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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Jessie Hopkins

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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

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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

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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

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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 Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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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

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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 Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Kerry Carr

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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 Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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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 Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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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

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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 Ashley Sugar

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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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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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

If you think “ Killer Blonde” was nail biting and brilliant , brace yourself “ Killer Smile” was even better !

We always say that we need to trust our gut feel and I think when you’re a cop even more so and Cade is uneasy which can’t be good at all 🫣
and when he gets a call to go to University of Minnesota we soon find out why he trusts his gut

So Cade is well known for taking out the Blonde Klller and now he’s the centre of attention as a group of serial killers head to Minnesota to try and outsmart him ! There are sick puppies out there people ! This was the Reston he was called in , the university discovered a group on the dark web called Orbiting Cortex which is a site for serial killers and hold your horses here they socialise , swop our stories and ideas and that is how the challenge was created !?

This was a thriller of a read ! My stomach turned a few times and the last 20 mins or so had me being pretty vocal while reading , man there were a few surprises ! I also did get annoyed at a stage because Cade was made out to be incompetent and it’s just uncalled for but that’s life I suppose , we also caught up with some old friends and we also made new ones that formed part of the Five Below task force .

I’m definitely a fan and have shared with any one that has ears and asked what I was reading ❣️📚

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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

4 Stars
Killer Smile by Allan Evans

Killer Smile is a Crime/Thriller with a bit of suspense that will have you on the edge of your seat turning the pages while trying to piece it all together. This is a new author to me and I’m definitely going to check out Killer Blonde as well. The attention to detail and relatable characters makes for a suspenseful story. This is a wonderfully written story about a race against time to find the serial killers. Detective Cade has found a dark website for serial killers and it seems he’s on the list and is being targeted. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. Im already looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Julie Johnson

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

I’m loving this series about Cade and his determination to solve the murders that are popping up in his area. This time, a group of serial killers have descended on Cade’s location and have challenged him. Cade, not one to back down from a challenge, puts together a task force and finds himself dealing with not one, but three, serial killers.

Another very well written story that I wasn’t able to put down until I finished! I enjoy the moments of levity scattered throughout this story, as parts of it were pretty intense. I look forward to more from this author!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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

This is book two in the Killer series and does well as a stand alone novel. There plenty of crime, mystery, and murder to keep you pulled into the story until the end. Readers will enjoy this twisted game of cat and mouse. This is a little grittier and darker than Killer Blonde, which I enjoyed!!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by M Policicchio

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

Amazing thrillride that keeps you guessing. There are soooooo many serial killers in this book. The whole idea of a dark website where the killers go to brag and talk to each other is fascinating.

After killing a local serial killer, Detective Cade Dawkins received a tip that on a dark website there had been a challenge issued. The challenge was to try to stump the detective. With this, two serial killers rolled into town and started hunting and leaving bodies to be found.

Cade is put in charge of a taskforce to capture these killers. He selects a ragtag bunch of folks to help him. In the end, each person’s unique quirks made them right for the taskforce and added in figuring out who the killers were.

So many twists and turns with non-stop action. Excellent read! Original and fresh.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Brandy Rymer

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

The thrills are even better in this second book in the Killer Series, by Allan Evans. I thought that Killer Blondes was good, but this really excelled even beyond the great read the first book was. Not only is our Detective Cade Dawkins back but he’s got far more to handle on his plate than ever before. He successfully defeated the Blonde Killer in the first book in this series, and now he’s got to take on a group of serial killers who have all started working together online. They share ideas, tips, and even information as well as challenge each other, what a scary group to have to take on for our hero detective. Turns out two of these serial killers have decided to meet up and work together, giving Detective Dawkins, a lot more to manage in his city than he’d ever bargained for. Will he be able to take on this intimidating challenge or will the group be able to win their challenge and defeat the detective that was able to stop the Blonde Killer in their tracks? This is another amazing read by Allan Evans, you do not want to pass up this excellent book series, especially if you love reading psychological thrillers!
@Brandy Rymer
10/2023

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Beverly Finnie

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

A wonderful psychological thriller. There’s been a bounty set and that bounty is to bring Cade Dawkins to his knees. Who set the bounty? A site on the dark web in response to him taking down one of their own. Killer Smile follows Cade as he tries to bring down multiple serial killers who had their feathers ruffled when he killed one of their own. They are out to prove that he got lucky. That they(the serial killers) are smarter than him and they can prove it.
Discovered by two professors at the university they stumbled upon a call to show Cade Dawkins who really has the power. Asking various members to go to Minnesota to show him, he’s not that good. He’s not a hero.
Cade initially dismisses the warning till the first body surfaces. Now at the governor’s request he has been tasked to lead a task force to bring said killer down. What they didn’t expect was another body with a different signature, pointing to more than one killer to deal with.
The author wrote a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Turning the page and wanting more! So many questions and so many answers the biggest ones being:
How many women have to die?
How many killers are there?
Will Cade and his task force bring these killers and their site down, or will it be his downfall?
This book jumps around to various character point of views. Which is interesting and sometimes disturbing(depending on which killer it is), however it works wonderfully.
I, for one, have always been sucked into books like this. Typically profilers are the main characters in those. It’s nice to see a different angle taken on which direction the law enforcement is coming from. Give it a fresh take.
So what are you waiting for?!?

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Rayne East

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

Hooks you in
This is a well executed psychological thriller. It’s dark, gritty storyline has twists and turns that you don’t see coming. This is the sequel to Killer Blonde and the storyline does make reference to events that occurred in the first book but the author does a great job of weaving in key information so it doesn’t detract from this story. I will definitely go back and read the first book though. I enjoyed the character interactions especially Cade and Rook they were like characters of a crime show. This book could easily be made into a movie or tv series. I look forward in this series. Recommend.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Ayla Phipps

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

Darker and gritter. This is book two in the killer series and while I enjoyed the first book Killer Blonde this book kicked everything up a few notches. Once again, told from both sides, the detective and the killer or killers.
Picking up some time after the events of book one, Cade is back to the daily grind. Getting back to a normal day to day when he is notified of something not even, he could have predicted. A dark web page for serial killers. Not only that but they give out challenges and the newest challenge is to come to the twin city and take on Detective Cade Dawkins. When not one but two killers accept the challenge Cade’s worlds is set spinning as not only his life but the lives of those, he cares about the most are pulled into the twisted world of kill or be killed. As if that wasn’t bad enough Cade is also having to fight to keep his job when everything seems to keep going from bad to worse.
Did Cade get lucky with the killer blonde killer? Can he stop these new threats before it’s too late? How far will the killers go to “win”? Once again, the author shows their knowledge and attention to detail when it comes to the investigations and heinous crimes themselves, I feel like I am watching an episode of Criminal Minds play out on the pages and I’m searching for the clues to bring down the killer. Cade continues to evolve as the story gets more intense and he fights for all that matters to him. After racing through book one I tried to pace myself better with this one but failed epically as I was too engrossed to slow down. I had to know how it ends. I can’t wait to see what will come next and I hope to see book three in the series soon, to see what mystery Cade will overcome next.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Melissa Fink

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

This was my first book I have read by this author and they didn’t disappoint. There was drama. suspense, mystery, and so much more involved. The details of everything was well thought of. The plot of the story was very engaging. The book had me on edge wanting to know what happened next. I suggest reading the books in order. This was definitely a page turner for me.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Mary Espinoza

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

Killer Smile by Allan Evans is my first read by this author, and I was not the least bit disappointed! I didn’t know that this was actually book 2 of a series, and it was easy to read as a stand-alone book. The author has a unique writing style that draws you in and keeps you entertained! I really enjoyed his attention to details that was really important in making his story feel realistic. To me this book was a well written story about a detective finds himself in a race against time to find a group of serial killers. Cade (the detective) happens to find a web site for serial killers, and the most interesting find is that he is one of the targets! You will have to read the book to find out what happens to Cade and the group of serial killers. This book was very entertaining and engaging and was hard to put down! Great job Allan, I look forward to reading more books!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Nicole DeSantis

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

Killer Smile is an enthralling psychological thriller and a worthy sequel to “Killer Blonde.” Following these books in the sequence is imperative, and I unfortunately did not read the first book, but I was able to get right into this story. Within these pages, readers are treated to an adrenaline-charged journey filled with suspense, drama, mystery, and a relentless, fast-paced plot that refuses to let you catch your breath.
At the heart of this tale lies a chilling revelation: a sinister corner of the dark web where serial killers convene to select their next victims. Detective Cade Dawkins, haunted by his murky past, plunges into a life-or-death battle, not just for himself but for the safety of those he holds dear. The price he pays for simply doing his job leads him into the sinister minds of more than one twisted antagonist.
Prepare for a dark and twisted game of cat and mouse, where survival means everything.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Tausha Treadway

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

Killer Smile by Allan Evans. I am loving these books and I can’t wait for another one! This is the story of Detective Cade Dawkins and a serial killer who is trying to outsmart the Detective. When he is given the job of forming a task force to catch this serial killer after a viable threat is found on the darkweb. Cade has taken down the serial killer called “Killer Blonde” and now this serial killer has taken this as a challenge. Cade is very good at his job and when he gets a pretty good group together they get deeply involved in the serial killer’s world. With the help of a good friend and some new graduates can Cade find this killer before he becomes the next victim? I really enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down. I read it in one night! I might have had a book hangover but it was worth it! If you love thrilling crime reads do yourself a favor and read this book!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Shea Gilkerson

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

Detective Cade Dawkins is back from book one after forging his way to catch the Blond Killer in book 1 and nearly losing those he loves the most.

Yet again, his loved ones are targeted as well as himself. This time, it is by a page exclusively for serial killers to make contact and issue challenges to one another. After being splashed across the news for catching the madman killing blondes in his city, this website of predators sent out a call. Get to the Twin Cities and see if you can best the one who caught the last serial killer in his area!

His paranoia is growing, the danger is growing, the number of serial killers terrorizing his area is growing, and so are the dark choices he will be faced with. Will Cade be able to keep everyone safe while keeping the media off his back and keeping his job?

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Jenni Bishop

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

Killer Smile is the next exciting psychological thriller and sequel to Killer Blonde. Make sure you read the books in order as you will miss out on all the dark uniqueness of Allan’s writing.
Suspense, drama, mystery, and lots of thrills and an action packed fast-paced plot is what we get in this intriguing tale that you will not want to stop reading.
ON the dark web there is a disturbing serial killer website with killers looking for their next prey.
Detective Cade Dawkins dark past comes back to haunt him and now he is in for the fight of his life and those he loves. All because he did his job. Now he has to deal with more than one dark and twisted mind.
You are going to enjoy this dark and twisted game of cat and mouse where it is kill or be killed.
To find out what happens you will have to read it.
It will have you looking in the shadows to see if anyone is lurking. It will have you double checking locks on your doors. You may even want to sleep with the light on.
I look forward to more from Allan and his dark and twisted thrillers.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Christine Baranek

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

Killer Smile
By: Allan Evans

This is a fantastic book. I loved Killer Blonde so I was definitely looking forward to reading this one. It definitely did not disappoint. There were some differences from the first story – mainly that this was way more descriptive than the first one. But over all it delivered in suspense and character development. Truly I loved this story and would definitely recommend it.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Trish Ann

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

I enjoyed this book. I thought the suspense was good and enjoyed the characters. I thought the humor and murder descriptions balanced each other out. I found the plot engaging as well. I would read others by this author.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Trista Martin

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

I haven’t read the first book Killer Blonde, but I will be adding it to my TBR. I haven’t read a lot of serial killer books and think I just found the genre to get me out of the slump I have been in. If you enjoy watching shows like Criminal Minds or SVU then you will enjoy Killer Smile. The author is very descriptive with not only Cade and the rest of the characters but also the plot and the murders. I look forward to reading more by this author.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Naomi McDonald

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

I did not read the previous book, but it wasn’t difficult to jump into this one without it. This story has a detailed plot full of suspense and danger with some comic relief to break up the dark bits. The characters are well-written and easy to connect with.
If you are a thriller and crime novel enthusiast, this would be a great addition to your TBR list.

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