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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Waiting on Wednesday - Whispers of the Dead



I'm posting a 'soon to be released' book on Wednesdays.  These will always be books that I am particularly looking forward to.  I'll be linking up to 'Can't-Wait Wednesday' hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings and plan to take part in this each week. 

This week's book is the second in a new series written by Spencer Kope.  I read the first book, COLLECTING THE DEAD last summer and then listened to it on audio with my husband as we traveled to New Mexico for a vacation.  I liked the protagonist, Magnus 'Steps' Craig, and his whole FBI Special Tracking Unit.  So excited to anticipate the next 'Steps' and Jimmy (his partner) adventure.  Here's the details:




Publication Date:  April 17th

There has been a murder, but not only is the identity of the victim unknown, most of the body itself is missing. All that’s been found is a pair of feet, stored in a portable cooler, and left in the house of a Federal judge in El Paso, Texas. The killer apparently broke into the judge’s house, left his grizzly message, and disappeared without a trace. With no clues as to the killer, the person killed, or the intent behind the cooler, all the authorities really know is that this likely isn’t the killer’s first—or his last—victim.

Magnus “Steps” Craig is an FBI agent and an elite tracker, easily the best in the world. Steps is renowned for his incredible ability to find and follow trails over any surface. As part of the three-man special team, FBI’s Special Tracking Unit (STU), he is called in on cases where his skills are indispensable. But there’s a secret to his skill. Steps has a kind of synesthesia, an ability that allows him to see whatever each particular person has touched in a unique color—what Steps calls ‘shine.’ His ability is known to only a few people—his father, the director of the FBI, and his partner, Special Agent Jimmy Donovan.

While the Special Tracking Unit tries to grapple with the gruesome scene in El Paso, they soon discover another, earlier victim. Once again, only the feet—in a disposable icebox—were left behind. With almost no clues besides the body parts, Steps and his team find themselves enmeshed in the most difficult case of their careers. And The Icebox Killer has only just begun.

42 comments:

  1. Not aware of this series but it does sound really good. Nice choice and I might have to check out book 1.

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  2. I haven't read anything by this author, but sounds as if I should start with the first one. I like the idea of a tracker.

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    1. You should start with the first one. Lots of character set-up in that book.

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  3. I read the first book in the series last year, enjoyed the original scenario, and hope to continue. Thanks for reminding me of it!

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  4. That's new to me. I hope you get it soon.

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  5. That sounds like a rather grizzly crime! I hope they catch the bed guy. I will keep my eye out for this series. I hope you enjoy this one when you read it, Kay!

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    1. It does sound pretty 'grizzly' doesn't it? Sorry about that. I think I'll like it though as my 'gore' meter is set pretty high. LOL

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  6. The synesthesia angle sounds interesting. Will have to check this series out. Hope you enjoy the new book!

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    1. Yes, I like books that include characters with this condition. I find it pretty fascinating - not that I'd like to have it or anything.

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  7. Sounds like a really good series ~ Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Renee ~ My CWW

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    1. I sure liked the first book. Hope this one is as good.

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  8. Oh this does sound good and not an author I'd come across before - I hope it lives up to the anticipation.

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  9. This sounds like a great series with an interesting concept. Thanks for sharing! :)

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    1. It is a bit different and there is a lot of humor as well.

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  10. I haven't heard of this author but I love the sound of this mystery! Feet in a cooler is not something I'd want to discover.

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    1. No, I don't think any of us want to do that. LOL

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  11. Murder is always intriguing....

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  12. This sounds like a book I'd like.

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    1. It does sound like a good one, doesn't it?

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  13. I’m always excited about a second book by an author whose first book I loved. I hope this one turns out to be fabulous.

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    1. I do too, Deb. I really liked the first book.

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  14. That synesthesia thing sounds really interesting. Hope you love it when you read it!

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    1. Yes, I'm always intrigued by synesthesia and how it works. Can't imagine having that condition.

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  15. I just got an ARC of this one. I'm hoping to get to it soon. I enjoyed the first book, but I hear this one's better, so I'm excited as well!

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    1. That's good to know, that this one is supposed to be even better. Hope it has the humor that the first had.

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  16. I loved the first book and have an ARC of this one. Can't wait till it comes up to the top of the pile!

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    1. Me too! I have an ARC as well and looking forward to it.

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  17. synesthesia? That's unexpected! As is a tracking unit being central to the plot. Great choice!

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    1. It's an interesting condition, isn't it? I've read several books featuring characters with synesthesia. I'm still fascinated.

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  18. I've not heard of either this one or the first book, which is a shame since they seem like my kind of books. On the bright side I could binge them both when the second comes out.

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  19. Oh sounds like a good one! I don't follow a lot of FBI sleuths so I'd like to check this one out.

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  20. Sounds mysteriously good! I hope you enjoy it just as much as the first book!

    And thanks for linking up!

    Tressa @ Wishful Endings

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  21. Sorry, I am a bit late with my comment. To be honest, this is the first time that I hear of this author or book. The cover got me, and the summary sounds thrilling. Thanks for sharing.

    Best wishes
    Vi @Inkvotary

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    1. It's never too late! LOL

      Glad it sounds good to you. It's different for sure, but also has a lot of humor.

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