Danger in Numbers by Heather Graham

Danger in Numbers (Amy Larson & Hunter Forrest FBI, #1)

by Heather Graham

On the edge of the Everglades, an eerie crime scene sets off an investigation that sends two agents deep into a world of corrupted faith, greed and deadly secrets

A ritualistic murder on the side of a remote road brings in the Florida state police. Special Agent Amy Larson has never seen worse, and there are indications that this killing could be just the beginning. The crime draws the attention of the FBI in the form of Special Agent Hunter Forrest, a man with insider knowledge of how violent cults operate, who might never be able to escape his own past.

The rural community is devastated by the death in their midst, but people know more than they are saying. As Amy and Hunter join forces, every lead takes them further into the twisted beliefs of a dangerous group that will stop at nothing to see their will done.

Doomsday preppers and small-town secrets collide in this sultry, twisty page-turning thriller.

"A captivating cop fiction with an extra serving of gruesome crime and grit, layered onto a unique setting described in such detail that it transports you right to the middle of it all." —Mystery and Suspense Magazine

Reviewed by Quirky Cat on

4 of 5 stars

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Heather Graham's latest novel, Danger in Numbers, is an eye-catching thriller that I am so happy to have read.

Special Agent Amy Larson thought she had seen it all – right up until her most recent case. A body has been found in the everglades, and the whole crime scene is a mess. As is the crime itself, if we're being honest.

This small town was not prepared for a murder so brutal, and it's going to take everything Special Agent Larson has, as well as the help of Special Agent Hunter Forrest, drawn to the gruesome scene after the fact.

“Amy had been called to several murders during her time with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, but none so grisly, such a gruesome display.”

If you're looking for a well-written story with lots of gruesome details, then Danger In Numbers is the book for you! This novel introduces Special Agent Amy Larson, and she's thrown right into the deep end as she's forced to deal with a cult.

The cult was truly disturbing – not just for their brutal actions (though there is that), but for how Graham portrayed them. The mental gymnastics they go through and how they can bring new people into the fold. It was dark and twisted – in all the right ways.

There's also a hefty dose of police procedural in Danger In Numbers. Not having read anything else by Graham, I can't tell you if that is the norm. But it did add a level of (horrifying) reality to the story.

Last but not least, there's a romantic subplot. It's safe to say that a lot is going on in this novel. But it was a lot of fun thanks to the combination of it all. And the romance helped to balance out some of the heavier moments.

I should mention that Danger in Numbers makes frequent references to the bible. I know not everyone enjoys seeing that pop up in thriller novels (for various reasons), so I wanted to mention it.

Thanks to MIRA and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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