3.5 stars
Sandra Brown delivers another suspenseful thriller in Blood Moon, in which a troubled detective and a determined TV producer race against time to prevent another disappearance. Detective John Bowie, teetering on the edge of professional disaster, teams up with Beth Collins, a true crime producer convinced that a series of teenage girls vanishing under a blood moon isn’t a coincidence. With only four days until the next blood moon, they dig into a case riddled with corruption, danger, and an undeniable attractio
The plot had promise, with an intricate mystery and a solid twist at the end. However, the book struggled to keep my attention. The pacing was sluggish at the start, and the early chapter focused too much on Bowie ogling Beth, which felt unnecessary and off-putting. The romantic subplot, a Brown staple, leaned heavily on graphic sex scenes that didn’t add much to the story.
I previewed both the book and the audiobook—Kyf Brewer’s narration was strong, though imagining him recording the steamy scenes gave me a chuckle. Blood Moon was intense and had its moments, but I didn’t love it.
** Thanks to NetGalley, Grand Central Publishing, and Hachette Audio for comps. The opinions are my own.