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Special Agent Ricki James #6
Hiding in the Shadows
Special Agent Ricki James’ every move is being watched by an unknown figure who keeps to the shadows, following her team as they chase a killer through the rugged backcountry of a national park.
The report for her last case is barely finished when Special Agent Ricki James is called on to help a fellow agent track down illegal hunters operating in North Cascades National Park. But the hunters aren’t the only thing they find. Deep in the forest, and way off the trail, there’s a body, with a bullet in his back and another in his head-- grisly proof that hunting deer isn’t the only illegal activity going on in the wild, untamed park.
When more bodies are uncovered, and their prime suspect is murdered, the stakes climb to new heights as innocent park visitors are in danger of becoming collateral damage. With the investigative unit stretched thin, Ricki is forced to accept help from Dr. Jonathan Blake. She’s had run-ins with the famous FBI profiler before and does not want to owe him any favors. But with few clues and even fewer resources, there isn’t much choice.
As the investigation heats up, Ricki receives threats pointing directly at her from someone who is also searching for the killer. Someone who is careful to keep to the shadows of the forest, and no one has seen in decades. In the small town just outside the park, he’s talked about in whispers as “the Hermit”.
It’s unnerving to be shadowed by someone who know the park better than she does, and who’s blatantly told Ricki that if she doesn’t catch the killer soon, then he will. And he’ll dispose of anyone who gets in his way. Now catching a killer isn’t Ricki’s only problem. She must fight to keep the team from being cornered in the backcountry because that’s where the Hermit operates best. If he traps them there, no one will walk out of the forest alive.
If you like Robert Dugoni, Melinda Leigh, Mike Omer, and Elle Gray, then it’s time you met Special Agent Ricki James.
The report for her last case is barely finished when Special Agent Ricki James is called on to help a fellow agent track down illegal hunters operating in North Cascades National Park. But the hunters aren’t the only thing they find. Deep in the forest, and way off the trail, there’s a body, with a bullet in his back and another in his head-- grisly proof that hunting deer isn’t the only illegal activity going on in the wild, untamed park.
When more bodies are uncovered, and their prime suspect is murdered, the stakes climb to new heights as innocent park visitors are in danger of becoming collateral damage. With the investigative unit stretched thin, Ricki is forced to accept help from Dr. Jonathan Blake. She’s had run-ins with the famous FBI profiler before and does not want to owe him any favors. But with few clues and even fewer resources, there isn’t much choice.
As the investigation heats up, Ricki receives threats pointing directly at her from someone who is also searching for the killer. Someone who is careful to keep to the shadows of the forest, and no one has seen in decades. In the small town just outside the park, he’s talked about in whispers as “the Hermit”.
It’s unnerving to be shadowed by someone who know the park better than she does, and who’s blatantly told Ricki that if she doesn’t catch the killer soon, then he will. And he’ll dispose of anyone who gets in his way. Now catching a killer isn’t Ricki’s only problem. She must fight to keep the team from being cornered in the backcountry because that’s where the Hermit operates best. If he traps them there, no one will walk out of the forest alive.
If you like Robert Dugoni, Melinda Leigh, Mike Omer, and Elle Gray, then it’s time you met Special Agent Ricki James.
362 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2022
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June 23, 2025
Once more, A great reading experience !!
I had part of the "puzzle" figured but only a "fuzzy sketch" of the 'rest of the story' as Paul Harvey would say !!
Ricki kept saying she thought there might be two shooters, but I was convinced that was a "false clue" !! I kept thinking "why would the Banker hang out in a 'low rent' bar" if he wasn't involved in someway? There were a great deal of other 'clues' that had to be 'sorted through' and I don't want to discourage others from reading this book!!
Thanks Again, C.R., for a very enjoyable and entertaining read!! I am looking forward to the next one !!!
I had part of the "puzzle" figured but only a "fuzzy sketch" of the 'rest of the story' as Paul Harvey would say !!
Ricki kept saying she thought there might be two shooters, but I was convinced that was a "false clue" !! I kept thinking "why would the Banker hang out in a 'low rent' bar" if he wasn't involved in someway? There were a great deal of other 'clues' that had to be 'sorted through' and I don't want to discourage others from reading this book!!
Thanks Again, C.R., for a very enjoyable and entertaining read!! I am looking forward to the next one !!!
February 8, 2024
THIS AUTHOR, CR Chandler does it again.
What a great imagination. This book, along with the previous ones in this series, are top-notch. Total twists and turns and complete surprises. I am afraid to say too much for fear of letting spoilers slip.
Just begin reading this series, in order and enjoy the ride.
What a great imagination. This book, along with the previous ones in this series, are top-notch. Total twists and turns and complete surprises. I am afraid to say too much for fear of letting spoilers slip.
Just begin reading this series, in order and enjoy the ride.
July 10, 2022
Hiding In The Shadows
This book is a great thriller that keeps you in suspense until the very end. The intrigue is great. I could not figure out who done it. I highly recommend this book and series
This book is a great thriller that keeps you in suspense until the very end. The intrigue is great. I could not figure out who done it. I highly recommend this book and series
October 5, 2022
Bummer
Just didn't do it for me. Repetitive dialog and boring . So disappointed. Liked her other stories in the series. Bummer but I'll mostlikely read her next one and hope it's better.
Just didn't do it for me. Repetitive dialog and boring . So disappointed. Liked her other stories in the series. Bummer but I'll mostlikely read her next one and hope it's better.
March 17, 2023
Entertaining
This was a quick and interesting read. However, I wish the author or her editor would be more vigilant about accuracy. A simple Google search would show that Big Bend area is in the southwest part of Texas. Otherwise, I have enjoyed the series.
This was a quick and interesting read. However, I wish the author or her editor would be more vigilant about accuracy. A simple Google search would show that Big Bend area is in the southwest part of Texas. Otherwise, I have enjoyed the series.
May 1, 2023
Great read
This story moved along at pretty fast pace. I like the way the author is building relationships between all the characters, which will hopefully continue through future books.
This story moved along at pretty fast pace. I like the way the author is building relationships between all the characters, which will hopefully continue through future books.
April 2, 2024
outstanding Book!
Ricki and her crew which included Gin Reilly of the FBI, worked the northern Cascade national park with a total of 7 murders. Love these books. Fast paced and great characters! Love the new character, Gin too.
Ricki and her crew which included Gin Reilly of the FBI, worked the northern Cascade national park with a total of 7 murders. Love these books. Fast paced and great characters! Love the new character, Gin too.
January 14, 2025
Addicting series
This book sure had a lot of suspects. Never would have thought that the ones that were the killers .......well I would have never guessed. Looking forward to book 7.
This book sure had a lot of suspects. Never would have thought that the ones that were the killers .......well I would have never guessed. Looking forward to book 7.
May 20, 2025
This was a really good one
This was a really good mystery with ties to both the past and current events. I really like the mix this author has between information about the parks and our current drug smuggling crisis and gang activity. Definitely worth a read.
This was a really good mystery with ties to both the past and current events. I really like the mix this author has between information about the parks and our current drug smuggling crisis and gang activity. Definitely worth a read.
July 8, 2022
These books are excellent reads.
September 15, 2022
Winter
Great storyline I was totally caught up till the very end. The characters were just like old friends by the ending.
Great storyline I was totally caught up till the very end. The characters were just like old friends by the ending.
November 26, 2022
Awesome
It's a thrill ride of a book/ series!!! Has so many hidden clues that it's crazy! The characters and the story is absolutely fantastic!
It's a thrill ride of a book/ series!!! Has so many hidden clues that it's crazy! The characters and the story is absolutely fantastic!
January 10, 2023
DNF. Boring and bad.
January 14, 2023
Frozen family ties
Five stars amazing fast moving thriller outstanding characters who goes to deep into the wild and chase and figure out the bad people
Five stars amazing fast moving thriller outstanding characters who goes to deep into the wild and chase and figure out the bad people
January 20, 2023
Great series
I have a hard time putting these books down. I hope Mr. Chandler keeps this series going. I have enjoyed reading the first 6 books & can’t wait to read more.
I have a hard time putting these books down. I hope Mr. Chandler keeps this series going. I have enjoyed reading the first 6 books & can’t wait to read more.
May 11, 2023
These stories get better with each book. I really enjoy trying to "out figure" Ricki each time. So glad that Ricki and Clay are still an item!
April 16, 2024
As always Agent Ricki James never disappoints. I’m always sitting on go waiting to see what she and “team” figure out next. Excellent read!
April 18, 2024
Best One Yet!
Sometimes it takes a few books for an author to smooth the profiles and gain his/her rhythm. This is the book that does that for the series. A recommended read!
Sometimes it takes a few books for an author to smooth the profiles and gain his/her rhythm. This is the book that does that for the series. A recommended read!
January 4, 2025
Great addition to the series which kept me guessing until the end. Excellent story telling throughout.
The book included some familiar characters from another of the author's series.
The book included some familiar characters from another of the author's series.
July 23, 2025
Forest hide out
Great book! I love C.R Chandler's writing style. I have enjoyed all the books so far. Good clean author that I enjoy reading.
Great book! I love C.R Chandler's writing style. I have enjoyed all the books so far. Good clean author that I enjoy reading.
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