The Shifting Current by Dani Pettrey [Review + Giveaway]
Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Shifting Current by Dani Pettrey, organized by JustRead Tours!
Read on for my review of this satisfying novella and for a chance to win a copy, along with the other books in the series!
About the Book:
"An elusive killer. A false identity. A deadly maze of lies.
When Coast Guard Investigative Service Special Agent Logan Perry’s beloved grandfather is murdered, Logan races to his hometown of Cauldron Creek, New Mexico to investigate the murder. His teammate and friend, Emmy Thorton, insists on joining him. Not a good idea—not when he loves her, but carries a secret that he knows will tear them apart.Emmy knows Logan will pursue the investigation no matter the cost, and she won’t let the man she loves plunge into a dangerous situation alone. She needs to be at his side, even if he believes friendship is her only reason for joining him.What looks like a robbery gone wrong rapidly shifts, drawing Emmy and Logan into a dizzying maze where nothing is as it appears. Every lead slips through their fingers as threats against them grow deadlier at each turn. Having only each other to rely on, their love for one another deepens, but will they live long enough to admit their attraction to each other?They’re in the killer’s sights. One wrong move puts their future together and their lives on the line."
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The Artist Librarian Review:
I've been following The Coastal Guardians series from the beginning, and if you happen to remember my review of The Crushing Depths back in 2020, you'll know that I was looking forward to Logan and Emmy perhaps being the main characters in book 3, The Deadly Shallows. Though that ended up featuring their boss, Noah Rowley, I was thrilled to find that Logan and Emmy would take center stage in a novella. While I had some doubts about the shorter format (clocking in at just under 200 pages), author Dani Pettrey penned a tightly plotted mystery that feels just as robust in character development and romantic suspense as her full length novels. The Shifting Current continues where The Coastal Guardians series leaves off so I would recommend reading at least one of the full length novels first to get some background on Logan and Emmy's characters. However, I thought Pettrey especially excelled in her depiction of Colt, Logan's grandfather. Even though we never see him alive on page, his characterization from the recollections of other characters made him a vibrant, dimensional figure that made me care and desperately wish he was still alive and interacting with all of the main characters. Likewise, the other new characters introduced are fleshed out as well as they could be in a novella. While a spiritual thread is a bit lacking compared to her novels, I think that was a casualty of the brevity of the novella format itself. But I think fans of The Coastal Guardians series will surely enjoy this satisfying conclusion to the series. And as always, I look forward Dani Pettrey's next series!
[Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for review purposes via Just Read Tours.]
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About the Author:
"Publishers Weekly, #1 Parable, #1 Amazon, ECPA, and CBA bestselling author, Dani Pettrey has sold nearly 800,000 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.
Connect with Dani by visiting danipettrey.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates."
Tour Giveaway:
One (1) winner will receive a "The Best is Yet to Come" mug, gourmet roasted coffee from NYC, and the full Coastal Guardian series including The Shifting Current in paperback!
One (1) winner will receive a "The Best is Yet to Come" notebook, gel pens, and a paperback copy of The Killing Tide!
One (1) winner will receive a "The Best is Yet to Come" vintage sign and a paperback copy of The Crushing Depths!
Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight May 5, 2023 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on May 12, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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7 comments
lovely review! thanks for being on the tour :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity, Carrie! Always a fan of Dani Pettrey's books
DeleteThis sounds like an awesome book! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHope you get a chance to read one of Dani Pettrey's books, she is a great author!
DeleteJen, Thank you for sharing your excellent review! Dani Pettrey is one of my MUST read authors.
ReplyDeleteThat's so nice of you, Caryl! Dani is an auto buy author for me as well!
DeleteGreat reviews. I look forward to these books
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! Comments are always welcomed and appreciated.