Hollow Beasts

Title: Hollow Beasts (Jodi Luna #1)
Author: Alisa Lynn Valdes
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Release Date: 4.1.23

Publisher’s Summary
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Dirty Girls Social Club comes a wilderness thriller featuring Jodi Luna, a rookie game warden who takes on a terrorist group in rugged New Mexico.

After a long stint in academia, Jodi Luna leaves Boston for the wilds of New Mexico to start a new life as a game warden. Jodi is no stranger to the wilderness; her family has lived here for generations. Determined to protect her homeland, she nabs a poacher in her first week on the job.

But when he retaliates by stalking Jodi and her teenage daughter, a cat and mouse game leads Jodi to a white supremacist group deep in the mountains. She learns that new recruits are kidnapping women of color to prove their mettle to the organization’s leader.

When the local sheriff refuses to assist, Jodi joins up with young deputy Ashley Romero. Together, they set out to take down a terrorist network that will test not just their skills as investigators but also their knowledge of the land and commitment to its people.

But will Jodi’s fierce resolve to protect the voiceless put her loved ones in harm’s way?


My Review

This book was so great and I'm so excited that it is the beginning of a series! I am already anxiously awaiting the next installment. The characters were each well-written and I can't wait to read more about them. I recommend this to anyone who liked the TV shows Alaska Daily and Big Sky (season 1). I would also say that I found similarities to Chevy Stevens books--I was on the edge of my seat during several scenes.