Out of the Flames

A Manhattan Sloane Thriller, Book 1

By: Stacy Lynn Miller

Narrated by: Lori Prince

Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's Summary

Newly minted San Francisco police detective Manhattan Sloane lets no one get close. Especially lovers.

Sloane has her reasons for keeping the world at arm's length. But then her first childhood crush, DEA Agent Finn Harper, reappears and changes everything. Harper has arrived in San Francisco to investigate a new street drug weaving its way into the city - a drug that has personal ties for Sloane. The two find themselves thrown together as they team up to take down a ruthless cartel lord. Soon, sparks fly as old feelings surface, forcing Sloane to face her past in order to build a new future.

©2020 Stacy Lynn Miller (P)2021 Tantor

There’s a lot going on in this book..

I've read both books in the series and looking forward to the third book coming out. I love books that include, cops, DEA's, mystery and romance. This one has a little bit of it all and the second book just continues on. I don’t think this is really a spoiler because it’s in the description, but the death of Avery was probably one of the saddest I’ve read and now heard in a while. Lori Prince once again does a tremendous job performing and bringing to life a intriguing series.

Great read

This book has a great story line that can keep you on the edge of your seat. It was well written. The narrator is great. Any time I see Lori Prince is the narrator I know the book is going to be worth reading.

Had potential, yet underwhelming

First, Lori Prince’s performance was excellent as always. Overall this story was wholly underwhelming for me though. I kept waiting for it to become more substantial but the “meat” of the story was missing all throughout.

Instead of describing certain important events, we’re just told that they happened. From one paragraph to the next significant developments happened without any details or dialogue filled...like the MC’s falling in love, MC’s getting married, Nana dying, etc.

I kept thinking wow this is being rushed, maybe these aren’t important events & the author’s just leading up to the point when it’s gonna become more dense. But no they go from meeting, to dating, to married, to one of them dying in literally like 2-3 chapters. It doesn’t give much time for the reader to become invested in the story or connect with characters.

And honestly I didn’t come to like Sloane as a character very much; she’s described as aloof, flaky, & kinda disloyal. With the story advancing so quickly without much description of pivotal moments I just never connected with her much. It had potential to be compelling but there were tons of missed opportunities & failure to really delve beneath the surface of the characters.

I had a hard time getting into it

I started it and stopped it a few times. I kept feeling like I missed something because the first 3 or 4 chapters raced through so much time. it felt like they left chapters on the cutting room floor. I guess I see why she would want you to feel a connection to Avery. I still felt conflicted when it came to Finn. I still liked the story and the characters. I was pretty invested in it by the end.

new author for me, loved her!

What a great book! Strong story, strong characters! Will read anything she writes. I loved the pace of the story.

Interesting story

This is the first that I’ve heard of this author but I really liked the romance/suspense storyline. Lots of twists and turns so be prepared.

Police Drama!

Out of the Flames is action packed with romance. Ms Miller’s audio book is an excellent read that you will want to jump right into the next book! Ms. Prince did a great job as usual! Definitely recommend this book!

Well done

Well written and very enjoyable. This is a must read/listen and a wonderful find. What are you waiting for? Add to your library now.

Terrific

This book had me right from the start,emotional is an understatement.The plot brilliant the characters believable.I've never read any of Miller's book's before but I will be looking out for more .I've seen book 2is now on Audible so I am right now down loading it .as always Lori Prince brilliant narration.

Brilliant!

Loved this audiobook... Entertaining, well written, well produced and with great narration, as ever, by Lori Prince.
Can't wait for more in this series. Stacy Lynn Miller, please don't ever stop writing Manhattan Sloane.