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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson

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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson
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Genre – Crime, Thriller
Page Count – 300
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It’s summer, and with a new job, a new life, and plenty of time for her music, life couldn’t be better for Logan. She and her daughter, Amy, home from Africa, even rescue an orphaned sea otter pup. They help nurse it back to health at Jasper’s fledgling Sea Otter Center. But more than one person lays claim to the gorgeous stretch of coastal property upon which the center is built. All want it badly—but for very different reasons. Soon, storm clouds begin to swirl around the center, threatening the lives of all who enter. When Logan arrives to start her shift, she makes a tragic discovery. One of her talented young students, also a volunteer, has been coldly murdered. Just steps away, Logan finds another victim, the owner of the center, barely alive. As the most powerful coastal storm in decades grows ever more violent, Logan’s worst fears are confirmed. The center’s Zodiac raft is missing. So are Amy and the baby sea otter. Neither are equipped to survive the storm. Pulling out all the stops, Logan enlists the help of friends in the small town of Jasper she calls home, racing to rescue Amy before the killer or the storm take her daughter from her forever. Only love, trust, and community have any chance of stopping the killer, before more lives, including Logan’s own, are lost.

If you enjoy books by Elly Griffiths, J.A. Jance, Nevada Barr, Louise Penny, Sue Grafton, C.J. Box, James Patterson, or Alexander McCall Smith, you will love fiercely independent and loyal Logan McKenna!

~ AMAZON ~

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 A self-admitted book addict, Valerie was the kid with the flashlight under her pillow, reading long after lights out. A life of travel led to degrees in Anthropology and a pervasive interest in people. She lives on the Oregon coast with her husband, John, and their new puppy, Finn. When not working on her latest book she is probably in the kitchen, cooking up a storm for family and friends.

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales #2)Lucky Break by Lee Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood is a great crime Thriller series

Rival dealers have been informed by Peter Winston-Moore that he found the real Picasso at a rubbish shop. At Sotheby’s, it went for $5.4 million. It indicates that he has transformed from a shoddy wheeler-dealer to the proprietor of a prestigious art and antiquities gallery. And other merchants have taken notice as he continues to unearth priceless antiques.With terrible results, three of them decide to pursue him out of curiosity for his unknown source.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales #1)Mr Lucky by Lee Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood Is a great crime thriller.

Detective James Sheldon’s ideal life was wrecked in a single split second. He is on the streets begging for change and considering suicide 18 months later.He unexpectedly wins a record-breaking 168 million lottery in a surprising turn of events. But what ought to be a life-altering fantasy turns into a terrifying nightmare.James is suddenly thrown into a deadly game where he must face drug traffickers, criminal lords who want to kill him, and the inner demons who keep him awake at night.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down. As the story progressed, it made me glad I got the second one to get started on it right away.

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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 Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Christine Baranek

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

Killer Blonde
By: Allan Evans

I love a good murder mystery / thriller and this one did not disappoint. It featured a killer with a devious mind – who planned out and executed those plans in incredibly interesting ways. I liked how this story took the idea of the killer being part of a larger agenda. Cade Dawkens was a well written, well developed investigator and the case contained many twists and turns. Several of which that surprised me. This was truly a fantastically written thriller in which everything seemed to be thought of. I thought that both the killer and the investigator were well developed and did not come across as contrived. I thought that the plot moved at a great pace and that the various twists came a at great times and definitely kept me wanting to read. I recommend reading this one and I will be looking to read more by Allan Evans in the future!

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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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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales #2)Lucky Break by Lee Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story was just as amazing as the first. I loved the story just as much. The action, the story, the characters, they were just as fascinating and engaging. I found myself jumping right in from the beginning because I had to know what was coming. I loved the suspense of it. An excellent read that I can recommend.

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Ashley Sugar

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales #2)Lucky Break by Lee Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read the first book of this series and loved every page! So i was eager to start this one and I was not disappointed. I love a good crime thriller that keeps me on my toes! The twists and turns kept me turning the pages and every time I stopped reading to go do something else, I went right back to read more because I needed to know what happens next. You can read these as a standalone but I highly encourage you to read the first book! You won’t regret it. Great story line with amazing characters! I can’t wait for the next book!!

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales #2)Lucky Break by Lee Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lucky Break is the 2nd book in the Trentbridge Tales series. I did read the first one, but you don’t have to before reading this book. It is good enough for a stand alone, just with some cross over characters. This author writes good books and with a lot of thought put into them. They are like an episode of Law and Order, and keep the reader engaged. My one complaint, which I had with the first book too, there are too many characters. It is so hard for me to keep everyone straight on who is who and how they fit into the story. By mid way through, I had it all connected, but the first half I really struggled with it all. The mystery was maintained throughout, until the reveal at the very end. If you enjoy crime thrillers, I highly recommend this series.

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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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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Rayne East

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales #2)Lucky Break by Lee Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Contemporary crime thriller
The second book in the Trentbridge Tales, Lucky Break brings another investigation for James Sheldon. Even though this can be read as a stand-alone there is an ongoing sub-plot that carries over from book 1. James finds himself thrust into a dangerous underworld where danger lurks around every corner as he tries to solve a murder. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot, with the unpredictable storyline and engaging narrative. Looking forward to the next instalment. Recommend.

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Betsy Melano

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales #2)Lucky Break by Lee Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Just like the first book in the Trentbridge Tales Series, the author writes in a way to keep us readers on our toes and looking forward to what comes next. This second book starts out with us meeting Peter Moore, who takes us on a intriguing ride about antique items and art, specifically paintings. The story takes us on twists and turns we didn’t expect and keeps us reading more.
The author does a great job world and character building. I really appreciated seeing characters from the first book joining in this second book.

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Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Betsy Melano

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Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales #1)Mr Lucky by Lee Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first book in the Trentbridge Tales Series. I enjoyed reading the story from the beginning where we learn what caused James Sheldon to end up living in the streets for 10 months. The former detective was doing well until tragedy struck in the form of a car accident involving James’ wife and children.
The world building was well written taking us from James’ home, to the streets, and how a chance meeting ends up brining him out of the life on the streets.
The characters introduced through the story was also wonderfully written. I love crime mysteries and this one didn’t disappoint. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Kerry Baker

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

I love how this book combined an intense and interesting thriller with a more modern approach to crime. The incorporation of the dark web into an intriguing crime story made for a really great story. The moments of light heartedness and amusement really gave an extra depth to the book that made it all the more enjoyable.
The characters were easy to connect with and well developed. The more the story went on the more I found them characters I wanted to know about. This is the kind of book that hooks you in from the beginning and doesn’t let go until the end. This is a fantastic story that I would certainly recommend.

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales #2)Lucky Break by Lee Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood. This is such a good book. Its the 2nd installment of the Trentbridge Tales Series and I highly recommend reading the first book to understand the characters better. Its the ongoing story of James Winston who is a detective who has had a hard road. He is a very dedicated detective now and is on top of this new case. It involves the art world and a man named Peter Winston-Moore who has discovered a Picasso and has finally caught a break. He is now a real player in the art world. When he tells all the other dealers he found this Picasso at a thrift store they don’t believe him and they are on the hunt for where he really got it. When someone is murdered everything shifts. Will James be able to find out who the murderer is before there are more bodies found? Will Peter make it out of this situation alive. Just when he finally makes it things go South and fast. I love these fast paced thrillers and can’t wait to read the next one!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Lucy Machard

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

So, we’re back with Cade, but this time he’s running a task force. This book is a little bit more detailed and can be a little bit more heavy than the first book, but I gotta say that the humor mixed in with it reminded me a lot of Hotch and Morgan from the show Criminal Minds. I did love this book as well, as a second time reader of this author, I was very impressed with the book and the series. I really hope that there’s a third book, because I definitely want more from Cade!

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Lucy Machard

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

I normally don’t read a lot of murder-mystery, but this author did such a fantastic job! I was sucked in right from the get go! The detail in this book had me on the edge of my seat! I was very impressed1 with the research that the author did on the book as well, and I’m looking forward to the second book! The way all of the characters, main or side characters included, were written so well and I have nothing but extreme respect for the author that wrote it. There’s only a select few of investigation type books that I’ve read that I really enjoyed this much, and this was definitely one of them!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Susan Ratchford

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

Killer Smile
By: Allan Evans
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 stars

Wow! Allan Evans did it again and upped the Ante this time! Killer Smile absolutely blew me away, great sequel to Killer Blonde! I absolutely loved Evans’ use of humor in this book. It really contradicted the gruesomeness of the murders and worked really well for the overall tone! I was completely enthralled and dying to know the ending! One of my favorite things about these books is trying to guess who the killer/killers are! I love Cade Dawkins’ dangerous detective life and really hope for another book to continue his journey! Such an intriguing read that will get your heart pumping!

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Susan Ratchford

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

Killer Blonde
By Allan Evans
Review By: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

My heart was racing the whole time! Killer Blonde was a great fast paced thriller that had me turning pages faster than I could even read them! Allan Evans’ writing is so vivid I could picture everything very clearly and feel the fear of the victims and even Cade Dawkins! The emotions of the characters and the situations completely came through! I really enjoyed Cade, he was a well developed character all around. His relationship with the killer kept me on edge, with so much anxiety! I am looking forward to his next book! I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a quicker read that you won’t be able to put down!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Angela Hayes

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

 

4 Stars

 

Killer Smile by Allan Evans is a gripping and fast paced story that takes us on a tense ride with high stakes, hidden agendas, drama, danger, politics, crime and investigation, mystery, murder, intrigue, and a game of cat and mouse between a seasoned cop and a serial killer/s with an agenda.
As with his other book, Killer Blonde, there is quite a lot going on in it- with plenty of dramatic developments that kept me flipping the pages to find out how everything played out in the end. I think this is a little grittier and darker than Killer Blonde, which I loved. We return to watch as Cade Dawkins is caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse as serial killers use him as the ultimate challenge. An online, dark-web serial killer chat site has targeted Cade after his involvement in the Killer Blonde (serial killer) case- Cade is being targeted as a ‘challenge’ that he has no control over. He and his task force will need to outwit and out ‘play’ their sinister opponent/s if they have any chance of keeping their city safe. What happens makes for an intriguing read.
Looking forward to seeing what Mr. Evans does next.

Thank you, Allan Evans!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales #2)Lucky Break by Lee Wood

Lucky Break is the second intriguing book in Lee Wood’s Trentbridge Tales. Each book can be read as a standalone but should be read in order as the character and sub-plots are intertwined throughout the books.
I enjoyed reading Mr Lucky the first book and getting to know ex Detective James Sheldon who was down and out on his luck, now turned PI.
Lucky Break is a little dark British crime thriller with surprising twists and turns that kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat at times. Lee’s vivid narrative and slightly gritty psychological plot makes for one interesting read that you will not put down until the last page has been turned.
James is on a case where one man’s fortunate discoveries turn out not so fortunate now, he’s dead. What James discovers is a dark world of secrets, lies, crime, danger, murder and mayhem and who was it that pulled the trigger on this smoking gun (so to speak).
If you like British crime thrillers, then you will enjoy Lucky Break. I encourage to grab a copy.
I once again look forward to more of James Sheldon and his adventures.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was a great book!! I really enjoyed Killer Blonde but this story had me at the edge of my seat! While you can read this as a standalone I recommend reading Killer Blonde….and Detective Cade is back!! Cat and mouse, mystery, suspense/thriller, crime….

Detective Cade Dawkins is back after stopping a serial killer….but the tides are turning after he is notified of a website that has Cade on their radar….this website is serial killers now targeting him. Once this notice is out whom will outsmart whom? Will Cade be more in danger or will the killers get him before it is to late!!

Another great read and I cannot wait to read more!!

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was a very good cat and mouse crime thriller that felt like this could happen in real life. Murder, mystery, mayhem, danger, twists and turns and some intense moments….the thrill of the kill by this mystery serial killer and the detective whom is out to track them down…..

Someone is out to and has their eyes on tall, beautiful blonde women and to make a statement and end their life. Planning, stalking and the methods…one by one, women are dying. Detective Cade Dawkins is highly known and out to put an end to this killer. Will Detective Cade find this serial killer before more it is to late or will the killer outwit the law.

Great read and highly recommended….looking forward to more from this author!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Jennifer Crain

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

I rated this a star lower than the first book, 4 stars instead of 5, because I personally didn’t care for the brutal descriptions of the murders, and felt it wasn’t needed in parts to allow the story to keep on moving. I felt the story dragged at times; for example, it was obvious from the get go there were two killers, but the time it took to get there was slow.

I did enjoy the comical name and reoccurring jibes of the task force name (Five Below). My favorite quotation from the book was”The other two grad students grinned. One said, “Murder vacation: band name.” because it comically relieves a relatively dark book (I felt this one was darker than book #1). I did think the reoccurring stereotypical cop jokes got old after the first few references to donuts. Although I did connect with Cade in his dislike of elevator music.

All in all, I would read book #3 of the series when it comes out and see where it is going.

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Jennifer Crain

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

From right off, the cover builds suspense and intrigue- whom is the attractive woman in the red dress, and why is she standing on a parapet off a building?

First impression of the book was this was one I was going to stick with, because it was well written and fast-paced, and in a style that I couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. For characterizations, I loved how the governor gives Investigator Cade Dawkins the hardest time, only in order to build his own importance and build confidence in his constituents for the next election. I felt for the citizens of Minnesota as Cade works to find the killer.

I enjoyed the soccer-loving authors’ reference to the game, although dislike his taste in the English Premier League and his key players, but thought he wrote about the passes/plays in soccer quite effectively. For whatever reason, I laughed over the line “The killer goosed the gas pedal,” I don’t know if that is regional slang or not!

I can’t wait to read book #2 of this series, and I would recommend this one to anyone that enjoys fast-pasted, thriller-style mysteries.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Tanya Wall, September 2023

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

This book is like watching Criminal Minds – if you like that series, you’ll enjoy this read. Out on the dark web, there is a challenge for serial killers to come and outsmart the detective that took down the Blonde Killer. I wasn’t sure I was going to get into the story at the start, but I kept reading and was glad I did – the ending took me by surprise! I didn’t read the first book in the series, but was able to get up to speed in this sequel pretty quickly.

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Tonya Merritt

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

This fast paced suspense book is just what you need. I loved the story line. Murders, cops, blondes! It was action packed with some romance thrown in too! I can’t read the second book!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Tonya Merritt

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

Allan Evans did it again. Another great action packed story following Cade and others. There are some new characters but they blend in well with the original ones. Who is this new killer? Will Cade survive an attack?

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

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This is an amazing book!!! It took me a little bit to get into I will admit. I couldn’t put it down after I got into it. In fact, I hated to put it down.  Cade Dawkins is a State Patrol Investigator for Minnesota. He doesn’t resemble a cop but boy does he know how to be one. He is giving an opportunity to run a task force but really its just him at least a for a little bit. It becomes evident that there are some serial killers lurking around and its up to him and his team to find them and put them where they belong. There are twists throughout the book and I for one was very shocked about the ending. I never imagined it would end how it did. I feel like I need to mention that there is another book before this book “Killer Blonde”. I have a feeling that I should have read that one first but I definitely will read it now.

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

This is an amazing book!!! It took me a little bit to get into I will admit. I couldn’t put it down after I got into it. In fact, I hated to put it down. Cade Dawkins is a State Patrol Investigator for Minnesota. He doesn’t resemble a cop but boy does he know how to be one. He is giving an opportunity to run a task force but really its just him at least a for a little bit. It becomes evident that there are some serial killers lurking around and its up to him and his team to find them and put them where they belong. There are twists throughout the book and I for one was very shocked about the ending. I never imagined it would end how it did. I feel like I need to mention that there is another book before this book “Killer Blonde”. I have a feeling that I should have read that one first but I definitely will read it now.

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