Stranger in the Room by Amanda Kyle Williams

Keye Street is a private detective and does profiling for the police department on the side.  Her boyfriend is a cop.  And her cousin is an addict that doesn't want to be saved.  But when Miki is threatened, Keye is there to help.  Even when the killer says:  I will always find her..."

Bantam Books and Edelweiss gave me the opportunity to read this ebook for review (thank you).  The book will be published August 21st and is coming out in both hardback and Kindle form.  Make a note to grab it.

Keye is an interesting character.  She lost her job with the FBI due to drinking.  She had become an alcoholic and is now working on recovery a day at a time.  Being around Miki is challenging for her because Miki both drinks and does drugs.  But you can't turn away from your only relative left.

Aaron, Keye's boyfriend, has two murders that seem to be unrelated until Keye points out there is evidence left at the scene that ties them together.  Aaron is a good cop and a nice man so it's easy for you to relate to him and hope that things will work for the couple.

Keye also has a case that is pretty unique.  The ashes in the urn are not the deceased.  They are cement, mixed with a bit of chicken poop.  The family is distraught and wants Keye to prove it so they can sue the crematorium.  This doesn't sound like it would be dangerous, but it turns out to be.

Between the two cases and dealing with Miki and trying to stay alive, Keye is very busy in this story.  There are parts that make you laugh and parts that make you sad, but it all feels realistic and reminds you of life.

I read The Stranger You Seek and enjoyed it.  This book was a continuation of Keye's story and it's just as excited and complex in plot as the first book.  You won't be disappointed if you read this book.  Keye's trying to foil a psycho and definitely needs Aaron to watch her back.

Happy reading. 

The Stranger You Seek by Amanda Kyle Williams

Keye is a recovering alcoholic who has lost her job and her husband.  She has just completed the first part of her recovery, and she does a bit of private investigating and warrant serving now.  Just enough to keep her rent paid and buy a few things, like food.

Bantam, an imprint of Random House, and Net Galley provided me with an ebook for review (thank you).  This book was published in August, so you can find a copy at your local bookstore.

Keye is the type of person that starts something and won't stop until she gets to the answer.  That almost gets her killed in this story.

There's a serial killer out there who is going after men and women both.  The killer has an ugly ritual and the deaths are brutal.  Keye's cop friend gets her involved in the case by asking her to profile the killer.  She's an unofficial consultant, since she was fired from the FBI.  The more she learns about the cases, the more she wants to know...

There is an odd mix of characters in this story.  Keye is Asian, her brother is black, her adoptive parents are white.  The people around her are not what they seem.  Ms. Williams soon has you wondering if any of them are safe to be with.

The story had an unexpected ending for me.  I liked it.  This is a good read and will keep you glued to your chair.  It will also make you wonder if all your friends are what they appear to be.  I'll also be watching for another in this series.  I don't think Keye is done yet...

Happy reading.