Thursday, June 25, 2020

"The Killing Tide" by Dani Pettrey -- Book Review, Blog Tour, and Giveaway

About the Book

Book:  The Killing Tide
Author: Dani Pettrey
Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense
Release Date: August 2019
BHP2Killing TideWhen one Coast Guard officer is found dead and another goes missing, Coast Guard Investigative Service special agent Finn Walker faces his most dangerous crime yet. His only clues are what little evidence remains aboard the dead officer’s boat, and the direction the clues point to will test Finn and the Guard to their limits.

When investigative reporter–and Finn’s boss’s sister–Gabby Rowley arrives, her unrelenting questions complicate an already volatile situation. Now that she’s back, the tug on Finn’s heart is strong, but with the risks she’s taking for her next big story, he fears she might not live through it.

Thrown together by the heinous crime, Finn and Gabby can’t ignore the sparks or judgments flying between them. But will they be able to see past their preconceptions long enough to track down an elusive killer, or will they become his next mark?

My Thoughts

I had not read any books by Dani Pettrey before, but always heard great things about them, so I was excited to read "The Killing Tide". It pulled me in and kept me reading. I did not have any clue who was behind the events and what was going on. It was interesting getting the story from so many different perspectives (Finn Walker, Gabby Rowley, Rissi Dawson, Xavier Fuentes, and The Collector). The book was well written and had a good flow and pace. I liked the characters and look forward to reading more books in the "Coastal Guardians" series.

About the Author

Dani PettreyPraised by New York Times best-selling author Dee Henderson as “a name to look for in romantic suspense,” Dani Pettrey has sold more than half a million copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. Dani combines the page-turning adrenaline of a thriller with the chemistry and happy-ever-after of a romance.
Her novels stand out for their “wicked pace, snappy dialogue, and likable characters” (Publishers Weekly), “gripping storyline[s],” (RT Book Reviews), and “sizzling undercurrent of romance” (USA Today).
She researches murder and mayhem from her home in Maryland. For more information visit www.danipettrey.com

More from Dani

Pettrey kicks off her new Coastal Guardians series with an intense blend of suspense, love, and faith. The Killing Tide features romance that’s as thrilling as the action, and faithful characters integrated seamlessly into a complex web of crime.
— Kate Campos BookList

The Killing Tide is the first book in my Coastal Guardian series. My husband was Navy, so why am I writing about the Coast Guard? Because I think their mission to keep our waters and our country safe should be highlighted more. Before I started writing The Killing Tide, I’ll admit I knew little about the Coast Guard. I had a friend in high school who joined the Guard right after graduation, but that’s about the depth of my experience with them. Then, my husband and I watched a movie called The Finest Hour.
If you haven’t seen it, I highly urge you to. It’s the true story of one of the most dangerous and daring rescue attempts in Coast Guard history. Boatswain’s Mate First Class Bernie Webber takes a small team to rescue the crew of the Pendleton T2 oil tanker, which split in half off the coast of Cape Cod during a brutal nor’easter in 1952. I won’t ruin the ending for you, but let’s just say it’s a wonderful testament to courage in adversity. After watching it, I knew I had to write a series about the Coast Guard. I began researching and came across the Coast Guard Investigative Service and my interest was highly peaked. After talking with Coast Guardsmen, both newly in the service and those long retired, I began to see the story weaving together like a movie in my mind. I hope you enjoy reading the CGIS Wilmington teams’ adventures, cases and…of course, romances.

Blog Stops

Genesis 5020, June 18
Worthy2Read, June 19
Pause for Tales, June 21
Betti Mace, June 22
KarenSueHadley, June 23
Emily Yager, June 26
Splashes of Joy, June 26
Moments, June 27
Stories By Gina, June 28
Cathe Swanson, June 28
Mary Hake, June 29

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Dani is giving away the grand prize package of a Kindle, $20 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of The Crushing Depths!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/fcce/the-killing-tide-celebration-tour-giveaway


"The Killing Tide" is available in paperback:
  • Series: Coastal Guardians (Book 1)
  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (August 6, 2019)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764230840
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764230844
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches

and in Kindle edition:
  • File Size: 9770 KB
  • Print Length: 351 pages
  • Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (August 6, 2019)
  • Publication Date: August 6, 2019
  • Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B07NDMTCZ7

I got a free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own and given voluntarily. No compensation was received for my review.

6 comments:

Rita Wray said...

Sounds like a very good book.

Debbie P said...

This sounds like a great page turner. Nice cover!

Deana said...

I enjoyed reading your review. Thanks for being on the tour.

Trixi said...
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Trixi said...

I need to catch up with this series by Dani! She's my go-to romantic suspense writer & I have read just about every book :-)

Thank you for your review and participation in the blog tour!

James Robert said...

My family loves reading so hearing about another great book I appreciate. Thanks for sharing and also for the giveaway.