Received in exchange for a honest review.

This is the second book in the Kate Fox series and although the book does explain some things and you could get by without having read the first-more would make sense if you do read the first.

Kate is a strong and wonderful character. She loves her ranch and her town. when the scandal of her ex began and she kept him from jail her would did change and now she is the sheriff. Many are not cool with this and they let her know. But she soldiers on and when a death occurs she is there to do her job. It is here she meets Trey and sees how much influence her ex still has in the law enforcement world. We have a murder and everyone in narrowing the focus on Josh except Kate. So she goes digging to find out what really happened.

While digging, she is put in more danger and so many secrets are revealed. We also see her have attraction to a few of the men in the book. Trey being one of them. I love how Kate sees beyond the obvious and looks for answers before accusing someone of murder. She goes beyond and investigates even though it would be easy to believe what is obvious. And boy does she uncover alot. I also love how she is open to things and looks at someone’s qualifications when it comes to jobs and not what you see.

He ex is a real jerk. He inserts himself into the investigation and is really just not nice towards her. And that moment in the bar wow just wow. So glad she had someone there to help her stay strong and hold her head up high as she left.

Trey at first seems very cocky and is a jerk towards kate. Over time he does change and even puts his life in danger for her. We see them have some serious attraction and you wonder if they will end up together.

The story has twists and turns, secrets and reveals galore. It’s fast paced and entertaining. We see Kate begin to move on but also show herself that she can be sheriff and do a good job at it. she is honest and real. Trey even learns to respect her investigating skills and her. The ending is action packed and toe curling.

Look forward to seeing where Kate goes next and what happens between her and Trey. Or maybe someone else???? Her millionaire friend??? Josh??? the new officer??? Never know, I am rooting for trey though.

Fun read, interesting murder-mystery. The style of death was very inventive. I was able to figure out who the culprit was, but not why, until the end. I will definitely pick up the next one, the characters and the small-town setting really made this book worth reading.

Well paced murder mystery.

There's a new sheriff in town. Kate Fox catches a trying case on the first day of the job. Death by train is not a common murder method but it looks like in this case it just might be so. Mind you she has to convince the railway authorities and the state police that this is more than a railway accident.
This is the second in the series but it doesn't lose too much by starting here. Although there are family happenings that I am sure would be clearer if I'd read the first novel.
The setting in the Nebraska hills adds to the sense of isolation and small community life.
Don't be fooled by small town atmosphere, the 'shucks ma'am' images stepping right up against the 'school of hard knocks older women' are gems.
Kate Fox might be new by but she sure isn't going to be fobbed off by the good ol' boys who can't quite get their heads around the fact that Kate is no longer the previous sheriff's wife but The Sheriff! And when ex hubby Ted keeps being given information about a case he no longer has a right to know about, Kate needs to bring those recalcitrant officers into line.
Oh, and there's three interesting males who have come into Kate's sphere. Ok at least one might be a suspect, but still!
I loved Kate's internal dialogues, funny and insightful.
The title is at once subtle and yet a comment on things to come.
Slick and intriguing, this was an excellent read.

A NetGalley ARC
(October 2017)

Alas, this book was archived before I got chance to read it.

"Dark Signal" grabs the reader's interest from the very beginning. The accident that killed the engineer of a freight train appears to be vandalism gone horribly wrong until newly elected sheriff Kate Fox begins investigating the incident. Author Shannon Baker takes the reader into the world of the train industry, a milieu I was unfamiliar with but enjoyed learning about.

I look forward to reading more by Shannon Baker.

I received a complementary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I received an e-ARC from the publisher via NetGalley for an honest opinion, for which my thanks.

This is the second book in the Kate Fox series and the first that I have read.

I really enjoyed this book it is well written, has a terrific story-line which is well plotted and carries you along at a good pace while Kate works out what has happened with, or should I say despite, the help of the state police and has a gripping conclusion.

We also learn something of Kate which is helpful having not read the first in this series. I like to know something of the characters. The characters are well drawn and Kate is engaging as she forges her own way through the investigation.

I received an eARC copy of this book from the publisher. Here is my honest review.

Dark Signal gripped me from the opening paragraph, dragged me to the Nebraska Sandhills and wouldn't let me go. As a mystery, this book hit all the points for me: intriguing mystery with numerous suspects, a law officer with just the right amount of confidence and vulnerability and a cast of supporting characters that draw in like one of the group and add a sense of real-life to the story.
I finished the book deeply satisfied and yet.....yearning for more Kate Fox and the rural Nebraska community she calls home. This book is so strong in both it's setting descriptions and character developments.

This is actually the second book in the series and while I haven't read the first book, that did not hinder me from connecting to Kate right away. Baker did an excellent job of making sure the reader knew bits of Kate's past and how that drives her now while not providing an overabundance of details or retelling the first book in a few pages. As a reader, I loved that; I was able to read and enjoy this book all the time knowing I'll go back and read the first book.

Another element that I enjoyed was the secondary mystery Baker wove throughout the book involving Kate's niece and her whereabouts and another mystery. It seems like this is a mystery that will unfold slowly, over several books and it's always fun to try to unravel the clues along with the protagonist. Finally, I loved how Baker was able to off-set tense moments with just the right amount of humor or sarcasm.

Who wants Chad dead? Is it a co-worker? His wife? Or someone with a grudge? That’s the mystery that surrounds this well-written drama that casts aspersions on those closest to the decease. The narrative was visually descriptive making me see beyond the written word as the on-going action takes over the story from the discovering of the body, to notifying the spouse, to a secondary plot that rears its ugly head and impacts the main plot, to questioning friends and associates and to the family dynamics that plays a strong role in Kate’s daily interactions. And that fast and frenetic scene towards the end kept me immersed in all that was happening as it kept my eyes on the prize in this terrific sequel.

Who killed Chad? That’s the story that you’ll find in this wonderfully executed tale that will leave you hungry for more adventures in Grand County and with Kate Fox.

Kate Fox has just been sworn in as sheriff of Grand County, Nebraska. But a railroad accident is going to throw her head first into a job that some feel she can’t do since it’s a man’s job. Kate is not going to let that stop her from investigating. The death is questionable since it seem Chris Mills has made some enemies at work, his wife is acting strange, and his neighbor Josh Stevens was at Chris’ house the night of the murder. This is starting to look like a murder.

Kate has recently gone through a divorce so it seems everyone is trying to coddle her which is irritating the heck out of her. She may be a woman but she is not one of those floo floo girls. She has a job and is determined to prove she is more than competent to handle it. And when it is looking like an obvious suspect she listens to her gut and keeps digging.

I admit that I have not read the first book in this series, Stripped Bare but I had no problem jumping into this story. I loved Kate, she was so strong and determined to not let people tell her she can’t do something. It was a great mystery and I didn’t know who the killer was until the end. I will definitely be going back and catching up on what I have missed so far.

I received Dark Signal from Sami at Roger Charlie and Netgalley for free. This has in no way influenced my opinion of this book.

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