Written in the same style as her last book and carrying over some of the same characters, Be Afraid is a police procedural focused on tracking down a killer whose crimes span decades. Rick, whose brother Deke was featured in the last book, is one of the primary detectives on the case. Much of the drama in the story is centered around Rick's job related shooting injury and his inability to relax and connect with his partner and those around him. Jenna also has trouble connecting with people. A traumatic event in her childhood and an emotionless upbringing have left her scarred. She travels to Nashville in order to search out her past and ends up tied into Rick's murder investigation. As her past is brought to light, Jenna becomes the focus of the killer's attention. Rick steps up to protect Jenna even though she is a cop herself and doesn't see the need for his help. The two have some latent chemistry from the beginning which develops very slowly throughout the story and culminates following the killer's attempt on Jenna's life. I liked the idea behind this story and the details related to forensic artistry. The killer was definitely creepy and unusual. The secondary chemistry between Bishop and Georgia was also interesting. If you like procedurals, you should enjoy this book.
Thanks to Net Galley for providing a copy for review.
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