Download or read book The Detectives Kane and Alton Series Books 7 9 written by D.K. Hood and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 975 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books 7-9 in the addictive crime series from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood. Detective Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane are on the hunt for some of America’s most dangerous serial killers in the small town of Black Rock Falls. Break the Silence: Her head throbs as she stumbles away from the party, but as the music dies down, she senses someone following her every move. As she closes the door to her room, she knows she’s not alone… When Sheriff Jenna Alton is called to a frat party at the local college, she discovers the body of straight-A student Chrissie Lowe in the shower block. Facing a wall of silence from everyone at the party that evening, Jenna is sure something sinister is going on. And when another student is found dead, she knows she must act fast to find the killer on campus before another young life is taken. Her Broken Wings: The sound that wakes her from sleep is unmistakable—someone is in her 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… It’s Halloween in Black Rock Falls and things are about to get spooky as a body is found lying in a pool of blood in a quiet suburban street. As Jenna’s investigation takes her to a remote ranch where a series of historical murders once took place, she makes her most shocking discovery yet. When Jenna comes face to face with the twisted murderer, does she have the strength to finally trap the killer who has been stalking the small town for so long? Her Shallow Grave: She runs her trembling fingers over the dark, damp walls surrounding her. Above her head, she hears movement. 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 and tourists have flocked to Black Rock Falls to take in the snow-capped mountains, but soon the body of a young woman is found frozen, hanging from a tree. Jenna and her team find more ice-cold bodies in the remote forest surrounding the town and Jenna puts herself in unthinkable danger to catch the killer. Can she outsmart him and save herself or has she finally met her match? Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott, this is a crime series not to be missed. With heart-pounding moments and twists you won’t see coming, you’ll be up all night when you start a D.K. Hood book. What readers are saying about D.K. Hood: ‘WOW!!! I read this book in one sitting… gripping… I was swept away… I simply can't wait for the next book.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘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 ‘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 ‘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 ‘OMG… The whole time I sat on the edge of my more than once crying ‘oh, nooooo!’… really fast paced with an all-consuming air of danger and suspense.’ B for Book Review, 5 stars ‘A huge five-star rating for a fantastic book… kept me gripped throughout and I loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Five massive stars, a phenomenal read which will certainly have me coming back for more.’ Sweet Little Book Blog, 5 stars

Download or read book Don t Tell a Soul written by D.K. Hood and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2017-10-30 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Fallen Angel written by D.K. Hood and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Promises in the Dark written by D.K. Hood and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2020-11-25 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Don t Look Back written by D.K. Hood and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Lose Your Breath written by D.K. Hood and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2021-09-06 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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: “Just WOW. I absolutely LOVED this book… I can’t remember the last time I stayed awake until 1am to finish a book… It deserves more than five stars.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “An epic story… Honestly, it’s a page-turner… Packed with action and emotion, and I genuinely couldn’t put it down.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “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 “This book was everything I needed and more!!!” @Succaforbooks, 5 stars “It has romance, suspense and more suspense. I loved it!… I couldn’t put this book down.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Wow, what a rollercoaster ride! Action packed and tension filled.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “A hard-to-put-down thriller.” Old Girl Reads, 5 stars “Omg, wow… I was almost in tears at one point.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “So much action, tension and death-defying moments packed into it, you wouldn’t believe!… Captivating… but it was also so emotional, leaving tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat.” Stardustbookreviews, 5 stars “It had me on the edge of my seat and I devoured it in a sitting… And absolute must-read.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “No kidding when reviewer said ‘You can’t put it down’, they were completely right!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Fantastic… I couldn’t stop reading.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “This story had it all! It was a thrilling ride.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “It’s short and packs a punch… has your breath racing.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Download or read book Whisper in the Night written by D.K. Hood and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2019-06-20 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Break the Silence written by D.K. Hood and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2019-11-04 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Pray for Mercy written by D.K. Hood and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2022-03-07 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Bring Me Flowers written by D.K. Hood and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2018-02-26 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘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

Download or read book Cross My Heart written by D.K. Hood and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2021-07-07 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Follow Me Home written by D. K. Hood and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2018-06-07 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The body of Amos Price lies in a pool of blood on the polished floor of an otherwise empty house. 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, another brutally murdered body is found, in a remote motel on the outskirts of town. Ely Dorsey was killed in a frenzied attack and 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 starts sending 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 killings before more people die?"--Page 4 of cover.

Download or read book Be Mine Forever written by D.K. Hood and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2021-02-24 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book A Panorama of American Film Noir 1941 1953 written by Raymond Borde and published by City Lights Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first book published on film noir established the genre--a classic, at last in translation.

Download or read book Chromatic Cinema written by Richard Misek and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-04-26 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chromatic Cinema Color permeates film and its history, but study of its contribution to film has so far been fragmentary. Chromatic Cinema provides the first wide-ranging historical overview of screen color, exploring the changing uses and meanings of color in moving images, from hand painting in early skirt dance films to current trends in digital color manipulation. In this richly illustrated study, Richard Misek offers both a history and a theory of screen color. He argues that cinematic color emerged from, defined itself in response to, and has evolved in symbiosis with black and white. Exploring the technological, cultural, economic, and artistic factors that have defined this evolving symbiosis, Misek provides an in-depth yet accessible account of color’s spread through, and ultimate effacement of, black-and-white cinema.

Download or read book Finding Claire Fletcher written by Lisa Regan and published by Thomas & Mercer. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly divorced and with his career in jeopardy, Detective Connor Parks takes solace in the arms of a beautiful woman he meets at a bar. The next morning, Claire Fletcher is gone, leaving nothing behind but an address and a decade-old mystery. The address leads to the Fletcher family home where Claire's siblings inform Connor that their fifteen-year-old sister was abducted from a city street ten years ago and is presumed dead. During those ten years, Claire endured the cruel torture and depravity of the man who abducted her. Paralyzed by fear and too ashamed to return to her family, Claire is resigned to her life as Lynn, the identity her abductor forced upon her. Every time she attempts escape or betrays him in the smallest way, someone dies. Even now, her clandestine run-in with Connor Parks may have put his life at risk, as well as the lives of her family. Connor is convinced that not only is Claire Fletcher alive, but that she is also the woman he met at the bar. Driven to see her again, he begins his own investigation, off the clock and without the police department's consent. He is determined to find her and unravel the mystery of her abduction and odd reemergence. But finding Claire Fletcher proves more dangerous than he anticipates. In fact, it may be deadly.

Download or read book Blood on the Moon written by Edward Steers and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2005-10-21 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blood on the Moon examines the evidence, myths, and lies surrounding the political assassination that dramatically altered the course of American history. Was John Wilkes Booth a crazed loner acting out of revenge, or was he the key player in a wide conspiracy aimed at removing the one man who had crushed the Confederacy's dream of independence? Edward Steers Jr. crafts an intimate, engaging narrative of the events leading to Lincoln's death and the political, judicial, and cultural aftermaths of his assassination.