Second in series...reads well as standalone

This could be read as a standalone even though it is the second in a series. The title itself I find to be very catch along with the colorful cover. The main characters of Rory Moore and Lane Phillips are back at it to solve the cold case mystery using Rory's personality quirks and sharp mind combined with Lane's understanding of the human mind. The plot itself pulled me in from the beginning because of the echoes of real life news stories as well as the masterful writing to create the suspense and mystery to continue to hold the readers attention. Tense, enthralling, and suspenseful are words I would use to describe this book and if I could survive without sleeping I would have read it in one sitting. I am thankful that I was able to voluntarily review an advanced readers copy of this book thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author. I will be on the lookout for the next book from this author.