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Always great to be back in Tori's world, and it is a snowy and dangerous place! This is a fact-paced thriller from the beginning until the end. Criminals are trying to make another criminal looking like a murderer and many other bad things, but some things go wrong on the way. Not everyone around loves cops, and the twists in this book makes the case dangerous, hard to crack, and entertaining for the reader. Excellent work, Roger Stelljes!

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Former FBI Special Agent Tori Hunter is back again this time trying to solve a double homicide that occurs right before a large blizzard hits Manchester Bay. As the snow begins to fall the first morning, a jogger coming back from a run is shot in his garage and his girlfriend is shot in the kitchen. His girlfriend’s ten year old son is taken captive. Tori and Braddock are called to investigate. While initially they are drawn to the ex-husband, who is missing, they expand their search when he is found dead at the resort his father owned and committed suicide at. Tori, Braddock, and the rest of the gang race not only to bring the killers to justice, but to save ten year old Teddy Marist from his captors.

Mr. Stelljes seems to keep upping his game with this series. The book is a page turner, and the action is nonstop right from page one. There are so many layers to the plot, and just when you think the book is ready to end, another layer is revealed. This book is so much more than just a kidnapping. The way Mr. Stelljes strings you along is excellent and really keeps you engaged. The setting of Northern at the onset of a blizzard had me wishing for snow and cold weather. Tori and her gang are great characters that keep growing with each novel, but I found the villains in this novel to also be very intriguing and full of depth.

Each book in the series can be read by itself, but I would fully recommend diving into them all. The Tori Hunter series is one of the most underrated series out there, and Mr. Stelljes is excellent at telling a story. This was an easy five star, and a very quick read. You won’t regret picking this one up. Thank you to NetGalley, Roger Stelljes, and Bookouture for a free advanced readers copy for an honest review.

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Taken in the Cold is the seventh book in the Agent Tori Hunter series by Roger Stelljes. However, it isn’t necessary to read the books in order and this one starts off in the thick of things. Poor Teddy was in the middle of his parents’ vicious divorce, and from the beginning, you begin to assume that the dad is the primary suspect. I really enjoyed how once Marist is off the table as having abducted his own child, we get another suspect, and then another, and another, until the trail runs as cold as the setting of the story.

I didn’t like the cuss words. The author was great at description, so I enjoyed everything about this action thriller except that one pet peeve. But I believe readers who want to be entangled in a good mystery will high stakes will enjoy this story.

I received this book through Net Galley and was not required to give a positive review.

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Agent Tori Hunter is back from a self-imposed break from crime fighting. She's been relaxing and settling into her role as an adjunct professor. This time off is interrupted when her significant other, Will Braddock, contacts her. A young boy is missing - and that's Tori's speciality, finding endangered children. In addition, this boy was taken from his Mom and her boyfriend's home - and they were found murdered. To complicate matters, the young boy's dad has disappeared, as well - he's a large bank's COO and something just isn't sitting right with Tori and Will. All of this is happening in the middle of a Minnesota blizzard. As they are trying to track the father, Tori gets a call to meet with the kidnappers to get the boy. As Tori and Will (and one of the best supporting casts around) race to save the boy, they are also very suspicous as to what the final end game is. Roger Stelljes has writting another un-put-downable book! Put it on your must-read list! Thank you to Bookouture for an advanced reader of this book. The opinions expressed are my own.

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Another brilliant book in this Tori series and it is just as good as the previous 6 if not better. Fast paced storyline that grips from the first page and doesn’t let go. I love the style of writing and couldn’t wait to finish the book and see what happened. A solid 5 stars

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Great addition to the series! Loved the storyline and the characters. Well written. Good pacing - fast read!

Thank you #netgalley and #bookouture for the eARC.

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Taken in the Cold is the seventh book in the Agent Toru Hunter Book series by Roger Stelljes. It's the first book that I've read from the series, but the author provided sufficient background information, so that I could enjoy and understand the necessary details without spoiling the previous storylines.
Tori is investigating a difficult case where a couple have been murdered and the woman's son is missing. Her ex-husband is the chief suspect but soon he turns up and Tori realises that the truth is far more complex and dangerous.
This is a fast-paced and entertaining story, with lots of twists that I enjoyed.

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Each book in this series series is better then the last one and this one was the same, because every time I pick up one of these books I knew that this author as well as his characters are never going to let me down , it's none stop from the start , and always has me pulled into the story.

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I've just finished this book and it's another great addition to the series. I think it could probably be read as a standalone book as it gives some background, but I'm invested in what happens to Tori, Will etc. the characters are easy to like and although it gives the killers names quite early on, the book makes you wait to find out what their end game is. Id recommend this series to anyone!

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Set in a small town Agent Tori Hunter and Detective Braddock have a case dealing with a missing boy and his murdered mother..

This book is a shocker. it has twists and more twists, drama and more drama and it is a book I could not stop reading.

I loved it.. It is well written, has a plot that unfolds beautifully and is a book that kept me guessing..

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Book 7 in the series….The book was well written in that it stirred up all sorts of emotions while I was reading it and made me want to keep turning the pages to find out what would happen next. Dark and compelling, a slow-motion collapse; I read it in 24 hours with my heart in my mouth. So good!

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Tori and Braddock are back! Another great book in this series! Tori and the team are on the hunt for a missing boy that has disappeared after his mom was murdered. This book has alot of mystery and many layers to the story. This book was a perfect addition to the series.

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Clear your weekend, you won’t put this down!

This was my first book from the series and by the author, and even though it is book 7, there was quick character backstory and I was able to follow along. It can easily be read as a standalone. However, I was so intrigued by the authors story telling, I will be picking up the previous books. I particularly enjoyed the catchy chapter titles.

Set in a small town in Minnesota, Agent Tori Hunter and detective Braddock try and solve a case involving kidnapping, murder, and embezzlement. Was it a crime of passion or revenge? And how does the kidnapping of a ten year old boy fit in?

The authors descriptive writing had me right along side each character., from the most likeable characters to the antagonists, Each character story line was believable and I felt like I was on a wild ride. Absolutely recommend to any thriller and suspense reader.

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I have read all the books in this series. This one is outstanding. The characters of Tori Hunter and Will Braddock are great together and compliment each other. The mysteries they solve will keep you up way past your bedtime. Cant recommend enough. Great book

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Make sure you wrap up warm for school, honey. A blizzard is on the way.” Ten year old Teddy rolls his eyes at his mother. But then he hears a bang… By the time police arrive, Teddy’s mother is dead. His open school backpack is strewn across the hallway. And Teddy is nowhere to be found! Great read!! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! It had great suspense, murder, kidnapping, mystery, intrigue, action, shootouts, fantastic characters, a sort of who done it and a few crazy twists and turns! The story was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

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Wow, the author really opened a can labeled 'action' for this book. He had me sitting on the edge of my seat rooting for Tori. 

Batman had a sidekick Robin, with Batman being the more important character. In this story Tori filled the shoes of Batman, (or rather Batwoman ;)), but her sidekick stole the show as well as my heart. I am talking about 10 year old Teddy. He is brave, clever and cute and very grown up.

There are people who would move heaven and earth to get their revenge. They don't take any prisoners, but I was pleased to see there are some who see the light and try to make a bad thing a bit better. 

This story was a real roller coaster from the very first page. Put on your body armor, fasten your seat belts you will need both :) ) and enjoy! 5 stars

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This talented author has written a page turner with realistic characters who keep the story moving quickly. Friends and family…secrets and red herrings…mystery and intrigue…thanks Netgalley.

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Great new book. Following along with Tori and Braddock is a whirlwind of adventure. This time murders and a missing 10 year old boy. Add to that a tremendous snowstorm. Also all the usual characters are there like Steak and Eggs. They have got to be the very best Detective names. I highly recommend this series and this book.

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This was so worth the wait. Right on par for this series it was non stop action right from the first page. I could not put this down. Tori and Braddock are such a dynamic duo. This series is so dang good. It has a bit of everything and a must read.

This series has such great character progression as well as a non stop crime thriller. If you are a fan of Lisa Regan then this series is a must. Trust me.

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