The Trespassers by Stephanie Black, Book Review

 

Book Summary:

Rayna Kirkpatrick has lived her entire life with a secret: she possesses dangerous paranormal abilities. But she’s carefully kept her powers hidden from the world―or so she thinks. When new struggles in her life prompt her to seek information about her abilities, her internet search sends up red flags. Without her knowledge, she is placed under surveillance by a government team who monitors people with unique gifts like hers, individuals known as Trespassers. There are only two options for those manifesting such supernatural abilities: submit to regulation and scientific study or be eliminated.

Damon Hale is an invaluable asset to the government. As a Trespasser himself, he is perfectly positioned to determine how to handle others like him. When a series of unexplained deaths is connected to Rayna, Damon is assigned to go undercover to her California hometown to determine whether she’s the killer they suspect she is. As he gets to know this kind and charming woman, he’s determined not to allow his growing attraction to her to shake his objectivity. But the deaths surrounding her are no coincidence, and as his suspicions about her guilt begin to fade, he realizes he and Rayna must work together to discover the truth or risk becoming the next victims.

My Review:

Wow, wow, wow!!! Hold on to your horses because this fast paced suspense novel will keep you page turning! I am a long time fan of Black’s books but this story is next level! I loved the setting, the premise, and the characters. Rayna with her ability to sense people’s heartbeats, she was so intriguing and I loved her character right from the start. I loved the close relationship between her and her sister, Annemarie. Damon was a bit of a meyers himself and I found myself hoping for his backstory so I could understand him better.

The mystery seemed to start right off the bat and just grew from there. Were multiple things connected or were they just coincidence? And how could someone prove they were innocent when others were determined to prove otherwise? So many times I felt frustrated for the characters in the book. Their emotions just leapt off the pages. Black does an amazing job creating a world that seems so realistic you forget that it is actually fiction. I felt every emotion, every fear, every doubt, every feeling that Rayna experienced. A phenomenal suspense novel, The Trespassers is a must read for action/suspense fans.

I received a complimentary copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Happy Reading!!!

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