It has been a while since I read a book by this author so it was high time. An author of romantic suspense, she always delivers intriguing stories. This book is the second in a series, so make sure to read book one before starting this one.
Continue on for the full review.
The Night Island by Jayne Ann Krentz
Series: The Lost Night Files #2
Publisher: Berkley (January 9, 2024)
ISBN-13: 978-0593639856
OVERVIEW:
Talia March, Pallas Llewellyn, and Amelia Rivers, bonded by a night none of them can remember, are dedicated to uncovering the mystery of what really happened to them months ago—an experience that amplified innate psychic abilities in each of them. The women suspect they were test subjects years earlier, and that there are more people like them—all they have to do is find the list of others who took that same test. When Talia follows up on a lead from Phoebe, a fan of the trio’s podcast, she discovers that the informant has vanished.
Talia isn’t the only one looking for Phoebe, however. Luke Rand, a hunted and haunted man who is chasing the same list that Talia is after, also shows up at the meeting place. It’s clear he has his own agenda, and they are instantly suspicious of each other. But when a killer begins to stalk them, they realize they have to join forces to find Phoebe and the list.
The rocky investigation leads Talia and Luke to a rustic, remote retreat on Night Island in the Pacific Northwest, where the Unplugged Experience promises to rejuvenate guests. Upon their arrival, Talia and Luke discover they are quite literally cut off from the outside world when none of their high-tech devices work on the island. It soon becomes clear that Phoebe is not the first person to disappear into the strange gardens that surround the Unplugged Experience retreat. And then the first mysterious death occurs. . . .
The Night Island by Jayne Ann Krentz Review
I really enjoy romantic suspense stories and I tend to gravitate to one where an author has proven they do them well. Krentz is one of those authors that does them well for the most part.
This story is different; different in many ways. First, this book is a part of a series that must be read in order. Missed that when I picked up this book for review.
Secondly, this story focuses quite a bit on the paranormal with quirky psychic abilities, creepy locales, and a
few disturbing characters that are clearly only out to murder you.
While the plot was well laid out and interesting, the conversation and interactions between the characters seemed flat and missing a spark. The Night Island failed to engage me and many parts just felt very strange. Plus, for those who love the romantic aspect, it is almost a second thought, added at the last minute. I wanted more for them.
For me, this book brings mixed feelings. It was good but not something that sucked me in or excited my senses. Book three is still to come as well, so look for that one to complete the trilogy.
3 STARS!
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