Hunted

The Hunted Series, Book 1

By: LaBrie James

Narrated by: Hoover Lynn

Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

AN ENDING YOU WILL NEVER SEE COMING. GUARANTEED. Everyone stumbles, seeking a chance at redemption in a world woven with sin. Lennox Rose, haunted by a moment of betrayal that lingers like a forbidden kiss, now finds herself hunted by a relentless madman after surviving a brutal assault. As her past collides with a perilous present, can she outrun the shadows or will she succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her?

In a realm where secrets are currency, Finn Holland navigates a treacherous landscape of deceit. Drawn to a mysterious beauty on the brink of oblivion, he discovers a passion that shatters his defenses, igniting a fire within him. Bound by a shared tragedy of unspeakable horror, he must confront a sinister adversary lurking in the shadows, poised to strike at the heart of everything he holds dear.

Beneath the façade of a charming playboy lies a man tormented by desire and hidden truths. Cory Watson, entangled in a web of unrequited love and unspeakable violence, grapples with a past that threatens to unravel his carefully constructed persona. As the line between lust and danger blurs, he must confront his demons and fight for a chance at redemption in a world where passion and peril collide with explosive consequences.

***Warning this story depicts sexual violence, rape, and murder. The content is for mature audiences only.***

©2021 LaBrie James (P)2024 LaBrie James

What a Ride!!

Okay, this is one of the fastest audiobooks I have finished this quickly, Finished this morning! ❤
Thank You Author Labrie James, for sending me this audiobook, yesterday... Yes, you read that right. I was hooked from beginning to end. I couldn't put it down. Lennox grabs you straight from the first chapter. The murder of her best friend was so haunting! If you're looking for a twisted unexpected ending you will not see coming the Hunted is the book for you! Only rated 4 stars as I wish the FMC was a few years older but otherwise very well written and narrated perfectly. Please check your trigger warnings, as it does have very dark topics. Will be reading all the books throughout this series! ❤
After speaking to Labrie, she explained that she had Lennox underage for a period of time to create a character development throughout the series. ❤

A Gripping Thriller That Will Haunt You

If you’re in the mood for a true crime thriller that delves deep into the darkest corners of the human psyche, Hunted by Labrie James will grab hold of you and not let go. This book is definitely not for the faint of heart, tackling heavy themes such as mental health struggles, cheating, loss, death, and abuse. Yet, amidst the darkness lies a powerful found family narrative that will keep you engaged, even as your heart races throughout the story.

At its core is Lennox, a young woman haunted by the unspeakable murder of her best friend. As she grapples with her trauma, she finds herself pursued by a madman intent on eliminating those she loves. Finn, the dedicated detective assigned to protect her, and Cory, a lifelong friend with secrets of his own, form a complex trio navigating a world filled with betrayal and lies that could change everything.

James masterfully weaves themes of guilt, redemption, and pain in a raw and hard-hitting manner. Honestly, my skin is still crawling from the intensity! This book doesn’t pull any punches, and readers should be prepared for its tough subject matter. There is no traditional HEA here, but if you’re willing to embrace the unpredictability, you’ll be riveted by the unfolding plot. And trust me—there’s an ending you won’t see coming!

A fair warning: if you can make it through the first few chapters, you’ll be fine, but buckle up because Hunted is a wild, gut-wrenching ride from start to finish.

Hunted by Labrie James is available in print, ebook, and Audible formats, perfect for those who love to listen to thrillers on the go! Plus, Labrie is one of the sweetest authors you’ll ever meet, showcasing an impressive range in her writing style—from the dark intensity of Hunted to the swoon-worthy rockstar romance of The Inevitability of Us. Whether you’re in the mood for suspense or romance, Labrie’s stories will pull you right in!

grabbed my attention before the 1st chapter

loved this book! grabbed my attention in the prolouge. so many twist and turns. the narrator made it even better! loved how she made each person's voice different. she kept my attention throughout the whole book!

Great performance of an amazing story.

I have read all of the books by this author and to hear it as an audiobook version brought a whole new life and depth to it! LaBrie James has amazing story telling in a way that weaves the reader into the world of the characters in the story. Hoover Lynn has a skill of bringing the characters to life that I really appreciated and I look forward to listening to other books by these two. They are an amazing duo!

Good story

I'm going to start by saying this is not my typical read. I'm a sci-fi reader mostly. I grabbed this one as a change up while I was between books.

The Good: The overall plot and story are excellent, through all the twists and turns I wanted to know what happened next and why. There were several surprises in the story that I could not expect.

The Bad: I am not a teenage girl, so connecting with the story was not an easy task. I think this book would be well recieved by someone closer to 20 year's old than me. I will say also that the writing style is more formal than my typical read.

Interesting storylines

when this book came out in hardback I got a copy and read it. I just listened to it on Audible. The author has great potential and should keep writing. I listen to a lot of audiobooks and I think the narrator did a good job. She gave each character their own voice that made sense to the character. I was able to stay easily engaged.

Spectacular narration and very good storyline

The author and narrator made the selection very hard to put down anticipate what’s going to happen next

4 out of 5 for audio, book overall 5 out of 5

This was a great read! Fast paced thriller. This book has 3 POV's Lennox, Officer Finn, and Corey. I am usually not one who enjoys multiple POVs but the author writes with so much detail its impossible to get lost! I have read two of LaBrie James books and the povs are great, really makes the book! Cannot wait to start book 2 in this series!!

From the start I couldn't put this down, I kept wanting to pick it right back up! So many suprising twist and turns at every chapter. The ending was soooo unexpected, I kept trying to guess at things and kept finding myself incorrect, which was great, totally unpredictable.

Steamy crime thriller with dark family secrets, twisted friendships, taboo romance and violence. Perfect spooky season read!

There are some graphic events that could trigger you, please read your trigger warnings before jumping into this!

I followed along with my physical copy while listening to the audio book from audible. The audio was very well done. I did feel like the audio could have been a little more dramatic at times but not everyone likes dramatic! 4 out of 5 stars for the audio version!

Suspenseful, loved the characters, found family

Narrator did a great job with female/male voices and lots of different female voices. The book itself went in depth into the lives of close friends and the investigation and was easy to follow the twists and turns. I can’t wait to listen to the 2nd book.

A suspenseful thriller

I loved this story. It had characters from the author’s previous books but can be a stand-alone. I liked the background we learned about all of the main characters and was surprised with some of the twists and turns. It really kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end!