Absent Sanity

Amber Young #6

by Blake Pierce

There are very few puzzles that Amber Young, genius puzzle editor turned FBI special agent, cannot solve. But Amber is stumped when a new victim is found tied in an elaborate rope puzzle—a mysterious killer’s signature that makes her certain that, if she doesn’t decode it in time, he will soon strike again….
Amber Young, reclusive puzzle editor turned FBI agent, realizes her unique genius may just mean the difference between life and death for the next victim. In this page-turning, cat and mouse thriller, it’s a battle of clues, riddles, twists—and genius.A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the Amber Young series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night.

Genres: Mystery

215 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 14, 2023

About the author

Blake Pierce is author of the bestselling RILEY PAGE mystery series, which includes seven books (and counting). Blake Pierce is also the author of the MACKENZIE WHITE mystery series, comprising four books (and counting); of the AVERY BLACK mystery series, comprising four books (and counting); and of the new KERI LOCKE mystery series.

An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Blake loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.blakepierceauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch.

Reviews

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm rounding this one up to a 4.

I'm not sure why I feel like it's better than the others, all I know is that I'd definitely re-read this one anytime.

I just overall really enjoyed it, maybe it's because Amber and Simon are forced to finally speak of their feelings, I'm curious to see if anything's changed or not in the next book.

(spoilers below possibly, I don't feel like it's spoilery enough to hide in a spoiler)

Now, as I've said in past reviews of this series, I wasn't sure about if Joseph had genuine feelings for Amber and I think he did, I think I was just bias as an outside reader knowing it wasn't endgame, so it didn't let me feel like anything would actually work with Joseph. I'm glad they got to talk and end it amicably.

And things are ramping up with Colm, that ending...

Already started the next book lol I'm flying through these, but Blake Pierce is such a cozy author for me to read, it's hard to pause, especially when I want to know what happens next in side story-lines.

[Rosemary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absent Sanity - a review by Rosemary Kenny.

Blake Pierce's An Amber Young Mystery series, Book 6, is the searing crime-thriller, Absent Sanity, in which FBI Agents Amber and Simon Mallory have to investigate one gruesome killing after another.
Each involves a twisted, deadly puzzle which makes the reader wonder if they're specifically aimed at Amber - who was formerly a newspaper puzzle-creator/editor - and what links each tormented pair in death.
With false leads, a pantheon of suspects and the clock counting down before the next slaying, read Absent Sanity to see if you got it right!

[§amantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Found this book to be lacking new ideas. Had a saw like puzzle to it. Two partners finally coming clean about their feelings for eachother also not new. Killer was kinda meh. Disappointing read for me. One more book to go in this series. Main story is what's keeping me reading.

[Jamie Shay · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like the way the characters in this series have been developed from book to book. While the plots are somewhat outrageous, it's done in a fun way and the length of the books ensures they don't become a 'been there, read that' story. Fun read!

[Lori · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mediocre at best. The best part was actually when the MFC got dumped by her bland reporter boyfriend who seemed more concerned for his safety than Amber. I hope the last book redeems the series.