Into Darkness is the story of Shannon Ames, an FBI agent who is adjusting to life in New York City while also working on her first serial killer case. Someone is targeting news reporters. Even though her colleagues initially dismiss her theories Ames keeps working to figure out the motive for the killings. The book is slower in parts but picks up the pace once Ames figures out why the reporters are being targeted. Ames is an interesting character who deserves a second book.

Into Darkness: A Shannon Ames Thriller by T.J. Brearton is a fast-paced, thrilling mystery. Rookie Special Agent Shannon Ames is assigned to a case about one murdered reporter and one missing reporter, and the story takes off on a twisting and thought-provoking ride. Right from the start, the book explodes with action. Shannon is a likable character; she was real and didn’t make any stupid decisions or moves. 

The storyline was interesting and engaging and mirrors a bit of what is happening in the media today with disinformation and taking social responsibility. 

At times, I got irritated with some of the dialogue and the “I mean, I know, Umm, Yeah, Yeah, like …" etc. I know that is how some people talk, but it is distracting when you are reading a book. It became irritating.

All in all, the story and the perpetrator were plausible, and the ending was satisfactory.

I’m looking forward to reading more of this series.

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