The Cross Burning Case

Peyton Brooks, FBI: Hate Crimes Division, Book 2

De: M.L. Hamilton

Narrado por: Kelley Hazen

While Peyton and Marco continue to struggle with their work/life balance, crime doesn’t take a break. As a homicide detective, Peyton dreaded each call, because it meant that someone had lost his or her life, but moving to Hate Crimes has shown her the darkness in humanity isn’t confined to murder.

Lifting the veil on the underbelly of the City has forced Peyton to acknowledge innocent victims can be targeted through no fault of their own. However, when a cross is burned in the yard of a civil rights activist, Peyton and her squad are on the case.

For Marco, raising a child while being in law enforcement has always been a concern, but his daughter Piper quickly became the focus of his life. His love for her drove him to take on the cold case of Audra Tarkington, the young woman who went missing thirteen years ago, but after hitting dead end after dead end, Marco isn’t sure he’ll be able to bring Audra’s father closure.

And then the Homicide Division is called to investigate the strange murder of Elliot Robertson. Putting Audra’s case on the back burner isn’t something Marco wants to do, but when a murderer is on the loose, he might not have any other choice.

©2025 M.L. Hamilton (P)2025 M.L. Hamilton

ML Hamilton never disappoint

am I being greedy by wishing for the next installment to be out already? loved the story, what a twist! The continuation of the development of all the characters is something I always enjoy, and ML never disappoints. I love how much Jennifer has grown in this book. Brooks always knows what to do to gain people's trust and get the best out of them, even the reluctant individuals.

Many times I have wish this was a TV series, but the casting has to be super special to make it work. One can dream.

An Awesome Listen

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the narrator and enjoyed it very much. The second book in the series is here and it is just as good as the first one. Peyton’s first case in the Hate Crimes division was a success, but time is dragging on and still, no second case. Finally, a tip on the hot line gives the team a case. Marco has a double homicide to solve and no clear motive for it. There’s some twist and turns, but as always great writing and narrating will keep you listening to find out what going to happen next. Looking forward to the next one.

2 cases in one

I really enjoy the adventures of Peyton and Marco. It was a great listen with 2 cases in one book. It is great to how fast Piper is growing up. Keep them coming!