More Thrilling Suspense from Kimberley Woodhouse in 8 Down!

About the Book
8 bodies down.
8 more lives at stake.
Investigator Carrie Kintz is new blood with the Alaska Bureau of Investigation in Anchorage. But with a serial killer on the loose, there’s no easing into the job. It’s sink or swim. The only clues to help law enforcement stop this madman are the taunts he drops into crossword puzzles across the country–always in the same 8 DOWN position.
Carrie is desperate to prove her worth to the force and the community by catching the killer. But when she discovers signs that these deaths are just the tip of the iceberg in a frighteningly elaborate cyberattack, it’s time to admit she needs help.
Calling in security specialist Scott Patteson for his expertise seems like the right move–until Carrie realizes that he may be a dangerous distraction for her heart. With her faith fading in the face of horror and uncertainty and her career in danger of ending, this is no time for flirtation.
But with a killer who is determined to prove that he’s smarter than everyone else, it may be impossible to fight both the madman and their feelings for each other . . .
My Thoughts
So in case you weren’t convinced that Kimberley Woodhouse could write a spine-tingling suspense in 26 Below, there will be ZERO doubt after you read 8 Down! Whoo-ee – get ready for the ride of your life as the clues and stakes are ramped up like you’d never imagine!
In the span of 24 hours, I read this book from cover to cover, and I would’ve read it in my sleep if that was an option. The crossword clues added a fun twist to the story that I tried to keep up with, but quickly realized that a) I do not have the mind of a killer, and b) I would not cheat by skipping to the end where the answers could be found. This crazed madman had Carrie, Scott, and the whole team at the Alaska Bureau of Investigation on their toes the entire time, and as a reader, the only thing I was missing was a bowl of popcorn.
It’s easy to see why 8 Down was nominated for a coveted Christy Award because it is THAT GOOD! If you are a fan of edge-of-your-seat, suspenseful tales, you have GOT to add this book to your TBR stack. I guarantee you’ll have it read in 24 hours, too.
5 Stars
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**Review of 26 Below, Book 1 in the Alaskan Cyber Hunters Series, can be found here.