In the book "Grave Danger" by Rachel Grant, archaeologist Libby Maitland finds herself in a precarious situation as she uncovers secrets while excavating a site for a large corporation. As she delves deeper into the town's history, she faces stalking, suspicious events, and old murders, all while trying to uncover past secrets and navigate a tumultuous relationship with the local Police Chief, Mark Colby. The plot unfolds with twists and turns, keeping the reader guessing until the very end. The writing style captures the emotional turmoil of a stalking victim and seamlessly ties in themes of history and prejudice in the Pacific Northwest.

Characters:

Characters are well-developed, with the protagonist exhibiting intelligence and resilience, and the police chief showing complexity in his beliefs.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is detailed and engaging, blending authenticity with character development and fast-paced storytelling.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features themes of stalking and emotional challenges, set against a backdrop of archaeological discovery and historical injustices.

Setting:

The setting in a historic sawmill town in the Pacific Northwest enhances the atmospheric tension and historical context of the plot.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast and suspenseful, effectively keeping readers engaged and guessing.

LIBBY MAITLAND’S TRUCK WAS GONE. She stood in the tiny, eight-space parking lot, gripping her keys until they dug into her palm, and wondered where the hell her truck was. The Suburban couldn’t have b...

Notes:

The protagonist, Libby Maitland, is an archaeologist recovering from a career setback.

Libby is involved in a data recovery excavation in a historic sawmill town in Coho, Washington.

Suspicious events in Coho make Libby believe she is being stalked.

Police Chief Mark Colby is initially skeptical about Libby's claims but becomes more intrigued as he investigates.

The story touches on themes of history and prejudice related to Native Americans.

A key plot point involves the wrongful treatment of a local tribal community by the town's founding family.

There is a potential connection to a long-missing person's case in the excavation site.

The book is described as a romantic suspense with a balance between thriller and romance elements.

Rachel Grant has a background in contract archaeology, which adds authenticity to the story.

Readers found the plot filled with twists and turns, keeping them guessing until the end.

The book received praise for its well-developed characters and engaging dialogues.

The ending is a topic of discussion among readers, with some wanting a different resolution.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of stalking, emotional distress from past traumas, and references to murder, which may be sensitive for some readers.

Has Romance?

The romantic element between Libby and Mark is prominent and well-developed throughout the narrative.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

She's being stalked…

After struggling to recover from a career-crippling mistake, archaeologist Libby Maitland has landed the project of her dreams-a data recovery excavation in a picturesque, historic sawmill town. Tasked with digging up secrets of the town's founding family, Libby soon learns that nothing in Coho, Washington, is as idyllic as it seems.

She's barely settled into her new home when suspicious events make her believe she's being stalked...

Or maybe she's losing her mind.

Coho Police Chief Mark Colby can't decide if Libby is crazy or if she has her own twisted agenda, but the deeper he delves into her past, the more intrigued he becomes. Even as he and Libby grow closer, he can't quite let his initial suspicion go.

When Libby's life is threatened, they must work together to determine if the truth about her stalker is buried in her past, or if the answers can be found in the layers of the excavation.

"Grant's experience as an archeologist makes Grave Danger come alive as the reader digs through rich details and a complex plot. A great discovery!" - Theresa Ragan, New York Times Bestselling Author

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Grave Danger

Rachel Grant