D.K. Hood

A gripping crime thriller that will have you hooked

Don't Tell a Soul

‘WOW WOW WOW!!!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!… From literally the first page you're hooked and gripped!! Kept on the edge of my seat throughout I just couldn't put it down… my new all time favourite author!!… I just wish I could've given it more than five stars!!!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars She didn’t know he was watching. Until it was too late. She’d walked this way hundreds of times before. She knew every twist and turn. She didn’t know this was the last time she’d ever walk this path. Hidden deep in the forest, schoolgirl Felicity Parker is found carefully laid out on a rock with nothing but a freshly picked bunch of flowers next to her. The body lies just off a popular hiking route, and Detective Jenna Alton thinks the killer might be a visitor to the town, until another girl’s body is found at the local swimming pool, once again posed with a bunch of flowers. Jenna recognizes the signs of a serial killer, and thinks it could be a local. As the town is gripped with fear, Jenna must examine each person the girls knew, and trust between neighbors starts to crumble. Both girls went out on their own, and were found where they shouldn’t be. Were they taken by chance, or did they know their killer? How were they lured so far from safety? And can Jenna and her team find the killer before another life is lost? An absolutely nail-biting thriller that will keep you up all night. If you enjoy Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott, you’ll love this! **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Bring Me Flowers: ‘Oh my flipping goodness!!... kept me guessing until the very last page… I cannot fault this book at all – if I could read it all over again for the very first time, I would jump at the chance… Hard hitting, addictive, and incredibly chilling… A truly toe curling read – fantastic!' The Writing Garnet ‘I was taken on a rollercoaster ride… it leaves you gripping the edge of your seat in anticipation… will keep you hooked from the very beginning.’ Stardust Book Reviews ‘An incredibly fast-paced, high octane thriller that begs to be read in one sitting… it was impossible to put down.' The Book Nurse ‘Wow bloody brilliant! This book had everything – it was dark, creepy and disturbing and made me get chills… I read it in super fast time because I couldn't put it down. An excellent read.' Bonnie's Book Talk ‘Suspenseful from the first page, with a pace that never lets up, this was a book I could not stop thinking about… an absolutely unputdownable, gut wrenching story with an ending I did not see coming and which I am still thinking about. Brilliant. A masterpiece.’ Renita D’Silva ‘The killer sent shivers down my spine as his narrative outlined his desire to kill and his unique MO… I love it when a writer creates a character that creeps me out inside my head and this is one guy you wouldn't want turning up with a bunch of flowers for you!… So many potential suspects, my wee head was spinning as I tried to work out the whodunnit and whydunnit! I do love a good old workout for the brain and this one kept me guessing all the way through!’ Chapter in My Life ‘Gripping main plot with a villain I never in a million years spotted.’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘The story will suck you in and keep you guessing until the end, despite trying to make you believe that you know who the murderer is.’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘This book has surpassed my expectations and is even better than that I could have imagined.’ Sean’s Book Reviews

Bring Me Flowers

‘Wow this book was amazing… totally thrilling and had me hanging on to every word… Leaves you wanting more… Well worth 5 stars, in fact I wish I could give it more.’ Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars Her bare arms are scratched and bleeding as she runs through the forest. The light fades behind her but she must keep running. She knows what will happen to her if she stops… The body of Amos Price lies in a pool of blood on the polished floor of an otherwise empty house in the small town of Black Rock Falls. With no signs of a break in, and no clues left at the scene, Detective Jenna Alton is at a loss. But as the team begins to unpick the life of the reclusive victim, they discover a disturbing link between Amos and the disappearance of several young girls in the county going back years. Days later, Ely Dorsey’s body is found in a remote motel on the outskirts of town. Jenna fears not only that the murders are connected to the missing girls, but that the killer hasn’t finished yet. As Jenna tries to work out who will be next, the killer suddenly sends her deputy, David Kane, messages. Is she being taunted? Or does the murderer want to be caught? And will Jenna discover who’s behind these killing before more people die? An absolutely nail-biting thriller with plenty of twists, Follow Me Home is perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott. **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Follow Me Home: ‘I absolutely love D.K. Hood… an amazing author!!... a book that I absolutely devoured! From cover to cover you’re gripped. I can’t wait for the next one!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘A huge five star rating for a fantastic book… kept me gripped throughout and I loved it.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘Wowsers… a cracking thriller… a tantalising read… thrilling and sometimes chilling… on the hook from start to finish.’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews ‘Five massive stars, a phenomenal read which will certainly have me coming back for more.’ Sweet Little Book Blog, 5 stars ‘I absolutely, totally, utterly flipping well LOVED this book… one of those stories that really does grab you by the throat and keeps your attention until the last word.’ Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars ‘I was completely addicted to the story. I flew through the pages and read the book in an evening – I would have struggled to put it down!!’ Donna’s Book Blog, 5 stars ‘The thrill of the investigation mixed with the intensity of the storyline was just phenomenal, I honestly couldn’t have asked for more in a book… A cracking novel which packs more than one punch.’ The Writing Garnet ‘It’s dark undertones and thrilling twists make for a compulsive read… If you love taut crime thrillers that keep you guessing then I recommend reading this gripping book.’ Dash Fan Book Reviews ‘I loved this book… had me gripped from the start… didn’t want it to end.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘The best novel from this genre that I have read in a long time.’ Waggy Tales Dog Blog ‘Great addition to a great series. I loved the first two books in this series and number three does not disappoint… I never guessed who the culprit was!... Already looking forward to book four.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘Held me breathless to the very end.’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘Until the last chapter the author succeeded in keeping the killer a secret and I kept racking my brain, but I would never have guessed who it was.’ B for Bookreview

An unputdownable crime thriller that will have you hooked

Follow Me Home

As she opened her eyes and took in her surroundings, a feeling of terror ran through her weakened body. She knew exactly where she was. And she knew exactly what was about to happen to her… When Ella Tate stumbles into Black Rock Falls, her exhausted and bloodied body is a terrifying sight, but not as frightening as the story she has to tell. Ambushed on their way into town when they stopped to help a man by the side of the road, Ella and her friend Sky ran when he pulled a knife on them. But only one of them got away. As Detective Jenna Alton investigates the case, she looks into the history of missing persons in the town, and uncovers more cases – all young people. All stopped on the same stretch of road into town. All vanished without a trace. When a distinctive pink sweater belonging to Sky turns up in Black Rock Falls, Jenna follows the trail to a derelict building on the outskirts of town. But she isn’t prepared for what lies behind those doors. Can she stop the killer before more lives are lost? If you like Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott you’ll love this nail-biting thriller from D.K. Hood. **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What people are saying about Where Angels Fear: ‘Absolutely beyond brilliant!!!... A definite must read.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Fast paced and addictive!... The storyline twisted and turned, throwing red herrings out at every opportunity… I read this book so fast I’m sure there was smoke coming from the pages! It had me completely hooked.’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars ‘A fast moving thrill ride of a book.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Keeps you guessing till the end. Highly recommend this author.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘This series just keeps getting better… This mystery is full of twists and surprises. Each reveal is more shocking than the last… I can’t wait to see what comes next.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘It is no surprise at just how good this novel really is… The pace seemed very fast but all the boxes were checked. It had action and mystery to solve, missing persons and one of the most gruesome storylines imaginable. What a wonderful book.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I read this in one day… Brilliant plot that keeps you guessing… I love the setting too.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘This book is brilliant! I am so glad I picked it as I hadn’t tried this author before… Couldn’t put it down until I’d finished.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars What people are saying about D.K. Hood: ‘Wow!!! I read this book in one sitting… gripping… I was swept away.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!... From literally the first page you’re hooked and gripped!! Kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. I just couldn’t put it down… My new all time favourite author!!... I just wish I could’ve given it more than five stars!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Wow, this book was amazing… totally thrilling and had me hanging on to every word… Leaves you wanting more… Well worth 5 stars, in fact I wish I could give it more.’ Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars ‘GO AND READ THIS BOOK!’ Loving Life Everyday ‘I absolutely love D.K. Hood… An amazing author!!... A book that I absolutely devoured!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Oh my flipping goodness!!... kept me guessing until the very last page… I cannot fault this book at all.’ The Writing Garnet ‘I did not want this book to end! But it was so good that I was reading faster and faster!’ Musings of a Tired Mummy ‘I was riveted. And I simply had to know how it would all end. I’d read the author again in a heartbeat!’ Goodreads reviewer

An addictive crime thriller with a gripping twist

Where Angels Fear

The young girl pushes against the backseat of the family sedan, fighting to free herself from the crude ties restricting her hands and feet. As the car speeds towards the edge of town, she looks back at her family home, and watches in horror as it is suddenly engulfed in a mass of flames. Trembling with fear, she turns towards the driver and hears only laughter. She knows that the worst is yet to come... Detective Jenna Alton surveys the charred remains of the large suburban home, stopping to pause at the three lifeless bodies of the Woods family. Jenna knows she’s looking for a serial killer, but her priority is finding the missing teenage daughter last seen on the night of the inferno. Days later, Sophie Wood’s body is discovered floating in a shallow pool of crystal-clear water—known locally as Dead Man’s Drop—but Jenna still doesn’t know who would target the quiet family in such a brutal attack. Delving into the family’s past, she makes a shocking discovery—a link between the killer and someone connected to her deputy David Kane. If Jenna is right and the killer is back and seeking revenge, then she must act fast to keep her deputy safe. When another girl is taken, Jenna and David follow the trail into a network of underground caves on the outskirts of town. With little time before the killer claims his next victim, they race into the pitch-black tunnels, unsure whether they have just walked into the killer’s trap. Can they find the girl in time and escape the caves without the killer chasing them down? If you like pulse-racing thrillers from Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, you will love this gripping new book from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood. **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Promises in the Dark: “Wow. What a fabulous read. D.K. has knocked it out of the park with this one. It was dark, dangerous, tense and thrilling. I read it in one sitting.” Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars “TRIPLE WOW!!!… Amazing, fabulous and in my opinion the best one yet.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Fast-paced and full of action, just as I would expect from this author!… Filled to the brim with action and suspense, this book will have you reading into the early hours!!” Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars “This was spectacular and I just didn’t want it to end.” Sean’s Book Reviews, 5 stars “Oh my goodness!… I binged on this brilliant book and didn’t stop until the last breath-taking paragraph… Treat yourself and enjoy every terrifying twist and turn as you race through this exhilarating, mind blowing book!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “I was really looking forward to reading Promises in the Dark and boy was it worth waiting for… Darker, grittier and more thrilling.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “An amazing author… This one was gut gripping from the start… Absolutely brilliant!!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Wow is all I can say… Seriously speechless and excited for the next book.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “It quickly picks up with a BOOM, well several of them… A fantastic read with twists that will keep you up past bedtime.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “D.K. Hood has outdone herself this time, giving us one of the most disturbing serial killers in recent memory.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Kept me on the edge-of-my-seat and many heart-pounding moments throughout.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Darker and grittier, this is one of the best of the series!… The conclusion to this book is perfect.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “A great twist at the beginning and a very tense ending.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

A totally gripping serial killer thriller

Promises in the Dark

Jenna Alton was once an FBI agent who would stop at nothing to put those who hurt the innocent behind bars. An addictive short-read about how she became Black Rock Falls’ most loved sheriff. He grabs at her hair, pulling hard. She doesn’t scream like he wants her to. Instead, she grits her teeth and waits for her chance to escape. Then she runs harder than she has ever run in her life. As she hears his angry footsteps gaining on her, she prays that she makes it out of there alive… Undercover FBI agent Jenna Alton has been playing wife to dangerous criminal husband Michael Carlos for four years. Tonight she plans to make her escape. But as she gathers her belongings together, she hears something that stops her in her tracks – he’s taken a young girl called Mandy, and she’s being held somewhere close. Jenna knows what she must do – find the child and get her to safety – even if it means risking her own life. As Michael hosts a party at their secluded home, Jenna pretends to play his doting wife, whilst desperately searching for Mandy. She takes a deep breath as she walks past her husband’s office door. If he catches her, he’ll kill her. Jenna’s already sacrificed so much, but innocent lives will be lost if she doesn’t leave the house tonight. With the clock ticking, can Jenna save the innocent little girl and get them both out alive? An absolutely unputdownable 150-page read from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood. If you’re a fan of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, you will love this gripping read. What readers are saying about Don’t Look Back: “My heart was pounding, my nerves were shredded but OMG was it worth it as this story was spectacular and unputdownable.” @mags_louise, 5 stars “Brilliant… Compelling… Wow, I couldn’t put it down… Oh my word… What a story.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Truly breathtaking.” Crazy Canadian Writing, 5 stars “Loved every minute of the story.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Exceptional.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Omg, I just love, love, love D.K. Hood.” Jasmin’s Jewellery, 5 stars “I was on the edge of my seat… The tension in this story will have you biting your nails to the quick, and prepare for a sleepless night because you won’t be able to put this book down.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Absolutely loved this… A tense read that grabs you from the off.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Thrilling… Full of action and suspense.” Harlequin Junkie, 5 stars “Hands down my favourite book of this amazing, incredible series… I stayed up past my bedtime to finish it because I could not put it down.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Amazing… This book is giving us everything we always wanted to know. Wow… I loved it.” B for Bookreview, 5 stars “I read the book in half a day as I was turning the pages quicker and quicker… A must-read.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

A completely addictive and gripping Detectives Kane and Alton crime novella

Don't Look Back

An edge of your seat crime thriller

The Crying Season

She opens her eyes and struggles to make out the dark room around her. One thing she knows instantly – her wrists are bound and she’s tied to a chair, unable to move. As she screams for help, she hears footsteps outside. He’s coming… Fifteen-year-old Lindy Rosen has been having nightmares for weeks, waking in a panic, screaming that there’s a man in her room watching her sleep. Her parents assumed it was her overactive imagination, but when one morning they find Lindy missing from her bedroom, they’re not so sure. Detective Jenna Alton is called in to investigate. Within hours of the schoolgirl going missing, the kidnapper reaches out to Jenna with a video of Lindy bound and tied to a chair, crying to be set free. And a simple message – you’ve got 24 hours to find her or I kill her. Jenna’s team work around the clock to try to find Lindy before the deadline, but time runs out, and Jenna receives a devastating message. The killer has made good on his promise. He’s playing a dangerous game. And no one knows what his next move will be. But just two days later, one of Lindy’s school friends is taken in the middle of the night and the countdown begins again. Completely addictive from the very start, if you like Lisa Regan, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott you’ll love Whisper in the Night. What readers are saying about Whisper in the Night: ‘I can’t get enough of this series and whizzed through yet another blinding instalment!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘D.K. Hood never disappoints and this new instalment is a brilliant addition to an already awesome series… An abundance of twists and turns and multiple suspects so it’s difficult to guess the culprit until the big reveal.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Another hit in a great series! This case was one of the best of the series… The twists are many and perfect to the story line. I am never disappointed by this author.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I barely ate or slept while reading this book. I love the characters and this author’s imagination is scary good.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘This is another rollercoaster of a ride, so strap yourself in and be prepared to be hurtled along at 100mph through the pages.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I love this series. As soon as I received this, it jumped straight to the top of my to-be-read list. I’ve even left a book half read to start it… Number six in a series that just keeps getting better and better…. Brilliant stuff. Read in one day. Genuinely didn’t want to put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘There is absolutely nothing negative which I could say about this book. I was genuinely disappointed to finish it… This book had me completely hooked and had me reading well into the early hours as I just couldn’t put it down! It was a fantastic crime book that was filed with so much action and suspense that I’m sure I could feel my heart beating just that little bit faster! This is definitely down on my list of one of the best series that I have read.’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars ‘Great book. Held my attention from start to finish. Plenty of twists and turns and suspense. I can’t wait for more from this author.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars What readers are saying about D.K. Hood: ‘Wow!!! I read this book in one sitting.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!... I just wish I could’ve given it more than five stars!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘Wow, this book was amazing… totally thrilling and had me hanging on to every word.’ Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars ‘GO AND READ THIS BOOK!’ Loving Life Everyday ‘I absolutely love D.K. Hood… An amazing author!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

An absolutely heart-stopping serial killer thriller

Whisper in the Night

She glances around as she locks the café door behind her. It’s growing dark and the quiet street is deserted. Tired, she starts on her short walk home. She thinks she’ll be safe inside within minutes, but the person watching from the shadows has other plans for her tonight… When the body of a young woman is discovered in a local playground in the center of Black Rock Falls, Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane rush to the scene. Jenna recoils with horror when she sees the body, dressed in a thin nightgown, her face covered by a terrifying Halloween mask. When the body is examined, red puncture marks are uncovered along her spine. Jenna makes a connection with a cold case where the killer tortured young women for years and was never caught. If the murderer has started killing again, Jenna knows it’s only a matter of time before another body is found. Days later, when another victim lays slumped against the fence of a local landfill site, with the same puncture wounds and macabre mask, Jenna’s fears are confirmed. A serial killer is back in town and they’re picking off women one by one. Then, as a third body is found, Jenna finally gets the breakthrough she needs. Dirt found underneath the women’s fingernails leads to a dangerous cave network in the mountains outside town. And once Jenna ventures into the dark, winding underground tunnels, will she find the person responsible for the deaths and take them down, or has she just walked into the killer’s trap? Fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot will be gripped by this crime thriller from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood. Prepare to stay up all night! **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Kiss Her Goodnight: “Left me chilled to the bone… Must-read in this gripping and very addictive series.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Oh wow, I can’t say enough about this one!! So good!! Literally had me guessing until the reveal… Captivated.” Sip_andread, 5 stars “Wow! Still trying to catch my breath.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Exceptional… My word, I couldn’t put this down… Compulsive reading and I couldn’t stop and had to read to the end.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Wow… Amazing… Fantastic… Bone chilling.” B for Bookreview, 5 stars “A cracking page-turner with some omg moments that will keep you reading late into the night.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Incredible… Had me on the edge of my seat, holding my breath.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “I was totally absorbed into the book from the first few pages… I am fully addicted to this series.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “I blew through this like the wind! Fantastic read!” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “A gripping series and I just love it! Five huge stars! Give me more!” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Great book!... Filled with suspense, intrigue and great detective work… Highly recommended.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Compulsive reading.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Gripping… I was hooked… On the edge of my seat.” NetGalley reviewer “An outstanding read. You do not want to miss.” Tove Reads

A completely unputdownable crime thriller

Kiss Her Goodnight

Her heart races as a noise from downstairs wakes her. She checks every room in her small home, but it’s not until she returns to the safety of her bedroom does she see movement. She’s not alone. And nobody can help her now… Writing scrawled on the wall of Sheriff Jenna Alton’s office overnight leads her and her deputy David Kane to a secluded house on the outskirts of town. Inside, Jenna is devastated to find a much-loved local resident lying in a pool of blood, stab wounds covering her lifeless body. What monster would attack a defenseless woman living alone? With no trace of the killer at the scene, the deadly message written on Jenna’s door is her only clue. But as the small town grieves, it leads her to a contractor who recently had access to the woman’s home. She races to interview him, only to discover the wreck of a car on a steep mountain road with another dead woman inside. Jenna knows the victims were friends and regularly went to church together. She thinks a twisted killer has been watching them, waiting for the perfect time to strike. But before she can make her next move, one of her own team is found unconscious and covered in the blood of a third female victim—a knife inches away from his hand. Pulse racing, Jenna questions her shaken deputy, who can’t explain why he was in the woman’s house. Could he really be a killer, or is someone playing an evil game? The clock ticks to uncover a dark secret that connects all three victims, but can she work it out before another innocent life is taken? An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller from a USA Today bestselling author. If you’re a fan of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, you will love this gripping read. What readers are saying about Pray for Mercy: “A rip-roaring, heart-stopping, gut-wrenching good crime thriller… This quickly became a story I couldn’t put down, and page by page it just got more intriguing and exhilarating.” @mags_louise, 5 stars “Thrilling and terrifying. My heart was in my throat… Wonderful. NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Definitely one that shouldn’t be missed! Adrenaline rush of a book… The kind of book where it ramps up into one impossible situation on top of another and another and another until you realise you haven’t actually been breathing for a page or two.” NetGalley reviewer “That ending! I absolutely loved it.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Totally gripping with tension, drama and twists and turns on every page.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “I was holding my breath.” @louisewilson60, 5 stars “Superb.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Omg… Will keep you up all night to finish it… The shocks don’t stop coming… What a rollercoaster ride.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Heart pounding!! Guaranteed thrill ride!” @sip_andread, 5 stars “Oh, oh, oh!!!!! This book doesn’t disappoint, especially the ending!!!! Omg.” @succaforbooks, 5 stars “Fantastic… Filled with lots of red herrings, dead ends, ‘Nos’ and ‘OMGs’. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat!!” Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars “An excellent page-turner.” @Tracy17572303, 5 stars “More than five stars… I literally have no nails left, I devoured this book in one sitting and finally turned the last page at 2am. Yes, this book is that good!!!!” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “A fast-paced, super suspenseful, chilling thriller.” Harlequin Junkie, 5 stars

A totally gripping and unputdownable crime thriller

Pray for Mercy

Hurrying along the dark, snow-covered path, she knows she’s not alone when she hears the light tread of someone behind her. Panic rising in her chest, she picks up the pace. But she doesn’t even have a chance to scream before everything goes black. When a beautiful young woman is reported missing from her hotel room on the outskirts of Black Rock Falls, Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane are devastated to discover her pale, lifeless body trapped beneath a frozen lake nearby. It’s Jenna who finds the single pearl earring buried in the frosted grass that gives them their first lead. Just as Jenna has the remaining hotel guests safely back in their rooms, the killer strikes again, and another victim is found in one of the hotel’s lakeside cabins. Next to his bloodied body is a second pearl earring. What does it mean, and why is the killer leaving them for Jenna to find? Interviewing witnesses, Jenna discovers that both victims were seen arguing with other residents hours before their deaths. Could the murderer be out for revenge, and how many more bodies will follow before they are truly satisfied? As a blizzard cuts the hotel off from Black Rock Falls, Jenna and her team are trapped with the killer. Then she receives a terrifying call from a teenage girl who thinks the murderer was in her room as she slept. Can Jenna save her from becoming the next victim? And how many more innocent lives will be taken before the snow thaws? Fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot will love this gripping and addictive thriller from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood. Prepare to stay up all night! What readers are saying about Fallen Angel: “Addictive… It kept me reading long after I should have been asleep… so riveting I couldn’t put it down… I was tingling with anticipation as to who was the next to die… Amazing book. I didn’t want it to end.” Crazy Canadian Writing, 5 stars “Wow… Just thinking about it now still gives me shivers down my spine.” Spooky’s Maze of Books, 5 stars “Superb read… Definitely a winner from me! Top marks.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Jaw-dropping… A fast-paced read that doesn’t let up… I read it in one sitting.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Brilliant… I 1000% recommend.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Ooooooh!!!… Filled with intrigue, suspense, action, murder and mayhem! I definitely enjoyed reading this book!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Nail-biting.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Another fantastic five-star read… Gripping, heart-pounding and thrilling… Loved it!!!!!” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Exceptional… Had me hooked from the first page to the last.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Gripping… Has you gasping and leaves you reading frantically to find out what happens.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Literally filled with heart-stopping and stomach churning moments and I found myself moving closer and closer to the edge of my seat as I read.” Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars “Absolutely fantastic, absorbing and totally thrilling.” Carla Kovach, author, 5 stars “Omg, omg! I don’t know where to begin! I am lost for words! OMG! That was excellent! I didn’t want it to end” Ragazza Triste

An absolutely addictive crime thriller with a nail-biting twist

Fallen Angel

Grey clouds gather overhead as she runs along the dark road. Not a soul is out in the storm, or so she thinks. As the vehicle pulls up alongside her, she sees a familiar face behind the wheel and thinks she’s safe. Little does she know, she has just put herself in unthinkable danger… When local cheerleader, Laurie Turner, goes missing after practice and her bright red pick-up truck is found abandoned by the side of a quiet road, Detective Jenna Alton fears the worst. Visiting Laurie’s family house, Jenna senses that the teenager’s home life isn’t as perfect as her father would have people believe. Quick to temper and full of hatred towards Laurie’s mother, Dr Turner doesn’t seem to know the first thing about his own daughter, let alone how long she’s been missing for. With the clock ticking, the whole town takes to the streets to find the missing girl and, after a frantic search, a terrible discovery is made at the bottom of an old mine shaft on the outskirts of town. Laurie’s pale body is totally still and Jenna is sure somebody in the local community is her killer. When another cheerleader goes missing, Jenna thinks that someone close to the school is picking the teenagers off one by one. As she talks to the other students, it becomes clear that there are plenty of people who’d like to silence the girls forever. Then her own deputy David Kane comes face to face with the murderer, and Jenna has to race to save him. Can she do so before it’s too late? Or will another young life be taken? If you enjoy Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, you will love this unputdownable crime thriller from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood. **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about D.K. Hood: “Oh my, oh my God… This is another cracking story!!!… This author really deserves the title of Queen of Suspense… She had chills running down my spine and I just couldn’t stop reading. Incredibly, mind-blowingly brilliant!” B for Bookreview, 5 stars “What a fantastic book it is. Totally addictive. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “An excellent read… Had me captivated the whole way through… I had a couple of wow moments that took my breath away. All in all, a bloody brilliant book that totally deserves 5 stars.” Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars “Hold on to your hats for the surprise ending!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Absolutely terrific read.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Another phenomenal instalment to this series. I love the new characters… Some scenes had my heart threatening to burst out of my chest.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Whew!… Thanks for the twist. I never saw it coming!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “They just keep getting better. I love this series.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “This one ups the ante on pulse-pounding suspense… Full of action and surprising twists that the reader won’t see coming.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “This is a wonderful series with great characters, inventive storylines and a familiarity that welcomes you in each time you begin a new book… A first class read.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Another chilling, dark plot in the most dangerous town of Black Rock Falls. A highly recommended read.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Absolutely gut gripping! Worth more than five stars!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Excellent… Long may this series continue!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

An absolutely nail-biting crime thriller with a heart-stopping twist

Be Mine Forever

She wakes to the sound of footsteps outside her secluded home. Moving toward the window, she scans the dark woods around her and freezes. A tall figure in a long dark coat holds a crossbow pointed right at her. She blinks as lightning cracks overhead. But when she opens her eyes, the figure has vanished… When the body of a man is found in the dense forest surrounding Black Rock Falls, Sheriff Jenna Alton immediately sees disturbing similarities with a past case—the same murder weapon, the remote beauty spot, and the way the victim is perched against a tree with no sign of a struggle. But the killer in that case was jailed for life. Jenna suspects a copycat killer and her fears are confirmed when, during the town’s Halloween festival, the bodies of two tourists are found further down the remote trail. They too had been hunted down and murdered in another picturesque spot and all Jenna can hope is that the man behind bars can help her catch the twisted monster behind these new deaths. As she comes face to face with the vicious murderer who has haunted her dreams for years, she is sure he knows more than he’s telling her. Looking deep into Jenna’s eyes, as if they’re two old friends catching up, he promises to take his final revenge on her for locking him up. But before she can learn more, he is dragged away by prison guards. When a sudden emergency call takes Jenna and her deputy David Kane deep into the woods, Jenna senses something is very wrong about the situation. As a strange calmness falls over the forest, a familiar face emerges from the shadows. Will this killer be the one who finally takes down Sheriff Alton, and can they make it out of the forest alive? If you love heart-racing crime books by authors like Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, you will love this exciting thriller from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood. **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Cross My Heart: “Wow!… A real heart-pounder!… It had intrigue, suspense and lots of heart-pounding moments! Lots of twists and turns and definitely some jaw-dropping moments!” Sassy Southern Book Blog, 5 stars “Hold, please, while I catch my breath… Holy smokes! This is one intense ride… I stayed up to 2am and I had to force myself to go to sleep. Then I woke up and needed to finish it.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Amazing and brilliant… Had chills running a marathon up and down my spine.” Bforbookreview, 5 stars “OMG! This drew me in quickly… I devoured this… A captivating roller coaster of a book.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Exceptional… OMG, a fast-paced book that keeps you on the edge of your seat… Oh my word, this one was brilliant.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Page-turner from the start!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Wasn’t that a roller coaster ride! Fasten your seatbelts readers, it’s a gloriously bumpy ride.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Another thrill ride… The action starts and doesn’t let up. It’s intense, dark and full of suspense.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Loved it!… What a thriller… These books give me chills… It does not slow down and keeps you on your toes… An intense thriller!” When The Book Ends, 5 stars “This book had me up past my bedtime… Be prepared – you’re in for a wild ride.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “I was on the edge of my seat… I love this author. I love this series. Each book is fabulous… I love everything about it.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “An absolute heart-hammering cracker.” Carla Kovach, 5 stars

A completely gripping and unputdownable serial killer thriller

Cross My Heart

Her head throbbed as she stumbled up the stairs. Music vibrating and the sound of partygoers fill her head as she walks into one of the dark, empty rooms. As she sits on the bed, she hears the unmistakable sound of the door locking behind her. She is not alone. The body of college student Chrissie Lowe lies curled into a ball – long red cuts along her arms suggesting how she had met her death. Detective Jenna Alton is called in to investigate. Purplish bruising on Chrissie’s upper arms and thighs make Jenna believe there is more to Chrissie’s death than others suspected, and she soon finds herself following the trail of the student’s last few moments, leading her to the scene of a party that had ended just hours before Chrissie’s body was found. When Jenna hears reports that Chrissie was seen going into the bedroom of a college football star, she knows that finding out what went on behind that closed door could be the key to finding out how Chrissie ended up dead. But then another partygoer dies in an apparent accident at the campus gym just hours later, and Jenna is convinced the deaths are connected. Facing a wall of silence from the student population, Jenna has to act fast to find the killer, but soon another student is found dead on the campus. As Jenna sends in one of her deputies undercover, she prays that she hasn’t just sealed his fate. Can she find the killer before any more lives are taken? Fans of Lisa Regan, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott will love this totally gripping page-turner from bestselling crime author D.K. Hood. You won’t be able to put it down! What readers are saying about Break the Silence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow. Wow. Wow. D.K. Hood has nailed it again… I just can’t get enough of this series.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely love this author and series… Excellent read.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OMG…. I literally devoured this book and it had me at the edge of my seat the whole time. It gripped from the outset.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh Lordy, what a cracking read!... The main plot is excellent with lots of twists and turns and I didn’t for a moment see who was committing the murders.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘D.K. Hood has done it again. Absolutely brilliant!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Once I started this book, I couldn’t put it down – 5 stars from me! I absolutely love this series.’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is the best of the series so far… so well written that I had no clue who it was and was shocked by the reveal.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It will grab you from the turn of the first page and won’t release you until the very last. Strap in and get ready for the ride, it’ll be one rollercoaster you will not want to get off!!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing book! Held my attention from the start to the very end. Plenty of suspense, twists and turns.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely love this series. You are brought in several different directions before a cracking end.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a cracking book this is.’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is my favourite series featuring American Police Officers… A brilliant read.’ Nigel Adams Book Worm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Black Rock Falls is not for the faint hearted!... I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys curling up with a very good crime story.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliant. A very cleverly written thriller that I read in one sitting.’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OMG another page-turner… The tension and suspense had me stuck to my seat… Another must-read in this addictive and fantastic series.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Very well written… The author has you guessing until the very end.’ Goodreads reviewer

Break the Silence

David Kane’s completely gripping origin story. Find out how he went from Black Ops to Black Rock Falls in this short 150-page read you won’t be able to put down. She pulls the door of her office closed and hurries over to her beaten-up old Toyota parked in a deserted alley. Slipping into the driver’s seat, she checks the rear-view mirror, and her heart stops. Staring back at her are the dark eyes of a stranger. She opens her mouth to scream, but it’s already too late… When secretary Annie Parkes is snatched from the street outside of her workplace, David Kane is tasked with finding her. Strong, highly skilled, and secretive, he’s a loner and an outsider; the only man the military trust to find Annie before her kidnappers make good on their promise to kill her. But as Kane pulls Annie from a derelict building, gunshots ringing through the deserted streets around them, he realizes rescuing her is just the beginning. He needs to keep her close to find out who is behind her capture, and to keep her safe. Hiding out in a remote part of town, Kane feels the walls he put up around himself many years ago begin to slip in front of Annie. Could she be more than just a job? With an old enemy hot on his tail, showing any weakness could be fatal—but when Annie is dragged back into danger once again, could he already be too late? Fans of the USA Today bestselling Detectives Kane and Alton series will finally find out the truth behind Deputy David Kane’s secret past. If you enjoy Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot you will love this gripping short read. What readers are saying about Lose Your Breath: “Wonderful book! I absolutely adore this series… Had me reading and finishing the book in no time!… Stunning, a page-turner.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “This book was everything I hoped it would be!… An absolute must-read.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “I felt like I was on a rollercoaster… It is one of the best books I’ve read this year.” Seansbookreviews, 5 stars “Wow! Great book!… What a heart-pounder!” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “It has romance, suspense and more suspense. I loved it!… I couldn’t put this book down.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Omg, wow… I was almost in tears at one point.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars What readers are saying about D.K. Hood: “Oh my, oh my God… This is another cracking story!!!… This author really deserves the title of Queen of Suspense… She had chills running down my spine and I just couldn’t stop reading. Incredibly, mind-blowingly brilliant!” B for Bookreview, 5 stars “Fantastic… Totally addictive. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “An excellent read… Had me captivated the whole way though… wow… took my breath away. All in all, a bloody brilliant book that totally deserves 5 stars.” Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars “Hold on to your hats for the surprise ending!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Phenomenal… had my heart threatening to burst out of my chest.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Whew!… Thanks for the twist. I never saw it coming!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Pulse-pounding suspense… Full of action and surprising twists that the reader won’t see coming.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Absolutely gut-gripping! Worth more than five stars!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

An absolutely gripping short-read thriller

Lose Your Breath

The sound that wakes her from sleep is unmistakable—someone is in their house. She listens as heavy footsteps start up the stairs, and as the bedroom door is flung open, she doesn’t even have time to scream… Following a frantic emergency call in the middle of the night, Detective Jenna Alton arrives at a secluded family home to find the body of Lucas Robinson lying in a pool of his own blood in his bed. His wife Carol, shivering in shock, has just watched an intruder shoot her husband in cold blood. As Jenna investigates the murder, she soon discovers that Lucas was having an affair. And when his mistress is also found strangled to death in the center of the small town, Jenna is convinced that the murderer is living amongst them. When the killer escalates with a mass murder at a remote ranch on the outskirts of Black Rock Falls, Jenna knows for sure that she’s dealing with a murderer more twisted than any other she’s faced before. As the town begins to fill with revelers for the annual Halloween festival, Jenna has to work fast to stop any more lives being taken. But as the killer always seems to be one step ahead of the investigation, has she finally met a murderer who can outsmart her? Fans of Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott will love this compelling and nail-biting crime thriller from bestselling author, D.K. Hood. What readers are saying about Her Broken Wings: “Oh my, oh my God… This is another cracking story!!!... This author really deserves the title of Queen of Suspense… She had chills running down my spine and I just couldn’t stop reading. Incredibly, mind-blowingly brilliant!” B for Bookreview, 5 stars “What a fantastic book it is. Totally addictive. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “An excellent read… Had me captivated the whole way though… I had a couple of wow moments that took my breath away. All in all a bloody brilliant book that totally deserves 5 stars.” Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars “Hold on to your hats for the surprise ending!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Absolutely terrific read.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Another phenomenal instalment to this series. I love the new characters… Some scenes had my heart threatening to burst out of my chest.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Whew!... Thanks for the twist. I never saw it coming!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “They just keep getting better. I love this series.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “This one ups the ante on pulse-pounding suspense… Full of action and surprising twists that the reader won’t see coming.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “This is a wonderful series with great characters, inventive storylines and a familiarity that welcomes you in each time you begin a new book… A first class read.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Another chilling, dark plot in the most dangerous town of Black Rock Falls. A highly recommended read.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Absolutely gut gripping! Worth more than five stars!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Excellent… Long may this series continue!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

A completely unputdownable serial killer thriller

Her Broken Wings

She runs her trembling fingers over the dark, damp walls surrounding her. Above her head, she hears heavy footsteps. She knows she has nowhere to hide and as the door to the cellar is flung open, she finally sees his face. It’s winter in Black Rock Falls and, as tourists flock to the small town to take in the snowy mountain peaks, one visitor makes a sickening discovery. The frozen body of a young woman hangs from a tree on the outskirts of town. Detective Jenna Alton is called in to investigate. Jenna’s stomach turns as she surveys the ice-cold remains, and she’s soon alerted to similar burial sites nearby. With no missing persons reported, Jenna and her deputy, David Kane, fear Black Rock Falls is being used as a dumping ground for bodies. As the body count mounts up, Jenna is more determined than ever to find the person responsible. But as she tries to catch the killer out, he outsmarts her once again and Jenna begins to wonder if he knows her next move. Could he be closer to her than she thinks? When the investigation takes Jenna to a homeless shelter right in the heart of the community, she fears for the life of a woman who hasn’t been seen for a few days. It’s clear the killer is beginning to escalate, so Jenna ramps up the investigation and puts herself in unthinkable danger. Can she catch the murderer off guard, or does he already know she’s on her way? Has Jenna finally met a killer she can’t catch? If you like Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, you will love this thrilling new book from bestselling crime author D.K. Hood. What readers are saying about Her Shallow Grave: “Another suspense filled thriller… This author knows how to write a book which will grab your attention at the turn of the first page and not let you go until the finish! With an ending you won’t see coming, you will be blown away by this story line!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars “D.K. Hood has outdone herself with this one. The best one yet!!! Superb!!!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Edge of your seat thrill ride of a book. I couldn’t put it down and I finished it in a day. I couldn’t read fast enough.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Brilliant series – a page turner every time.’ NetGalley, 5 stars “A very well written and plotted novel… Interesting and engaging.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars What readers are saying about D.K. Hood: “Oh my, oh my God… This is another cracking story!!!… This author really deserves the title of Queen of Suspense… She had chills running down my spine and I just couldn’t stop reading. Incredibly, mind-blowingly brilliant!” B for Bookreview, 5 stars “What a fantastic book it is. Totally addictive. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “An excellent read… Had me captivated the whole way though… I had a couple of wow moments that took my breath away. All in all a bloody brilliant book that totally deserves 5 stars.” Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars “Hold on to your hats for the surprise ending!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Absolutely terrific read.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Another phenomenal instalment to this series. I love the new characters… Some scenes had my heart threatening to burst out of my chest.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Whew!… Thanks for the twist. I never saw it coming!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “They just keep getting better. I love this series.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “This one ups the ante on pulse-pounding suspense… Full of action and surprising twists that the reader won’t see coming.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

An absolutely gripping and pulse-racing crime thriller

Her Shallow Grave

As she steps out of the shower and wraps herself in a warm towel, her breath catches. There’s writing scrawled in the condensation on the mirror. I’m going to kill you. She doesn’t even have time to scream… It’s Halloween when a young woman is reported missing from the small town of Black Rock Falls and Sheriff Jenna Alton and her partner, Deputy David Kane, race to her remote home. But all they find are signs of a struggle and blood on the bathroom floor. Freya Richardson has vanished. With no leads on Freya’s whereabouts, Jenna hits a wall in the investigation. Then the bodies of three women are discovered buried in a local forest. Each one has been wrapped in a blanket. As Jenna takes in their pretty faces and long blond hair, her blood runs cold. Freya isn’t here: but each body looks shockingly like her… Jenna soon links the victixms with an unsolved case where the killer attacked blonde-haired women in their homes and buried the bodies. She’s convinced it’s the same murderer, and seeing that he always takes three victims, she realises that two more women could be in serious danger… Working around the clock, Jenna’s heart sinks when a beloved friend makes a terrifying call telling her there’s an intruder in her house. Begging her to hide, Jenna and Dave race to the woman’s house. But can they get there in time to stop another innocent life from being taken? Truly gripping and absolutely unputdownable, fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot will love this novel from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author D.K. Hood. **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about D.K. Hood: “Oh wow, I can’t say enough about this one!! So good!! Literally had me guessing until the reveal… Captivated.” Sip_andread, 5 stars “I blew through this like the wind! Fantastic read!” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Wow! Still trying to catch my breath.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Exceptional… My word, I couldn’t put this down… Compulsive reading and I couldn’t stop and had to read to the end.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Wow… Amazing… Fantastic… Bone chilling.” B for Bookreview, 5 stars “A cracking page-turner with some omg moments that will keep you reading late into the night.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Incredible… Had me on the edge of my seat, holding my breath.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Left me chilled to the bone… Must-read in this gripping and very addictive series.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “I was totally absorbed into the book from the first few pages… I am fully addicted to this series.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “A gripping series and I just love it! Five huge stars! Give me more!” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Great book!… Filled with suspense, intrigue and great detective work… Highly recommended.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Compulsive reading.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Gripping… I was hooked… On the edge of my seat.” NetGalley reviewer “An outstanding read. You do not want to miss.” Tove Reads

A totally addictive edge-of-your-seat crime thriller

A Song for the Dead

As she scans the dark pine forest, the unmistakable sound of a twig snapping breaks the silent stillness. She isn’t alone. She begins to run but she hardly has time to scream before her world goes black… On a secluded path near Black Rock Falls, three bodies lie bloodied and still—the arrows that killed them removed, and polished penny coins carefully placed on their frozen eyes. When Sheriff Jenna Alton and Deputy David Kane are called in, they are shocked to recognise the hallmarks of an infamous serial killer. But he’s been in prison for ten years. Jenna is convinced that the attacker knew the trio and lured them into the forest. But who would want to harm three innocent teenagers? And how does a convicted murderer fit in? Jenna knows she must question James Earl Stafford—one of America’s most dangerous killers—if she’s to save more innocent young lives. With Stafford refusing to give answers, Jenna is convinced that a copycat killer is stalking her small town. And her worst fears are realised when a local fisherman discovers another teenager’s lifeless body floating in the shallows of a local watering hole with the same penny coins covering her eyes. As parents panic for their children’s lives, Jenna works around the clock to track down the murderer, but little does she know that one of her own team is now being watched. Can Jenna play the killer’s wicked game and prevent another life from being taken? Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, Their Wicked Games is a nail-biting crime thriller from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author D.K. Hood that will have you hooked from the very first page. **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Their Wicked Games: “Heart-stopping… The action is non-stop.” Harlequin Junkie, 5 stars “Wow! What a rollercoaster ride of intrigue and mayhem.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “My heart was in my mouth… I couldn’t turn the pages quick enough… Oh my goodness!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Another five-star outing, the series just keeps getting better and better and better, and this one is a true edge-of-your-seat thriller.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Thrilling… Amazing… I started chapter 39 as I decided to make myself a cup of tea. I was so overwhelmed by emotions and sucked so deep into the story, I forgot about it and ended up with a stone-cold drink. But it was worth it. No doubt about that… This was on hell of a book, for sure.” B for Bookreview, 5 stars “From the very start you’re hooked and pulled into the story that is full of surprises.” Spooky’s Maze of Books, 5 stars What readers are saying about D.K. Hood: “Oh wow, I can’t say enough about this one!! So good!! Literally had me guessing until the reveal… Captivated.” Sip_andread, 5 stars “I blew through this like the wind! Fantastic read!” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Wow! Still trying to catch my breath.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Exceptional… My word, I couldn’t put this down… Compulsive reading and I couldn’t stop and had to read to the end.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Wow… Amazing… Fantastic… Bone chilling.” B for Bookreview, 5 stars “A cracking page-turner with some omg moments that will keep you reading late into the night.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Incredible… Had me on the edge of my seat, holding my breath.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

Totally gripping and addictive serial killer fiction

Their Wicked Games

She wakes suddenly. Dawn is still hours away, but through the window of her log cabin in the woods, something moves in the distance. A lone figure in the forest. Her blood runs cold as the shadow begins to walk slowly toward her… It’s Halloween in Black Rock Falls and Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane are called to a small lodge on the outskirts of town. Jenna is devastated to find the lifeless body of Willow Smith, a military widow whose husband went missing in action and has been presumed dead for years. Her breath catches in her throat when she notices the heart-shaped purple medal on Willow’s pale chest. Was Willow clinging to it when she died, or was it placed there after she took her last breath? Desperately chasing down every lead, Jenna hears that Willow had been receiving silent phone calls in the dead of night. Witnesses say Willow thought her missing husband was trying to make contact. Wishful thinking of a lonely wife consumed with grief, or a heartless killer hoping to terrify her? Days later, another woman’s body is found at the bottom of a perilous ravine. Jenna’s worst fear is confirmed the moment she spots a purple medal: a dangerous serial killer is preying on the wives of soldiers from the same platoon, and if she doesn’t act fast, more lives will be at risk. The key lies in discovering what happened to the missing soldiers, and whether any of them made it back alive. But, separated from her team in a secluded forest, Jenna hears a branch snap behind her. She is not alone. Will she be the next victim of a twisted trained soldier on the loose? And how many more grieving widows will have their lives snatched before he’s caught? Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, Chase Her Shadow is a truly unputdownable crime thriller from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood. Prepare to be hooked! **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Chase Her Shadow: “Loved it!… Kept me glued to my chair.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Fantastic… Heart-racing… I loved it and was barely able to put it down… Cracking.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “I felt my muscles cramp, my nerve endings prickle, my heart rate went up… I read this book in the blink of an eye… It sucked me in.” B for Bookreview, 5 stars “I’d give it ten stars, if I could.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “My favourite… I can’t get enough!… Perfect… Suspense was everywhere!… I couldn’t put it down.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “I read through the night to finish this.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “A page turner that will keep you in the edge of your seat.” @mandylovestoread What readers are saying about D.K. Hood: “Left me chilled to the bone… Must-read in this gripping and very addictive series.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Oh wow, I can’t say enough about this one!! So good!! Literally had me guessing until the reveal… Captivated.” Sip_andread, 5 stars “Wow! Still trying to catch my breath.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Exceptional… My word, I couldn’t put this down… Compulsive reading and I couldn’t stop and had to read to the end.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “A cracking page-turner with some omg moments that will keep you reading late into the night.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

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