A Christian Romantic Suspense Novel with Mystery and FBI Action
As she began to lose consciousness, she realized that she'd just made a very serious mistake. . . .
She tried to call out for help, but she couldn't see anyone on the shore.
There was no one to save her.
When Erin Delaney learns that a serial killer has mimicked the murder portrayed in her bestselling novel, she joins her friend Kaely Quinn-Hunter, a former FBI profiler, in Virginia. Their reunion, only a few months after fending off an eerie killer in the woods of Tennessee, is bittersweet, as Kaely has been tasked by the FBI to recruit Erin's help to identify a suspect. The FBI's team is stumped by the murderer who re-creates killings from the books of multiple authors, with only ominous notes left behind. As Erin is drawn further into the web of fear and chaos, Kaely begins to fear for Erin's safety.
On top of tracking down a murderer, Erin must shoulder the weight of a haunted past and claims that she stole the plot of her novel from one of her sources. As she struggles on multiple fronts, the enemy looms closer than ever--and Erin's life hangs in the balance.
My review: Books by Nancy Mehl are written with well thought out mystery and suspense, and the good guys are always evaluating and examining details to find out who the culprit is. In Dark Design we have a murderous individual that seems to be setting the stage for murder based on suspense writers' acclaimed books. I found this an interesting twist given that Ms. Mehl is an acclaimed suspense author herself. I found myself picturing Nancy with her curly white hair filling the shoes of Erin and experiencing the fear and uncertainty but also mentally trying to figure it all out.
I can hardly avoid speaking of my delight with the foodie addiction Erin has - she loves mallowbar cookies. Well, who doesn't? I've personally had to refrain from eating an entire package myself. Pure delectable marshmallow sitting atop a cookie and all drenched with melt-in-your mouth chocolate. What's not to love!
As the mystery begins to untangle with the law enforcers sifting through the information, danger seems to continue to be their companion. Fear for safety. Fear of emotional upheaval and phobias. Uncertainty. Erin is in the midst of it all. Her close friend, Kaley, provides a refuge by opening the door of her home to Erin, and Kaley also opens the door to an understanding and faith in God. There is a strong element of Christian faith and belief woven throughout the book.
I look forward to the concluding book in the Erin Delaney Mystery Series - Fatal Finale summer 2026.
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Dead Fall is a book I am interested in. I like psychology and profiling
ReplyDeleteAfter reading through the reviews, I really want to read them all! But I’d probably want to start with this series, Shattered Sanctuary in particular.
ReplyDeletecannot wait to read it
ReplyDeleteI had forgotten that Nancy had written a series about a Mennonite community. I would like to read Inescapable first.
ReplyDeleteI’ve read Cold Threat series but I would like to read Mind Games !!
ReplyDeleteFatal Frost is a book I am interested in. I enjoy reading about how the US Marshals help people who are willing to stand up to the people who are evil.
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