Fire Storm (Kaely Quinn Profiler #2) by Nancy Mehl

Title: Fire Storm (Kaely Quinn Profiler #2)

Author: Nancy Mehl

Pages: 336

Year: 2019

Genre: Suspense

Publisher: Bethany House

Format: eBook (also available in paperback)

Note: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, through NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All of the opinions expressed are my own.

About the book:

     When FBI profiler Kaely Quinn’s mother is diagnosed with cancer, Kaely takes time off work to go to Dark Water, Nebraska, to help her brother care for their mother. Upon her arrival, she learns of a series of fires in the small town, attributed by the fire chief to misuse of space heaters in the frigid winter. But Kaely is skeptical, and a search for a pattern in the locations of the fires bolsters her suspicions.

     After yet another blaze devastates a local family, Kaely is certain a serial arsonist is on the loose. Calling upon her partner from St. Louis, Noah Hunter, and her brother’s firefighter neighbor who backs Kaely’s suspicions, Kaely and her team begin an investigation that swiftly leads them down a twisted path. When the truth is finally revealed, Kaely finds herself confronting a madman who is determined his last heinous act will be her death.

My review:

     This is an incredible suspense novel with lots of twists!

     I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about Kaely. She is an amazingly deep character. It was nice to see her trying to figure herself out as well as her personal relationships. It can be so easy to just blame others for the problems.

     Noah is a fantastic character. He is the perfect partner for Kaely. He is willing at accept her where she is at while at the same challenging her to improve. I enjoyed finding out that they become friends.

     The string of fires and the mystery about how they were being started was wonderful. It was fun seeing all the different personalities and how they interacted with each other as they worked to solve it. The twists and turns throughout this book really kept me guessing.

     I am giving this wonderful book a rating of 5 stars. I highly recommend it.

Disclaimer: *Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book for free in the hope that I would mention or review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I have done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*

Mind Games (Kaely Quinn Profiler #1) by Nancy Mehl

Title: Mind Games (Kaely Quinn Profiler #1)

Author: Nancy Mehl

Pages: 332

Year: 2018

Genre: Suspense

Publisher: Bethany House

Format: eBook (also available in paperback)

About the book:

     Kaely Quinn’s talents as an FBI behavior analyst are impossible to ignore, no matter how unorthodox her methods. But when a reporter outs her as the daughter of an infamous serial killer, she’s demoted to field agent and transferred to St. Louis.

     When the same reporter who ruined her career claims to have received an anonymous poem predicting a strong of murders, ending with Kaely’s, the reporter’s ulterior motives bring his claim into question. But when a body is found that fits the poem’s predictions, the threat is undeniable, and the FBI sends Special Agent Noah Hunter to St. Louis.

     Initially resentful of the assignment, Noah is surprised at how quickly his respect for Kaely grows, despite her oddities. But with a brazen serial killer who breaks all the normal patterns on the loose, Noah and Kaely are tested to their limits to catch the murderer before anyone else—including Kaely herself—is killed.

My review:

     This suspense novel really grabbed my attention!

     Both of the main characters are extremely well developed. Noah is very by the book and does things the way he was trained to at Quantico. Kaely on the other hand has her own way of figuring out who the UNSUB is. She does start with the standard profiling techniques but then she moves into a different realm that none of the other agents understand.

     I was fascinated by the back story of both Noah and Kaely. I enjoyed finding out both of their reasons for jointing the FBI.

     The plot was incredible! There were a bunch of twists and turns that kept my interest. I was frantically trying to figure out who the murderer was throughout the book.

     I’m giving this wonderful story a rating of 5 stars. I highly recommend it.

Turbulence (Kennedy Stern #5) by Alana Terry

Title: Turbulence (Kennedy Stern #5)

Author: Alana Terry

Pages: 206

Release Date: December 19, 2016

Genre: Suspense

Publisher: Firstfruits Publishing

Format: eBook (also available in paperback)

Note: I received a free eBook copy of this story from the author. I have chosen to write this review to express my personal opinion.

About the book:

     It’s been another grueling semester at Harvard, and Kennedy can hardly wait to take a break from her premed studies for some much-needed rest and relaxation at her roommate’s homestead in rural Alaska.

     Unfortunately, Kennedy’s great arctic adventure might come to a crashing halt before it ever begins.

My review:

     This is an exciting suspense novel!

     The particular story in this novel is a stand-alone plot. Throughout the book though there are many references to things that Kennedy has been through in her life and I believe some of them are from earlier books in the series. I have to admit I was a little out of the loop since this is the first book about Kennedy that I have read.

     Kennedy is a well-developed character that I was able to really “see” in my mind’s eye as the book went on. She has a number of insecurities that are very relatable. I enjoyed seeing how she was able to evaluate her life and learn from older more mature believers that she meets.

     The suspense of the danger on the airplane is incredible. The different people and how they reacted was very clearly presented and easy to understand and follow.

     I do want to mention that there are very in-depth discussions about Christian living and witnessing. If this is something that you don’t like to read then I suggest that you select something else.

     I am giving this wonderful story a rating of 5 stars and recommending it.

Disclaimer: *Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*