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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"Ooooooh!!!... Filled with intrigue, suspense, action, murder and mayhem! I definitely enjoyed reading this book!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

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 blonde hair, her blood runs cold. Freya isn't here: but each body looks shockingly like her...Jenna soon links the victims 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 realizes 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 A Song for the Dead:"A page-turner, a cannot-put-down story of intrigue, mystery and mayhem." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "I was kept guessing right till the end. A captivating rollercoaster ride!!... I always think I have it figured out and D.K. always manages to surprise me! 10 out of 10 stars!" Sip_andread, 5 stars "5 stars for another book that kept me guessing until the end." B for Bookreview, 5 stars "When a new Kane and Alton book comes out, I just have to stop everything and read it. This one was incredibly atmospheric and just really drew you in." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "The crime was shocking and intense, I felt on edge. I didn't want to put this down." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "This book will grab you from the first page... A must-read for me." NetGalley reviewer "Full of twists and suspense right to the end." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Keeps you on the edge of your seat... Unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers guessing until the very end... Thrilling crime fiction." Goodreads reviewer "Another well-written, twisted and very creepy read." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "A twisty page-turner." Goodreads reviewer "Gripping... I was hooked... On the edge of my seat." NetGalley reviewer

As she opens her eyes and takes in the dark, damp earth, her heart races. She tries to move but the rope binding her feet cuts tight-she's trapped underground. Heavy footsteps pace above. A tear falls down her cheek as she stifles a scream. He's walking away. He's left her for dead...When a shallow grave is discovered in the dark pine forest surrounding Black Rock Falls, Sheriff Jenna Alton rushes to investigate. After unearthing the old bones, Jenna scours the area for clues: and her heart beats wildly when she bumps into a teenage girl, breathless and covered in dirt. Wanda Beauchamp tells Jenna she was kidnapped from her foster home and buried alive. Could the kidnapper be linked to the shallow grave? Taking in Wanda's thin frame, Jenna knows the poor girl is close to death. She'll do everything she can to save her, but they're miles from anywhere and night is falling fast. When Wanda falls, the kidnapper makes his move and Jenna is powerless to stop him taking the young girl's life. Escaping the same fate, she is wracked with guilt and vows to catch the ruthless killer and bring him to justice.When another girl is reported missing from a foster home, Jenna and her deputy David Kane know they must act fast to save her. Jenna believes the murderer lives off-grid, and a clue at a local supply store finally leads her to a remote cabin in the woods.Still haunted by Wanda's last moments, can Jenna lay a trap to outsmart this twisted killer preying on young girls? Or did she just put herself in unthinkable danger? This absolutely gripping crime thriller is perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot. From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author D.K. Hood, Where Hidden Souls Lie will have you gasping for breath! **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone**What readers are saying about Where Hidden Souls Lie:"Oh wow, I can't say enough about this one!! So good!! Literally had me guessing until the reveal... Captivated." Sip_andread, 5 stars "Incredibly intense. I was on edge and at one point I wanted to 'do a Joey' and put my book in the freezer... Edge-of-your-seat, heart pounding stuff!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Will grab you from the first... Full of suspense and twists... I couldn't put this one down... A must-read." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Had some of the most intense scenes I can recall of any of the books in the series. A twist you won't see coming... Hold onto your hats, folks, this one will keep you in suspense until the very end." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Gripping thriller in this very addictive series... Scenes to keep you turning pages way into the night." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Absolutely positively this needs to be on all mystery and thriller must-read lists!... I read it slowly as I did not want it to end." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

¿¿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

Shivering by her broken-down car at midnight, she's relieved when a passer-by finally stops and offers her a ride. But her heart pounds as she hears the locks click shut. They're going the wrong way. Rooted to the spot with fear, she looks into his dark eyes, as he laughs wildly... When a car belonging to Black Rock Falls' much-loved bartender Maisy Jones is found abandoned on an ice-covered road outside of town, Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane are called in. The exhaust has been tampered with, which can only mean one thing: someone wanted Maisy stranded on that isolated road... Finding a red backpack on the same perilous stretch of highway, Jenna hopes it will contain clues to Maisy's whereabouts. But the debit cards inside belong to local teaching assistant, Billy Stevens. He didn't show up for work that day. Billy too has vanished into thin air. Jenna needs to find Maisy and Billy fast, but her frantic search only throws up another missing person. Canvassing the small town festooned with Christmas lights, Jenna has the impossible task of tracking down a twisted murderer plucking victims from their everyday lives and leaving no trace.Almost giving up hope, she makes a sickening discovery in the church at the center of town, one that sends shockwaves through the tight-knit community. Everyone is afraid to let their loved ones out of sight. But how many more innocent lives must be lost before Jenna can catch the killer among them? Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, Now You See Me is an addictive crime thriller from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author D.K. Hood that will have your heart racing 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 Now You See Me:"I devoured it over two evenings... A riveting read that I genuinely couldn't put down... Will blow your mind. Wonderfully gripping." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "An unputdownable page-turner." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Omg, talk about a roller coaster read, wow! This book kept me on the edge of my seat throughout - I just couldn't put it down!" Goodreads reviewer "Will make you race through the pages... Definitely not to be missed!" Goodreads reviewer 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 "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

Rain soaks her clothes as she runs from the large, isolated family home and hides behind the beaten-up pickup truck parked out front. Miles from safety, her heart thuds as footsteps draw closer. He's found her... The rain has been falling for weeks when Black Rock Falls Sheriff, Jenna Alton, receives a panicked phone call from a local forest ranger. The lifeless body of a woman has washed up on the banks of a swollen river. Rushing to the scene, Jenna and her deputy, David Kane, find the young girl laying face up in the dirt, her long brown hair spilling out around her, her perfect pale skin showing no signs of struggle. Leaning in for a closer look, she finds a jack of hearts playing card tucked into the girl's underwear. This was no accident-someone killed this innocent soul, and left a twisted calling card... Days later, another young woman is found slumped in the back of car at a local truck stop on the outskirts of town, angry red marks around her neck. Jenna's head spins when she finds a second playing card in her clothing. Is this killer escalating? And does he have a next victim already in his sights? As a landslide shuts the town off from the outside world, Jenna and her team battle raging storms in their search for answers. Jenna is convinced the playing cards link these victims to a twisted serial killer the FBI have been hunting for over a decade. If she's right, she's chasing America's most dangerous and elusive killer. Can she catch him before Black Rock Falls loses another innocent young life? If you're a fan of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot you will be hooked by this gripping and addictive 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 Her Bleeding Heart: "Another binge-worthy page-turner... A wild ride that keeps you guessing right until the very end." @mandylovestoread, 5 stars "Gripping and chilling, grabbing your attention and holding it through to the end... This book will keep you gripped to the last page." Stardust Book Reviews "An unputdownable page-turner... I wish I could rate it above a 5... Loved it." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Another roller coaster non-stop action read." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Wow!!!... Started this book and could not stop reading until I'd finished!!" NetGalley reviewer 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 "Excellent... 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

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 "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 "Great book!... Filled with suspense, intrigue and great detective work... Highly recommended." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "A five-star read." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Gripping... I was hooked... On the edge of my seat." NetGalley reviewer 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

Jenna Alton is an FBI agent who will stop at nothing to put those who hurt the innocent behind bars. An addictive short-read origin story about how she became Black Rock Falls' most loved Sheriff. Jenna has been working undercover for four years and now she's ready to take down the most dangerous man she's ever met-her husband, Michael. Pulling shopping bags out of the back of her car, Jenna scans the house for Michael but he's nowhere to be seen. Stepping into the marble hallway, she sighs with relief at the thought of just one more night here. But first, she must survive the most high-stakes night of her career: Michael is planning something deadly behind closed doors, and Jenna must find a place to hide where she can listen to every word - then, she must run for her life. But as night falls and the guests arrive, Jenna sees a distressed young girl being dragged into the house, and she knows she can't leave an innocent soul behind. Staying will risk the case Jenna's already sacrificed so much for, but innocent lives will be lost if she doesn't bring this twisted monster down. With the clock ticking, can Jenna save the girl and make it out alive? An absolutely unputdownable short crime thriller 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

'Don't you agree Detective? That some people deserve to die? I've killed the first. I've killed the second. Now will you catch the others, or do I have to kill them too?'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?An absolutely nail-biting thriller with plenty of twists, Follow Me Home is perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott. What readers are saying about Follow Me Home:'I absolutely love D.K Hood. She is an amazing author!! Follow Me Home is a book that I absolutely devoured! From cover to cover you're gripped. I can't wait for the next one!!' Goodreads, 5 stars'Wow this book was amazing, the series is getting better with each book. It was totally thrilling and had me hanging on to every word. I love DK's style of writing it leaves you wanting more. This is the book I didn't want to end I was enjoying it so much. Everything about this book is superb a real quality piece of writing. Well worth 5 stars, in fact I wish I could give it more.' Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars'I loved this book… had me gripped from the start… didn't want it to end.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'The book had me gripped from the beginning.' Sean's Book Reviews, 5 stars'Excellent third book in this series, I can't get enough of Sheriff Jenna Alton and her Deputies. This story kept my interest from the beginning to the end. I was not expecting the ending.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

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 "Exceptional book... 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 "OMG! This drew me in quickly... I devoured this... A captivating roller coaster of a book. I loved it!" NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Well, 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

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 Woods'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.

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

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

The light fades as she runs for her life, the forest now becoming quieter around her. The only noise she hears is the sound of footsteps following her... It's hiking season in Black Rock Falls and the small town in Montana is flooded with visitors. But when a hiker finds a human skull on a deserted trail in the woods that surround the town, Detective Jenna Alton is called in to investigate. With no missing persons reported, Jenna has no leads. Then her team makes a shocking discovery - the body of another hiker, a young man, tied to a tree and riddled with bullets. Could the two murders be linked? As more bodies are found, Jenna and her deputy David Kane know that they must venture deep into the forest to find and face the killer. But nothing can prepare them for what awaits them there... If you love Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott you'll love this nail-biting thriller from D.K. Hood. What readers are saying about The Crying Season: 'I devoured this book... I just couldn't get enough.' Sean's Book Reviews, 5 stars 'Another absolutely brilliant read!!! I had the pleasure to read this book on my holidays which was just as well because there's no way I could have put it down!!! So fast-paced, I was gripped from the start. Read it in a day.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'This series just keeps getting better!... Full of twists, the suspense is high and full of action... With a shocking conclusion and an ending that frays your nerves and keeps you flipping the pages, this book satisfies the suspense lover!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Once again D.K. Hood delivers a cracker of a story... It is gritty and at times you feel as if you are right there in the pages with Jenna and the gang. I loved every single bit of this book. It really does remind me of Karen Rose and Alison Brennan.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'The Crying Season is another great book by D.K. Hood... This last one is definitely a 5 star... The story is fast-laced and very well writer and keeps you moving on to the end.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'I do love the series and can't wait for book five.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

She didn't know he was watching. Until it was too late.She'd walked this path hundreds of times before, she knew every twist and turn. But today was different. She didn't know someone was waiting for her, hidden away from view. She didn't know this was the last time she'd 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 lifeless form. Detective Jenna Alton is called in to investigate the gruesome discovery.With the body found just off a popular hiking route, Jenna believes the killer is a visitor to the town… until a second local girl is discovered.Within days, Kate Bright, a school friend of Felicity's, is found brutally murdered at the local swimming pool and once again, the killer has displayed his victim in a terrifying manner and left flowers at the scene. The town is gripped with fear and Jenna and her deputy, David Kane, now know that the killer is living amongst them, and that he's picking off school girls one by one. But they don't know who is next on the list.As the trail goes cold, Kane and Alton are forced to sit and wait for the killer to make his next move. But now he has a new victim in his sights, and he's looking much closer to home …If you love Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott you'll love this nail-biting thriller from D.K. Hood.