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The Investigator (Norcross Security Book 1) by Anna Hackett

The Investigator is Anna Hackett’s Norcross Security Book 1, a romantic-suspense ebook about museum curator Haven McKinney and investigator Rhys Norcross. A museum art theft puts Haven in danger while the leads’ attraction develops alongside the suspense plot. The listing describes the series books as standalone reads.

At a glance

Romantic suspense pairs a developing workplace-adjacent romance with danger linked to a stolen museum painting.
The story follows museum curator Haven McKinney and investigator Rhys Norcross of Norcross Security.
Listed as the first book in the series, with the listing stating each installment can be read as a standalone.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines an art-theft and personal-danger storyline with a central romance, rather than focusing on only one genre element.
Kindle listing includes accessibility and reading features such as screen-reader support, Word Wise and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book details
Author / publisher	Anna Hackett
Publication date	September 14, 2020
Language	English
Print length	264 pages
ISBN-13	978-1922414106

Kindle edition details
File size	2.9 MB
Screen reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

The listing describes kidnapping and danger to the heroine, alongside a fast-paced romantic-suspense plot. Consider this content if those themes affect your reading preferences.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for romantic suspense with a museum theft, a threatened heroine and a former military investigator.
Readers interested in a first-in-series story that the listing says can be read as a standalone.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a romance without danger, kidnapping or action-oriented suspense.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 12,418 ratings

5 stars64%64%
4 stars26%26%
3 stars9%9%
2 stars1%1%
1 star0%0%

Customer feedback describes an entertaining, twist-filled plot and a fast-paced, readable romantic-suspense story, with positive remarks about the leads’ connection and the series opening. This suits readers seeking a brisk blend of romance and action, though the reported reactions do not establish that every reader will enjoy the pacing or romantic pairing.

Positive themes

Customers praise the plot’s twists and turns and describe the book as an engaging series opener.
Feedback highlights the connection between the main characters and the story’s fast pace and readability.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Investigator about?

Museum curator Haven McKinney becomes caught up in danger after a theft at her museum. Investigator Rhys Norcross, who works for Norcross Security, vows to protect her as their relationship develops.

Is this the first Norcross Security book?

Yes. The title identifies it as Norcross Security Book 1. The listing says each book in the series can be read as a standalone.

What reading features are listed for the Kindle edition?

The listing says screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled.