I’ve been lucky enough to read many books by this author, who focuses on light suspense, sometimes with a slight twist of romantic interest. But it has been a bit since I picked up a book by her.
I was intrigued by this particular story because much of it occurs during one crazy, stormy day. Interesting twist. So check out my thoughts on this upcoming story below.
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Whisper Creek by Allison Brennan
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: June 23, 2026
ISBN-13: 978-1250397201
OVERVIEW:
After the sudden death of her husband, Ellen McKenna is doing everything she can to keep her Texas farm afloat. She and her family hope to expand their operation, but times are tough and making ends meet is more expensive than she imagined, much less trying to grow. Many of their neighbors in Cooke County have thrown in the towel and agreed to sell their farms to a local businessman, but despite similar pressure, Ellen refuses to let her dreams die.
On top of the usual hardships, a series of recent storms has left the region partly flooded, and as the heavy rain begins again one morning, all the members of the McKenna family jump into action to protect their land and animals. Ellen’s oldest son discovers an injured dog―and the dog leads him to a man barely clinging to life, the apparent victim of a brutal home invasion. Then, Ellen’s younger kids go to check on a nearby neighbor and walk into a threat none of them saw coming.
Before anyone can figure out what’s really going on in their idyllic rural valley, the storm picks up again in intensity, and the McKenna kids find themselves in over their heads with no way to call for help. To protect her farm–and her family―Ellen must face down all the forces trying to tear them apart.
Whisper Creek by Allison Brennan Review
I love it when you read an author who knows how to ramp up the suspense subtly.
In this story, we feel it comes in from everywhere: the weather, strangers, murder, kidnapping, bad guys in general. The author has wrapped the entire story in suspense.
We know the antagonistic players. All the while, the main characters really don’t know what’s happening around them.
However, the author has created such strong characters. From the youngest kid to mom and grandma in the family, they’re all strong and resilient. That in itself brings in trust in the characters to figure it out and survive those threats.
It’s hard to believe the story takes place over just a few days, and with everything happening at once, the pacing is perfectly placed. Brennan keeps the reader highly engaged in the story.
Whisper Creek is a definite win for suspense readers out there. This author never fails to deliver an impressive story. So get ready for some Texas-style suspense when your neighbor shows his slimy self.
4 STARS!!
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