A serial killer stalks a small town, and a police officer must face her family’s dark past to catch him.
The sleepy community of Kenorapeake Falls in northern Ontario seems like somewhere Constable Oaklynn Brock can finally outrun her violent past. That is, until she’s assigned to investigate a series of suspicious deaths. She can’t reveal that she knows how serial killers think because she grew up with one. Yet the eerie similarities between these murders and those committed by her father, known as the Suicide Slayer, hint at a copycat in their midst. But why here and why now?
Caleb Greene of the Canadian Watchers Squad, a special task force, has his own reasons to be wary of working alongside Oaklynn. But with rumors of a local cult known as the Light Paragons gaining power, the stakes are too high to refuse.
As they explore connections between the killings and cult, Oaklynn and Caleb are forced to confront old secrets…and a terrifying new threat. Someone is watching Oaklynn’s every move. They know exactly who she is and what she might be capable of. And soon her biggest fear isn’t just having her past exposed, but that a killer will turn whatever days she has left into a living nightmare…
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Summary
Echoes of Darkness by Darlene L. Turner is a gripping Christian thriller that will appeal to fans of Jessica R. Patch. Set in Canada, the unique location adds a fresh feel to the story—though it took a moment to adjust to the regional language, it didn’t take long for me to get pulled into the suspense.
Constable Oaklynn Brock is assigned to a disturbing serial killer case and must team up with Caleb Greene and the Canadian Watchers Squad. The dynamic between Oaklynn and Caleb is slow-building and well-developed, with both characters carrying personal secrets that add depth to their interactions. Caleb, with his background in psychology, immediately senses Oaklynn’s emotional walls, and his gentle, insightful nature makes him an especially likable hero from the start.
The inclusion of the serial killer’s point of view ramps up the tension. Turner expertly maintains suspense while keeping the graphic details of the violence off the page.
The supporting characters in the Watchers Squad are intriguing, and I’m hopeful they’ll each get their own stories in future books—there’s definite series potential here.
Turner weaves in strong Christian themes, particularly the power and challenge of forgiveness, in a way that feels natural and heartfelt.
Echoes of Darkness delivers fast-paced action, layered characters, and a message of healing. It's a thrilling and thoughtful read I’m happy to recommend.
Trigger warnings: mentions of past child abuse.
Violence - There are several deaths, mentions of past abuse, and cult activities