Crimson Summer: A Murder Mystery Novel

Heather Graham

Apr 2022 · Sold by MIRA

About this ebook

They’re not going down without a fight.

When FDLE special agent Amy Larson discovers a small horse figurine amid the bloody aftermath of a gang massacre in the Everglades, she recognizes it immediately. The toy is the calling card of the apocalypse cult that Amy and her partner, FBI special agent Hunter Forrest, have been investigating, and it can only mean one thing: this wasn’t an isolated skirmish—it was the beginning of a war.

As tensions between rival gangs rise, so does the body count, and Amy and Hunter’s investigation leads them to a violent, far-right extremist group who are in no hurry to quell the civil unrest. With a deadly puppet master working to silence their every lead, it’s a race against the clock to figure out who’s been pulling the strings and put a stop to the escalating cartel turf war before the Everglades run red.

“Captivating cop fiction…. A well-developed and twisted read!” —Mystery and Suspense Magazine on Danger in Numbers

Don't miss New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham's next thrilling read, SHADOW OF DEATH!

Ratings and reviews

I love her books. I have almost all of them but this book was slow and boring. I've never been disappointed with one of her books before until now.

Crimson Summer by Heather Graham Amy Larson & Hunter Forrest #2 Amy and Hunter are called away from their vacation as the hint of a new big case comes rolling in. The four horses of the apocalypse will be featured in this series and this is the red horse’s turn. Will Amy and Hunter find and be able to stop the red horse OR will the deadly game being played out by a master manipulator come to fruition? What I liked: * Amy Larson: Special Agent for Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), bright, dedicated, an artist that makes drawings at the scene of crimes, capable, thinks on her feet, from a family in law enforcement, likable, cool under fire, perfect for Hunter * Hunter Forrest: FBI Special agent, ex-military, knowledgeable about cult and ritualistic murders, mid-thirties, well known on the job, intelligent, experienced, likable, perfect for Amy * The continuation of the Four Horses theme from Revelation – so glad I read book one first * The way the clues played out * The police procedural aspects of the story * The task force and how they all worked together seamlessly * The red herrings, twists, and turns * That Amy and Hunter were able to save some if not all of those targeted for death * The relationship between Amy and Hunter – equal partners on the job and off * The interactions between the team and that all levels in departments got along well together * That the story moved from the Everglades to New York and on to Chicago * Knowing that there are two more books (at least) to look forward to What I didn’t like: * Thinking about who might be the master puppeteer pulling the strings in this series – heinous, selfish, and worthy of loathing * Thinking about how gullible people can be and how easily they are preyed upon * Having to wait for the next book in the series Did I like this book? Yes Would I read more in this series? Yes Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin-Mira for the ARC – This is my honest review 5 Stars

There are just a few items in this book that I don't find necessary.

About the author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heather Graham has written more than a hundred novels. She's a winner of the RWA's Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Thriller Writers' Silver Bullet. She is an active member of International Thriller Writers and Mystery Writers of America. For more information, check out her websites: TheOriginalHeatherGraham.com, eHeatherGraham.com, and HeatherGraham.tv. You can also find Heather on Facebook.