Deadly Undercurrents

Island Heat

by Riley McKissack

Romantic suspense with a gothic twist. The ocean that surrounds the South Pacific Island of Atua is a beautiful liquid that conceals danger. Kelly Tolver comes searching for her missing sister because someone prevented her from leaving the island with her child.
Was it Sinclair Delacroix, the seductive owner of the lavish South Pacific Island resort? His attractiveness might conceal a dark and dangerous side. Can Kelly trust him to help find her sister? Or is he the real threat on this beautiful and secluded island?

204 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 7, 2015

About the author

Riley McKissack is an award-winning journalist. Cornered gunmen, cop killers, a bomb going off in a domestic terrorism incident, Riley’s covered them all. Riley spent years chasing stories involving every type of bad guy and cop imaginable, including FBI, Homeland Security, homicide detectives and arson investigators.
Riley sponged up the drama, tension and danger on SWAT operations, hostage negotiations, drug busts and countless other dangerous situations.
That passion and drama spills out onto the pages of Riley’s novels, along with the personal stories behind the men and women who stand between danger and the people they love.

Reviews

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect weekend read! Kelly heads to the island of Atua to care for her niece, Cali, and try to locate her missing sister. During her last call, Kelly's sister said that she wanted to take her daughter and bring her back to the states, but she wasn't allowed to leave the island. Sparks fly when she meets Sinclair, owner of the island and Cali's guardian, but can he be trusted? Is he responsible for her sister's disappearance?

This was a great book that kept me hooked until the very end. Romantic suspense is my favorite genre, but I'm picky and feel that books need to have a good mix romance, mystery, and suspense. This book was had the perfect combination! The character development was great, and I found that I liked Kelly even more as the story progressed. The writing was perfect, and it felt like I was on the gorgeous island along with them!

This was a fantastic story, and I can't wait for Riley's next book!

[SOMDReigel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well-paced and easy to read, Deadly Undercurrents covers my three favorite elements: suspense, romance, and mystery. Riley writes beautiful descriptions that enable the reader to visualize the island as if you’re there in person. An enjoyable read.