Tuesday, November 25, 2025

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW - Flight

Title:  Flight
Author Laura Griffin
Publisher:  Berkley
Series:  The Texas Murder Files #2
Genre:   Romantic Suspense
Format:  Audio and Kindle ARC
Narrator:  Teri Clark Linden
Length: 9 hr 16 min
No. of Pages:   352
Date of Publication:   April 27, 2021
My Rating:   4 Stars
DESCRIPTION:

When former forensic photographer Miranda Rhoads moves to the seaside town of Lost Beach, she's decided to make her living as a wildlife photographer and put crime scenes behind her. But her plans are quickly upended when one morning, she comes across a couple sleeping in a canoe, entwined in an embrace. Looking closer, she realizes the man and woman aren't asleep—they’ve been murdered.

Detective Joel Breda sets out to find answers—not only about the unidentified victims in the marshy death scene, but also about the aloof and beautiful photographer who seems to know more about his investigation than he does.

As they begin to unravel the motivation of a merciless serial killer, Miranda and Joel must race against the clock to make an arrest before the killer can find them first.



MY THOUGHTS:

“Evidence is ephemeral”

Flight by Laura Griffin is a fast-paced romantic suspense that pulls you in from the very first chapter. Time is of the essence when Detective Joel Breda is called to a gruesome crime scene. As he begins sorting through initial clues, he is very surprised. Someone outside his team has already taken dozens of crime-scene photos. That someone is Miranda Rhodes, a former forensic photographer whose eye for detail is nothing short of extraordinary.

Miranda has traded the high-stakes world of forensics for the quieter life of a wildlife photographer, a career that would no doubt offer her more freedom and far less emotional burden. But when Joel sees the quality and precision of her photos, he knows she could be a valuable asset. Despite her hesitation, Miranda eventually agrees to take his offer of a job and the two find themselves working closely together as the investigation deepens.

From the moment Joel and Miranda cross paths, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Sparks fly instantly, but as it became clear that they would be working together, they know that a romance might not be a good idea. Although they are both determined to keep their focus sharp on their case, their mutual attraction grows.

As the investigation escalates, Griffin expertly balances suspense, danger, and a slow-burn romance that feels both natural and compelling. Joel and Miranda’s partnership is as gripping as the mystery they’re trying to solve, and watching them navigate both the investigation and their personal connection is one of the book’s greatest strengths.

Flight is a sharp, engaging romantic thriller with strong characters, a tightly woven plot, and just the right amount of heat. Laura Griffin delivers an engaging installment in the Texas Murder Files series. This is just the book that will keep you turning pages late into the night.

Many thanks to Berkley and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Laura Griffin is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty books and novellas. She is a two-time RITA Award winner, as well as the recipient of the Daphne du Maurier Award. Laura got her start in journalism before venturing into the world of suspense fiction. Her books have been translated into fourteen languages. Laura lives in Austin, Texas, where she is working on her next novel.


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