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For those who aren't familiar
with the ABC TV show Castle, the Nikki Heat series is written
by the series character Richard Castle. This series is more
intense than Castle. There's plenty of action, language, violence
and sex, but stops short of X-rated. I do not think Castle
fans will be offended in any way. NYPD homicide detective
Nikki Heat doesn't really associate with fellow Detectives
Ochoa and Raley. Ochoa and Raley are partners but not as close
as their characters on the TV Show. Nikki's boyfriend is a
well-known journalist Jameson Rook. In this storyline, he
shows up with a different take on Nikki's case - a murdered
immigrant. They share Intel, of course, and at some points
work together, but there are also times when Rook takes advantage
of Nikki, and she seems oblivious because her mind on is their
future - will he or won't he pop the question? I'm not a fan
of Rook. The author tries to make him funny, but Rook's wise-cracking
comments just don't ring true for me. He lives large and enjoys
showing it, and he also takes advantage of Nikki's job and
resources. The other person interfering with Nikki's case
is her boss; when the case points to a wannabe politician,
Nikki's boss gives her a harsh reminder about promotions and
how they actually work. Nikki is dying to make captain; will
she shift the direction of the case for a promotion? Readers/Listeners
can expect some interesting twists and plenty of action. Castle's
Kate Beckett is proud of Nikki, especially when Nikki is kidnapped
and does her best to escape, and, of course, her reward at
the end of the novel.
Stage
Actor and Audie Award winner, Robert Petkoff gives fans a
noteworthy reading of Raging Heat. He replaces narrator Johnny
Heller in both the Nikki Heat and Derrick Storm series'. Petkoff
narrates both fiction and nonfiction titles.
Reviews of other titles in this series
Heat
Wave #1 [audio]
Raging
Heat #6 [audio]
Driving
Heat #7[audio] |
