An unknown assassin has appointed himself judge, jury, and executioner, brutally taking out high-level human targets citywide. It's just the kind of case that will test the resolve of a tough FBI agent like Jaid Marlowe. Especially when her new partner is Adam Raiker, Jaid's former colleague-and ex-lover.
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Brant's careful research leads to believable twists and turns in her sixth Mindhunters romantic FBI procedural. When a Supreme Court justice is gunned down, his widow asks former FBI agent Adam Raiker, owner of Raiker Forensics, to serve on the special investigative task force with Jaid Marlow, whom Adam was involved with eight years earlier. A note from the killer links the judge's murder to another unsolved case, but as Adam and Jaid connect the dots, the killer takes aim at Adam. The well-paced thriller reveals multiple victims and minor conspirators but cleverly conceals the mastermind's identity, and Adam and Jaid slowly move past regrets and mistrust to rebuild their relationship. Abundant subplots and characters from earlier volumes sometimes confuse the reader, but Brant does a credible job of tying all the loose ends together.--Publisher's Weekly
"Overall, this was a compelling thriller that kept me reading far into the night."--Fresh Fiction reviews
"Brant has done it again. Fans of The Mindhunters series will be supremely pleased with the latest addition to this series, as Raiker Forensics' team creator and leader moves to the forefront. Adam is...well balanced with Jaid. She's smart, strong, and more than capable of handling a man like Adam."--Romantic Times magazine
"...a true suspense novel...that combines the movie Seven with Washington, DC politics and hits blend."--Romance Books Forum
"Overall, this was a compelling thriller that kept me reading far into the night."--Fresh Fiction reviews
"Brant has done it again. Fans of The Mindhunters series will be supremely pleased with the latest addition to this series, as Raiker Forensics' team creator and leader moves to the forefront. Adam is...well balanced with Jaid. She's smart, strong, and more than capable of handling a man like Adam."--Romantic Times magazine
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Kylie Brant has penned over thirty award-winning romantic suspense novels for Berkley Sensation and Silhouette. She's a three-time Rita nominee, has been nominated for five Romantic Times awards, and is a RT Career Achievement award winner. In 2004 and 2009 she was awarded the overall Daphne du Maurier award for best romantic suspense novel. Her book UNDERCOVER BRIDE is on Romantic Times magazine's All-Time Favorites list.
Her dark romantic thriller series THE MINDHUNTERS concludes with DEADLY SINS, Adam Raiker's story, released 8/2/11.
Like freebies? Get a prequel to THE MINDHUNTERS by subscribing to Kylie's newsletter. The story details the last case Raiker worked for the FBI--the case that almost killed him. And it's free to all current and new subscribers! But you must be signed up by July 29, 2011 at the following link: www.kyliebrant.com/lists/?p=subscribe
Her dark romantic thriller series THE MINDHUNTERS concludes with DEADLY SINS, Adam Raiker's story, released 8/2/11.
Like freebies? Get a prequel to THE MINDHUNTERS by subscribing to Kylie's newsletter. The story details the last case Raiker worked for the FBI--the case that almost killed him. And it's free to all current and new subscribers! But you must be signed up by July 29, 2011 at the following link: www.kyliebrant.com/lists/?p=subscribe
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
This Is More Suspense Than Romatic Suspense,
This review is from: Deadly Sins (The Mindhunters) (Mass Market Paperback)
*2.5 Stars*
I knew going into this book that the romance would not be a central feature, because that was the case with Deadly Dreams. But I didn't expect it to be even more lacking than it was the last time. I was really looking forward to getting to know the Mindhunters boss, Adam Raiker, and watching him fall in love. But I ended the book feeling like I still didn't know him very well and that he never had much of a romance. The suspense aspect of the book was really well done. It wasn't as fast paced and action filled as I personally prefer, but I imagine it reflects actual police work and crime solving more accurately. It was filled with procedure and small details that aren't exactly exciting, but are very necessary. Reports are filed nightly and the investigators' actions are always checked by what they are and are not given permission to do by the Assistant Director. Adam is able to get around this more often than Jaid and the other partner are, but even he has to be very careful about what he does, so as not to give the Assistant Director an excuse to kick him off the case. I thought I knew who the killer was quite a few times, but something else would always crop up to change my mind and make me guess someone else. I did guess who the killer was, but I had moved past that person and on to a new one, so I suppose it doesn't count. I liked the grisly nature of the case and trying to solve it alongside the characters, but at times I felt a little bored. But that was because of the focus on the procedural process instead of the action. I think if you're more of a fan of that than I am then you won't have the same problem. I was disappointed in the lack of romance in the last book, but I liked that the author showed us the characters' world outside of the case. I felt that those details were lacking in this book. We saw Jaid call her kid a few times and try to juggle babysitting, but those details felt hollow and lacking any real depth. I never felt I got to know Jaid or Adam very well, which is a shame because I would think that a man who could survive so many assassination attempts, and still get up every morning without fear, is a very fascinating man indeed. And this is a second-chance-romance where one side was very unwilling to break up. Where is the emotion? Where is tension? There was none, and I was a tad bitter over the lack. I was more forgiving of the lack of romance in the last book, Deadly Dreams, but since this one had even less than that, I feel I have the right to gripe. Why is this billed as a Romantic Suspense if no time is spent developing the characters or the romance? I've heard Romance referred to as an emotional voyeur's paradise, and I can't say I'd argue that description. I want to know this hero and heroine inside and out and feel invested in their relationship. I want to understand why they are behaving in certain ways without it having to be spelled out to me. I want development and tension and intensity. I just want a Romance, people! And I want all that while still having a banging suspense plot. It's why I picked up a book in the genre, after all. The lack of character depth made me feel a bit like I was watching a movie instead of reading a book. I go into a movie knowing that I am not going to get any personal insight into a character--unless they're narrating it, of course. I know that the only depth I'll get is the kind that I am shown through their actions and other characters' comments about them. But that's okay, because I knew that going in. It's all about expectations. I expect more than that when I read a book. Especially when I don't have any vocal inflections or facial expressions to analyze, like I would in a movie. I just have these words that are supposed to suck me in and make me a part of the world. You can't just say: "He hadn't made a move since that was less than circumspect. But there was a renewed awareness between them. A current that snapped and sparked to life at the oddest moments. She'd intercepted a couple odd looks from Shepherd lately, as if he, too, had picked up on it." and leave it at that. Why didn't you show me these glances? How come another character has picked up on it when I have seen nothing to indicate this? I need to be shown, not just told. I think that the author does a good job with the suspense aspect of the book and that the Suspense genre is really where the book belongs, not the Romantic Suspense one. I can't see myself picking up any more books by this author, though, because I look for more of a focus on the romance than Brant seems to prefer to write. Favorite Quote: "You didn't lose me, Adam. You pushed me away. There's a difference between the tragedies that befall us and the ones we bring on ourselves." Review posted on Fiction Vixen.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
exhilarating Mindhunter romantic suspense,
This review is from: Deadly Sins (The Mindhunters) (Mass Market Paperback)
The assassin kills high profile targets in the DC area with the latest execution being Supreme Court Justice Byron Reinbeck; the killer leaves behind a calling card, one of the Deadly Sins and provides links to former FBI Agent Adam Raiker. The late Judge's widow of twenty-five years Mary Jo asks Adam of Raiker Forensics to join the special task force, which he does.
Also on the special investigative unit is Adam's ex lover FBI agent Jaid Marlowe. Adam takes pride in keeping emotional baggage and bias out of the inquiries but with Jaid at his side his cold resolve is shattered by desire. She has a similar problem as her assignment is to watch Adam who is becoming the prime suspect. This exhilarating Mindhunter romantic suspense (see Deadly Intent and Deadly Dreams) is a terrific thriller that contains too many subplots to keep track of but as they merge together into a strong entry fans will marvel at Kylie Brant's delightful juggling. Adam and Jaid are a wonderful second chance couple, but neither lose sight of taking down the brilliant mastermind behind the killings. Filled with twists, Deadly Sins is a superb cat and mouse police procedural. Harriet Klausner
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I have been curious about Adam Raiker's story since Waking Nightmare, and it was well worth the wait. Deadly Sins opens a few months after the end of Deadly Dreams, in which Adam was targeted by an assassin. Jaid Marlowe was introduced at the end of DD, and in Deadly Sins, she and Adam are thrown together to investigate a series of murders. On top of the suspected serial killer roaming DC, Adam's assassin seems to be back. There are so many different strands coming together to create a tightly woven mystery. The story just does not let up from the beginning to the end. There are so many possible suspects that make sense to the story. I like the way the author throws out information, gives clues that seem conclusive, but in the end, can be seen in a whole different light that still makes perfect sense. I usually figure out a mystery in the first quarter of the book. I didn't figure this out until almost the end, nor did I feel that the villian was "forced". The resolution felt realistic.
Adam is a real Alpha, closed off and in control. Layers of Adam's history are peeled back throughout the book. Honestly, I thought he was remarkably healthy mentally given all of the trauma he has endured. I was more impressed by his admission that his experiences made him able to open up to Jaid whereas if he hadn't suffered, he may not have been able or willing to act on his feelings for her. I liked the acknowledgement of how the past shapes future choices. I like that a younger, less physically damaged, Adam is shown as being unwilling and/or unable to commit to Jaid. Is his inability due to his childhood, or is he just not willing to settle down? His reasoning felt kind of nebulous, but it worked. Seldom in real life is there a single reason a relationship fails. It felt like a wrong time/wrong place thing. Very realistic and believable. FBI Special Agent Jaid Marlowe has come into her own since she and Adam parted ways. She is such a strong, smart heroine. Jaid is savvy, and not above being a little sneaky if the occasion calls for it. Adam admires that about her, actually. She has residual feelings for Adam from 8 years ago, but her responsibilities make her reluctant to get close to Adam again. I liked Jaid and Adam together. I bought the history between them, and the chemistry was evident. Unlike some reunion stories, Deadly Sins read as a story of a past love. Jaid and Adam did not just pick up as if they had broken up yesterday. There is a distance, yet they know each other so well. Jaid and Adam try to find a comfortable balance as intimate strangers. There are repeated references to them understanding how each other's minds work. When they finally do progress to a physical level with a kiss...whoa! So sexy, my glasses steamed up! From a kiss! When they progressed to bedroom activities, well...Not only was it hawt, it was lovely, and emotional and touching. Deadly Sins was a fast read, intricate and smart. I liked the mystery and I liked the romance, as well. Kylie Brant's characters are multi-faceted, interesting and compelling. It was nice to touch base with characters from the previous novels in the Waking and Deadly series. Deadly Sins can be read as a stand alone, but would probably make more of an emotional impact if the other books in the series are read first.
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