Unspeakable
Suspense
Elaina McCord's dream of being an FBI profiler is threatened by her very first case - investigating a string of murders near a Texas beach resort. The victims, all young women, were drugged and brutally murdered, their bodies abandoned in desolate marshland. Elaina's hunch - met with disbelief by local police - is that these are only the latest offerings from a serial killer who has been perfecting his art for years, growing bolder and more cunning with each strike.
True-crime writer Troy Stockton has a reputation as an irresistible playboy who gets his story at any cost. He's the last person Elaina should trust, let alone be attracted to. But right now Troy, along with the elite team of forensics experts known as the Tracers, is her only ally in a case that's turning dangerously personal. A killer is reaching out to Elaina, taunting her, letting her know how ruthless he is and how close he's getting. Now it's not just her career that's in jeopardy - it's her life. . . .
The critics are hot
for the compelling suspense novels of
LAURA GRIFFIN
UNTRACEABLE
“Taut drama and constant action surge through the engrossing first book in Griffin’s Tracers series.… Griffin keeps the suspense high and the pace quick. A perfect combination of forensic science, mystery, romance, and action makes this series one to watch.”
—Publishers Weekly
(starred review)
“Top-notch romantic suspense! Fast pace, tight plotting, terrific mystery, sharp dialogue, fabulous characters… unforgettable.”
—
New York Times
bestselling author Allison Brennan
RITA Award nominee
WHISPER OF WARNING
“A perfectly woven and tense mystery with a sweet and compelling love story.”
—
Romantic Times
“A roller-coaster ride filled with intrigue, murder, and toe-curling passion… irresistible characters and a plot thick with danger… a sexy and suspenseful read you won’t want to see end.”
—Romance Junkies
“A read you can’t put down. Will and Courtney have set off electric sparks that sizzle and burn throughout this tingling love story every time they meet to keep you reading far into the night.”
—Suzanne Coleburn, The Belles & Beaux of Romance
“Action, danger, and passion… a compellingly gripping story.”
—SingleTitles
“An exciting police procedural starring a wonderful cop and an intriguing ‘femme fatale.’”
—Genre Go Round Reviews
THREAD OF FEAR
“Suspense and romance—right down to the last page. What more could you ask for?”
—Publishers Weekly Online
“Catapults you from bone-chilling to heartwarming to too hot to handle. Laura Griffin’s talent is fresh and daring.”
—
The Winter Haven
(FL)
News Chief
“A tantalizing suspense-filled thriller. Enjoy, but lock your doors.”
—Romance Reviews Today
ONE WRONG STEP
“Griffin’s characters are well developed, the narrative complex, and the dialogue skillfully written in this suspenseful romance.”
—
Romantic Times
“Griffin has more than proved that she is a force to be reckoned with in the world of romantic suspense novels.
One Wrong Step
is a sexy and thrilling novel that will keep readers turning the pages.”
—Queue My Review
“
One Wrong Step
starts with a bang and never lets up on the pace. Laura Griffin is an exceptionally talented author who has a knack for keeping her readers on the edge of their seats. The twists and turns of the story leave the LeMans racetrack in the dust.”
—
The Winter Haven
(FL)
News Chief
“Imaginative scenarios, dynamic characters, and countless emotions combine to make
One Wrong Step
intriguing from beginning to end.”
—SingleTitles
“A first-rate romantic suspense story!”
—Fallen Angel Reviews
“Enjoyable, fast-paced romantic suspense.”
—Publishers Weekly Online
ONE LAST BREATH
“Laura Griffin hits all the right notes—compelling characters, unexpected twists, and a gripping story from the first gasp to the last sigh.”
—bestselling romantic suspense author Roxanne St. Claire
“Heart-stopping intrigue and red-hot love scenes…
One Last Breath
rocks!”
—
The Winter Haven
(FL)
News Chief
“An action-packed tale filled with passion and revenge.”
—
Romantic Times
“Griffin’s fully fleshed characters, dry humor, and tight plotting make a fun read.”
—
Publishers Weekly
“This tasty debut mixes suspense and snappy humor with wonderful results.”
—
Affaire de Coeur
“There is a new romantic suspense author in town. Laura Griffin’s debut novel,
One Last Breath,
is a strong blend of suspense and romance.”
—All About Romance
“Fast-paced romantic suspense with lots of surprises!”
—FreshFiction
Also by Laura Griffin
UNTRACEABLE
WHISPER OF WARNING
THREAD OF FEAR
ONE WRONG STEP
ONE LAST BREATH
And look for
the next book in the Tracers series:
UNFORGIVABLE
Coming soon from Pocket Books
LAURA
GRIFFIN
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My heartfelt thanks to the amazing folks at the FBI Academy, particularly Carolyn Brew, Ladislao Carballosa, and Ron Peterman. Also at the FBI, thank you to Erik Vasys and Leslie Hoppey, who shared so much knowledge and experience. Other law enforcement and forensic experts have patiently answered my many questions and deserve thanks: Mark Wright, Phyllis Middleton, Jen Nollkamper, Chris Herndon, D. P. Lyle, Greg Moffatt, and Katherine Ramsland. Any mistakes I’ve made here are all mine.
My sincere appreciation goes out to the dedicated team at Pocket, including Jae Song, Ayelet Gruenspecht, Danielle Poiesz, and especially Abby Zidle. And thank you to Kevan Lyon, a wonderful first reader and trusted friend.