I d this book but two glaring mistakes jumped out at me. In one instance the two agents are riding ATV's but one of them quits and they can't start it again. A bit later in the same scene the author wrote " as the two ATV's idled" hmm, one quit and couldn't be started again. The other instance the kidnapper throws the victim into the trunk of a vehicle but they learn it's a Ford Explorer which doesn't have a trunk but they search for it anyway! Spoiler alert -- kidnapper is caught with the victim and his Explorer. Also at the end of the book the ranger tells one of the agents it's hard to find the cabin on all of the back trails but as the story ends there are ambulances, police cars, and a fire truck arriving at that cabin.
Yeah, I'm kind of a stickler for details but to me these were obvious and should have been caught.2 s Kristy Sherrod57 3

Decent, Quick Read

This was a decent and quick read but there were a lot of what I deem as plot holesÂ…characters introduced but quickly removed from the plot, somewhat in a choppy manner. But if you just want a quick mystery, it satisfies the craving.1 Jennaya Kreklewich19

Quick, easy read! Not my favourite, not the worst! 1 Kaylee 11

not my favorite

I only finished this book because it was a short read. I found it rather boring, kind of hard to follow, with imagery that was hard to picture. There were WAY too many descriptors and often adjectives were consistently reused. IÂ’m not even interested in read the sequel because I found it to be rather annoying and bland. If you want real suspense, go read Frieda McFadden. 1 Lisa142 11

3 stars for the story, 1 star for the audiobook. I picked up this ebook for free on Amazon and found one platform that had the audiobook (hoopla), which should have been a red flag. But the narrator is a "synthesized voice" and it's terrible in so many ways. It starts out ok with a woman's voice, but every few minutes it goes very robotic with many mispronounced and awkwardly spoken words, and then back to a regular voice. The characters' voices all sound the same (including men sounding women), the intonations are bad, emotionless, and inappropriate at times (she's yelling over the sound of an ATV and we don't hear her yelling, but practically whispering).

The next audiobooks are also narrated with a synthesized voice and the rest of the books in the series aren't free, so I won't be continuing this series. A shame, because serial killers in the national parks are right up my favorite plot alley. audio-books crime-thrillers death ...more Jodi Pomerleau524 8

3.5 stars...(why doesn't goodreads do half stars? ) This was a pretty good start to a series. I d the main characters, though I thought Risk as a last name was a bit over the top. FBI agent Peyton has been "demoted" to the National Park Service for her rash (risky...get it?) behaviour in apprehending criminals. She is paired with Sean to hunt down a serial killer who has kidnapped a senator's daughter in Yellowstone National Park before she too is killed. The rest of the story is a police procedural where they uncover clues. The killer is so stereotypical that it was almost farcical. The epilogue was totally unnecessary for the most part, mainly a conversation with her foster father. But in the last two pages, Peyton does see something she has not noticed in 16 year (really?) in a photo of her parents the same day they were killed. I supposed that is setting up the next story, though I am not invested enough to get the next in the series. Wendy916 18

FBI Agent Peyton Risk & partner search for a killer

Agent Risk is with the FBI. She successfully apprehend s a dangerous killer. Instead of praise, she is reprimanded for being reckless and demoted to a National Park Ranger liaison.
There have been women who had disappeared and later found horribly murdered in Yellowstone Park. There is another who has disappeared. This one a politicians daughter.
The book reads most mysteries. Her thoughts and actions described. Her partner and the rest of the team well developed.
The dialogue is real and procedural and detection methods seem on point. Although, one scene seemed far fetched and unnessessary.
It appears this is a first of a series based in National Parks. The author described the park in its Spencer a d of some of the wildlife. Although, I would have wanted more. Ebee Lally7

I wanted to love this book because I love Yellowstone and the surrounding area and have spent a lot of time there. It was very obvious that the author has not. The timelines for things happening in this book just don't work when you know the area. The remote parts of the park are long drives from any towns with homes and the possibility of a health system's headquarters being close by is not good. The idea that the book's hero could go from Yellowstone to Virginia in the same day was not realistic. The author needs to do more research to include a more realistic time line for everything that happens.

I found the book to be poorly proofread also. A couple of instances of the wrong name being used and repetitive phrases.

The storyline was good and could have been great with a little more attention to detail. Shirley Leavitt430 2

I just read the first book in the Peyton Risk series, What's His. I'll probably read more in the series . There interesting and a fun easy read about FBI agent Peyton Risk who loved her job in Washington D.C. After capturing a wanted killer Peyton's superior is unhappy with her and transfers her to the Yellowstone National Park Service. There is a serious need for her there as two women have been murdered and one women is missing, a Senator's daughter. Peyton is partnered up with Sean O'Malley a wilderness survival specialist who first off doesn't appear to be happy with this partnership, but things change as the hunt for killer intensives. Keith Withers474 6

Riveting drama

When all seems to be turning into a substantial losing situation things start to change for FBI agent Peyton. After successfully capturing a dangerous villain her immediate superior, who has never bothered to try and support her, arranged to shuffle her out of her FBI position and has her transferred to a Parks and Wildlife job instead. So begins a frightening case of young women being kidnapped and murdered. Can she and her new partner track down and find the killer or will more kidnappings and deaths occur. Follow the suspenseful actions as more is revealed. Patty U.642 25

Very interesting

Very good book. It will pull you in from the beginning and not let up until the last paragraph. The characters are pretty true to life and it feels you are there with them. A twist at the end will get you. Peyton goes from the FBI to the National Forest Service and she feels she has been demoted. She wants to hunt serial killers and feels the NFS is not the place to do it. She is in for a big surprise! Sharon Leff503 1 follower

Un a similar series by Claire Kells, this bookÂ’s FBI agent does not seem as fully developed. And this bookÂ’s case becomes a predictable trail of tracking down unable suspects with motives, but with alibis. The time ticks for the fate of a senatorÂ’s daughter, but much a typical drama, the resolution produces a case solved just in the nick of time. And un the other series, the details, grandeur, danger, and wonder of the parks are hardly more than a back drop. Lise809

Two women have already been abducted and found murdered; now the senator's daughter is missing. Peyton Risk, a former FBI agent, has become a part of the National Parks Service task forces formed to help find the missing girl and track down the killer. With the clock ticking, Peyton and her new partner, Sean, must work quickly to prevent another tragedy.

The plot was serviceable, but Peyton was a difficult character to . Don Glass86

Loved it.

A realistic and meaningful story line work well formed characters and down descriptions of the scenery and surroundings.

I couldn't keep feeling that some of the detailed action was a bit contrived and slightly forced, but that did not distract from the overall enjoyment.

The inevitable hint at the main characters eventual romance was evident from the instant dis they took to each other at the outset.

On balance , read worthy! Ali23

I listened to this, and IÂ’m not sure if it was read by AI or if the person was inexperienced, but the same word was pronounced multiple (incorrect) ways within a sentence or two. I thought it was a fluke at first, but it happened over and over and over. It was ridiculously distracting, and I couldnÂ’t enjoy the book. 2024 Dawn841 17

good start to a series

Good read, love the characters and how they interact. Peyton is a little too daring. She will always go at top speed though. d Sean her partner in this one. Look forward to the next one in the series. Barb94 4

I listened to audio version. It was obviously read by AI. I wondering if it was written by AI as well, it was that bad. Average plot. No character development. Poorly written dialogue. Poorly edited. LaSondra Dearmon9

Easy Read

This it an easy to read book. The characters were realistic and the plot, though a little slow at times, kept you interested. The epilogue did a great job of leading interest into.the next book.
Elizabeth Edwards5,390 9

it is FREE now on Amazon, if you are curious. book 1 of this series 5 so far. "A Peyton Risk Suspense Thriller" series. came out Dec 12, 2023. women's sleuths. suspense. have i read from ES, before? i will have to check. so wanna read more from this series and ... more ... gotta read. bye. Liza1,906 13

MC's name annoyed me. Her name was 'Risk' and she consistently behaves in a risky manner. I don't blame her supervisor for getting rid of her.

The sequential suspects had different motives and then alibis.

She got saved by one of the victims Angela Carter266 12

Suspense

Peyton is transferred from the FBI to the National Park Service feeling she needs to prove herself. When the third victim is kidnapped her and her new partner must work fast to find them Rachel Combs3

good suspenseful read

If youÂ’re looking for a quick read that has you turning each page as quickly as possible, I would recommend this book. There is action and critical turning points in each chapter. Jody Lee7

Great book!

I enjoyed this book a lot. Easy reading but hard to put down! CanÂ’t wait to read the next one! Brandon1 review

I enjoyed this book. It was a quick read but not bad. It could have used more character building but did just enough. Ravi4

Taut thriller set in nature

Racy thriller with some interesting and unexpected twists and turns which holds recommended your attention to the very bizarre ending recommended Tammy Felden44 1 follower

Good book

Good read. Suspenseful based in Yosemite National Forest, park rangers and a serial killer. Keeps you motivated to finish the book. Caroline RebiszAuthor 7 books19

I picked this book up as it was based in Yellowstone, somewhere we have travelled to before. I wasn't disappointed. Its a good storyline which moves along at pace. A great easy read. Anne - Books of My Heart3,364 203

Review July 202024 9kfree coyer ...more Kylie Hawkins4

This is a book with a great premise that shows promise. It needs a huge amount of editing. For a book that takes place in Yellowstone National park, a place that is easily researched, a lot of the descriptions of locations were just not possible (ex. It being heavily wooded in every location). There were times where concepts were used wrong (ex. Poisonous vs venomous). There was even a time where the wrong characterÂ’s name was used. I could never truly settle into it and get into the storyline. I forced myself to finish it. Jackie Welcel311 6

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