civilian life and is fighting off a long time attraction to Dani, the sister of his best friend. But, when the ballistics expert is implicated in a double murder, he and Dani are thrown together in a high octane situation and the sparks between fly higher than ever before.
But, it soon becomes apparent that Dani is a target and Scott intends to do everything he can to clear his name and keep Dani safe.
Whew! Scott and Dani have a sizzling hot chemistry between them and I loved that they were friends for a long time before the relationship changed. The romance is super hot and Scott is an almost perfect alpha personality.
But, the murder investigation, which takes up the most real estate in the novel, and rightly so, is very, very interesting and the action is incredibly tense and suspenseful.
This book gets back to the sort of storyline that first attracted me to his series. Griffin rarely disappoints, but this time she’s taken things up a notch. If you enjoy this series, I think you’re going to love this new chapter. If you are new to the series, you shouldn’t have a problem reading this one as a stand alone. So, if you like action packed romantic suspense, I don’t think you could ask for more!!
4.5 stars
beckymmoe's review
5.0
I have GOT to go back and read the beginning of this series! Seriously, I. Am. Loving. Them!
At Close Range delivers one heck of a suspense plot--a double murder that appears to be a crime of passion suddenly turns into a complex crime with a body count that is twice that, and the perpetrator soon appears to have the police detective who is put in charge of the case in his or her cross-hairs as well. Throw in a slow burning romance--SMPD detective Dani Harper has had a "thing" for Delphi Center's ballistics expert Scott Black, her older brother's best friend, since she was a teen, and has been trying to avoid him for months since a drunken New Year's Eve kiss led to awkwardness. But now they're working together, trying to solve the puzzle before anyone else gets killed, literally dodging bullets and finding resisting each other to be harder than ever.
So, yeah--it's an incredible ride!
At Close Range had me on the edge of my seat, guessing what was really going on right up until the very end. And the chemistry between Scott and Dani? Fantastic. Adding to the drama of the book is the fact that Dani's partner, Ric Santos and his wife Mia (hero and heroine of [book:Unforgivable|7841391]) spend the bulk of the book waiting for their first baby to be born--Baby Santos is amazingly unwilling to make his debut--and there's a hint that detective Sean Byrne and Delphi's Center Brooke Porter might be subjects of a future series book--fingers crossed!
Whomever's next on the list, though, you'd better believe I'll be first in line for it!
Rating: 4 1/2 stars / A
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
At Close Range delivers one heck of a suspense plot--a double murder that appears to be a crime of passion suddenly turns into a complex crime with a body count that is twice that, and the perpetrator soon appears to have the police detective who is put in charge of the case in his or her cross-hairs as well. Throw in a slow burning romance--SMPD detective Dani Harper has had a "thing" for Delphi Center's ballistics expert Scott Black, her older brother's best friend, since she was a teen, and has been trying to avoid him for months since a drunken New Year's Eve kiss led to awkwardness. But now they're working together, trying to solve the puzzle before anyone else gets killed, literally dodging bullets and finding resisting each other to be harder than ever.
So, yeah--it's an incredible ride!
At Close Range had me on the edge of my seat, guessing what was really going on right up until the very end. And the chemistry between Scott and Dani? Fantastic. Adding to the drama of the book is the fact that Dani's partner, Ric Santos and his wife Mia (hero and heroine of [book:Unforgivable|7841391]) spend the bulk of the book waiting for their first baby to be born--Baby Santos is amazingly unwilling to make his debut--and there's a hint that detective Sean Byrne and Delphi's Center Brooke Porter might be subjects of a future series book--fingers crossed!
Whomever's next on the list, though, you'd better believe I'll be first in line for it!
Rating: 4 1/2 stars / A
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.