Traci Hunter Abramson’s Victim #8 picks up right where Hometown Vendetta left off, throwing readers straight back into the lives of Luke Steele and Amberlyn Reiner. Still reeling from the trauma of their last mission, both characters are learning to navigate loss and healing while realizing just how much stronger they are together. Their next challenge comes quickly when eight stabbing victims are discovered along the banks of Istanbul’s Faith District—one of them an American journalist. With stakes that stretch from Turkey to Azerbaijan, Russia, Washington D.C. and other places across the globe, Luke and Amberlyn are once again pushed into a deadly game of espionage and betrayal. And while nothing is ever a coincidence in this world, their partnership might be the only constant they can truly rely on.
What makes this book so easy to recommend is the perfect blend of high-stakes international intrigue and emotional depth. Abramson gives us that ticking-clock thriller energy—murders to solve, conspiracies unraveling, and nuclear threats looming—while never losing sight of the human core of the story. Luke and Amberlyn aren’t just operatives; they’re two people healing, learning to trust, and letting a believable and slow-burn romance unfold in the middle of chaos. Readers will love the globe-spanning settings that feel like a spy movie come to life, the authentic detail Abramson brings to intelligence work, and the irresistible chemistry between her leads.
By the end, it’s impossible not to root for this dynamic duo. Luke and Amberlyn are kindred spirits who balance grit with vulnerability, attraction with loyalty, and patriotism with personal sacrifice. Abramson has a gift for writing clean, heart-pounding stories that leave readers both satisfied and impatient for the next installment. Victim #8 is proof that this series is only gaining momentum—and if you’re not already invested in these two, now is the perfect time to dive in.
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