Graham does an excellent job of highlight how it can happen, how to possibly notice when something fishy is going on and why this would happen. For some readers, it may come as a surprise who the villains are in this novel. For me, based on reading several of Ms.
Graham's books, I caught on pretty early and only hoped I was wrong. When the truth comes out, I am not surprised and I am disappointed. Disappointed in the characters, not in the writing. Disappointed that people who can make a difference for the good will instead heinously take advantage of the vulnerable. This romantic suspense is recommended to readers who are unafraid to face the cruelties of human nature. Mar 14, Ann Lorz rated it really liked it Shelves: Reviewed for Romancing the Readers Blog: I have to admit to you I wasn't sure why I choose this book to review.
I'm saying this not because I thought it wouldn't be a good story, I happened to love Heather Graham so that's not the issue. It was because I hadn't read the first two books in the series and usually don't read out of order. This time I did. Since I'm a little behind on her I really didn't know at first it was out of order. In fact when the tour Reviewed for Romancing the Readers Blog: In fact when the tour came up I didn't even read what the book was about. I knew I enjoyed her books so I jumped right in.
The good thing about this is that even though the characters are the same for each book the plot is different. This isn't a continual story, it just has the same characters for each new book. This made it much easier on me to read.
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I really liked both Kieran and Craig. You can really feel the affection between these two and they work so well together solving this mystery. I really felt this was more of a mystery then a romantic suspense. I didn't think it was heavy on the romance. Of course that could be because their romance began in the first book so by now it's old hat to them.
The fact that it wasn't heavy on romance didn't stop me from enjoying the story. It's well written and the charcters are very enjoyable. You'll find that you can get lost in the mystery of what's going on and want to know where it's going. This is a wonderful book that can be read by either straight fiction readers or those of enjoy romantic suspense. Jan 28, Cheryl rated it liked it.
It has been a while since I have read a book from this author. Yet, the best part is that no matter how much time has passed away, you can still pick up a book and read it. Which was the factor in my case. It was like I had known the Finnegans very well. Also, Kieran and Craig seemed like a good match. Although, I thought that Craig was the more dominant one in regards to jobs. Kieran didn't show as strong a street smarts.
Another reader mentioned that she was turned off by Kieran's wishy washy It has been a while since I have read a book from this author. Another reader mentioned that she was turned off by Kieran's wishy washy attitude when it came to worrying about Craig. I agree that Kieran knew what type of relationship she had with Craig and he proved to be capable of taking care of himself, so she should have trusted him.
I mean, she trusted him to help her solve the case. There was predictably in the storyline. Yet, this is still a good read. Once that I finished. Also, there was plenty of action and the intensity was good. It kept the story from becoming stale. Overall, a nice read. I am curious to get to knew more about Kieran and see if she is stronger in the prior novels. May 17, Denise rated it liked it. I'm not sure what's happening.
I have loved Heather Graham's books for years, but the last few I have read I had to claw my way through to finish them. What was with Kieran? Is she so used to getting her way that she now tells the FBI which cases to investigate without regard for jurisdiction? How about calling your FBI agent boyfriends boss for updates daily?
I realize she was involved in the case, but I just couldn't get past that along with her running around like she is an agent and I'm not sure what's happening. I realize she was involved in the case, but I just couldn't get past that along with her running around like she is an agent and causing mayhem for others to clean up. I think I have to stop reading these books now. I like Kieran and Craig and their relationship through these books but I don't think it is enough any longer. Graham on her mysteries in all of her books as they are always good, but Kieran kind of ruined this series for me.
I will go back to Krewe. Mar 20, Angela rated it it was ok. The story was ok but it wasn't as detailed as it could be a few things that could have been wrapped either weren't or I didn't notice, I've gone back to re-read things just to make sure and I don't think they were and it would've made the plot tighter. Also the main character kept flopping around trying to help out, she's smart enough to know better but ultimately she made the really questionable choices anyways.
It's like watching an old horror movies and screaming at the screen for the pretty The story was ok but it wasn't as detailed as it could be a few things that could have been wrapped either weren't or I didn't notice, I've gone back to re-read things just to make sure and I don't think they were and it would've made the plot tighter. Not sure if there will be another book with these characters but if there is I probably won't be reading it.
Mar 16, Marlene rated it really liked it. In other words, they spend their nights together, but still have two apartments. Kieran is a trouble magnet, and that is what begins this story. Then the woman rushes out the door and is murdered within steps after she gets outside. The baby and the woman, both Jane Does, lead the police and the FBI to the seamy underground world of human trafficking and baby harvesting.
And their investigation links to an all too similar five year old cold case. Not that Craig is ever exactly safe, but he is, at least trained for this. In the end, they manage to cut off the head of this particular snake. And they decide to get married. I have not read the previous books in this series, but I did read Law and Disorder, which seems to be part of a side-series to New York Confidential.
But I think a reader could come into A Dangerous Game without having read any of the previous books. In spite of our problems, the United States is still a country that many people in terrible situations want to come to. And the situations they are often fleeing are so terrible that they believe that any circumstance here, no matter how awful, must be better than the place they are so desperate to leave. The more the screws tighten on legal immigration, the more desperate people become, and the easier it is for the desperate to become prey to monsters in human form.
The human traffickers in this particular story have eyes and ears everywhere, and tentacles in every organization that can help them find more victims and cover up their crimes. Early on in the story, Craig is aware that someone close to the investigation, if not multiple someones, must be in the pay of the criminals. Figuring out who those person or persons might be takes place over a good chunk of the story. In the end, readers will find that the characters they have suspected all along are actually the guilty parties.
In spite of the frenetic beginning, the case as a whole takes a while to ramp up to speed. I found the first third of the book a bit slow going, but once past that point, events occur at breakneck speed and the reader gets caught up in the chase. In spite of the predictable elements to some parts of the ending, the story does keep you glued to your seat from that point forward. In the end, a good time is had by all, including the reader, and evil does get its just desserts. As it should be. Mar 26, Kari rated it it was ok Shelves: In this one, Kieran is approached by a strange woman who hands her a baby and vanishes.
Minutes later, Kiernan finds the woman dying of a stab wound. The case gets her and her FBI agent boyfriend, Craig, involved in an illegal human trafficking case. This series seems to be a hot or miss for me. The first book, Flawless, was just OK. While, the second book, A Perfect Obsession, was really good and had me hooked fr 2.
While, the second book, A Perfect Obsession, was really good and had me hooked from the start. I wanted to love this one too, however, this one just didn't hook me in and I found myself pushing to finish it. Other than the identity of the mother, I wasn't really interested in the mystery. It just kind of dragged. I did love Craig and Kieran together. They make a great couple and it was fun to see their relationship get stronger. But, to be honest, Kieran was kind of annoying in the book and that was a first. I couldn't understand why she kept making dumb decisions.
Craig was working the case, but she kept having to stick her nose in and put herself in danger. I think fans of the series will like this one. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't as exciting as I would have liked. Aug 24, JoAnne rated it really liked it Shelves: Mar 26, Toni rated it it was amazing. A nice change of pace not to have the paranormal. Enjoy Kieran and Craig as characters. Apr 02, Wendy rated it really liked it.
Concerned that the woman targeted Kieran to hand off the baby to, and that her curiosity and desire to find the real mother will put her danger, Frasier promises to keep her abreast of any new details in the case. Set in Manhattan events unfold that quickly engulf the Finnegan family, owners of the historic bar run by the eldest brother Declan; especially Kieran whose subtle investigation sweeps her brother Danny into danger.
And when you think you have all the answers Heather Graham springs a surprise on the reader at the end. Bringing the story to life are compelling characters like smart, intuitive curious and reckless Kieran Finnegan; the confident, authoritative and tough Craig Frasier, his partner the honest and direct Mike Dalton; the young, sweet and candid Tanya Petrofskya; and the irascible, hot-tempered but humorous Bea Goga. Apr 03, Books and Spoons rated it really liked it Shelves: The newest installment to the series of adventurous and dangerous life Kieran Finnegan and Craig Frasier live is an intense investigation of the human trafficking amongst the vulnerable illegal immigrates.
The case itself is troubling and heartbreaking, bringing light to the many difficult aspects of immigration to the States. The social issues are well embedded into the tale, yet are educational and enlightening. The many clues, some that seem insignificant, all are part of the bigger picture, The newest installment to the series of adventurous and dangerous life Kieran Finnegan and Craig Frasier live is an intense investigation of the human trafficking amongst the vulnerable illegal immigrates.
The many clues, some that seem insignificant, all are part of the bigger picture, and once again Kieran is in the middle of a deadly, dangerous, and even cruel crime spree, with culprits who have no respect to human life or rights. The culprits that seem to have connections everywhere, being able to stay just one step ahead of the investigation no matter where and how the task force is receiving information.
The many twists in the plot and the hints of the outcome kept my interest high, and my eyes glued to the pages. To find the culprits was a run against the clock, and I got invested in the outcome, felt for the victims, and cheered for the good guys to find the criminals, to find the King and Queen, to find the connections they had to the law enforcement that fed them information. I think this might have been my favorite book in the series when it comes to Kieran and Craig's relationship developing.
The bond between them has always been tight, the attraction and the feelings they have for each other are a strong force in the stories. But in this story, their vulnerability is highlighted in several different situations, giving the tale another level of depth. I usually do prefer the excitement of a new couple finding love in a middle of the drama and danger in my romantic suspense, but there are spark and energy in the stories written by Heather Graham that keep me coming back for more no matter in what form the story and series are written. Vigorous and intense investigation of fatal and sinister crimes amongst the most vulnerable people that once again put Kieran and Craig in the middle of dire situations, making them evaluate their own lives and their future.
From tedious combing of clues to aggressive action the story kept me on my toes until the volatile and violent conclusion. Mar 22, Jessica Higgins rated it it was amazing. An intriguing plot with a fun, flirty crime-fighting pair that is better at solving crimes than most seasoned detectives.
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Kieran Finnegan has just finished up what she thought was going to be a normal day at the office. However, upon leaving the office, she hears a lady yelling her name who then thrust a small infant into her arms, which is by no means an ordinary end to her day. The woman runs off and is k An intriguing plot with a fun, flirty crime-fighting pair that is better at solving crimes than most seasoned detectives. The woman runs off and is killed on the streets in front of Kieran moments later.
Kieran has never met this woman and has no idea why she would bring this child to her. The first thing to note is that this is the third in a series. With many elements to the complicated plot, it takes careful attention by the reader to make sure they follow along until the very end to see how things wrap up, which they do quite nicely. I thought the story flowed at a very enjoyable pace and the characters meshed well with each other. Graham did a great job showing the different aspects between Craig being with the FBI and Kieran not but also wanting to help solve the case. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher.
The views and opinions expressed within are my own. Mar 29, Sam Clues and Reviews rated it liked it. Human trafficking, danger and a romantically linked team, A Dangerous Game seemed to have everything that I would want in a read! From what I understand, the novels are written using the same characters throughout but are independent stories, which makes it easy to read them as a standalone. This was absolutely true!
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I had no issue following the story or latching on to the main characters. After the first few pages, I was hooked. Usually, when I read romantic suspense, I expect to have a novel that is heavy on the romance with a little bit of mystery mixed in. But, for this novel, I was pleasantly surprised to find the opposite to be true!
I found that A Dangerous Game had plenty of action and a few twists and turns with the romantic element taking more of a backseat. One thing that I struggled with was that A Dangerous Game had a plethora of characters, some easier to keep track of than others, and I found this to be a little bit distracting as I read. Now, as mentioned, I have not read the other books in the series so I am not sure if this was an issue related to that or if it truly was a large number of new characters introduced. Either way, I felt like I could easily have plucked ten characters out of the story immediately and not have missed them.
Overall, I felt like this was an excellent lighter crime read and would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice crime read for the beach; I know I always reach for a romantic suspense when the weather gets warmer! Jun 06, Allison rated it really liked it Shelves: The newest installment to the series staring Kieran Finnegan and Craig Frasier lives relates to investigation of the human trafficking of illegal immigrates.
The case is very timely albit unsettling at the same time, it brings to light the problems that many encounter as they try to immigrate to the United States. The story starts with Kieran, who is approached by a woman in her office in obvious distress, who then thrusts a bundle towards her and quickly retreats to the street, where she is kil The newest installment to the series staring Kieran Finnegan and Craig Frasier lives relates to investigation of the human trafficking of illegal immigrates. The story starts with Kieran, who is approached by a woman in her office in obvious distress, who then thrusts a bundle towards her and quickly retreats to the street, where she is killed in daylight on a busy street.
As always there are subtle clues, that relate to bigger picture, and as Kieran compels Craig to become involved in the investigation the culprits seem to have connections inside the investigation since they are able to stay just one step ahead of the investigation no matter how the information is received. Again they are running against the clock to help reunite the mother with the child and to stop the dangerous ring of criminals.
This wasn't my favorite book in the series when it comes to Kieran and Craig, although their relationship is developing. Their bond is growing and forming into something more permanent,w e do get a bit more information on the others in the Finnigan clan too. There were points where I wasn't a fan of Kieran but over all the story line is good and it does hit on some very important points and sheds light on some very horrible experiences. I appreciate Heather Graham being willing to work with such a tough topic that doesn't get the attention that it deserves. Mar 19, Lynn Brooks rated it really liked it.
From the first page, we are thrust into the middle of a complex crime and taken for a ride throughout New York, various crime scenes, various law enforcement agencies and multiple possible scenarios! The basis of the plot is good, but there are so many secondary characters brought into the mix that it dilutes the plot a lot. The main couple are intriguing, but spend the majority of the story chasing leads without showing their connection a great deal.
Perhaps it was shown stronger earlier in the series, as this is the third book surrounding this family, but only the first that I'm reading. For me, it had promise, but was missing some substance. To say that she's a magnet for trouble might be putting it mildly as Kieran Finnegan finds herself once again thrust smack dab in the middle of a crime! She truly was just minding her own business wrapping up a normal day of business as a criminal psychologist when a woman approaches her by name and thrusts a baby into her arms.
Attempting to catch up with her as she flees down the street, Keiran is shocked to see that she has been murdered practically in front of her! With a heartfelt connection to this innocent baby, she sets out to try to find out what in the world is going on in this city and brings in her boyfriend, FBI Special Agent Craig Frasier to help her out. He agrees something is fishy and goes about investigating Apr 11, Melissa rated it really liked it Shelves: In fact, one of the things I really liked was that when Graham writes intimate scenes between protagonist Kieran Finnegan and her boyfriend Craig Fraiser, they really show the comfort of an established relationship without feeling boring or stale.
Graham is equally deft at writing intricate, fast-paced plots and vivid characters. Goes well with Irish stew served with brown bread and a glass of hard cider.
Mar 01, Annetta Sweetko rated it it was amazing. It is action packed, frightening and with a number of twists that only author Heather Graham can come up with. This is a storyline right out of the newspapers of today where evil takes advantage of the innocent for profit. I love the Finnegan family as they are there for each other in everything they do, they might not agree with what the other is doing, but they will back them. I also have felt a little sorry for Craig, because Kieran is one of those who sees trouble and instead of running, she is ready to face the mystery and find the truth.
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Kieran and her FBI agent boyfriend begin tracking down clues and discover a human trafficing ring is at work in the city. Even under guard by police and FBI, the mothers disappear. There's a mole among the investigative team, always a step ahead of them Sadly, the twists and turns throughout the book made the ending not work at all. Also, the characters pretty much had no real depth and were kind of uninteresting.
I love Heather Graham and this series has been good until this book it took me days to read it felt like it was dragging the whole way through and the ending was somewhat anti climatic. Light reading with a good story line that is realistic. Without getting too deep into the weeds, it represents an interesting picture of inter-law enforcement agency cooperation that is wishful thinking.
It is dealing with a subject matter that reflects in the not so humble opinion of a retired cop a real under addressed need that would make better use of our Homeland Security Department resources than are currently being deployed. So I guess that underlying issue was kind of annoying to me.
There was also a level mushiness on the part of the main character that I thought was a little much. This was another winner. She writes wonderful characters and great storylines in every book. Wonderful love stories in every book. I highly recommend all her books to everyone who has read one of her books has to read everyone of her series. Heather Graham is a great author. I haven't read a book of her's I didn't like.
This series is as great as all her other series. You think you've figured what will happen next, but nope your wrong. Hope you enjoy this series as much a I do. Wanted and got first 8 books because of this one. Excellent writing, kept me guessing til the end! As usual it was awesome. Every time these two get into a situation the book keeps flowing. One person found this helpful.
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