The second book in the Alex Abram’s series was exceptional! Fast paced, plenty of action and suspense to keep you busy turning the pages to see what would happen next. I am so ready for the next book!

Cooper’s Creek is a solid follow-up in the Alex Abrams series. I received a copy from Hasty House Publishing via Netgalley.

The story opens with a plane crash in the Ozark Mountains, and from there the story kicks into high gear—with cartel ties, betrayal, and a missing cargo that people are willing to kill for.

Alex is a great lead—smart, determined, and easy to root for. The story moves quickly, and while some twists were a bit predictable, there were still enough surprises to keep things interesting. The emotional stakes were strong, too, especially as Alex starts to question who she can trust.

Some of the side characters could’ve been fleshed out more, but overall, this was an exciting, well-written thriller. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in the series.

4/5 ⭐️

The characters in C.D. Sharpe's Cooper's Creek struggle with their personal issues as they put their best efforts into solving the case. This series has a story line and characters that are authentic and engaging; the books are hard to put down.

Sometimes the first book in a series hits the ground running and the rest of the books fall flat in comparison. This did not happen here. The second book is as explosive and as good as the first one. I devoured this book in one sitting and stayed up way too late to finish it. Of course there was a cliffhanger at the end so now I cannot wait for the third book to come out.

Cooper's Creek is the second book in the Alex Abrams series. This book wastes no time—it throws you straight into mystery, danger, and the kind of small-town secrets that make your skin prickle.

Alex Abrams returns in Cooper’s Creek, and she’s sharper, braver, and even more compelling than before. A plane crash in the Ozarks sets the stage, but it’s the emotional undercurrents—grief, betrayal, and the lingering ache of a lost friend—that drive the story forward. As Alex uncovers cartel connections and shadowy security teams, each revelation feels like a gut punch in the best way.

C.D. Sharpe writes with grit and grace. The pacing kept me flipping pages late at night, and the characters—especially Alex—are easy to root for, even when the choices get messy. It's a thriller that’s not just about uncovering truth—it's about reckoning with your past and deciding who you still dare to trust.

Thrilling, heartfelt, and satisfyingly twisty. I'm looking forward to book 3!

With thanks to C.D. Sharpe, the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC of this book,

I enjoyed book one Bryan's Bluff.
I really enjoyed this fast paced, twisty and edge of your seat book! The plot was built perfectly, the character development seemed like it took some time to pull together but came together amazingly, and the twists left me gasping!

Book two in the Alex Abrams series sees the army vet still in her small Arkansas home town. New Orleans has lost its appeal and she is thinking about returning to her roots permanently. A plane crash changes the landscape in the small town, as it's linked to a drug cartel and to a close childhood friend.

A Mexican cartel running drugs, a missing shipment and a shady clean up crew grab Alex's attention as the small town of Summer Haven becomes the unlikely setting for a DEA operation. The result is a fast paced thriller with plenty of action and a fair few twists. Cooper's Creek is an excellent read - although reading the first novel is a must as there is so much back story here.

Thanks to hasty house publishing and NetGalley for this arc.

Before reading this book, you’ll wanna read the first book in this series as this one picks up at a big cliff hanger. This book continues the story with more twists and ends on another big cliff hanger. Uggh lol.

This is another very good action packed thriller, book 2 in the Alex Abrams series. I would definitely recommend reading the first for background information. The characterisation is good and I liked the twisty plot which kept me guessing until the end. It's action packed, gritty and full of suspense as Alex tries to track down the leader of a ruthless cartel operating in her sleepy small town. I recommend the read to lovers of thrillers and I look forward to the follow up of book 3. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

The second book in this excellent series featuring Alex Abrams. This book follows on directly from the cliff hanger ending of the first book and I would definitely recommend reading that before embarking on this one.
This book is just as action packed as the first. Great characters and a good twisty plot. Another cliff hanger ending, so can't wait to read the next book in the series.
A very entertaining read.