Reviews:

"This is not a book to be begun at midnight.  As tightly controlled a mystery/thriller as I've read in a long time.  Not to be missed."
-- Heartland Critiques

"I loved this thrilling, suspenseful, and emotionally moving story--from the first page, I was hooked!"
-- Rendezvous

"A powerful new author.  A strong, emotional story of real people.  Will worm their way into your heart and stay there."
-- The Talisman

"A tense, action-filled story of suspense that will keep you turning the pages."
-- Affaire de Coeur

"Victoria Cole [Hinze/Barrett] writes with a fresh ingenuity and intensity that will make readers eagerly anticipate future works."
-- Romantic Times

"A story that turns your blood hot--and cold--by turns.   Plenty of chills, plenty of thrills."
-- Nora Powers, author

Awards & Honors:

Five Star Gold, Heartland Critiques

Finalist, The Maggie Award of Excellence (Published)

Finalist, The Maggie Award of Excellence (Unpublished)

Southwest Writers Award Finalist