Seeing Red

Sandra Brown — 2017

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown delivers nonstop suspense and supercharged sexual tension in a thriller about tainted heroism and vengeance without mercy. Kerra Bailey is a TV journalist hot on the trail of a story guaranteed to skyrocket her career to new heights. Twenty-five years ago, Major Franklin Trapper became a national icon when he was photographed leading a handful of survivors to safety after the bombing of a Dallas hotel. For years, he gave frequent speeches and interviews but then suddenly dropped out of the public eye, shunning all media. Now Kerra is willing to use any means necessary to get an exclusive with the Major--even if she has to secure an introduction from his estranged son, former ATF agent John Trapper. Still seething over his break with both the ATF and his father, Trapper wants no association with the bombing or the Major. Yet Kerra's hints that there's more to the story rouse Trapper's interest despite himself. And when the interview goes catastrophically awry--with unknown assailants targeting not only the Major, but also Kerra--Trapper realizes he needs her under wraps if he's going to track down the gunmen . . . and finally discover who was responsible for the Dallas bombing. Kerra is wary of a man so charming one moment and dangerous the next, and she knows Trapper is withholding evidence from his ATF investigation into the bombing. But having no one else to trust and enemies lurking closer than they know, Kerra and Trapper join forces to expose a sinuous network of lies and conspiracy--and uncover who would want a national hero dead.

Reviews

Sade A@bitterblue

Jan 19, 2023

This book reminded me why i absolutely love Sandra Brown and why i devoured most of her books in secondary school. Romance with edge of your seat thriller? I LOVE IT!!! The plot was incredibly fast paced which was a huge plus. Brown pulled off all the shockers like the pro that she is. That being said i do wish she would mix it up with the whole FBI Agent thing. If you read Brown's work a lot, you know there's always, like clockwork an undecover FBI Agent somewhere in the mix or the FBI somehow gets involved. Really wonder why she likes the Bureau so much. FBI sheninigans aside, this really was one heck of an enjoyable novel.

Cindy@readingactually

Apr 8, 2022

This book is a roller coaster ride from the first page to the last. It was full of action, had a great plot with a twist. I loved all the action and interaction between the characters. I recommend running to your favorite book store and grabbing a copy.

Becky@afoolsingenuity

Jan 6, 2022

3.5 stars I enjoyed this an insane amount and I totally did not see the ending coming. I thought I knew and figured out bits but only the stuff the author wanted me to know. The actual answer to the mystery was far better than I had going in my head and I loved it. It's great when any book which involves a whodunnit element surprises you. The story in this one was great. It was an excellent mystery and I enjoyed being surprised by the new CD lies and learning of the mystery of both Trapper and the Majors past and learning how past events shaped what was happening in the now. It was smart and gripping reading which is always a plus. Especially as I've been in a bit of a slump. You may question why I'd rate it 3.5 stars if I enjoyed it so much and that is mostly the characters bothered me at times. I liked Trapper and his abrasive and charming ways but I also disliked his alpha I know attitude and how forceful he was with the romance. I don't know. I liked the characters bit they had their moments of bothering me.

Totally Addicted to Reading@ttlyadd2reading

Nov 3, 2021

I received this book from my secret Santa in 2017 and have finally gotten around to reading it. Sandra Brown had always been one of my all-time favourite authors, so I had high expectations for Seeing Red. She did not disappoint. Ms. Brown took me on a ride filled with suspense, mystery and has jaw dropping twists, served with a side of romance. This is a story that will keep you up through the wee hours of the night as you need to know how it will all end. John Trapper and Kerra Bailey are the focus of this fantastic story. Kerra, top-notch journalist is on the verge of boosting her career if she lands an interview with town hero Major Franklin Trapper. Numerous attempts to secure the interview proved futile. so armed with the reluctant assistance of the major’s son along with an important piece of information from an incident which occurred twenty-five years ago Kerra set out to secure the interview. However, her attempts to gain the interview set into motion events that place her life and that of the major in jeopardy. John Trapper has been living in the shadow of his father’s heroism for the past twenty-five years. He believes there is more to the incident than they led people to believe. His determination to prove his theory led to his personal and professional life spiralling out of control. This did not stop him from continuing his investigation if anything it spurred him to further to try to prove to all he was not delusional. I loved both Kerra and John. Initially, I had a difficult time warming up to John, but as I peeled away his layers and delved deeper into what made him tick, I found myself drawn to him. Yeah, he was rough around the edges but he cared and determined to protect those he loved. I admired Kerra’s professionalism and ethics. She never allowed her desire for a story to take precedence over what she considered being the morally correct thing to do. Kerra and John together was a forced to be reckoned with both professionally and intimately. I thought they worked well together in their pursuit of the truth. When I stated earlier that Ms. Brown took me on a suspenseful side, it was no exaggeration. From the start to the end. Figuring out what was going on was no easy task. Then there were the jaw dropping twists that the author revealed near to the end. I never saw that last one coming. That was the doozy of them all. That reveal was devastating for quite a few persons. Conclusion/Recommendation Fans of Sandra Brown will love Seeing Red. If you love romantic suspense, but read none of Ms. Brown’s work this would be a good place to start.