Dangerous Habits

Leah Nash Mysteries, Book 1

By: Susan Hunter

Narrated by: Amy Dannenmueller

A deadly secret. A relentless reporter. A truth that might be better left buried.

In the small town of Himmel, Wisconsin, reporter Leah Nash is scraping by, working again at the local paper that she left a decade ago. But when a torrential storm reveals a gruesome secret—a dead nun from the local school for troubled kids—Leah's quiet life is shattered.

Sister Mattea was no ordinary nun. She had deep secrets that no one knew. Secrets that might connect the nun’s suspicious death with the tragic accident that took Leah's sister Lacey’s life at the same school years ago.

As Leah delves deeper, she uncovers a web of deceit, corruption, and danger entangling the school's charismatic leaders, wealthy donors, and even her own boss. The deeper she digs, the more she realizes that her sister’s death was no accident, and the nun’s death was no random event.

As Leah gets closer to the shocking truth, she becomes the killer’s next target. With every powerful enemy she makes, she doesn’t know who she can trust anymore. As she races against time, she must answer one crucial question: Is she willing to risk her life for a truth that could bring her own world crashing down?

In Dangerous Habits, the first book in the Leah Nash Mystery Series, Susan Hunter weaves a complex tale of betrayal, vengeance, and a silence that can't last forever. Great for fans of Lisa Gardner and Karin Slaughter.

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Critic reviews

"...[A] twisty tale that keeps readers guessing right up to the heart-stopping climax.” (Shannon Baker, author of the Kate Fox Mystery Series)

The narrator is fantastic!

The narrator does an amazing job telling the story. So much so that I was content with flaws in the storyline.

Dangerous Habits by Susan Hunter Narrated by Any Dannenmueller

This was a riveting story, hard to put down. I was really surprised at the ending. I really enjoyed listening to the narrator.

An excellent narration of great mystery

I was concerned that the audiobook would not match up to how I heard the characters in my mind while reading the book, but the narrator, Amy Dannenmueller, did an great job. I was especially impressed with her Leah Nash, the flawed protagonist of this compelling, well-written mystery. Hopefully there will be other audiobooks of the Leah Nash mystery series narrated by Ms. Dannenmueller, she is wonderfully talented.

A good story

I enjoyed this book, which was mostly listened to while driving. There are a lot of twists and turns that keep the story interesting.

Fine mystery

This is the first book I’ve read by Susan Hunter, but it won’t be the last. The female protagonist is realistic, filled with an impulsive and curious nature, working for the local paper when she is given a note that sets her on a collision course with murder, a sex ring, and local residents who are quirky and kind.

Great reading. could not put it down. Plot twist.

3 plots in one. Narrator was so good , pleasant voice. I will recommend to friends.

Thriller!

I couldn’t stop listening to this book. What an exciting thriller, so well written. There are so many twists and turns, I could never have guessed the outcome. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. Keep them coming!!

Wow

It's hard for me to write a review of this book. Leah Nash is determined to solve the murders of a nun and her sister. However, once she gets started, she uncovers scandals and deceit everywhere. There is a lot going on in this book and the subject matter is very dark. But, Susan Hunter makes it work. I enjoyed this book and will get the next book in this series.

Good mystery

This was a good story, once you get past the first few chapters...was a bit tedious. That said, once the story picked up some speed it became enjoyable. Reporter Leah Nash finds herself investigating the death of a nun who had been connected to the place where Leah’s troubled teen sister had died. As Leah gets closer to the truth of what happened all those years ago, she just might find herself in danger.
Didn’t see the ending coming.

Wow

This book is soooooo good! It keeps you guessing and is very intriguing. Lots of scandal.