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Tanya Stone FBI K9 Mystery Thrillers #1
Her Deadly End
Paradise Cove is the perfect vacation getaway. So, FBI Agent Tanya Stone thinks…
Until a Porsche slams into the cafe where she and her detective friends are enjoying a morning coffee. To their horror, the driver shoots a man dead, but doesn’t stop there.
She turns the gun on herself next.
The sheriff is quick to call it a case of extreme road rage, but Tanya realizes not all is well in this idyllic community.
The sinister secret behind this brutal crime lies buried deep in the nearby woods. But no one wants to hear the truth.
With the help of her friends and her K9 partner, Max, Tanya becomes obsessed with unraveling the deadly mystery. But the more lies she exposes, the more dangerous it is to stay in town.
A killer is hiding in plain sight, watching her….
Until a Porsche slams into the cafe where she and her detective friends are enjoying a morning coffee. To their horror, the driver shoots a man dead, but doesn’t stop there.
She turns the gun on herself next.
The sheriff is quick to call it a case of extreme road rage, but Tanya realizes not all is well in this idyllic community.
The sinister secret behind this brutal crime lies buried deep in the nearby woods. But no one wants to hear the truth.
With the help of her friends and her K9 partner, Max, Tanya becomes obsessed with unraveling the deadly mystery. But the more lies she exposes, the more dangerous it is to stay in town.
A killer is hiding in plain sight, watching her….
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About the author
Tikiri Herath
43 books376 followersTikiri Herath is the award-winning author of the best-selling crime thriller, HER DEADLY END.
Tikiri is an adrenaline junkie who has rock climbed, bungee jumped, flown upside down in a stunt plane, and parachuted solo.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Victoria, Canada, and a master’s degree from the Solvay Business School in Brussels. She’s worked in risk management for Canada’s top federal intelligence agency and for NATO in Europe.
A fifth-culture kid raised across four continents, Tikiri now calls Canada home.
When she’s not plotting her next murderous twist, you’ll find her baking decadent treats in her kitchen, vintage jazz on the speakers and a glass of red Shiraz in hand.
Her globetrotting adventures and real-life brushes with danger inspire her mystery thriller novels, infusing deadly menace and psychological suspense into every page she writes.
Tikiri is an adrenaline junkie who has rock climbed, bungee jumped, flown upside down in a stunt plane, and parachuted solo.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Victoria, Canada, and a master’s degree from the Solvay Business School in Brussels. She’s worked in risk management for Canada’s top federal intelligence agency and for NATO in Europe.
A fifth-culture kid raised across four continents, Tikiri now calls Canada home.
When she’s not plotting her next murderous twist, you’ll find her baking decadent treats in her kitchen, vintage jazz on the speakers and a glass of red Shiraz in hand.
Her globetrotting adventures and real-life brushes with danger inspire her mystery thriller novels, infusing deadly menace and psychological suspense into every page she writes.
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June 26, 2023
This book was just OK for me. I don't need to read other books in the series.
June 23, 2023
I guess I missed the boat on this one. It was a quick and easy read but the story and characters weren’t particularly interesting or intricate. I felt like I wanted more of explanation at the end. I don’t totally see how the woman’s son at the beginning was involved in the story.
June 8, 2023
An female FBI new recruit along with two of her gal pals who are detectives stumble upon an illegal child porn and abuse pedophile ring while on vacation. Who in the town is part if it? Who can they trust? Will they be able to save the kids or die trying? Four stars!
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January 21, 2024
Wow
All I can say is I was hooked right away after reading the prologue
If you love mystery and murder this is the book for you
So good
Just wow
All I can say is I was hooked right away after reading the prologue
If you love mystery and murder this is the book for you
So good
Just wow
January 12, 2025
Not my usual genre. I generally stick to psychological thrillers or horror. But this was a type of crime thriller tmo and I really enjoyed it. It was interesting throughout as action packed. Great read.
March 29, 2023
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The writing style took a minute to get on board with at the beginning, but once I did, the story really took off. Very easy to read with lots of twists and turns throughout. I really enjoyed the character development and it made me want to go back and get to know Tanya and her friends better. This was my first book by this author, and my first with these characters, which left me wishing I had a little more backstory to truly connect with them -- I'd imagine if you had read the previous books, this would not be an issue!
I am always hesitant to read books with animal main characters being that I am a veterinarian and authors often get it wrong, but the author did her homework and created a very believable canine character in Max. (Although side note - she mentions he has husky in him and IMHO there is no way in hell a husky mix would make a good working K9 ;) sorry not sorry. Yes I am biased). I really enjoyed his integration into the story and the ability for the author to keep it a thriller.
All in all I really liked this book and I look forward to reading the original books so that I can learn more about Agent Stone and her companions! I give this one 4 stars.
*Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest, non-biased review of the book :). Thank you Tikiri!
I am always hesitant to read books with animal main characters being that I am a veterinarian and authors often get it wrong, but the author did her homework and created a very believable canine character in Max. (Although side note - she mentions he has husky in him and IMHO there is no way in hell a husky mix would make a good working K9 ;) sorry not sorry. Yes I am biased). I really enjoyed his integration into the story and the ability for the author to keep it a thriller.
All in all I really liked this book and I look forward to reading the original books so that I can learn more about Agent Stone and her companions! I give this one 4 stars.
*Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest, non-biased review of the book :). Thank you Tikiri!
March 24, 2023
A short holiday with friends may sound wonderful to FBI Tanya Stone. What can go wrong in a place named Paradise Cove? Car wrecks, murders, terrified teens, and so much more has Tanya’s radar on high alert. Along with her K9 companion Max, she will delve into the town’s hidden secrets and what she will find will have her calling in for all the help she can get. An interesting plot, great characters, and vivid descriptions makes for a very good read.
July 14, 2023
Fast paced, full of tension and drama. The trio of amateur femme fatales find their holiday interrupted by poisoning, murder and dastardly criminal activities in a sleepy town. Who can be trusted? Whilst a great read (once started it’s very hard to stop), all the action is telescoped into only a few days, making the story rather unrealistic.
I received this book as an arc and this review is entirely voluntary.
I received this book as an arc and this review is entirely voluntary.
February 20, 2024
Her Deadly End is a fast paced adventure in which author Tikiri Herath manages to tell a story dealing with mature themes without resorting to graphic sex, violence or language. Not an easy task but Ms. Herath manages to pull it off with only a few ‘really?’ moments. My only beef is that the secondary characters, Asha, Katy and even Max, don’t really add much value. Thankfully her heroine, Tanya Stone, makes up for it.
February 17, 2024
Another new author for me and all I can say is WOW! This one is full of twists and turns. The plot was awesome and kept me engrossed in the story. It's full of great characters and very well written. I loved it and can't wait to explore more from this author.
Tanya and her friends Asha & Katy went to Paradise Cove for a little down time. While they were sitting in a cafe a couple things happened. A teen tried to steal some sugar buns and after Tanya was done working through that issue a car came barreling down the road with a pickup in hot pursuit. They both smashed into the cafe. While everyone was checking on each other, the woman driver of the car shoots the male in the truck. When the Sheriff arrives he is quick to call it road rage. Tanya, Asha and Katy don't agree and believe there is more to the story. When the group returns to the house they are staying at they realize the female driver of the car lived very close to them. That is all Asha needed. Since she was a private investigator she went to the victims house to search for clues. Then the friends instantly agreed there was more going on in this quiet little town and they were determined to find out what it is. They will find more than they bargained for and Tanya will put her FBI training to the test. They will deal with a crooked sheriff and receive threats as they uncover the truth.
I absolutely adored this story and can't wait for more.
Tanya and her friends Asha & Katy went to Paradise Cove for a little down time. While they were sitting in a cafe a couple things happened. A teen tried to steal some sugar buns and after Tanya was done working through that issue a car came barreling down the road with a pickup in hot pursuit. They both smashed into the cafe. While everyone was checking on each other, the woman driver of the car shoots the male in the truck. When the Sheriff arrives he is quick to call it road rage. Tanya, Asha and Katy don't agree and believe there is more to the story. When the group returns to the house they are staying at they realize the female driver of the car lived very close to them. That is all Asha needed. Since she was a private investigator she went to the victims house to search for clues. Then the friends instantly agreed there was more going on in this quiet little town and they were determined to find out what it is. They will find more than they bargained for and Tanya will put her FBI training to the test. They will deal with a crooked sheriff and receive threats as they uncover the truth.
I absolutely adored this story and can't wait for more.
March 26, 2024
Juvenile
I think that it had too much fluff. Unnecessary descriptions of things and actions. Very predictable, I figured out the killer very early.
I liked max
I think that it had too much fluff. Unnecessary descriptions of things and actions. Very predictable, I figured out the killer very early.
I liked max
March 1, 2023
My first book from this author and will definitely not be my last. I like the easy-to-read writing style and the way the story is action-packed from the start. The characters work well and the descriptions of people and places fuel your imagination. This book and author should be on your must-read list.
I received this arc for free and I wanted to leave an honest review.
I received this arc for free and I wanted to leave an honest review.
March 15, 2023
A gripping story about a new FBI agent, who goes for a short vacation with 2 friends, and her FBI trained dog, to a peaceful town, only to be involved in crime after crime. Tanya Stone is determined to solve the mystery of what is going on in this town before she has to report for duty.
Well written, with no extraneous fluff or pages of meaningless dialogue. Yet characters and scenes were well fleshed out. Every description had meaning to the story. Or so it seemed to me.
Warning, you may feel anxious quite a bit of the time you read this book!
I will surely be reading more of Tikiri's work.
Well written, with no extraneous fluff or pages of meaningless dialogue. Yet characters and scenes were well fleshed out. Every description had meaning to the story. Or so it seemed to me.
Warning, you may feel anxious quite a bit of the time you read this book!
I will surely be reading more of Tikiri's work.
June 10, 2023
Three warrior women take on a small town and win. No mushy love and longing in this story. Chapter one starts at a record pace and never slows down. A woman kills her son and than herself, why? When Stone searches for the answer she finds secrets buried deep. I was gifted this from the author.
January 10, 2024
Newly recruited to the FBI, Tanya Stone takes a mini-vacation with her two friends. Barely had they arrived in Paradise Cove and settled down to lunch when an SUV crashed into the building. When, moments later, a second car slams into the back of the first, the original driver shoots the new arrival dead, then turns her gun on herself. What is going on in this previously peaceful town?
I began this book before realising it is a part of a larger world. At first, I was running to catch up with the backstory and the relationship between the three, but then everything clicked into place. Some events felt implausible, but the story was a quick thriller with a good closure.
I began this book before realising it is a part of a larger world. At first, I was running to catch up with the backstory and the relationship between the three, but then everything clicked into place. Some events felt implausible, but the story was a quick thriller with a good closure.
July 10, 2024
Could not put it down! So many twists and turns and I loved every moment of it. The book shows a beautiful friendship between Tanya, Asha, and Katy on vacation in a beautiful place called Paradise Cove. However, things take a turn when they witnessed a murder suicide at a cafe. As an added bonus I love Tanya’s dog Max and how loyal he is to his job and owner 😀. I cannot wait to read book 2 and see what else this amazing trio can do.
February 10, 2023
A BIG FIVE STARS. This is a slam dunk, adrenaline pumping, stomach churning novel. Tikiri is on her A Game throughout. The characters are dynamic, the story -riveting- the scenes-explosive. I can't praise this book enough. Very Highly Recommended.
March 26, 2023
Action from the first few pages to twists and turns throughout the book.
Tanya has a very tough time with too few clues and too many potential suspects.
Drive and discipline push though and make her tougher by the minute./
She is developing into a strong FBI agent.
Tanya has a very tough time with too few clues and too many potential suspects.
Drive and discipline push though and make her tougher by the minute./
She is developing into a strong FBI agent.
January 10, 2024
Thrilling read
Enjoyed this book very much. The ending was a surprise. This book will grab you from the start and will not let up until the last paragraph. It will have you on the edge of your seat holding your breath! I didn't want to stop reading to sleep or run errands. It's just that good. I will definitely be reading more books in this series!
Enjoyed this book very much. The ending was a surprise. This book will grab you from the start and will not let up until the last paragraph. It will have you on the edge of your seat holding your breath! I didn't want to stop reading to sleep or run errands. It's just that good. I will definitely be reading more books in this series!
January 18, 2024
A Rookie move
Twisting through a mixed situation a rookie
FBI agent leads the reader through a small town crime ring while on vacation. With no idea of who the perpetrators are three young women stumble onto a paedophile trafficking operation and bring it down.
Twisting through a mixed situation a rookie
FBI agent leads the reader through a small town crime ring while on vacation. With no idea of who the perpetrators are three young women stumble onto a paedophile trafficking operation and bring it down.
January 19, 2024
Hang on!! Get ready for a wild ride.
FBI newbie and friends on holiday, get involved with a town of strange people. Hard to know who is the bad guys and who isn't. No tolerance for mistreatment of children, but who can you trust?
FBI newbie and friends on holiday, get involved with a town of strange people. Hard to know who is the bad guys and who isn't. No tolerance for mistreatment of children, but who can you trust?
February 11, 2025
Great read!
Really good start to a spin off series, where Tanya is the main character, even though Asha and Katy also featured heavily, in this book.
A gripping story, dealing with the depraved few, in the community.
Looking forward to the next book in this thrilling series!
Really good start to a spin off series, where Tanya is the main character, even though Asha and Katy also featured heavily, in this book.
A gripping story, dealing with the depraved few, in the community.
Looking forward to the next book in this thrilling series!
September 23, 2025
Not really a good mystery
I was disappointed by this book. Really no big mystery and I'm not a fan of child porn ring cases. I won't be reading any more of this series.
I was disappointed by this book. Really no big mystery and I'm not a fan of child porn ring cases. I won't be reading any more of this series.
February 16, 2023
What a great start to a series. Such an interesting story with great characters. It really kept me guessing.
January 11, 2024
Very good storyline
I like mysteries and this one was great. This was my first read by this author and I'll read more of this author's tales. Will recommend to other mystery readers.
I like mysteries and this one was great. This was my first read by this author and I'll read more of this author's tales. Will recommend to other mystery readers.
January 12, 2024
Great book!
What a way to start a vacation! Loved the characters, fast paced book, great ending. I could actually feel as if I were there. Can't wait to read the next book!
What a way to start a vacation! Loved the characters, fast paced book, great ending. I could actually feel as if I were there. Can't wait to read the next book!
January 19, 2024
Love this book so much
February 11, 2023
Great opening to a new series. Wonderful characters from previous series in a new setting. Tense, gut wrenching story with plenty of action and plenty of suspects. Enjoy this suspense filled story. Looking forward to the next adventure.
January 14, 2024
Irregular Retreat with Friends gone Bad
Tanya, Asha, and Katy went on a sabbatical for a short time to relax, a friend's time out. The stay at Paradise Cove started out innocent enough and then they all get thrown into a mystery when children became Missing and then kidnapped and involved in a Child Porn Ring. The adults involved drew their last breath too when they discovered who was behind the debacle.
Tanya, Asha, and Katy went on a sabbatical for a short time to relax, a friend's time out. The stay at Paradise Cove started out innocent enough and then they all get thrown into a mystery when children became Missing and then kidnapped and involved in a Child Porn Ring. The adults involved drew their last breath too when they discovered who was behind the debacle.
January 17, 2024
Twists and turns keep this thriller moving
Tanya is an interesting main character whose laser, no nonsense personality is softened somewhat by her K-9 sidekick and companion.
Tanya is an interesting main character whose laser, no nonsense personality is softened somewhat by her K-9 sidekick and companion.
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