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.
“Readers will be riveted by this non-stop, twisty thriller.”–Elizabeth Goddard on Shattered Sanctuary
Bestselling author Nancy Mehl threads a plot of police investigations and shadowy evidence with heart-drumming suspense in this clean, high-stakes read that will thrill fans of Lynette Eason and Elizabeth Goddard.
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Summary
I’ve read everything Nancy Mehl has written since discovering the Kaely Quinn series, and the Erin Delaney series is another phenomenal addition. I was thrilled to see Kaely included in this series—and Dark Design is even stronger than the first book in the series!
This thriller kept me guessing right up to the final pages. Erin is pulled into a case where a murder mirrors a scene from one of her own books—and soon discovers the killer may be recreating other murder scenes from different novels as well. Although not graphic, the crimes are chilling and expertly written to send a shiver down your spine. The mystery unfolds at Kaely and Noah’s location, and I loved that Sheriff Adrian still had a major role.
Mehl fills the story with believable suspects, constant tension, and a psychological depth that keeps you analyzing every clue. Her writing is exceptional; these aren’t books you rush through—you savor each detail. A compelling, atmospheric, and faith-filled thriller I highly recommend.