New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin “delivers the goods” (Publishers Weekly) again with this gripping, “spellbinding” (Fresh Fiction) thriller full of twists and turns–the twelfth in her bestselling Tracers series. When crime scene investigator Brooke Porter arrives at the home of a murdered woman, the only thing more shocking than the carnage is the evidence that someone escaped the … the evidence that someone escaped the scene. But where is this witness now? A thorough search of the area yields more questions than answers, and before Brooke even packs up her evidence kit, she’s made it her goal to find the witness and get them out of harm’s way.
Homicide detective Sean Byrne has seen his share of bloody crime scenes, but this one is particularly disturbing, especially because Brooke Porter is smack in the middle of it. Sean has had his eye on the sexy CSI for months, and he’s determined to help her with her current case–even if it means putting his attraction on hold so he and Brooke can track down a murderer. But as the investigation–and their relationship–heats up, Sean realizes that keeping his work and his personal life separate is more complicated than he ever imagined; especially when the killer sets his sights on Brooke.
With Griffin’s signature “fully fleshed characters, dry humor, and tight plotting” (Publishers Weekly), Touch of Red demonstrates why she is one of the most acclaimed and popular authors of sexy thrillers today.more
This book opens with a horrifying murder that left me with chills and the urge to check my locks!
CSI Brooke Porter discovers disturbing evidence that a child may have witnessed the killer and could now be in grave danger. She presses the detective in charge of the case, Sean Byrne, to find the child before it’s too late.
Sean is under pressure to solve the murder and find their key witness, a child, before the killer strikes again. And his job isn’t made easier when the sexy crime scene investigator he’s been attracted to for months gets in the way of his investigation.
Sean and Brooke must race against time to stop a killer intent on erasing his tracks before someone else dies.
This is a fast-paced read I found impossible to put down! The Tracer series is set around the Delphi Centre, a top-notch forensics lab. Each book can easily be read as a standalone, but once you read one you’ll want to buy them all!
I give Touch of Red 5+ lovely kisses- A must read!
Another awesome Tracers book . I am a huge fan of the series and each book leaves me craving the next. I do have to ask though, does Callie get her own book?
Excellent romantic suspense novel! I highly recommend it. Ms. Griffin never disappoints her readers.
Great read. Looking forward to her next tracer’s book
Laura Griffin is one of my all-time favorite authors. She writes original romantic suspense and her characters are realistic. This book is part of the Tracers series and was a very good read with a lot of action. Laura also describes forensic science and it’s usefulness in both finding and eliminating suspects. I also like that characters from previous Tracers books reappear in later books – it makes it fun to see what they’re up to now.
Riveting, enthralling investigation that kept me, and the characters, on the edge through the story with the sweetest, tender, endearing romance that just took my breath away.
You ever get to the end of a book, you have a tear falling down your cheek and after the last sentence you hear yourself whimper aloud? Yes, a little whine comes out of you because it is just so perfect, so adorable, and you don’t want to let them go and live their lives in the imaginary world, but you want to hold on to that moment for a little bit longer… I’m a bit emotional here, I admit…
The constant, convoluted, twisted search for the killer and for his motives combined with the talents of the detectives and the CSI workers impressed me and challenged me as I was reading the book. The steps they have to take, the politics and rules they have to follow, the clues they find – what seems like out of nothing – and how they put them together, risking their lives while doing it was dazzling.
The suspense plot is twisted and tangled, the tension is palpable, and overshadowing their personal lives as well.
Crime scene investigator Brooke Porter is a strong, tough, brave, capable, smart woman. I admired her and her abilities to piece the puzzle together. She goes out of her comfort zone to protect a young witness, putting herself in danger.
Homicide detective Sean Byrne has been attracted to Brooke for some time, he just hoped the chance to act on the interest would have had a better timing. Sean’s patience, kindness, and sweetness are tangible when Brooke is around, yet the tough, capable, brave detective is utterly frustrated with Brooke disregard of her personal safety and mingling into his investigation beyond her duties.
Sean and Brooke have the chemistry to put the pages on fire. Yet there is also a bond that goes deeper than the physical attraction and fire they have for each other. They share their vulnerabilities and their fears, forming a true foundation to the relationship developing in between them.
This story captivated my mind from the very start and the constant twists in the plot and finds in the investigation, the development of the relationship and the intensity of the tale made this book unputdownable until the end. Prepare yourself for one breathtaking thrill ride!
~ Five Spoons!
Never read a Laura Griffin book I didn’t love. This one inclded.
Romance suspense at it’s best! Laura Griffin doesn’t hold back in Touch of Red with the amount of angst, mystery and intense scenarios to get your heart pumping! Laura’s marvelous ways of writing captures you from her grueling descriptions to her plots unraveling pieces will have you picking up every book in her Tracers series.
A bloody crime scene has pulled Sean Bryne and Brooke Porter together to capture a murderer and Sean is to happy to be working with the beautiful CSI. Sean has had his sights on Brooke for quite some time and now is the time to make his move, but will it be too late before the killer’s arrangements derail him?
From the bold synopsis you would think it’s just a mystery/suspense, but it’s so much more! I was completely enamored with the investigation just like Brooke. The little clues and mystery buildup was perfect with the ways that Laura sucked me in. As well as the intimate relationship between the characters was thrilling and downright enjoyable. Sean’s character was commendable. To find a hero that looks up to a heroine, not just at her personality but also respected her job was heartwarming; made me love the man more and more. He was everything Brooke needed in a man. Supportive, patient, confident and in-control.
Even though this novel is part of a series, Touch of Red can be read as a standalone and you won’t feel that you would be missing any details. But make no mistake, I would advise that you pick up all of Laura’s books. They are enjoyable and your mind will be captured immensely.
4 Mysterious Stars
Oh so good, make that FABULOUS READ. Make sure when you start this one you have the time to finish it because once you start you will not be able to put it down. This starts right out with a grizzly murder and Brooke Porter is off and running with her meticulous CSI ways. Sean Byrne is a homicide detective and he is assigned this case and has had his eye on Brooke for quite a while. Now they are essentially working together and with this case having so many twists and turns it brings them closer. So much suspense, thrilling twists, and sexy heat added in to keep it interesting and the pages kept turning so fast until I was surprised it was over. Great character development and interaction with the secondary characters who have been around in the previous books and even if you have not read those you will not be lost. This one can be read as a standalone and is totally standalone and does not cross over at all, just characters. I highly recommend it!