The Wrong Victim (A Quinn & Costa Thriller, #3)

by Allison Brennan

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Brennan has returned with the third book in the Quinn and Costa series, The Wrong Victim. This was an explosive and twisted read that will boggle the mind and keep readers guessing until the big reveal.

I have been following the series from the beginning and I could hardly wait to dive into The Wrong Victim. Curious about the new case that landed in the laps of the Mobile Response Team and that state of Kara and Matt’s relationship, I quickly slipped into the story. The story gripped me with its intense storyline, tightly woven plot, interesting but flawed characters, the many clues which kept me guessing with each page turn.

This is one of those mysteries/thrillers where the who is not easily surmised and the motive is crazier than a loon. Wow! Who can ever understand the mind and the actions of a psychopath? With its many suspects and the potential clues popping, the MRT had their work cut out for them. The fact it occurred in a small town added to their challenges.

Tension filled the pages of this thrilling story. Not only we have in relation to the case, there is also tension between two of the members of the MRT. The team’s psychologist feels Kara’s is not a good fit for the team and questions her judgement. She does everything to make Kara feel uncomfortable in her attempt to have her removed from the team. Discovering Kara and Matt’s secret romantic involvement provided her with added ammunition. I lift my hat to Kara. She held her own and proved that despite her lack of a degree; she possessed the instincts and the experience the MRT needed.

Brennan intricately wove several threads throughout the story, which culminated into one big finish. Initially, uncertainty existed regarding the connection of these threads, but throughout the progression of the story, the connection gained clarity. The last few pages of the story had me on the edge of my seat. I am a disappointed with the outcome. Thankfully, it did not detract from my enjoyment of the story.

The Wrong Victim, which works well as a stand-alone, was a great addition to the series. Fans of police procedurals would find this series entertaining.
This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading