I was so excited to dive into Blind Tiger by Sandra Brown and it did not disappoint. Get ready for murder, mayhem, and greed in this historical thriller. It was all-consuming and I could not put it down.
Blind Tiger by Sandra Brown
Thatcher Hutton, a war-weary soldier on the way back to his cowboy life, jumps from a moving freight train to avoid trouble . . . and lands in more than he bargained for. On the day he arrives in Foley, Texas, a local woman goes missing. Thatcher, the only stranger in town, is suspected of her abduction, and worse. Standing between him and exoneration are a corrupt mayor, a crooked sheriff, a notorious cathouse madam, a sly bootlegger, feuding moonshiners . . . and a young widow whose soft features conceal an iron will.
What was supposed to be a fresh start for Laurel Plummer turns to tragedy. Left destitute but determined to dictate her own future, Laurel plunges into the lucrative regional industry, much to the dislike of the good ol’ boys, who have ruled supreme. Her success quickly makes her a target for cutthroat competitors, whose only code of law is reprisal. As violence erupts, Laurel and—now deputy—Thatcher find themselves on opposite sides of a moonshine war, where blood flows as freely as whiskey.
5 out of 5 stars
Blind Tiger was a seriously fantastic, all-consuming
read. I was completely fascinated by the time period, the unique and
intriguing characters, the deceit and deception, and all the thrilling details. I
loved the little twists and the amazing build as everything played out. It was well
thought out and clever and I loved it all.
Thatcher and Laurel were excellent characters and I loved
their wonderful slow-burn romance and attraction. It had the best build and I
couldn't wait for them to get together. I loved Laurel and the hard
predicament she found herself in and the perseverance and strength she had to survive.
Thatcher was captivating, sweet, and caring in a quiet alpha way. He was a hardworking
man wanting to get home and then everything went sideways. I liked the fact
that these two really had to go through hardships and evolve and their relationship wasn't instant. I thought they
had a beautiful romance and love their growing chemistry and passion.
The story is filled with corruption and greed and murder
and I found it all absolutely mesmerizing. There were so many working
pieces and players and I enjoyed the intrigue and deception. I loved the
tangled web of the moonshine business and found it fascinating. I loved the
colorful cast of characters, the different POVs, and all the different
connections that were happening between them, it was well detailed and thought
out. There were so many fantastic scenes filled with drama, action, and tension
and I loved all the details and hints of what would happen next. I was
super excited when all the dots started to connect and things started to
unravel. It was intense, sometimes brutal, and sad.
This is my second Sandra Brown book and I have to say, I'm
happy I found her and am delighted I have such a large backlist to look forward
to. She's an instant favorite. From beginning to end I thought this was a
thrilling story!
Complimentary copy received from Grand Central Publishing.
Thank you Grand Central Publishing for the finished copy of Blind Tiger.
Connect with Sandra Brown
I am still new to Sandra Brown's books so haven't read that many yet. I am happy to share that she has an extensive backlist for readers to enjoy that can be found on her website HERE. I have so many of her books on my TBR now and am looking forward to reading them all. Below are the ones I've read and shared on my blog so far. :-)
I love finding authors where I instantly connect with their stories. Who's the last author you read and loved and they became an instant favorite? Let me know!
