Hide Away

Eve Duncan takes on a new case protecting a young girl named Beth Avery, who escaped from a private mental hospital where she was being held against her will. The forensic sculptor must use her skills and resources to keep Beth safe while uncovering the truth behind who wants the girl silenced. CIA agent Catherine Ling joins Eve to help protect Beth, bringing her extensive operational experience and international connections to bear. As they work to unravel the conspiracy, they discover a web of powerful people who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets hidden. The story moves between locations as Eve and her allies stay one step ahead of their pursuers, building toward a confrontation that will expose long-buried truths. Strategic cat-and-mouse games play out against a backdrop of both physical and psychological danger. The narrative explores themes of trauma, healing, and the fierce protective instinct that drives people to safeguard those who cannot defend themselves. Through Eve's commitment to Beth's safety, the book examines how personal wounds can fuel a mission to prevent others from suffering similar fates.

Readers found Hide Away a standard thriller with familiar characters from Johansen's Eve Duncan series. The action scenes and fast pacing kept readers engaged through the novel. Liked: - Connection between Eve Duncan and central character Cara - International settings and locations - Short chapters that maintain momentum - Return of recurring characters from previous books Disliked: - Plot relies heavily on coincidences - Character development feels rushed - Too similar to previous books in series - Romance subplot feels forced Several readers noted the book works better for those familiar with the series. As one Amazon reviewer stated: "Newcomers will be lost without the backstory." Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (3,800+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (850+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.3/5 (120+ ratings) Major criticism focused on predictable plot elements, with multiple reviewers calling it "formulaic" and "by-the-numbers." Series fans rated it higher than new readers.

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🔍 "Hide Away" is part of Iris Johansen's Eve Duncan series, which spans over 20 books and has sold millions of copies worldwide. 🎨 The protagonist, Eve Duncan, is a forensic sculptor who reconstructs faces from skulls - a profession inspired by real-life forensic artists who help solve cold cases. 📚 Author Iris Johansen didn't begin her writing career until she was in her 30s, initially writing romance novels before transitioning to suspense thrillers. 🌟 The book explores themes of human trafficking and international crime, drawing attention to real-world issues while maintaining its thriller narrative. 🏆 Iris Johansen has appeared on The New York Times bestseller list over 100 times across her career, with many Eve Duncan books reaching #1.