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Spook Squad by Allan Evans – Review by Stephen Rymer

Spook SquadSpook Squad by Allan Evans
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

IMPORTANT BEFORE READING THIS BOOK! You should read the first 2 books before reading Abnormally Abbey and Class Clown.
Spook Squad by Allan Evans is a good horror book about magic and High school students. There is weird stuff that is happening in this school, and it all revolves around the main character 14-year-old Abbey. I like how this book was written in the view of Abbey and how this book dips into the horror aspect. Abbey is a great written character and is written exactly like a high school student. So, if you are into horror and suspense pls grab some food such as popcorn and a nice drink and enjoy this book.
Stephen Rymer
10/2024

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Spook Squad by Allan Evans – Review by Jamie Truex

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great book from Allan Evans! Spooky Squad is a young adult paranormal story than continues with the life of 14 year old Abbey who can communicate with ghosts. You absolutely can read this book on its own but I would recommend that you read them in order as this is the third book and you learn so much about Abbey and her gift in the first two books. She has a small group of friends that know about her abilities and are there to support her and help in her adventures with the paranormal. I would highly recommend this book whether for your young adult reader, or for anyone who enjoys young adult paranormal stories.

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Spook Squad by Allan Evans – Review by Megan Kimley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this spooky YA thriller. This is the third installment in the series, but I didn’t know that and it read perfectly fine as a standalone. I’m sure that reading the other two first would fill in some minor gaps but I don’t believe it to be necessary. I love Abbey as a character and her friends are awesome! I loved to see her development over the course of the book and her snarky inner thoughts (that sometimes got said out loud) were amazing. The whole concept of Abbey not only as a character but also as a plot line was done amazingly well. This is the perfect read for spooky season; especially if you are looking for something with a little spook but not a lot of fright.
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Spook Squad by Allan Evans – Review by Jenni Bishop

Spook SquadSpook Squad by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars
Allan is a unique storyteller, especially when his characters are facing overwhelming challenges. *Spook Squad* is the third book in the Abbey series and follows 14-year-old Abbey, who possesses extraordinary gifts (or a curse), alongside her best friends Kelly and Lexi in this high-stakes adventure. I really enjoyed *Class Clown*, so it was a no-brainer to one-click this book. I highly recommend reading the first two books in the series to understand more of Abbey’s backstory, but they can also be enjoyed as standalones.

In this thrilling paranormal YA tale, you’ll find danger, drama, suspense, mystery, and humor. In a world where communicating with ghosts is the norm, searching for dangerous artifacts is the main challenge, and strong-armed federal agents keep the Spook Squad on their toes in an action-packed, fast-paced adventure that you won’t want to end.

The characters are well-developed, relatable, and a bit quirky. Allan’s narrative makes it easy for readers to visualize Abbey and her surroundings. You might think twice about reading this with the lights off—or maybe you won’t!

Abbey knows she is lucky to have her best friends by her side, as they support her even when spirits come knocking and chaos ensues. Will they find what they are searching for before the evil Manfred Krug catches up with them?

 

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Spook Squad by Allan Evans – Review by Katie Turner

Spook SquadSpook Squad by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spook Squad by Allan Evans is an intriguing YA paranormal story that was difficult to put down until the very end. This story has a bit of everything- paranormal, thrill, adventure, friendship, mystery, humor and more. Abbey is a young teenager with a special gift that makes her far from normal. She can see and speak to spirits and supernatural beings. She has her own little ‘Spooky Gang’ of friends who support her despite her quirkiness, and work along side her on her paranormal adventures. This story is a part of a series, however, I had no issues reading this as a standalone. The writing was fantastic. The story and characters were well-written and given just enough depth that the story flowed perfectly without the feeling that it was dragging on. Overall, this was really a fun, spooky and enjoyable read! I look forward to going back and reading the other stories of Abbey as well!

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Spook Squad by Allan Evans – Review by Trisha Cargile

Spook SquadSpook Squad by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Spook Squad” by Allan Evans is a thrilling supernatural adventure that expertly blends ghostly encounters with high-stakes danger. Fourteen-year-old Abbey’s unique ability to communicate with the dead thrusts her and her friends into a dangerous hunt for powerful relics, guided by a mysterious federal agent. Evans crafts a fast-paced narrative filled with suspense, as Abbey and her “spook squad” navigate some of Minnesota’s most haunted locations while being pursued by a sinister force. The richly detailed world-building, combined with well-developed characters, brings both the supernatural elements and the emotional stakes to life. “Spook Squad” is a captivating read for young adult fans of paranormal mystery, offering a fresh and engaging twist on ghost stories. I will also add that this is the third book in the series, and I have not read the first two. This was an easy-to-pick-up read that was easily able to be read without reading the prior two.

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Spook Squad by Allan Evans – Review by Shelly Kittell

Spook SquadSpook Squad by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loving this series. Abbey and her squad have their hands full with this one. I get little goosebumps reading this. I love this author’s writing. It’s wonderfully creative and I think it’s just right for his target audience. Deliciously spooky with wonderful teen characters. Being a GenX, I love the 80’s references. This is another winner in my book. Keep them coming.

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Spook Squad by Allan Evans – Review by Trish Ann

Spook SquadSpook Squad by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was good. I didn’t realize there were two others and I wish I read them before this. I liked the main character and thought she handled her obstacles well. The overall plot kept me engaged. I did read it from the lens that it was YA which is important if you’re looking for certain things within this genre. The 80’s references were good!

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Spook Squad (Ghost Girl Series Book #3) by Allan Evans – Review by Angela Hayes

Spook SquadSpook Squad by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Spook Squad is the third book in the Ghost Girl series by Allan Evans. It is another wonderfully spooky YA paranormal story- perfect for ‘spooky season’. With drama, danger, ghosts, mystery, investigation, suspense, secrets, creepiness, tension, friendship, agendas, and high stakes, Mr. Evans ensured that his story held my attention and kept me flipping the pages to find out how it all plays out in the end.
Abbey isn’t your average teenager- she has an ability to talk to ghosts. But it also comes with some major pitfalls, which we witness as this story begins. Abbey is approached by an FBI Agent who needs her ‘special talents’ to help in track down some powerful artefacts before they fall into the wrong hands. With the help of her friends, they set off in search of the relics only to discover that danger follows closely behind. It seems that Abey and co aren’t the only ones on the hunt….
Even though this is the third instalment of the Ghost Girl series, it could be read as a standalone if you wanted. But, having said that, I highly recommend reading the first two books to find out more about Abbey and what ‘adventures’ she has had. As I think knowing what has happened previously will help you better appreciate this story, and series as a whole.
Get set for an exciting, spooky read.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Allan Evans!

 

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Spook Squad by Allan Evans – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Spook SquadSpook Squad by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spook Squad is the third book in the series that follows the adventures of young Abbey. Although this is the third book in the series the author has made it easy enough to pick up this book and not feel lost by providing details and a bit of a backstory on each character. It is a young adult paranormal story full of mystery, intrigue, suspense, danger, action, paranormal elements, ghosts, slime, and humor. The story centers around 14-year-old Abby who can see and talk to ghosts, which can be both a blessing and a curse. Most of the time Abbey can use her ability to help others but currently she has attracted some unwanted attention in the form of a domineering federal agent who insists on Abbey helping her. Abbey has a truly amazing support system with her friends who help her on her various adventures. The friendship between Abbey, Kelly and Lexi is truly admirable as they help each other out through both thick and thin. The author has done a great job of creating an intriguing storyline that flows nicely. The characters are well developed, interesting, and a bit quirky. I enjoyed this book so much that I fully intend to go back and read the first two books ‘Abnormally Abbey’ and “Class Clown”. This is a great addition to any library for both young and old alike.

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Spook Squad by Allan Evans

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Genre – YA Paranormal
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14-year-old Abbey’s ability to talk to ghosts has saved both friends and strangers in need. But it’s also attracted the wrong sort of attention.
That attention arrives in the form of a domineering federal agent who insists that Abbey help her with something dangerous. She tells the story of a roguish fellow, Manfred Krug, who traveled the world as a fabled trader in the 1920s. As his diary details, Krug returned from Shanghai with artifacts holding the power to gather and focus otherworldly energy. The agent warns that if the relics fell into the wrong hands, it would be a disaster of biblical proportions.
Enlisting her ride-or-dies, Abbey, Kelly, and Lexi search some of the most haunted places in Minnesota. But someone else—someone dangerous—is after those same artifacts, and they’re right behind Abbey and her spook squad.

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Author Allan Evans has been finding success of late. His debut novel, Abnormally Abbey, was published in 2020, and the follow-up, Class Clown, came out in 2022. Silent Night, a short story, was in the Haunted Yuletide anthology (2020) and a serial killer thriller, Killer Blonde (the first in this series), was published in 2021.

Son of famed jazz musician Doc Evans, Evans has written advertising and marketing for nearly two decades. A soccer coach, he can often be found on the field teaching kids about soccer and life. Evans lives in the Twin Cities.

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Jessie Hopkins

It didn’t even take the first page and I was hooked.

Between reading from Cade’s point of view and the killer’s, it was tense and quick paced. Very easy to read and enjoyable.
When Cade realized that these “car accidents” with nearly identical blonde women drivers was a pattern, he set off quickly looking for other patterns.
Discussing parts of the serial killers past and how he had gone from traditional animals-to-humans was interesting details to show how/why he believed he was going to keep getting away with the killings.
There were a few things that were obviously not going to happen in real life, like bringing in a minor civilian, who is related to the victims, into a high profile case.

Overall, I really enjoyed the book & can’t wait to read the next!

Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Jessie Hopkins

The perfect mix of mystery and comedy. This book had its intense parts and the fun parts.
I loved how it picked up right after Killer Blonde and kept that momentum.
With the introduction of some new characters and brought back the great ones from Killer Blonde to keep it going
As much as I love Cade, Rook is a great addition to the task force and keeps it interesting as Cade continues being very focused.
As you continue to read from both the killers’ and task force characters’ points of view you get to know more about each of them and how they interact.
I would absolutely read more of this series as it kept me interested and I truly enjoy the writing style.

Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Melissa Saxton

Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! This author doesn’t disappoint. This is book 2 in the series but you don’t need book one to follow along in book 2.
Cade is a plain clothes detective. He has several contacts in the community as police officers tend to do. One night he’s pulled into what can only be described as a underground lab and asked to sign a NDA. It’s then he discovers on the dark web that serial killer are not Lone wolf’s as he previously presumed but rather they disturbingly have a whole community and “market” if you will to hire each other. What’s worse? Cades a target on the list!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Jamie Truex

Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Allan Evans kills it again! Cade is back in book two facing more challenges. After stopping a serial killer in book one, he finds out about a website for serial killers to challenge each other! And besting the cop who caught the last serial killer is their goal. This book I feel is darker than the first but again, very well written. Allan Evans has a very unique writing style that I’m drawn to. If you like murder mysteries I highly recommend this book. It can be read alone, however do yourself a favor and don’t miss out on book one!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Amanda Swindle

Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Killer Smile is book two in the series (the first book is Killer Blonde). Detective Cade Dawkins is back and this time things are a bit more complicated. Instead of chasing down a single serial killer, now Detective Dawkins is part of a new sort of “game”. A page has been posted for serial killers to post challenges to each other and now the detective is the target. Now, with multiple serial killers in the area, all targeting him, the Detective is growing paranoid and terrified of what is to come. His loved ones are in danger and he has no idea when or where the next attempt will come from. I really enjoyed this one more than the first book, since there are so many more threats and chances at things going wrong. I also loved that it was a unique idea and not something you see in other “catch the killer” books. Very well done!

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Jamie Truex

Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another great book from Allan Evans! The cat and mouse game between the killer and our hero, Cade, is very well written. I would really like to dive deeper into Cade’s character but the story itself was a quick and easy read. I was never really left wondering what was going to happen next, but I thoroughly enjoyed the boom and am looking forward to reading the next installment. As always, I recommend reading this or any other story from Allan Evans.

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Amanda Swindle

Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Killer Blonde is a multiple POV story, told from Detective Cade Dawkins’ and a psychopathic serial killer’s POV. I liked this alot as it gave me both perspectives and tiny details that may have been missed from the other person’s view. This is a fast paced story and has alot of things to unravel. Cade Dawkins is your typical story-book detective. Seasoned and professional, and known to close impossible cases. When a series of car accidents turn out to be a little too suspicious, it becomes apparent there is a serial killer on the loose. And, not only is there a killer on the loose…he has a specific type – gorgeous blonde women. Now Detective Dawkins needs to catch this guy before he finds a new target, and the ongoing game of cat and mouse becomes more and more intense. I think the only thing I did not thoroughly enjoy about the book was finding out the identity of the killer “too soon” and would have enjoyed that little detail to be drawn out a bit longer. Overall it was a great book and well written.
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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another fast paced and entertaining crime thriller with detective Cade Dawkins as the main character, and once again I was gripped. Dawkins thought one killer was bad enough but now thanks to famously stopping a serial killer he has multiple killers targeting him. Having discovered a dark website for serial killers, Dawkins learns that the website is used by serial killers to share their exploits, brag and offer challenges to each other. Unfortunately his fame at stopping a serial killer in the Twin Cities has resulted in a new challenge being issued, “Come to Minnesota and outsmart the detective who stopped the Blonde Killer. Come and kill”. Time is against Dawkins as he tries to stop the killers, but he also has the media turning on him, the terrified public and the governor threatening to fire him to contend with, oh and the serial killers trying to kill him! All of which makes for a real page turner of a novel. I like how the story is told from multiple POV’s, even though being in the mind of a serial killer is unsettling, but it made me feel more engaged with the overall story. The storyline is full of drama and suspense and the plot twists kept me hooked until the last page. It can be read as a standalone story, however having read it after ‘Killer Blonde’ the story does continue and I understood Dawkins backstory. An enjoyable and exciting read.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Killer Smile is the sequel to Killer Blonde, and I loved the premise of this one. I do think it’s best to read the first book as there are references to the events which took place. You’ll also get an introduction to the character of Cade.
The writing was easy to follow and well-paced, but this one is darker than the first and more graphic. This isn’t a bad thing for me, I enjoy dark thrillers, but it is something to note if you aren’t okay with that.
I loved the idea of killers competing, that part really drew me in. Another thing I enjoyed in this book was that the character of Cade felt a little more flushed out than in the last book. The events of the last past have affected Cade and that gives the character a little more depth.
Overall, an enjoyable read and it was great to see more depth.

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an entertaining crime novel following the pursuit of an interesting serial killer by Cade.
I thought it was different the way the story was told through multiple points of view, including the killer. This was an element I wasn’t sure of at first but the thrill of when and how they’d be caught was engaging. There were moments of frustration when you want to knock some sense into some characters and some elements did break the realism of the story for me procedurally, however when looking at it as a purely fictional case, this was still an enjoyable case to be ‘involved’ in.
The writing style was simple and easy to follow. The pacing felt right for the story, there wasn’t any rushing to get to the end as can sometimes be seen in mystery thrillers. I very much liked the author’s style of writing.
I did enjoy the characters however, I felt that there could have been a little more complexity to them, some back story which shaped them and developed over time. I may a little bias in this as I really enjoy character development in my reading.
Overall, this was an entertaining read, it wasn’t as dark as I was initially expecting so it was an easy pleasant read.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Kerry Carr

Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the sequal to Killer Blonde. I really recommend that you read that book first so you get the full history of Cade Dawkins and why he is now being targeted the way he is being targeted now. This is a dark psychological Thriller which had me gripped from the beginning and wouldn’t let me go. The author writing was really unique and the insight you are given into the minds of serial killers and people using the dark Web is both terrifying and gripping.
As someone who loves crime stories and especially psychological crimes I was addicted to this story and all the elements that the author includes.

After ending the run of the serial killer nicked named the Blonde Killer Cade Dawkins was enjoying the peace. That case pushed him to his limits and spilt more blood than he ever wanted to but the killer was done and peace was resuming or so he thought.
Little does he know that on the dark Web in a forum specifically for serial killers there has been a challenged put down. Who can go against Cade Dawkins and succeed? Who can commit murder on his patch and not get caught?
Now Cade has not one serial killer to contend with but several and when the cat and mouse games get to close to home and the people he cares about can Cade keep his witts about him to protect not only the people he cares about and loves but the public as a whole.
There is a target on Cade’s back but its everyone around him who is in the firing line.
I really felt for Cade, after all he was just doing his job by taking down the Blonde Killer but that one action brought him to the attention of every other serial killer who wanted to be known as the one who went up against Cade Dawkins and won.

There are so many twists and turns in this fast paced read that i was on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. The odds are seriously stacked against Cade in this story but his determination to bring an end to these evil killers really shines through.

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 1 of the series and my first time reading anything from this author. I was not disappointed at all! Even though this book jumps between different cities here and there to piece together information, it is very easy to follow and keeps you wanting more. I didn’t want to put it down! I wanted to know if Cade would catch the Blonde Killer or would the killer get to him first???

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 2 of the series and I would recommend reading them in sequence. Once again I was not disappointed at all! Detective Cade is comparable to the Will Trent series an I think these books would make a great tv show. I like how the story continues from book one with just a new series of murders. I can’t wait for the next book.

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and entertaining crime thriller which has a gripping storyline and an interesting main character in celebrated investigator Cade Dawkins. When Dawkins is given a difficult case to solve, he soon discovers that a serial killer is on the loose and that he has a type. Virtually identical blonde women are being murdered in Minnesota, causing the public to panic and resulting in political pressure to catch the killer. Dawkins learns that the serial killer has his own plan, one that is part of a larger more dangerous agenda. It soon becomes a cat and mouse game between the killer and the investigator but Dawkins realises that he might be the mouse. The descriptive narrative brought both the setting and the characters to life making me feel immersed in the story. The dual POV narrative from both the killer and Dawkins worked well and made me feel engaged with both of them. The suspense that was building chapter by chapter did disappear slightly for me when about half way through we learn the identity of the killer. However, the cat and mouse game continued and the main mystery was still to be solved. Overall this was a fast paced and exciting read.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Killer Smile is a psychological crime thriller full of mystery, intrigue, action, suspense, murder, danger, and a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. Since Detective Cade Dawkins involvement in taking down the serial killer in Killer Blonde he has become the target of a group of ruthless individuals intent on challenging him with his darkest case yet. A group on the Dark Web like to discuss who their next victims will be and challenge each other. Detective Dawkins is now forced to hunt not one, but several serial killers as they attempt to outsmart him. Danger lurks around every corner as he fights for his own life and to save the lives of those around him. A fast-paced, intense, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride that will keep you riveted until the final pages.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Melissa Saxton

Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! This author doesn’t disappoint. This is book 2 in the series but you don’t need book one to follow along in book 2.
Cade is a plain clothes detective. He has several contacts in the community as police officers tend to do. One night he’s pulled into what can only be described as a underground lab and asked to sign a NDA. It’s then he discovers on the dark web that serial killer are not Lone wolf’s as he previously presumed but rather they disturbingly have a whole community and “market” if you will to hire each other. What’s worse? Cades a target on the list!

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans

Killer Blonde is a crime thriller full of action, suspense, danger, murder, mystery, and intrigue. The story centers around a serial killer and the detective intent on stopping from him. There is a psychopath on the loose killing blondes that all look very similar in appearance to one another. Cade Dawkins is the detective that discovers the recent car accidents he has been investigating are cover-ups for a string of murders. It is up to him to find the killer and put a stop to him before anymore lives are lost. The ensuing game of cat and mouse between the serial killer and Detective Dawkins is tense, action packed and full of twists and turns. This book is fast paced and will keep you reading until the end to find out who the serial killer is.

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Ashley Sugar

Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the thrill of cat and mouse during this read! Had my full attention and I needed answers. Every time I tried putting the book down I was picking it right back up, because I needed to know how it ends. Serial killers, thrill of the chase, dual POV’s…I loved it all. And you do not want to be a blonde on this book, I promise you that. If you want a great crime/psychological thriller, this book is for you.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Ashley Sugar

Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely loved this book! Had me on the edge of my seat the entire time and I couldn’t put it down. I love psychological thrillers! Serial killers. All of it. The author did such an incredible job with description it was like I was watching a movie. Book is definitely one of my favorites now! READ THIS!

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