Dark of Night

by Suzanne Brockmann

Other authorsRenée Raudman (Reader), Patrick G. Lawlor (Reader)

Digital audiobook, 2009

Status

Available

Call number

813/.54

Publication

Brilliance Audio (2009), Edition: Unabridged Audiobook, Downloadable WMA/MP3 Audiofile, 17 hrs 53 mins

Description

Fiction. Romance. Suspense. HTML:Taking on the world�s deadliest criminals is what the elite security force Troubleshooters Incorporated does best. But now they face a new and powerful threat from their most lethal enemy yet�a shadowy government outfit known only as The Agency. For years, operative James Nash has performed ultra-covert �Black Ops� missions for The Agency, but when he decide to walk away from their dirty work, his corrupt bosses aren�t about to let him go. After Nash is nearly assassinated, Troubleshooters team leader Lawrence Decker launches a skillful deception to neutralize the threat and protect his friend. With the FBI�s help, Decker fakes Nash�s death, then brings him to a safe house with his fianc�e, Tess Bailey, to recover from his injuries and strategize their next move. Only a handful of people know that Nash is still alive�and fellow Troubleshooters Dave Malkoff, Sophia Ghaffari, and receptionist Tracy Shapiro aren�t among them. Believing that Nash is dead and that Decker has begun a romantic relationship with Tess, Sophia settles for second best and begins a love affair with Dave, who has adored her for years. But Tracy puts two and two together, discovering the truth about Nash�much to Decker�s dismay. As passions flare, Decker struggles to keep his scheme afloat, and to keep Nash alive. But when he finds himself targeted for death, the game turns even more perilous, and Sophia, Tracy, and Dave are swept into the deadly play. Under fire and racing to unmask their relentless adversary, the Troubleshooters know that the closer they get, the greater the risks. But sacrifices and consequences come with the territory. Forced to choose between love and loyalty, they are no longer just solving a crime�they�re fighting for survival.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member lynnm

Very fast paced, although the action takes place over a short four-day period. Ties up some loose ends, answering once and for all the various pairings begun in "Flashpoint".

At first I found it somewhat difficult to follow the various plot threads, as most of the characters were paired or teamed

off and separated, with everyone going here and there. But as the story continued, the plot drew together with the final resolution being surprisingly simplistic.

While I liked the Tracy/Decker pairing well enough, the fact that it developed over such a short period of time makes it hard for me to buy the intensity. Decker begins the book a damaged soul, and it's hard to accept that he might be healed so quickly simply because of the love of a good woman. However, I have none of the complaints of those who believed in the Decker/Sophie soul-mates scenario.

Really - REALLY - missed Izzy in this book and look forward to more of him in the future.

Overall, not my most favorite Brockmann (that would be "Over the Edge" and "Out of Control") but a solid entry into the series.

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LibraryThing member stephenskel

Awsome! Awsome! Awsome! If you're a fan of this series, I don't see how you can't love this book. This book finally gives Decker a voice and you begin to understand so much more about why he is the way he is. And it resolves the issues between he and Sophia. And I love who he ends up with. I think

she's perfect for him.

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LibraryThing member kayceel

I cannot get enough of Brockmann's writing. Her books (especially after she graduated out of Harlequins) are fast-paced, complex, tough, exciting, sexy and downright romantic. I'm glad I married *before* reading her, 'cause she really could have ruined me for all reall men. Her characters are the

sexiest, sensitive Manly Men *ever*.

This one is fascinating because practically all of the characters she's intorduced in past books make an appearance, as one of the Troubleshooters' own is being targeted. As they all race to discover who the shady Agents behind the escalating murders are, two couples, Dan and Sophia and Decker and Tracy, are also caught up and realize who they're meant for. But that's an incredibly cheesy and simple description for the gripping plot that unfolds on the page.

Run, do NOT walk, to the library to check out this series!!!

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LibraryThing member lrobe190

Badly shaken after the loss of one of their own, the men and women of Troubleshooters Inc. go up against their most deadly opponents yet--the clandestine organization called The Agency. But when their leader, former Navy SEAL Lawrence Decker, barely escapes with his life, it soon becomes clear that

the hunters have become the hunted --and the Troubleshooters are no longer just solving a crime--they're fighting for survival.

I really enjoy the Troubleshooters series, but it's been a little harder to get into the last couple of titles. After I finally remember who all the characters are, the pace picks up and the story races to an exciting conclusion. I've really had a problem with "Dave" and "Decker" because their names are so similar.

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LibraryThing member amf0001

I've not read Suzanne Brockmann for the past few years (more years than I thought) and this is not the book to return to her. Dark of Night is the culmination of a few long threads (which I ordinarily love) but not having read the more recent ones, I don't know these characters and there is too

much backstory/history for me to catch up easily. This is not Ms Brockmann's fault. I wouldn't expect to be able to pick up midway through a complex fantasy series and understand what is going on, so I shouldn't expect to here. I know that this is the end of quite a few cross book threads, so I'll wait for the next one which should be easier to pick up.

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LibraryThing member hailelib

The continuing story of Troubleshooters, Inc. This installment focuses on three couples: Nash and Tess, Dave and Sophia, and Tracy and Deck. An OK story though not really my all time favorite from Brockmann. We do get appearances of Jules, Robin, other Troubleshooters, and members of Paoletti's old

SEALS team. While probably stand alone, this book will work best for those who have been following the cast of characters through the whole series.

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LibraryThing member EvilynJ

After almost being killed in the last book, Troubleshooters James Nash and his wife Tess go into hiding. But Black Ops agents go after partners Dave and Sophia to bring Nash and Tess back out into the open. Will this be the end of Troubleshooters, Inc.?

Troubleshooters #14 finishes up the series.

You'll either love it or hate it--readers are so passionate about Brockmann's characters. Start with the beginning of the series, or you'll be totally lost.

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LibraryThing member Archieve

I think that Mrs. Brockmann has done a great job with this book. I have to say that I was so touched, when Nash told Decker that Dave was the only other friend he had besides Decker. That was touching, because in Flashpoint, Nash didn't care for Dave. He didn't want to work with him. To him, Dave

was a freak. And, I am sure prior to their friendship, Nash looked at Dave as being a weakling. Nash was worried how Dave would feel, if he found out that he wasn't dead. Throughout the book, he keep worrying about Dave. That's deep!I was happy to see my favorite couple. Sam and Alyssa and their baby. I just knew that they would have a boy. I was thinking that the baby probably have been named Sam, since Roger didn't change his name to Sam. He's just called Sam. But Ashton (Ash) is a good name. Ash loves his parents. He had gotten all happy, when he heard his mother's voice over the intercome. How cute! Speaking of cute, Sam time with Ash was cute too. Him teaching Nash how to change a diaper was sweet. I know that babies can swim, but after read where Sam said that he was taking Ash for a swim, I was like. I wouldn't let my six month old baby be in a pool. But, I know that Alyssa trusts Sam dearly. (I love Sam!)Okay, moving down to my second favorite couple.Dave and Sophia. I knew that they would get a HEA. I know that a lot of people don't feel that Dave was the right man for Sophia; that Decker was. But, Decker was never in love with Sophia. I didn't see where Decker was in love with Sophia in Flashpoint, Into The Storm, Into The Fire or even Dark of Night. Suzanne has given me clues that Sophia was going to wind up with Dave. I will not list all of them, but the main clue came from Flashpoint, when Sophia tells Tess that Dave is cute and that he would be her second husband, no make that her third husband. The love between Sophia and Dave in this story was real and pure. Yes, Dave had doubts. Should Dave have question Sophia's feelings for him? Yes. He wasn't sure if she truly cared for him. He knew that at one point, Sophia was in love with Decker, but in reality, she wasn't in love with Decker. She was in love with "the hero" - even in this book, Suzanne lets it be known that Sophia was in love with "the hero" and not Decker, the man. No, she doesn't say it word for word, but it's there. Hint: Pg 392 Decker talking to Sophia, about Tracy: "She sees me for who I am," Decker interrupted. "And she treats me like a man. Like an equal. Not some hero or... I don't know what. She's not afraid of me. She says what she sthinks, she never pulls her punches... I like the way she needs me. I really do. It's clean...honest."Sophia wasn't in love with Decker. She was infatuated with Decker. But, Sophia was in love - she was in love with Dave. That's the reason why Sophia hung up the phone on Dave in Into The Fire, when he told her that he was in love with him. She told him in the bar on the line of, "I couldn't...." In Into The Fire. Sophia has gotten jealous over Paulette. No woman would compare herself to another woman, if a man is just a friend to her and she didn't have feelings for him. Sophia is the one that kissed Dave first. She wanted him to make love to her. Was she trying to block out her feelings for Decker? No, because there was no feelings. She was trying to admit to herself that Dave was the man she was in love with. In the book towards the end, we see that she realized that Dave was the man she was in love with all this time.They truly make a cute couple. Next time, we read about them. They will be married and living with Dave. He's house is bigger. I hope they have a little boy. DJ short for Dave Junior would be cute. But, Dave was thinking about a girl, so maybe they would have a girl. Daddy's little girl. How cute. And the name Marianne. I know someone with that name and her name is not pronounced Mary Ann, although, so peeople cal her that.Dave and Sophia's part will surely be a reread.Oh, and I have to say that I'm glad that Dave is the geek. The nerd. He's a very good one too. I honestly believe that Wildcard meant it, when he told Dave that he could breeze through BUD/S. Dave needed that encouragement. He also needed to realize that heroes comes in all status. Wildcard, may be a Navy Seal, but he's also a fellow geek. One that is not only smart, but is trained to kill. So, Dave, may be the geek, but there is no doubt that Dave can't handle himself. He doesn't need to be a Navy Seal to TA (Take Action!)

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LibraryThing member lindsaydiffee

Really enjoyed this. Good job all the way around.

LibraryThing member Lauren2013

Dark of Night
5 Stars

Following the attempt on Jimmy Nash's life, only a select group of people know that he is still alive, and Troubleshooters team leader Lawrence Decker plans to keep it that way in order to expose those who want Jimmy dead. But Deck's best-laid plans are for naught when

Troubleshooter receptionist, Tracy Shapiro, follows the clues and discovers the truth. Now Deck and Tracy must evade the rogue agents willing to do anything to find Jimmy, even torture and kill his closest allies.

***Spoilers ahead***

Once again, Brockmann focuses on three different couples - Sophia and Dave, Tracy and Deck, and Nash and Tess.

The ongoing angst fest of Sophia and Decker's non-existent relationship is finally resolved as circumstances force her to confront the truth of her feelings for Deck and realize that the man she really loves has been right there all along.

Tracy and Deck are a surprisingly perfect match for one another. Tracy is much more than the seemingly shallow, selfish, and stupid receptionist from the beginning of Into the Storm. She is, in fact, intelligent, resilient, and compassionate. Not only is she the only one to deduce that Jimmy is alive, but she also sees the vulnerable and lonely person behind Deck's façade. She is fearless, doesn't allow Deck to wallow in his self-imposed misery, calls him on his bullshit, and treats him as a man, not a legend. He is, therefore, able to let down his guard, be himself and let her in. It is really adorable!

Lastly, Tess and Nash overcome the issues that have threatened their HEA. The revelations are difficult, but together they can handle all obstacles.

The mystery surrounding those responsible for the attacks on Jimmy, Dave and Deck is gripping from the start (although the prologue did have me waiting for the other shoe to drop), and there are some excellent action-packed scenes. It is particularly gratifying that the villain is ultimately brought down by the woman he underestimated.

Overall, the closure to several ongoing relationships and the gripping suspense plot make this one of the best installments in the series. Kudos to Brockmann for keeping us engaged with her characters from one book to the next.

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