A Cold Dark Place

Cold Justice, Book 1

De: Toni Anderson

Narrado por: Eric G. Dove

Justice isn't always black or white. Sometimes it's cold and dark.

Former CIA assassin Alex Parker works for The Gateway Project, a clandestine government organization hell-bent on taking out serial killers and pedophiles before they enter the justice system. Alex doesn't enjoy killing, but he's damn good at it. He's good at dodging the law, too--until a beautiful rookie agent has him wondering what it might be like to get caught.

FBI Special Agent Mallory Rooney has spent years hunting the lowlife who abducted her identical twin sister eighteen years ago. Now, during an on-going serial killer investigation, Mallory begins to suspect there's a vigilante operating outside the law. She has no choice but to take him down, because murder isn't justice. Is it?

When Mallory starts asking questions, The Gateway Project management starts to sweat, and orders Alex to watch her. As soon as they meet, the two begin to fall in love. But the lies and betrayals that define Alex's life threaten to destroy them both - especially when the man who stole her sister all those years ago makes Mallory his next target, and Alex must reveal his true identity to save the woman he loves.

©2014 Toni Anderson (P)2014 Toni Anderson

Exciting Suspense Thriller!

This book starts of with FBI Special Agent Mallory Rooney searching for a serial killer. Mallory became a FBI Agent because she is hoping to close a cold case of 18 years of an abduction (her own twin) Peyton Rooney.

Ex CIA Assassin Alex Parker landed in a Moroccan prison. The CIA acts like they don't know him. A special secret group called The Gateway Project gets him released under the agreement he works for them for so many days (years) undercover. Everything must be hush hush. The Gateway Project is a vigilante group backed by the government that kills off pedophiles and serial killers.

While searching for the same suspect Mallory & Alex's paths cross. They start dating and then fall in love. Mallory doesn't have a clue yet...

The serial killer who has been on the loose for over 18 years has them all fooled. No one would ever suspect who the real killer is. Who abducted Peyton Rooney all those years ago?

This book is so well written! I was on the edge of my seat so many times and glued to my computer listening to this book! The author, Toni Anderson has all the needed effects for a great book... a great plot, lots of suspense & thrilling moments to make your hairs stand at attention! There is even some romance in this story. Most of all, this author has a fantastic narrator, Eric G Dove who delivers this book flawlessly! Fantastic voices & accents along with plenty of raw emotions! Kudos to you both! I loved this book! So exciting!!!

Captivated from the beginning!

I found it hard to stop listening when my commute was over for the day, and often found myself just sitting in my car in the driveway waiting for the next chapter to finish.
The author has an amazing way of drawing you in with multiple character POV's, and you even feel sorry for the villain. I was on my seat through the entire book, and can't wait to read more in the series!
The narrator did a great job of bringing the characters to life and I would listen to this story again in a heartbeat! I highly recommend anything by this author, you won't be disappointed.

Total thrilling Suspense that kept me on the edge

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would. This was one that kept your heart pumping as the author and narrator kept you on the edge with it's thrilling mystery and suspense of who done it.

What did you like best about this story?

I thought the narrator was outstanding.
The suspense just about killed me.
You were so part of the story you forgot you were listening.
The narrator made it seem like a movie, you could see the pictures in your mind as you listened.

Which scene was your favorite?

I am not sure I had a favorite one, I just loved the whole story. If I had to pick one I would have to say it was the first few pages that really stuck with me.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes it was, I wanted to find out who this killer was and why he was killing. What his plans were and if they worked out for him.

Any additional comments?

This is not a book you want to listen to as you drive down a dark lonely highway as I found out. The first part about had me jumping out of my seat every time a car got behind me or I past one. I had to chuckle at myself as I drove to work.

I have to say this was one of my favorite listens, it pulled you in and made you setup as the author and narrator told a compelling story that will break your heart as they take you on a thrilling trip of who done it and why.

What shock me the most was this author is from Canada and had the area down so well. I live in the area she wrote about which added to the read for me since I could relate to the towns or cities in this story. She definably did her research.

This was a well written book that flowed easy for me, it kept me on the edge as they raced to the finish line of who did it. I did not find a boring moment in this book but thrills and suspense of who, why and how. The story was gripping, the characters I felt I knew and became wrapped up in their story from the very beginning all the way to the end. I completely fell in love with Alex and Mallory and it tore at my heart wanting them to be together and for justice to be found.

All the characters were outstanding by the time you get to the end you feel you know them and they are apart of your family. Even the killer you hate but you do feel sorry for him, he was pulled into the killing when he was young with the taking of Mallory's twin. There is one place where you even root for him and than you just feel sorry for him and grow to pity him. You are more than glad to see justice done but you are still sad because I do feel he wasn't really a bad man just pulled into something out of his control. You just want him caught so no more women will be killed.

My heart broke for each character as they rush to find the killer and hope to save a few women from harm. This story does have a wonderful happy ending but at the same time it is sad. Ms. Anderson pulled me in and hooked me from the start, the narrator kept me there with his wonderful narration. I do have to say I loved the vigilante I know we should not but he did make sure all those he took out were guilty before giving them justices. I was cheering him on as he shot and killed the killer. I didn't feel guilty at all, does that make me bad?

I love Toni writing style the way she pulls you in and keeps you. I am so looking forward to reading and listening to more books by her. She has been added to my all time favorite authors list.

3rd go at this series

Absolutely love the beginning with Alex and Mallory, and stiff Frasier. The BEST series ever!

A Cold Dark Place

If you could sum up A Cold Dark Place in three words, what would they be?

Mystery, Murder, Vigilante

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Cold Dark Place?

Finding out who got Alex out of Jail

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This story pulls on your heart string. I cant imagine having a child stolen or being the child left behind.

Any additional comments?

I did not listen to this book first in the series. I don't think you have to, but this one is amazing and I have loved all the one so far I have listened to from this series. Its just enough mystery and romance to keep you on the edge of your seat and never leave you bored.

kept you handing in till the end

good story, suspenseful. well developed characters. easy to follow. looking forward to the rest of the series

Very good book

I really enjoyed this story. The author wrote a wonderful romantic thriller. The narrator did a great job of bringing the story to life

It's like Criminal Minds on late nite TV

What did you love best about A Cold Dark Place?

I loved the suspense I had no idea who did it until the very end an wow I was shocked

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the whole plot.... missing (dead) twin sister .....surviving sister goes into law enforcement...love the whole Gateway Project takin out the pedophiles an serial killers before they get even get arrested.

Which character – as performed by Eric G. Dove – was your favorite?

Alex Parker was the best character tho I have to say he did very well with all of them.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I tried to. It is a long book so it took me about 2 days tho I really wanted to finish it one day it was very hard to turn off

Any additional comments?

If your looking for a book full of suspense with a touch of "Criminal Minds being on HBO after dark" then this is the book for you. Toni Anderson wrote an intense read an I loved the way Eric Dove brought it to life for me.

Kept me guessing...

This book kept me interested from beginning to end. I loved the characters of Alex and Mallory! I like to guess the "whodunnit" part, but this one took a twist that I didn't see coming. A word of caution, however - this book contains adult situations and language.

Gritty and Twisted

Mallory's twin sister was abducted from their bedroom 18 years ago. After College Mallory joins the FBI so she can solve her sisters unsolved abduction. Alex is an assassin, that works for the government. Both of them are hunting a serial killer, as the killer is hunting them.

Mallory and Alex fought against their attraction, but the feelings are too strong too keep fighting. Mallory has no idea Alex is an assassin, but she is finding evidence to suggest he maybe the vigilante she has been searching for.

This books is thrilling, suspenseful and will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end!