5 Stars Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin
Straight for the Kill is a gripping mystery/Thriller that will have you turning the pages trying to figure out what is going on to happen next. The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole story. This is a fast paced story that once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. When a body is found Sheriff Benoit feels a bit deja vu as it reminds her of a case that went unsolved. And there are several similarities between them. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I don’t want to give to much away. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2023-02-27 11:39:522023-03-03 11:07:16Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
The cover art drew me in. I don’t think I even read the synopsis of the story, but really loved the cover art and spooky feel of it. Straight for the Kill is the 3rd book in the Benoit and Dayne Mystery series. I have not read the other 2 books, but I kind of wish I did. I felt very confused and frustrated the first part of the book. There are a LOT of characters, and some being deputies, are often referred to by their last name, and others their first name, and some nick names. I felt like I had names swimming in my heard and hard a hard time connecting who was who and what was going on. It was prob 1/4 of the way through the book before it all clicked for me. The book is well written and high stakes mystery. There is a lot going on, and the mystery remains throughout. We know that some characters know more than they let on, but not all is revealed, and that kept me engaged because I wanted to know how everything unfolded. The “who done it” if you will…. I will likely read more by this author, as the story was well developed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2023-02-26 20:56:182023-03-02 14:09:58Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Straight for the Kill is the third book in the Benoit and Dayne Mystery series. This can easily be read without having read the first two books in the series. The author gives enough background, so I did not feel lost with the different characters or the situations that arose. I enjoyed reading about Sheriff Elizabeth Benoit and Deputy Detective Lila Dayne. This was an interesting mystery because it not only contained a case from 25 years in the past for the characters but also a current case. I liked how the cases were personal for Benoit and how smart and well-thought-out they worked the different cases. This book kept me reading, and I look forward to catching up in this series to learn more about Benoit and Dayne. If you like a good mystery and topical topics such as corruption in your mystery, this is a great book to grab.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sheri Schraderhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSheri Schrader2023-02-23 16:23:532023-02-25 12:27:01Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Sheri Schrader
Elizabeth’s nightmares return when the police discover a woman killed the same way as someone from 20 years ago, which was her best friend. She’s spent all these years trying to find the killer. When Elizabeth’s sister goes missing, there is no time to waste.
This book does not disappoint. Right from the beginning you are drawn into the story. Lots of twists and turns. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Troyerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Troyer2023-02-22 19:01:562023-02-25 12:13:08Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Michelle Troyer
Lila survived a serial killer attempt to add her to his list of victims. After many surgeries and rehab, she moves elsewhere to start a new life. However, the serial killer finds her and is closing in on making her his next victim. Lila needs to hold it together in order to help catch him.
This is an easy read standalone book. It grabs you from the beginning and keeps you intrigued all the way through the book
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Troyerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Troyer2023-02-22 18:50:192023-02-25 12:12:58Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Michelle Troyer
So this is book 3. However, I haven’t read the first two books and I was just fine. I was a bit confused in some parts. But over all I had my nose stuck in this book til I finished! I read it in a few hours. I just couldn’t stop! It was like watching a good TV series (in my head of course haha) that I didn’t want to get up and go potty because I would miss the important parts! The way that this is written, you feel like it will cool off and give you a 10 second break and then you very quickly see how wrong you are!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heatherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather2023-02-21 17:33:242023-02-25 11:56:33Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Heather Hoke
This is the 3rd installment in the Benoit and Dayne Mystery Books; however, it can be read as a standalone (I did) without any pertinent information being missed. I was hooked from the first chapter and this was just escape I was looking for this weekend! I couldn’t put this book down and I was on the edge of my seat. We follow the story of Elizabeth Benoit, who’s now the county sheriff, and Lila Dayne, the Deputy Detective who also happens to be the girlfriend of a 25-year-old murder victim’s brother (very important to the story :)) This is a fast-paced, action-packed story that kept me turning the pages long after I should have been in bed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Kimleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Kimley2023-02-20 12:42:242023-02-25 11:36:03Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Megan Conley
While I read this book as a stand-alone, it is book 3 in the series, it it didn’t make or break the story/book for me. This was a titillating suspense/murder story. It provides all of the elements of an amazing murder mystery: unsolved murder case being brought back years later, relationships to the victims, personal vendettas, and the forever sought after twist! This is definitely a strong, ‘can’t put this down’ book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Trishahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTrisha2023-02-19 20:39:412023-02-20 11:30:14Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Trisha Cargile
If you are looking for a read full of mystery, murder, crime solving, and strong characters, then this read is for you.
Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin is the 3rd book in the Benoit and Dayne mystery series. It continues to give the thrills, mystery, and suspense you have come to enjoy in the series. But no worries if you haven’t read the first 2. You will be able to follow along with the story and enjoy the ride.
So get comfortable because you may want to finish this in one sitting.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Enisha Reaveshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEnisha Reaves2023-02-17 14:06:252023-02-20 11:08:44Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin – Review by Enisha Reaves
This is book 3 in the Benoit and Dayne Mystery series. Lila Dayne must, once again, face her past demons and nightmares, as more bodies are showing up. This time things are a little different, with Elizabeth Benoit incapacitated from a recent surgery. Now the two women have to race time to figure out who is behind the murders and finally solve the case. As they get closer to the answer, they start to realize the murderer may be closer than they think. This is a fast paced, edge of your seat read and I flew through the pages easily. There are so many twists and turns and I can not imagine this being the end to Benoit and Dayne, so I look forward to the next one! Reviewed by @zoltrixes
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Swindlehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Swindle2023-02-14 13:28:292023-02-20 09:07:53Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Amanda Swindle
This is book 2 in the Benoit and Dayne Mystery series. Hush My Darling is easily read as a stand-alone and you do not need to read book 1 to follow the story. Since I have not read book 1, I can not say if it directly follows the last book, but in this one, Lila Dayne comes face to face with her nightmare. She is in a new town and starting over from her past, where a serial killer was after her. With a new body now on her hands, she believes her past has come back to haunt her. The story, and especially the characters, was engaging and likeable. The author makes setting up the scenes seem so easy, and you can picture yourself in the story. I will definitely be picking up the 3rd book in the set (and going back to read the 1st one as well!)
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Swindlehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Swindle2023-02-14 13:24:042023-02-20 09:07:41Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Amanda Swindle
Elizabeth Benoit has returned back to her home town, newly divorced and elected as Sheriff she is trying to balance the roles and people in her life. There has always been a nagging memory from her past which she can not let go of, when her best friend turned up dead and the police just swiped it under the carpet since coming back, she has been destined to find out who killed her.
One Halloween night a body turns up exactly where her friend was found can she keep her emotions under wrap and help solve who is the killer. Lila has come back from her ordeal and the first case she gets is to investigate the murder of a school girl but as she works through the investigation she finds links to her boyfriend Kyle and the sheriffs best friend but what dirty will be uncovered in the small town.
I am glad to be back into Eckhart County with Elizabeth and Lila, this story can be read as a stand alone but there are some references to the previous book just as in the relationship aspects of the flow. This does not disappoint as right off in the first chapter you are drawn into the story and I enjoyed discovering the past of Elizabeth and understanding why she return to the town of her childhood. This story draws you more into the inner workings of the town and understand the relationship between all the major characters. I loved the twists and turners, trying to piece together all the elements and getting to see inside the relationship of Rafe and Elizabeth.
I can’t wait to read the next book and see what these brilliant characters get involved with going forward and how each of the lead relationships work out and progress along the way.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2023-02-13 05:56:522023-02-13 09:22:49Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Angela Shirley
Lila is running away from her past, she thought she would be safe in the sleep town but when she is called to a dead body thing start running away from Lila.
When Lia was in the Chicago PD she investigated a gruesome serial killer but as they were getting closer to the killer he decided to shut Lila up. When she attacks the killer left physical scars but also emotional ones to, settling in the new town as a Deputy she thought she could push all the nightmares away but when a dead body turns up with the words that were whispered to in the final stages of the attack, she believes he has followed her to finish the job, but when a blast from her past turns up thing just spiral into chaos.
Sheriff Benoit is new to the job but not to the town having grown up there she is determined to clean up the corruption which has rotted in the police department for years, but when dead bodies start showing up and they are linked to one of her deputies, things start taking a turn for the worst and throw into the mix a State trooper and it will be a competition to rush to find who the killer is.
I have just pick this series up at book 2 and I read this easily as a stand alone book. I have not gone back at the moment to read the first book but will do in time. This book had me griped from the first chapter and was intrigued to consume as much of the book in one sitting.
I loved the characters of Lila and Elizabeth two strong females leads and both just as sassy and stubborn as each other, the secondary characters enhanced the story and injected more mystery into the story. I do have to say the plot and twists and turns where excellent and the story flowed and held my interest all the way through. I can’t wait to read more of this duo in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2023-02-13 05:40:492023-02-13 09:22:15Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Angela Shirley
Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin 5 Star Review This is the second book in the Benoit and Dayne Mystery series. This book is amazing in how it takes you through so many twists and turns as you learn more about the life of Deputy Detective Lila Dayne and why she moved from Chicago to the quiet area in Eckardt County. This tale will take you through a rollercoaster of emotions from intrigue to joy, to fear and fright as you follow all the suspenseful twists and turns of the story. This is a book that you will not want to put down the second you pick it up, it starts right off in Chapter 1 with Deputy Detective Lila Dayne reliving the trauma that drove her to run for her life, seeking safety from her past torments. This story also pieces more parts of the puzzle for you about some of the other characters including Sherriff Elizabeth Benoit, ex-sheriff Kelley Sheehan (the mysterious ex-sheriff), Deputy Kyle Lundquist, Undersheriff Raphael “Rafe” Fontaine, and whole gang protecting Eckardt County. If you are a fan of a good murder mystery that keeps you up at night you will want to check out this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Jo Rymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Jo Rymer2023-02-11 17:41:182023-02-13 09:10:25Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Brandy Rymer
This is the third book in the Benoit and Dayne Mystery series. If you’ve read any of the books in this series you will not want to miss this third installment in this series, because it will tie together the mystery that has been haunting Sheriff Elizabeth Benoit and Deputy Kyle Lundquist since Book #1, The Killer in Me by Winter Austin. This book starts right off with a murder and an attack that resembles the exact same death of Sheriff Elizabeth Benoit’s best friend (one of whom was Kyle Lundquist’s sister). As you move through the story you will be constantly questioning who is a “good guy” and who is involved in the cover-up of the death from 25 years prior. Whom can you trust, who is covering up their part in Sheriff Elizabeth Benoit’s friend’s deaths, and is this related to the new murder case on the 25-year anniversary of the past case? Is ex-sheriff Kelley Sheehan really involved as Sheriff Elizabeth Benoit has always suspected, and why is her sister Marnie acting so strangely? Find out more when you pick up this third book in the Benoit and Dayne Mystery series! You will not want to put it down!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Jo Rymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Jo Rymer2023-02-11 17:27:212023-02-13 09:10:18Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Brandy Rymer
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63930825-straight-for-the-kill” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1670196251l/63930825._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63930825-straight-for-the-kill”>Straight for the Kill</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6880807.Winter_Austin”>Winter Austin</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5338174769″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Another good book in the Benoit and Dayne Series. As with the other books this one will also keep you turning the pages with the twists and turns. Just when you think you’ve got it figured out you get thrown a curve ball. The Sheriff is experiencing a sort of deja vu when a young woman is discovered in the same circumstances as her best friend 25 years earlier. She has a gut feeling the ex-sheriff is involved but without hard evidence she can’t put him away for these crimes. Lila tries her hardest to pin down a suspect but even her investigative skills are getting nowhere. When her sister is taken along with several prominent community members she can’t stay away. She knows she is too close to the case but she doesn’t have a choice. Will she be able to find the culprit before anyone else loses their life to this monster? <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2023-02-10 21:14:322023-02-13 09:06:57Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59111003-hush-my-darling” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1632868998l/59111003._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59111003-hush-my-darling”>Hush, My Darling</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6880807.Winter_Austin”>Winter Austin</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5338137079″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Lily Dayne almost lost her life to a serial killer and still has nightmare about it. Sheriff Benoit wants to clean up the corruption and seems well on her way when bodies start turning up. Sheriff Benoit and her deputies want to bring Lily back into the ranks, but she has to get over hear fears. When the killer sets his eyes on a new target they need to act before its too late. Will Lily be able to overcome her fears and become an asset to the team? <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2023-02-10 20:52:462023-02-13 09:06:09Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
This was a great suspense/thriller read. Even though it is book 3 in the series, it is able to be read a stand alone. I love a suspense book that you can’t figure out how it ends, until it ends. This story has that element. I connected to the characters and enjoyed the tie in of a mysterious death to a current case. The idea that the people that are on the force had ties to the past case made it that more suspenseful because I wanted them to find out the answers. I really like the both Elizabeth and Lila’s characters – even though I felt there was some angst between the two, they worked well together to solve the case. I would recommend this book to mystery/thriller genre lovers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tanya Wallhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTanya Wall2023-02-09 10:22:252023-02-13 08:50:24Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Tanya Wall, February 2023
Hush, My Darling is the second book in the Benoit and Dayne Mystery series by Winter Austin. I flew through the first book in this series and could not wait to get my hands on the second book! Hush, My Darling did not disappoint! This book had me on the edge of my seat as I completed the investigation with Lila Dayne, the Deputy, and Sheriff Benoit. Two bodies that have similar features make for the possibility of a serial Killer. Will they catch the killer before he/she strikes again? Pick up a copy of Hush, My Darling to find out.
I will have to say that it has been a hot minute since I read a mystery/thriller book that has captivated my attention and immersed me so fully into the action. If you like mystery books, you will LOVE this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jamie Burnshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJamie Burns2023-02-08 10:30:042023-02-08 12:38:20Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Jamie Burns
25 years ago Sheriff Elizabeth Benoit there was an unsolved mystery that was too close to home. Elizabeth’s best friend and her Deputies sister. Now there is another case that has links to the past cases, can Elizabeth figure it out in time or will it be too late.
Lila Dayne is doing her best to assist on the case. She wasn’t around when the initial death occurred, will she be able to give her take on the case no matter how difficult it maybe?
This is a really intriguing series. I like all the characters and the way the author cleverly drops little hints but as a reader you are not sure where the story is going. Elizabeth is a complex character who sets the tone for her deputies. I really enjoy the connection as detectives between Elizabeth and Lila, it really adds to the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily Heislerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily Heisler2023-02-07 14:10:362023-02-08 12:32:06Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Emily H
This is the third book in a series, but I found that it could stand alone. I have yet to read the first two. The characters and plot certainly kept my attention. I finished it in one night, because I just didn’t want to put it down. There’s murder, suspense, mystery, and twists! I just thought I had it figured out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie McComashttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie McComas2023-02-06 13:38:032023-02-08 12:22:13Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Julie McComas
This is book three in the Benoit and Dayne Mystery Series. It stands well on it’s own and the author gives tidbits regarding to the first two books. This is a gripping, keep you on the edge of your seat police crime triller novel. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep the pages turning. The story keeps you guessing as to who is the guilty party. The novel is a fantastic storyline that keeps you hooked until the end!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2023-02-05 22:48:232023-02-08 12:19:35Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Brandy Vaughn
The 3rd book in the Benoit and Dayne Mystery series. Can be read as a standalone, but you would be doing yourself a disservice if you don’t read the first 2. I read them out of order reading book 2 first, 1 second and this one 3rd. One would think that you would need a notebook and create some kind of character map for all of the characters you are introduced to in this series, but Austin writes in such a way that you follow along with ease. The characters are actually a huge reason why I love this series, I’m attached and invested at this point. they have become my book besties. The plot just like the two before keeps you guessing until the very end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin DeRomahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin DeRoma2023-02-04 21:16:082023-02-08 12:10:46Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Erin DeRoma
Although book 2 in the series, I read as a stand alone, and can easily be read as one. This is a very gripping story that keeps you guessing until the very end. There were a few times I was sure figured it out, but I never did. I really appreciated the characters and their relationships, some of my favorite thrillers are not solely based on the plot but my attachment to the characters. This certainly has the plot and the characters you want to keep reading about. I can’t wait to go back and read book one as well as book 3 in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin DeRomahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin DeRoma2023-02-04 20:46:332023-02-08 12:10:28Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Erin DeRoma
I honestly don’t know where to begin with this one. It had me hook, line, and sinker from the very beginning of the novel. Overall I rate it 4.5 stars – somewhere between I REALLY like this novel and I LOVE this novel. This is book three of the Benoit and Dayne Mystery series and I am pretty sure the only reason it wasn’t a ‘love’ was because I have never read the first two booked.
The writing in Straight for the Kill is amazing. It weaves the web of mystery surrounding the murder very well. I really enjoyed the character and character development. It did take me longer than a week to read it a little at a time due to having kiddos and a full time job, but I did not want to put it down ever. Every time I had to I thought about it often.
If you want an edge of your seat mystery – this book is for you. I couldn’t recommend it enough. From here, I am going to be going back to find book one and reading the series from the very beginning.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sandra Shttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSandra S2023-02-04 17:48:082023-03-13 08:48:07Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Crandom
Wow! What a book. I don’t think it is over for Elizabeth and Lila. The whole thing had been going on for too long for it just to be over now. But I guess we will see in the next one.
Elizabeth Benoit, County Sheriff, is haunted by the deaths of her friends. When the anniversary is recognized by another young girl turning up dead in a similar fashion, Elizabeth must confront the ghosts of the past and the evils of the present. The only problem is that she is laid up because of recent emergency surgery and the lead detective has declared that half the sheriff’s department can’t be involved in the investigation due to close ties to the original victims.
Enter Lila Dayne. Recent transplant to the area and the Deputy Detective in charge of the case. As much as she needs to maintain the departmental distance from the current case, the players are too interwoven. Lila has to overcome her own demons to successfully solve this case. As Lila and Elizabeth race against the clock and unseen players to keep loved ones safe, the realization that those loved ones just might be the bad guys sets in. Will they lose everything and everyone as they work to put a stop to the evil haunting the county since they were kids?
Once you figure out all the players, the action and pace keeps you on the edge of your seat and pages turning. Kept secrets and promised threats keep these two finding twists and turns, never knowing who they can trust. Will finding the killer bring everything to a conclusion? We don’t know. So many questions were answered, some many secrets uncovered, but was everything and all the players?? Looking forward to the next installment to find out!! Great read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2023-02-03 12:05:502023-02-08 12:02:33Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by M Policicchio
This story is another classic Benoit and Dayne story. Like the second book, this one did not seem like a series to me. Which is no complaint, I like my books to be free of the need for them to be in order. She perfectly restated who everyone was but still gives bits to the past books. This storyline is my favorite out of all three she has made in the Benoit and Dayne line. The twists were successful in the suspense of this book. Will you find out the answer before someone else is hurt? Is the killer someone they know? You successfully find out in the reading of Straight For the Kill.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tonya Merritthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTonya Merritt2023-02-02 12:40:272023-02-03 08:58:37Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Tonya Merritt
See the second book was amazing and pager turner. This last book was somewhat sad because of the fact that Elizabeth’s sister is missing and her best friend happens the same thing and still, Lila’s detective skills are at the tip of the point to know who the killer is. If only Elizabeth does not get in the way.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlene Gonzalezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlene Gonzalez2023-02-01 22:52:052023-02-10 08:31:27Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3) by Winter Austin Review by Charlene Gonzalez
Wow, Winter Austin has me wanting to get the 1st book in this series. Give me chills towards the middle of the book. Poor Lila can’t get the shaking fear that the killer is somewhere watching her every move. I don’t like the fact that Elizabeth used Lila to lure the killer to her knowing that she wants to be free of fear. Funny thing that I live close to Chicago LOL.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlene Gonzalezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlene Gonzalez2023-02-01 22:48:462023-02-10 08:31:34Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2) by Winter Austin Review by Charlene Gonzalez
A complex and winding mystery that follows a third person POV. I read this as a stand alone but will be going back to read the first two in the series. It was an enjoyable read as we are taken back by the dead to a murder scene where three girls, each with different fate, had a story to tell.
A quick-witted read with plenty of suspense to keep you on your toes. Overall, a good read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristen2023-01-31 22:59:572023-02-02 09:54:14Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Christen Ware
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