Great thriller that kept me turning the pages. Great story, great writing and characters. Really enjoyable and would read this author again.

I love the cover of this novel and the inside. "Into Darkness" is an exciting novel by T J Brearton. A page turner for sure.

this was a great mystery novel, I was hooked in the mystery from the summary and was guessing until the end. I really enjoyed reading this.

A brilliant start to a new series! Shannon Ames is a woman who will stop at nothing to solve the case! I thoroughly enjoyed this gripping, tense thriller and look forward to reading the next.

This is a fabulous book! I love the characters, the scenarios, the investigation- everything! It's well written and paced. The plot plays out really well, and as said the investigation side of things was really well done - thought processes, frustrations, red herrings and revelations throughout were all well timed and it didn't feel forced at any point. I'm really looking forward to seeing what Shannon gets up to in the next installment, and wondering if we'll see Caldoza again.

Thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely could not put this down and I ended up finishing it in one sitting! Already so excited for book 2 in the series.

This was a great beginning to a new series! I am looking forward to the next book to see what else is in store for FBI Agent Shannon Ames. This was a fast paced thriller from the very beginning. As the story goes on you learn more about the killer and what caused him to commit such horrific crimes. Special Agent Ames is a rookie and is only supposed to consult on this case, assisting the NYPD in their investigation. As the investigation continues, you see her take on a more important role and develop relationships with her FBI/NYPD colleagues. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a fast paced mystery. This story will bring you on a wild ride!

I requested this book because the description reminded me of my two favorite shows, Criminal Minds and Law & Order SVU—it didn’t disappoint!

This is my first book from the author, so the writing style was a bit different, but I got use to it quickly. At times, the story was a little slow, but the suspense of it had me on the edge of my seat, like I was watching it all play out before my eyes.

I liked the multiple POV’s, my favorite is that of the young woman who was kidnapped. I honestly felt like I was there with her and it got my heart beating out of my chest!

I’d recommend this book to fans of thrillers and those who enjoy crime type shows.

Thank you to the author, the publishers and Netgalley, for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! This was a great book. I was so happy that the lead character is also a female cop! This book was well written, a definite page turner and was easy to keep up with! If you love a good cop thriller this series is for you! I wish the next book in the series was available!

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4.5 Stars
My first read by this author and what a great introduction. Into Darkness is an intriguing FBI procedural thriller, that kept me engrossed start to finish. I enjoyed the characters and the well delivered story will definitely have me recommending this book and looking to read more by this author.

I want to thank NetGalley and Inkubator Books for the advanced reader copy. This review is not influenced by this in any way, these are my true feelings on the book.

Into Darkness is the first book is a new FBI thriller series following Rookie special agent Shannon Ames.
The first book follows Special Agent Ames assisting the FBI and NYC policemen in a case where one female reporter has been found murdered and a second female reporter missing.

There are three different POVs: special agent Ames, the kidnapped woman and a sixteen-year-old girl.
The novel starts with the POV of the kidnapped woman, which immediately throws you into the case and you feel the suspense.
The POV of Special Agent Ames is also really great. You follow her day to day, trying to figure out the case, following the different leads and emotionally dealing with everything going on.
I do have to say that this book leans a bit on that only the main character will figure everything out while the other agents are chasing different clues, but it was still a great read.

The first 20% I also had a bit of difficulty with the writing style. I found the dialogues a bit stiff. This however improved when we got further into the case and more the plot and action came into play. The descriptions in this book were really great and immersed me in the thriller.
I really loved the ending and was a great wrap-up of the case, there were already clues throughout the novel which meant it didn't fall out of the sky.
I am definitely interested in reading the second book in this series.

Thankyou to NetGalley, Inkubator Books and the author, T J Brearton, for the opportunity to read a digital copy of Into Darkness in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
If you are searching for a fast paced, action packed book, then here it is.
The storyline was written well with likeable characters. I certainly enjoyed it.
Worth a read

This was a beginning that gave the escape needed. Lately I have been reading ghost stories or thrillers in between reviewing so you can imagine this was a delight to come across. Shannon will capture your attention right away with her also getting a case that will be a challenge for sure but also show what she is capable of. The intrigue and suspense is one that pulls you to the edge and gets that blood pumping with it soon being clear what is at work. As the answers are uncovered you will be captivated until the reveal.

This book was excellent. The perfect book for anyone interested in a fast paced action thriller. The characters were fleshed out and a good plot unique. I would definitely recommend! The story grabs you at the front page.

I received this ARC from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review

This was a gripping read. The story was great and kept me reading on. It was a gruesome read but I enjoyed the way the mystery unravelled.

Special Agent Shannon Ames is still in her probationary period with the FBI when she’s called in for the murder of a member of the media. The second in as many weeks.

I’m glad I stuck with this book because the ending was actually pretty good and it was a really nice perspective of Shannon Ames’ thought process while solving the crimes.

However, I did really struggle with the first half of the book and almost gave up with it. I couldn’t connect with the writing and found some of the things that were said a bit odd. Thus, the lower rating.

Despite that though, like I said the end was great and worth sticking it out for.
Also very thankful to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for this ARC.

I have been a fan of T. J. Brearton's work for quite a while now. I love the way in which he writes gritty and fast paced crime thrillers. When I heard that he was due to release the first book in a new series, I just knew that I had to read it as soon as possible. So without further ado I grabbed a cup of tea, grabbed my Kindle and settled down to read. Oh boy, I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'Into Darkness' but more about that in a bit.
It didn't take me long to get into this book. In fact the synopsis alone grabbed my attention and as soon as I started to read, that was it. I found that I couldn't put the book to one side for any great length of time. I wasn't able to read the book over the course of a day because life got in the way (boo) but I did manage to read it over a period of 48 hours. I would pick the book up only intending to read a couple of chapters, but I would still be sat there reading over half a dozen chapters later. I was intrigued by the horrific nature of the crimes and I had to keep reading to see if Shannon got to the bottom of things without putting herself in too much danger. I liked the character of Shannon and warmed to her pretty much from the start.
'Into Darkness' is well written but then I think that to be true of all of T. J. Brearton's books. He grabs your attention from the start and draws you into the story. Once he has your attention, he will not let you have it back until the moment you have finished the last word on the last page. For me, 'Into Darkness' started with a bang, hit the ground running and maintained the pace throughout. I even started to interact with the book as if the different characters could hear me. Yes, I know this is a work of fiction but I find that if I enjoy a book to the extent that I enjoyed 'Into Darkness', then I tend to 'live' the story as if it were real. T. J. Brearton uses such powerful and vivid descriptions that I felt as though I was part of the story myself.
In short, 'Into Darkness' was another cracking read from T. J. Brearton. It is a brilliant start to what I am sure will prove to be a brilliant series. I would have no hesitation in recommending this book to other readers. I will definitely be recommending this author to other readers. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.

Someone is targeting the media. Two local female reporters have been abducted, then strangled and left someplace the bodies will be easily found. The bodies have been washed with bleach, so no DNA is found.

Special Agent Shannon Ames has been assigned to the case ...as a consultant only. She's a rookie and this will be her first in-the-field experience. But Ames isn't happy until she takes a more prominent role in this investigation.

This serial killer has quite a list ... reporters, journalists, influencers .... all working in the media. The body count has risen to six .. and eyes are watching Ames. But she's not a member of the media, so why is she sure the killer is also targeting her?

Shannon Ames is a terrific series character. She's young, she's feisty, she's obstinate, and she has gut instincts and the amazing ability to think from an unconventional perspective. She really wants to make a difference ... even as her superiors try to rein her in. The plot is tightly woven, riveting from start to finish.. and the finish is unexpected and explosive. I look forward to future adventures that Special Agent may be involved with.

Many thanks to the author / Inkubator Books / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

Into Darkness is a brilliant read. From the very first page you get drawn in and hooked. The storyline and all the characters make for an intense ride. Superbly written. Can't wait for the next in the series. Fantastic author! Fantastic novel!

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review an advanced digital copy of this book.

The start of a great series!

Rookie Special Agent Shannon Ames has been assigned to a case where two beautiful young women have been found strangled, with their bodies meticulously washed leaving no traces of DNA. Their only connection - both work as reporters for local TV stations.

The story line throws you many twists and turns, leading you one way and then another, before finally revealing what's actually happening and who is behind the murders. I was surprised by the motive, but as the story evolved I could really see the reasoning behind it, as twisted and wrong as it may have been.

It was a very compelling story that kept me guessing right up to the end.

The characters presented were all relatable and well-written into the story.

All in all, I am very interested to see where Brearton takes this series and will definitely be looking to get my hands on the next installment!

<i>I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher of this advanced digital copy for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review!</i>