The Phantom Code

by Kari Shuey

Technology is its own kind of vulnerability.

When a string of break-ins occurs among Securitech's clients, rumors circulate that the company's technology is flawed. Blake Reyes takes it personally. As head of the tech department, she will do anything to restore her spotless reputation, even tolerate working with an outsider.

Hunter Greene is the most requested internal affairs agent in the Midwest. He loves catching criminals in the act and watching them squirm. If he can get a good laugh out of it, so much the better. His assigned partner at Securitech, Blake, is beautiful, brilliant...and not amused in the least.

Together, they stumble on a string of code that disappears before they can analyze it. The closer they get to uncovering the truth about the phantom code, the more peril they find themselves in. As Blake falls down the rabbit hole of lies and deceit within her own company, she must give in and trust Mr. Greene—or lose more than her career.

280 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 1, 2020

About the author

So you want to know the person behind the words of your latest novel. Look no further! This is me.

Hi, I'm Kari. I love romance books... in fact I read them through my most impressionable years - so just call me a hopeless romantic. I love when one character fights for the love of another and triumphs in the end. So when you're reading my book, know that you will get your happily ever after!

Twists are a natural part of life. Whether on the pages in a book or in the real world. Lets face it, things that keep us guessing are what makes it interesting. As I also love stories with twists, you will find I try to sneak them into my stories. Doesn't matter if it's romance or a mystery... so keep an eye out. ​

So, here is the basic break down. I am the oldest of 4 half brothers. I grew up in Utah and I live in Idaho. I burn the candle at 15 ends on a good day - which is why I get the compliment "You look tired" so often- HA.

Some of the things I fill my time with are my family, my business - both writing and teaching preschool, sewing, reading, baking, cake decorating, drawing, singing, home improvement, yard work... well, you get it.

I hope you pick up one of my books and it fills a few hours with entertainment. If I delivered, I would LOVE a review or mention! Don't be shy! Drop a line! I love to hear from my readers too.

Reviews

[Sunny Lovestories · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hunter Green is my newest book boyfriend, but there is no way I can compete with CEO of Securitech Inc, Blake. Blake is power driven, no nonsense to make it in a male dominated office. But the whole company and everyone's safety is at risk when the security company is breached. In comes Hunter Green to be a nonbiased company look out. to see if Blake is at fault.,..or someone else?? Hunter also adds a little comic relief to the stuffy office and high suspense drama that builds quickly in this novel. When Hunter comes to Blake's rescue, more than once, he wonders what the all business. Blake, is really about underneath her pencil skirt and heels.

[BigGirl BigBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

With book 3 in the Securitech Series, author Kari Suey has done it again. And has done it well. Blake has had brief mentions in the other two novels, The Last Housekeeper & Her Deadly Defender, But this time it is all about her and her authority being questioned in a man's world. THE BOSS, the big guy, has given her the stop stop and her male co-workers are ok with that, or so they say. But things get tricky and Blake's abilities are questioned when several break-ins occur in the homes of her clients. And it all seems to be done via code, the same computer network that protects the homes also takes the safety net down,
A security expert is brought in and he, Hunter Green, sets up a temporary office that is not necessarily welcome. With hunter the story opens up to us as the "might be this guy" conversations and accusations start. All while we learn that Blake has a real human side and we see that Hunter though serious has his own personality to show off.
"The time that is spent looking for the source of the crimes is time that the Securitech company and Blake are more and more exposed.
This full length Novel is definitely has a more "big city" feel than the other 2 novels, leading up to it, 4 if you count the the two short stories included in sets called, "The Crazy Girl Upstairs" and "Delayed Connection". The Suspense in high with this one but the romantic aspect is not as high as in "Her Deadly Defender". Get some Coco and settle in so you can enjoy it all at once

[Douglas Williamson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our heroine is best at cyber security while our hero is more of a physical kind of guy. Together, they still have their hands full tracking down the bad guy.

This is book three in the series. The plot is self-contained, so there is no problem starting here.

This is a romantic suspense story with a hi-tech theme. The story is well written and easy to read, at least for the tech savvy amongst us. Casual readers won't get all the tech talk, but that will not impact your enjoyment of the plot. The characters are well developed and have excellent chemistry even if it appears to be the opposites attract variety. This mystery is a good one with plenty of twists and turns. Overall, an excellent story. I look forward to more from this author.

Highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes

[Michaela | Reading in the Heartland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hunter’s carefree spirit felt a bit strong at first while at the same time I liked how he was shaking up the clean, smooth, ordered feel of Blake. Definitely a wonderful feeling when anticipating a romance between two characters when there is this gritty tension between them. I quickly warmed up to Hunter and I enjoyed seeing all of the supporting characters - there were plenty who played huge roles. The suspense really drew me in as did the tech mystery. I was in Hunter’s camp with it going over my head. Lol. Props to the author for the research this book must’ve taken! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and couldn’t bear to set down the book. I cannot wait for more of this series!

I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about a young woman named Blake who is the tech head of a security company that sells security systems to homeowners. There have been a number of robberies of these homes and the boss sends a man named Hunter to help Blake find out who is committing the crimes. At first, Hunter is really irritating to Blake, but they are also attracted to each other. Dangerous thigs begin to happen and the romance and suspense build to the very end as they try to catch the criminals. I highly recommend this book!

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[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read several books written by Kari Shuey; she has done a great job at writing a good book; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

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[Kari Shuey]

I can't believe the third book in this serial done! Blake Reyes has got to be one of my favorite characters. She doesn't put up with anything. Hunter is a goof and her total opposite--but he's really good at finding criminals who hide in plain sight. Explosions, hacking, and break-ins. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.

[Heather W · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Phantom Code is the third book in the Securitech Inc. Series and is a great romantic suspense story.

Hunter and Blake are terrific characters who are well developed and intelligent. The story is intriguing and has wit, danger, suspense, drama, and romance.
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.