Name: Hello, Darkness
ISBN: 9780743478700

Sandra Brown

Sophie is no ordinary house spider. She's an artist and takes great pride in her work. But she is completely unappreciated in Beekman's Boarding House. Except for one woman who weaves on the top floor. When she runs out of yarn, Sophie knows it's her chance to create the masterpiece of a lifetime

Hello, Darkness

The host of a late night, call-in radio show, Paris Gibson joins with police psychologist Dean Malloy to identify a mysterious caller known only as "Valentino" before he kills a woman whom he feels has wronged him.

Elise Harris

This was the first Sandra Brown book I have read, and I can't wait to read more of her work!!

Totally Addicted to Reading

I received this book through kindle unlimited in October 2019, but just got around to reading it. Honestly, I do not know why I took so long to read, but I am glad I finally got around to it.

I went into this book with high expectations based on my familiarity with the author’s work and she did not disappoint. The story pulled me and held me captive to the end.

The main characters, Paris and Dean, had a tumultuous history between them. They had not seen each other in years, but when Paris received the chilling call from the villain, their lives would once again intertwine.

Paris’s life has changed drastically in the last seven years. She was once a well renowned television reporter, but after a tragic incident touched her life, she walked away and moved to Austin. Now a late night radio personality she grants her listeners their music requests and provides sage advice on their personal issues when required. However, there was one listener, whose chilling call would shake up her world.

Dean moved to Austin to work as a psychologist with the police department. His experience has a cop made him a valuable asset and the best person to assist with this situation. He never expected that he would cross paths with Paris once again.

Brown weaved a tale that kept me guessing at every page turn and had me anticipating the result. Riddled with a stream of suspects, I had a hard time figuring out the identity of the perpetrator. Each of them had an opportunity, a motive and a proclivity towards sexual perversion. There was a moment when I thought I had it figured out, but then Brown sent me in another direction. Even when she narrowed it down to two suspects, I almost had whiplash trying to figure out the real villain’s identity.

The suspense arc formed the major part of the story while the romance was served on the side. The relationship between the main characters had its share of complexities. Their journey towards becoming a couple had major bumps and hurdles from the past and the present. I loved the glimpses I got regarding Paris and Dean’s past. It gave a full understanding for the decisions they made then and now.

There is not much I can say about the villain more than he is one sick puppy and for that matter all the suspects were on the nutty side with their proclivities and obsession with Paris.

The investigation and the events leading up to the capture of the villain moved quickly leading to a fast-paced tale.

Conclusion/Recommendation
Hello Darkness took me on a suspenseful journey, filled with twists and interesting revelations. Overall, it was a great read and one I would recommend to fans of romantic suspense.

Hello, Darkness

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