Shattered Sanctuary
The Erin Delaney Mysteries #1
By Nancy Mehl
Erin Delaney has cut herself off from everyone who she used to know. Guilt and PTSD have controlled her since an on-the-job incident changed her life. She's now a former police officer and a best-selling author. But joy is missing and hope is nonexistent. When her online friend, Kaely Quinn-Hunter, a former FBI behavioral analyst, invites her to spend time at a secluded cabin, Erin doesn't jump at the chance, but she does agree to come.
The cabin is secluded and has a somewhat disturbing past, a past that makes for some unsettling moments which add to the suspense. But the real problem comes when Erin and Kaely are drawn into a case involving a potential serial killer. Rest and relaxation and deep discussions are no longer their only focus.
At the behest of local police chief Adrian Nightengale, Erin and Kaely put their skills to work. Can they stop a killer before he, or she, strikes again? Their lives and the community of Sanctuary depend on them outsmarting the killer.
This is the first book in the Erin Delaney Mystery series, and it is packed full of suspense. With a winter storm bearing down on them, time is a luxury they don't have. There are some difficult issues that are tackled in this book, but they are handled in a compassionate manner. Hurting people need to heal, and sometimes it isn't easy for them to ask for or accept help. Excellent reading and I look forward to the next book in the series.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
About the Book:
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Release Date: March 18, 2025
Genre: Christian Mystery and Suspense Romance
When she finally finds peace, she must confront her tragic past to stop a serial killer.
Grappling
with the aftermath of a tragic incident that altered her life,
ex-police officer and bestselling mystery author Erin Delaney finds
solace in the tranquility of a cabin nestled deep in the Smoky
Mountains. But her restful stay is shattered when cries pierce the
night, hinting at a lurking presence haunting the woods. When local
police chief Adrian Nightengale seeks her help with a carefully arranged
murder scene, she is thrust back into the world of crime solving. As
they delve into the investigation, Erin’s intuition reveals chilling
truths about the killer’s motives and strategically perfected methods.
Joined
by the enigmatic Kaely Quinn-Hunter, a former FBI behavioral analyst,
Erin not only embarks on a quest to stop the merciless serial killer,
but also confronts the revived ghosts of her past. In a race against
time, Erin must defeat her own demons while outmaneuvering a cunning
killer or risk becoming the next victim in this deadly game of cat and
mouse.
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