A FORMER NAVY SEAL HAUNTED BY HIS PASTColton Locke can’t forget the black op that went terribly wrong. Desperate for a new start, he moves to Lantern Beach, North Carolina, and forms Blackout, a private security firm. Despite his hero status, he can’t erase the mistakes he’s made. A WIDOW WITH SECRETSFor the past year, Elise Oliver hasn’t been able to shake the feeling that there’s more to her … shake the feeling that there’s more to her husband’s death than she was told. When she finds a hidden box of his personal possessions, more questions—and suspicions—arise. The only person she trusts to help her is her husband’s best friend, Colton Locke.
THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE
Someone wants Elise dead. Is it because she knows too much? Or is it to keep her from finding the truth? The Blackout team must uncover dark secrets hiding beneath seemingly still waters. But those very secrets might just tear the team apart.
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Lantern Beach Blackout series begins strong with Colton and Elise’s story. It began with heart-pounding action and didn’t stop until the end! We’re introduced to the Blackout team with familiar characters and places like Cassidy, Ty, and The Crazy Chefette playing minor roles. I liked the introduction of the team and Elise’s character was well developed. I look forward to seeing how Barritt makes the rest of the team members different from Colton’s strong, silent type. The story moved swiftly to a satisfying conclusion. Overall, a strong, solid story with great characters!
3.5 stars
” . . .she’d feared this very moment.”
Considering the questionable details surrounding the untimely death of her Navy SEAL husband, Elise Oliver had begun to look over her shoulder, having found the kind of evidence that someone would very likely kill to retrieve. Barely escaping a brutal home invasoin, she fled to the only person who felt like a safe place; her husband’s best friend and former Navy SEAL, Colton Locke.
Shocked to see Elise again, Colton Locke is terribly disturbed by the events that have driven her to seek refuge in Lantern Beach. Instinctively wanting to protect her, he and the others members of his elite security team sort through the evidence that Elise has risked her life to protect. It’s time to make sure that Elise doesn’t go anywhere on the island by herself, and Colton figures that he is just the man to stay by her side . . . . even when the waters darken.
Such a fun story to read!!!!
I am loving this newest Lantern Beach Series by author Christy Barritt. Even though characters from previous Lantern Beach Series show up in this book, you do not have to read the other books first. Colton is an ex-Navy SEAL, with a lot of emotional baggage from all that he has witnessed during his time as a SEAL. Colton lands on Lantern Beach, part of the Outer Banks of NC, where another SEAL buddy, Ty is living. Together, Ty and Colton and three other ex-SEAL members form a group called Blackout. They are reeling from the loss of their leader, Daniel, a year before so when Daniel’s wife shows up on Lantern Beach, running for her life, the guys jump into action. Elise has information about her husband’s death that someone is willing to kill to get their hands on. Colton is willing to protect Elise with his own life as the team races to discover a mole in the department that caused Daniel’s death. Non-stop action and suspense, this book kept me engrossed until the end.
This is a great beginning story for the first book in the Lantern Beach Blackout series. There are characters from the first Lantern Beach series that are intermixed with the new characters. The theme includes the Navy Seals in a new adventure on Lantern Beach. The characters are developed well and the reader gets to know them on a personal level. Mystery, murder and romance are all part of this book. It is a great read and I would highly recommend reading it.
Another good one for Lantern Beach and Christy Barrett
Christy Barritt is a fabulous writer and I’ve read just about everything she has written. I love her characters and love she is such a great story teller! This series is a must read and full of great characters!
A former Navy Seal helps the widow of his teammate as she faces threats and attempts on her life. She has hidden something a radical group wants, but could US military or government be involved in their scheme? Not knowing whom she can trust adds to the danger. As usual, Christy Barritt has created an action-packed novel filled with suspense. I couldn’t figure out who was the guilty party. I’m always glad to read another exciting story from Lantern Beach and see some of the friends from the other series. I received a copy from the author. All opinions are my own.
I always love a visit to Lantern Beach and Dark Water is no exception. It is the first in the new Blackout series. The guys of Blackout are former Navy seals who are now a security team based out of Lantern Beach. Colton Locke, a member of Blackout, gets a very unexpected visitor. Elise, widow of Colton’s best friend and fellow Navy Seal, shows up in Lantern Beach desperate for help. She has some information about her late husband and it becomes apparent very quickly that someone doesn’t want that info to get out. Like all other books in Lantern Beach, it is action-packed from the beginning and a real page-turner. Oh, and has just the right amount of romance. This one kept me guessing until the end. Although this could be read as a standalone, do yourself a favor and go read the rest of the series first since there are crossover characters.
I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Dark Water is the start to a brand new series by Christy Barritt set in the familiar town of Lantern Beach. And what a great start it is! Featuring cameos from favorite characters from previous Lantern Beach stories, it’s sure to appeal to new and old fans alike.
With danger lurking around every corner, nonstop action, and a confounding mystery, Dark Water was an unputdownable read.
It was great being back in Lantern Beach. It’s one of my favorite fictional places to visit. I really liked the Blackout guys and am excited to get to know the rest of them better in upcoming books.
Christy Barritt fans expressed the need for more Lantern Beach Island tales. The new LB Blackout series begins with this promising account of Colton Locke, former SEAL, fresh from covert ops assignment to new security team venture.
Elise Oliver, the psychologist widow of his best friend, Daniel, suddenly arrives on his doorstep. She seeks evidence to clear her husband of treason. Elise is the target of those who framed Daniel and they will do anything to steal the information.
Now she brings trouble hot on her heels and straight onto Lantern Beach. Will the Blackout team decode the clues in time to save her?
Lantern Beach favorites make routine appearances while newcomers are introduced. This is a stand alone read that will leave you both satisfied with the ending and ready for more adventures.
I received a complimentary copy of the book without obligation. This review is my opinion.
Now this is what I love and expect from this author. This is a read that will have you wondering what can possibly happen next. We are back in Lantern beach with characters we have come to know and love where the action is sure to follow. Trying to clear her deceased husbands name she is now in the cross hairs of some dangerous people. Dodging an attempt on her life she runs to the only person she feels she can trust. Betrayal, moles, danger it all lurks waiting to attack. Great read and more to follow. A clean read with plenty of suspense and chaos that will keep the pages turning to the last word.
I had a free copy of this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion. This latest Lantern Beach book is just as good as all the others. Christy does a great job with keeping your interest in her stories and characters. I highly recommend reading this book. It isn’t necessary to have read the other Lantern Beach books as this one stands alone, but the background helps a bit as some of the characters cross over.