After You

Hailey Rock #3

by Rylie Dark

Despite being a rising star in the BAU unit, FBI Special Agent Hailey Rock still lives in the shadow of her older sister, who remained in their small Midwestern town to become a police sheriff, and who remains the favorite in their parents’ eyes. Hailey has not thought of her estranged family in ages, but when bodies are discovered in abandoned storm shelters, the work of a new serial killer, Hailey is assigned the case in her sister’s territory—forcing her to open old wounds while trying to hunt a killer.

AFTER YOU is book #3 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Rylie Dark, whose bestseller SEE HER RUN (a free download) has received over 700 five star ratings and reviews.

It’s storm season in the Midwest and bodies are being discovered in storm shelters across their small town. The air is tight with danger, and Hailey can sense something brewing just out of sight. She must lean on her big sister to discover the killer before it’s too late. But nature seems to have other plans.

Can the sisters catch the killer before he strikes again?

Or are there greater forces at work, outside of their control?

A cat-and-mouse thriller with harrowing twists and turns and filled with heart-pounding suspense, the HAILEY ROCK mystery series offers a fresh twist on the genre as it introduces two brilliant protagonists who will make you fall in love and keep you turning pages late into the night.

Books #4 and #5 in the series—WATCHING YOU and JUDGING YOU—are now also available.

Genres: Thriller, Audiobook

200 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 13, 2023

About the author

Rylie Dark is author of the SADIE PRICE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising six books (and counting); of the CARLY SEE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising six books (and counting); of the MIA NORTH FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising six books (and counting); of the MORGAN STARK FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising five books (and counting); of the HAILEY ROCK FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising five books (and counting),of the TARA STRONG MYSTERY series, comprising five books (and counting); and of the ALEX QUINN SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising five books (and counting).

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BOOKS BY RYLIE DARK

ALEX QUINN SUSPENSE THRILLER

FIRST, MURDER (Book #1)

SECOND, DEATH (Book #2)

THIRD, ENVY (Book #3)

FOURTH, LUST (Book #4)

FIFTH, WRATH (Book #5)

HAILEY ROCK FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER

BEHIND YOU (Book #1)

BESIDE YOU (Book #2)

AFTER YOU (Book #3)

WATCHING YOU (Book #4)

JUDGING YOU (Book #5)

TARA STRONG MYSTERY

GIRL WITHOUT A CHANCE (Book #1)

GIRL WITHOUT A HOME (Book #2)

GIRL WITHOUT A TRACE (Book #3)

GIRL WITHOUT A NAME (Book #4)

GIRL WITHOUT A PRAYER (Book #5)

SADIE PRICE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER

ONLY MURDER (Book #1)

ONLY RAGE (Book #2)

ONLY HIS (Book #3)

ONLY ONCE (Book #4)

ONLY SPITE (Book #5)

ONLY MADNESS (Book #6)

MIA NORTH FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER

SEE HER RUN (Book #1)

SEE HER HIDE (Book #2)

SEE HER SCREAM (Book #3)

SEE HER VANISH (Book #4)

SEE HER GONE (Book #5)

SEE HER DEAD (Book #6)

CARLY SEE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER

NO WAY OUT (Book #1)

NO WAY BACK (Book #2)

NO WAY HOME (Book #3)

NO WAY LEFT (Book #4)

NO WAY UP (Book #5)

NO WAY TO DIE (Book #6)

MORGAN STARK FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER

TOO LATE (Book #1)

TOO CLOSE (Book #2)

TOO FAR GONE (Book #3)

TOO LOST (Book #4)

TOO BROKEN (Book #5)

Reviews

[Larissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kept me interested. Not as good as the first two but I was entertained.

[Bevan Boychuk · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liked this much less than the first two in the series. The added love interest story line really took me out, especially with Kent being such a clingy unlikeable character. But maybe that was the point.

[Rebecca Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

After You, the third book in Rylie Dark’s Hailey Rock FBI series, aims for high-stakes suspense- a young profiler returns to her hometown, tensions flare with her sister (the local sheriff), and a serial killer starts targeting victims in storm shelters. On paper, it's a solid procedural setup. The pacing is quick, bordering on relentless, and the book keeps the pages turning. I’ll admit the central mystery has enough twists to hold attention, and the interplay between the sisters adds a layer of emotional complexity that elevates it above the usual formula. But I have questions. About depth. The killer’s motives — when they’re revealed — don’t quite land. They’re serviceable, sure, but there’s a sense that the author rushed through the “why” to get to the “what next.” If you’re someone who reads crime fiction for psychological plausibility or drawn antagonists, this might feel a little thin. Also, as the third book in the series, it leans on backstory that new readers won’t have. It’s not impossible to follow, but you’ll miss some of the stakes if you jump in here. It’s a fast, entertaining thriller. If you’re looking for depth or nuance, you might be left wanting. If all you want is a weekend page-turner with a competent lead and a decent twist or two, After You does the job.

[Laura Poppenwimer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am hooked on this series. The characters are well defined and have distinct personalities. The conflict between this sister, Alice and Haley add some dept to the plot. Hailey's integration back into the small town she grew up in is a painful journey for her, mostly painful memories but a connection with her high school boyfriend and discovery she might have feelings for her FBI partner. The personal issues mesh well with the murder plot. Once you start on this series, hard not to keep going.

[Rebecca Balfanz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok, I am starting to get super frustrated with the editing of these books. While I get that a typo here or there slips through, there seems to be more and more happening in each book as I get into the series. A new editor, or taking more time between releases, something. I am not going to be able to keep reading if this continues.
That being said, the story about the tornado killer was interesting. As I predicted earlier, the conflict between Hailey and her sister is starting to get old. Between the bickering, and crappy editing, I think am out as soon as I find out what happened to Mindy.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hailey returns home to see an old beau AND investigate her sister’s disappearance from years ago. Unfortunately there are new murders involving the tornadoes in the area. The killer is active during the storms and is hard to apprehend. Hailey is uncomfortable staying with her old boyfriend and sharing her partner’s room has warm feeling awakening? Getting reassigned to her hometown area may bring lots of drama.

[Lola Grynt · Rating 3 out of 5]

My least favourite of the series so far!
Why did this one feel so rushed? Also wth was with the motive being explained even LESS than the last books, which I didn't think was possible.
Quite annoyed, what happened?
The one thing I did like was less Hailey, Alice banter. Nearly killed the book but than god they didn't further that story line for this book.

[Beth Anne Vivian · Rating 2 out of 5]

When I was a little girl I wanted to become a tornado chaser (and at one point a magician and baby announcer). Later on I developed an interest in learning about serial killers (not in the creepy way).

This book had so much potential to make me happy.

[Anita Coppedge]

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[Marissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m so sad this one didn’t live up to the first two. It was overall less exciting and dragged a bit. Hopefully the next one will pick back up

[Hannah Dang · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audiobook - #3 in the series

[Keeley Dunlop · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my favorite series so far from Rylie Dark

[Donna Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audio

[Michelle Finley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Most of it is good. I enjoy reading the stories. I wish the author would clean up a few things. When I read the protagonist philosophizing about colleagues from "the Hood" it definitely gives pause.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good series

This series is interesting and each book is quick to read.

Definitely worth checking out all the books in the series.

[Cassidy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am excited to read the next one!

[HannahsHardcovers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy the Hailey Rock Mystery series. The way that we have a case to solve, while also navigating her own mysteries in her life is so fun, interesting, and captivating. I will continue to read through the series as I NEED to know what happened to her sister.

Stars: 3.5/5