This is the first Quinn & Costa book that I have read. Maybe if I had read the earlier books I would have liked this more. I had to vested interest in either of the MC so that made it hard to care how the book progressed.
The case Q&C were working on was somewhat bland. Cults interest me but there was not much info about this one. The story line was a bit slow going and little repetitive but the ending was good.

Thanks for the opportunity.

This book was really good and I had a good reading experience. The plot was good and I was able to follow along even though at times it got a bit much. Overall, this was a good book and I enjoyed reading it. I enjoyed the characters and I was able to immerse myself in the story the entire time. This was a good read and I would recommend it.

Thanks so much for the copy! This was a book i requested based on the cover and it didn't disappoint! This is a new author to me, and i cannot wait to read what comes next.

This book was hard to get through. It was slow and there were SO many people. It was hard to keep everyone straight. Then there were multiple timelines. This was too much work and not enjoyable.

I gave the latest book by Allison Brennan the full 5 stars. So far I have enjoyed all of her books and this was no exception. Be prepared not to put it down once you pick it up!

Two murders happen at the exact same time, with the exact same setup, thousands of miles apart. It's kind of baffling as you begin to understand what's going on and how everything had to be planned so meticulously. There are some things that you just can't escape, things that you can't outrun before they catch you. When you find out that everything you know about the murder victims is a lie, it makes it harder to find out the truth of why they're murdered.

Oh how I love this author and this book was nothing short of amazing. The plot hooked me instantly and the characters were fascinating. I tell everyone that they. Need to read this book.

This is a Mystery/Suspense, and this is the 6st book in the Quinn and Costa series. I have not read the other books in this series, but I do think you can read this book as a standalone. I listened to the audiobook for this book, and I liked the narrator. I was pulled into this story, and I did not want to put this book down. I really loved the pacing in this book and all the drama/twists and turns. This is a great read with great characters and a lot of suspense. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

See How They Hide kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The eerie connection between two gruesome murders, both covered in red poppies, had me hooked right away. Kara and Matt’s investigation is layered with suspense, twists, and a chilling setting that makes it hard to put down. The mystery surrounding Havenwood and its dark secrets added depth to an already gripping plot. Though the pace sometimes felt a bit slow, the tension and suspense built beautifully, making the payoff worth it. A solid, thrilling read!

This is the first Quinn & Costa book I have read although it is actually the sixth in the series. I enjoyed it once I got into it. It seemed a little slow to me at first, but that might be because I was starting a book that is in the middle of a series? Once it got going, there was lots of action and mystery. A series of murders across the country are all related to a cult called Havenwood, and the daughter of the cult leader is the only one left to help solve the crimes and stop the murders. I will definitely check out one of the other books in the series sometime soon! 3⭐️

Thanks the author, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and #Netgalley for the eARC. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This is my 3rd of the series read from Allison Brennan and he characters are back for another case.

Kate and Matt are trying to piece together what connects different murders in different states. The killer or killers leave a signature of poppies. How do they connect? They know that one of the victims has a friend named Quinn that is living France but then she mysteriously arrives at the crime scene the suspense kicks off.

I love that Allison makes her characters relatable with depth. We see how deeply they not only care for their partners but the innocents and the witnesses that they are trying to protect.

THANKS NetGalley and Harlequin for the eARC!

Riley was a young woman who came from a cult called Havenwood. Her grandmother, Athena, was the leader of the group, and while she was in leadership, the group thrived. And then she died. Riley believed her mother, Calliope, had killed her. Calliope was a vicious woman who wouldn't allow any of the followers to leave. Whenever anyone left, she had them hunted down and killed. Riley's Aunt, Thalia, had left with one of Riley's fathers, Robert. Thalia would get them away, set them up in another city, and saw to it that they had false IDs. She had recruited Riley to assist her in getting the people out. Riley had wanted to leave. Thalia told her she had to wait. So when Riley turned 18, she faked her death and got her best friend, Jane, to leave with her. Abby, whom Thalia had rescued couldn't make it in the outside world and went back to Havenwood. She ratted out Thalia, who was Calliope's sister, And she told Calliope the new names of the people that had left. Calliope, in turn, sent out a group of five people, headed up by her current partners Anton and Evan, to kill the escapees. They killed Jane, Robert her previous partner, Donovan, Andrew's partner, Jesse, who was instrumental in providing the aliases, and Chris, who helped them with money, clothing and a place to live.

When Jane had been killed, FBI partners Kara and Michael were assigned to that murder. While they were at Jane's apartment, they saw someone who resembled Riley. And it turned out it was her. They then got word that the others had been killed. While they were at Chris's house, they saw Riley again and approached her. Her. She was nervous at first because in the cult, they were trained to fear police. But she went with them willingly. She filled in all the blanks telling them exactly how Thalia had rescued each individual. She also gave them insight on Havenwood, which was a community that was hidden away in the Colorado mountains, but Riley didn't know exactly where. She was an artist and drew pictures of different individuals including her mother, and she drew pictures of the landscape. They were keeping Riley in a hotel. Anton had been following them and knew exactly where they were. Anton had told Calliope that Riley was alive and she instructed him to bring her home. Since they knew where Riley was, their plan was to go to the hotel and set off a fire alarm was in an attempt to smoke her out. They also, in the meantime, had found Thalia and taking her back. When she got back they imprisoned her, beat her and killed her. Her. So they brought Thalia's body to the hotel and dumped it in the lobby, once again, hoping to draw Riley out. None of it worked. Matt was Kara and Michael's boss. So Matt, Matt and Michael got a call from a woman who lived near Jesse and told them that someone had been traipsing around. It turns out, it was Anton who had called his plan was to draw them out so that he could follow them. And follow them. He did, back to the hotel. It was there. Todd, they bashed into the back of Matt and Michael's vehicle and kidnapped. Matt. The plan was to trade Matt for Riley. They brought Matt to Havenwood.

Calliope contacted Christine, who was the FBI 's psychiatrist, and told her of the plan for the swap. Ryder, who worked for the FBI, had been scavenging to find Havenwood, and he finally located it. The plan was to go there and rescue Matt And to rest all of those who had been complicit in murder, including Riley's mother.. Riley hated her mother and wanted her dead. At first they didn't want Riley to go with them because they wanted to keep her safe, but she insisted.

This was a drama that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. Actually, I had difficulty putting it down. I thought the characters were extremely well developed. The storyline was excellent and so very easy to follow. All in all, I think the author did a superb job. I gave this book five stars.

Sixth book in the Quinn and Costa series. There are two very similar, yet mostly simultaneous and seemingly unrelated, murders on separate parts of the country, and the investigation leads the team toward Havenwood, a sort of cult, as still more murders occur. This was good, typical for the series. I still don't get the Kara/Matt romance, though. 4 stars.

See How They Hide by Allison Brennan is an exciting and suspenseful thriller that kept me interested from beginning to end. The story starts with two people being murdered in the same brutal way, at the exact same time, and both have their bodies covered with red poppies. The murders happen on opposite sides of the country, which makes the case even more puzzling.

Detective Kara Quinn in Oregon and Special Agent Matt Costa in Virginia work together to figure out the connection between the victims. They dig into each of their pasts, but the more they learn, the more questions they have. The key to solving the case seems to be Riley Pierce, the only person who survived and might have information about the killers.

As they dig deeper, Kara and Matt discover that the murders are linked to a place called Havenwood, which has a dark and creepy history. The investigation starts to feel like something bigger and more dangerous than they expected. The more they uncover, the more they realize they are up against a powerful group willing to do anything to protect their secrets.

The book kept me guessing with twists and turns, although some parts were a bit predictable. Still, the story was interesting and the writing kept me turning pages. I really liked the setting and the characters, especially Kara and Matt. The ending wrapped everything up nicely, making it a great read for fans of crime thrillers. I’m giving it 4 out of 5 stars because I really enjoyed it, even though I wish some parts were a little less obvious. Overall, it’s definitely worth reading!

Thank you to Allison Brennan, Harlequin Trade Publishing, MIRA, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

A crazy twisted read with the added eerie vibe of a cult thrown in.
This was well written and suspenseful throughout. It was overall a great read. I wish there had been a bit more depth into the cult life as I feel it would have given more empathy to the characters involved but over all it was a good solid read that. Moved along at a good pace.

I've been reading the Quinn and Costa series since the first book, The Third to Die, was released. I've enjoyed all of them as good escapism reading and See How They Hide didn't disappoint.

Matt Costa and the mobile response team have been contacted about the murder of a college student, and while investigating they make a connection to another murder that happened at the same time, but is undoubtedly connected. Allison Brennan is a pro at creating a thrilling story with characters that are consistently likable and relatable. Both of these elements - the characters and the overall mystery - work so well to give the reader a solid reading experience.

Of the six books in this series so far, this may have been my favorite. There is a solid consistency throughout all of the books, but this one seemed to notch up the stakes and the intensity of the mystery. The relationships between the characters were brought to a new level and new depths in this book and it helped keep me engaged from start to finish.

See How They Hide by Allison Brennan is a fast-paced and chilling thriller that keeps readers hooked from the very first page. The story revolves around a series of brutal murders, where victims are killed in the same horrific manner—covered with red poppies—but scattered across the country. Detective Kara Quinn and Special Agent Matt Costa, along with the Mobile Response Team, are thrust into a case that is more complicated and sinister than they first anticipated.

As they dig deeper, they discover the victims' connection to a mysterious community called Havenwood, which harbors secrets that seem to stretch back decades. Their investigation becomes a race against time to uncover the truth, with bodies continuing to pile up and the stakes growing higher. Kara and Matt must unravel the dark history of Havenwood and confront a dangerous leader willing to protect its secrets at any cost.

Brennan masterfully blends suspense, mystery, and a touch of the eerie to create a gripping narrative. The investigation’s twists and turns, paired with well-developed characters, especially Kara and Matt, make See How They Hide a thrilling ride from start to finish. This is a must-read for fans of high-stakes mysteries with plenty of secrets to uncover.

Wow! It's great to start 2025 with a 5 star read! This book grabbed me from the opening pages and didn't let go until the end.

Quinn & Costa and the Mobile investigation unit travel all over to investigate a series of brutal murders. The author did a great job of making this reader care about these characters very quickly. The investigative work here is top-notch and there are some hits and misses along the which which help with the realism of the story. Reading how they break the case is the best part of the story when the stakes are high as they are in See How They Hide. There are some unexpected moments here and I loved that.

The dynamic relationship between Quinn and Costa is always a big part of this series, and this book is no exception. I just love these two and all their flaws. The relationships between Kara, Matt and all of the team is a big draw to this series for this reader.

Overall, a terrific, fast paced murder mystery with a tight plot and great characters.

I love this series! You never know what you are going to get until you get into it but you know you are going to get a great story. This time there are two murders (to start) that are similar but states apart. As they are investigating and interviewing possible witnesses, they discover more than they anticipated. Riley is connected to both victims and has answers if they know what questions to ask. As they dig deeper they find she was part of a community and she is probably also in danger. Can she lead them to the community. During the investigation, Matt is kidnapped and Kara nearly unravels but the team, the entire team, pulls together. Will they find this community that has been off the grid for years in time? This one, as is all in this series, can be read as a standalone but I recommend them ALL.

I like this series. I like Kara and Matt and watching as their relationship deepens and develops.
I liked the plot involving a cult because I’ve always been fascinated by people who can manipulate others and people who are gullible enough to be led by others. It’s a fascinating sociological and psychological study.
The one drawback with the book was all the characters. There were too many. The good guys and bad guys were thrown hard and fast at readers and I had to sift and sort and shuffle until I aligned all of them correctly.