The author sent me an ARC of this book (mobi format) in exchange for an honest review (member of Rosie’s Book Review Team).
My rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Plot
(by Goodreads)
Shawnee Daniels wrongly assumes she’s being punished for innocently hacking the Police Chief’s photos. Okay, maybe not-so-innocently, but someone had to expose him for the dog that he is. When she arrives at the mandatory computer seminar, the FBI enlists her help in stopping a serial killer who’s remotely hacking vehicles while the owners are behind the wheel.
Why he’s targeted these people remains a mystery. None of the victims frequent the same places, some don’t even live in the same state. The only commonality is they all drive Fords.
When Detective Levaughn Samuels is taken hostage—his life teetering on the edge of a high-speed chase—there’s nothing Shawnee won’t do to save him, no line she won’t cross. And when her BFF shows up unannounced with problems of her own, she only complicates matters.
Can Shawnee stop the killer before she loses the only man she’s ever loved? Or will the ride of his life end in death?
HACKED is a Mayhem Series crossover novella.
| Genre(s): | Kindle Worlds > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Mystery Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Mystery |
| Series: | The Mayhem Series, #1.5 – crossover novella |
| Length: | 136 pages |
| Release date: | 2017-07-05 |
Teaser
His tone softened. “You sure you’re okay?”
“Positive,” I lied. “Will you do it?”
“Shawnee we’re cops. All we drive are Fords.”
My Opinion
This book re-introduces you to Shawnee Daniels. Shawnee has to stop a serial killer hacking into his victims’ cars.
With Hacked, Sue Coletta has once again created an incredibly chilling thriller with a stubborn young woman hacking her way to identifying a serial killer. It is a very compelling read, inevitably drawing you in as the story proceeds. Sue Coletta paints a clear picture of the main characters’ mindsets – making the readers acquainted with them – while the story evolves. I was drawn rather close to Shawnee and Levaughn. The characters are very complex, believable with their flaws and virtues; sometimes too believable for comfort. Some characters (human and feline) are the source for some fun moments for the readers, not so much for Shawnee, though. The story is cleverly elaborated and has a great flow. Sue Coletta’s thorough research shows; you find proof throughout the story.
This is a book for you if you like psychological suspense, novellas, thrillers with serial killers and hackers, stubborn characters, and if you are a fan of excellently researched topics.
Highly recommended!
In brief:
| Cover | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Writing | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Plot | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Characters | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Mood | Suspenseful |
| Pace | Fast |
| POV | First person – past tense |
| Language |  – 😳 |
| Violence | 😳 – 😡 |
| Sexual content | 😳 |
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My questions for you bibliophiles:
What about you? What did you think about Hacked? Or – if you did not yet read Hacked – are you now interested in reading it yourself?
I am looking forward to reading your comments. 🙂
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this is so appreciative, great idea!
Thank you, Karen!
My pleasure, Sue. I enjoyed every bit.
Thank you Karen.
My pleasure, Rosie.
Familiar with Sue’s other works and will definitely be on the lookout for this one!
I had a great time reading. You are going to enjoy this one, Marni.
On my TBR and in my Kindle. Sounds excellent.
A book to be looking forward to, John. Enjoy the read.
Thanks, Karen.
Thanks, John!
🙂