Hidden - (The Texas Murder Files) by Laura Griffin (Paperback)

About the Book

"When a woman is found brutally murdered on Austin's lakeside hike-and-bike trail, investigative reporter Bailey Rhoads turns up on the scene demanding access and answers. She tries to pry information out of the lead detective, Jacob Merritt. But this case is unlike any he's ever seen, and nothing adds up. With the pressure building, Jacob knows the last thing he needs is a romantic entanglement, but he can't convince himself to stay away from Bailey. Bailey has a hunch that the victim wasn't who she claimed to be and believes this mugging-turned-murder could have been a targeted hit. When she digs deeper, the trail leads her to a high-tech fortress on the outskirts of Austin, where researchers are pushing the boundaries of a cutting-edge technology that could be deadly in the wrong hands. As a ruthless hit man's mission becomes clear, Bailey and Jacob join together in a desperate search to locate the next target before the clock ticks down in this lethal game of hide-and-seek."--

Book Synopsis

An ambitious female reporter tracks a deadly threat in Austin, Texas, in the newest riveting thriller by New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin.

When a woman is found brutally murdered on Austin's lakeside hike-and-bike trail, investigative reporter Bailey Rhoads turns up on the scene demanding access and answers. She tries to pry information out of the lead detective, Jacob Merritt. But this case is unlike any he's ever seen, and nothing adds up. With the pressure building, Jacob knows the last thing he needs is a romantic entanglement, but he can't convince himself to stay away from Bailey.

Bailey has a hunch that the victim wasn't who she claimed to be and believes this mugging-turned-murder could have been a targeted hit. When she digs deeper, the trail leads her to a high-tech fortress on the outskirts of Austin, where researchers are pushing the boundaries of a cutting-edge technology that could be deadly in the wrong hands.

As a ruthless hit man's mission becomes clear, Bailey and Jacob join together in a desperate search to locate the next target before the clock ticks down in this lethal game of hide-and-seek.

Review Quotes

"Hidden launches the Texas Murder Files with a bang, proving that Laura Griffin is the master of the romantic thriller. Intense, suspenseful, sexy, with an intriguing mystery and characters to root for. Griffin is at the top of her game."--Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author

"Hidden reminded me why Laura Griffin is an auto-buy author for me. The first book in her new Texas Murder Files series, Hidden is a stunning page-turner with the perfect balance of romance and suspense and a relentless pace that will keep you glued to its pages long into the night. You won't be able to put this book down!"--Melinda Leigh, #1 Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Cross Her Heart

"Hidden has Laura Griffin's trademark strengths: a fast-paced twisting plot and characters you want to know in real life."--Kendra Elliot, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Last Sister

"Laura Griffin has another hit on her hands! Every story Laura Griffin writes is amazing, and Hidden exemplifies why she is one of my must-read authors. Hidden has all the elements of a phenomenal romantic suspense thriller- exceptional character development, a believable romance, and a superb and twisting plot that keeps the reader engaged and curious. Don't miss out on this gem--grab a copy of Hidden now and plan to read nonstop till the last page is turned!--Fresh Fiction on Hidden

"An emotional, exciting page-turner. Griffin deftly balances the mystery and the love story."--The Washington Post, on Touch of Red

"Griffin never disappoints with her exciting, well-researched, fast-paced romantic thrillers."--Publishers Weekly (starred review), on Touch of Red

"Gritty, imaginative, sexy! You must read Laura Griffin."--Cindy Gerard, New York Times bestselling author, on Scorched

"A gripping, white-knuckle read. You won't be able to put it down."--Brenda Novak, New York Times bestselling author, on Snapped

About the Author

Laura Griffin is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty-five books and novellas. She is a two-time RITA(R) Award winner as well as the recipient of the Daphne du Maurier Award.