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Dead End
LAPD Detective Kate Brody, her partner Nick Kravchik, and FBI agent Brandon Summers are assigned to catch a serial killer nicknamed 'The Horned Serpent'.
It doesn't take long for Kate's professional and personal life to spin out of control. The wounds of her past and imminent danger hover over her like black clouds.
Kate's team works tirelessly to solve the murders, but the killer is as elusive as a real snake, and time is running out.
Will she find the strength to fight back against such an evil mind and resolve the issues that plague her at the same time?
It doesn't take long for Kate's professional and personal life to spin out of control. The wounds of her past and imminent danger hover over her like black clouds.
Kate's team works tirelessly to solve the murders, but the killer is as elusive as a real snake, and time is running out.
Will she find the strength to fight back against such an evil mind and resolve the issues that plague her at the same time?
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2024
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November 16, 2024
Kate Brody 2: ‘Dead End’ is even better than the first one.
I thoroughly enjoyed ‘The Ones Who Care’, Book 1 in The Kate Brody Crime Mystery Series by Louise Vetroff, so I was eagerly anticipating the release of the second installment. Everything I loved about the first story is present in ‘Dead End’, but I found myself even more intrigued and engaged this time around. There’s nothing like catching a serial killer in a race against time to keep you on the edge of your seat!
‘Dead End’ begins in medias res where the reader is witness to a gruesome murder at the hands of an unidentified killer. We soon learn that there have been a series of homicides perpetrated by a serial killer nicknamed ‘The Horned Serpent’. I’m a fan of psychological thrillers, and the background story of the killer’s childhood, trauma, and obsessions provided an enthralling foundation for the twisted cat-and-mouse game Detective Kate Brody soon finds herself in. Not only has Kate become the lead investigator, but her personal life entwines with the mystery and danger, making this a page-turning read you won’t want to put down.
Like the first book, ‘Dead End’ has well-developed supporting characters who challenge, inspire, and move Kate, which propels the narrative forward when needed, and slows it down for more introspection at the perfect moments. I love the pacing and found myself terrified, entertained, and emotional in equal measure.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller with a likeable female lead, a great mystery, and well-written prose, ‘Dead End’ should be on your ‘to-be-read’ list. 5 stars all the way! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I thoroughly enjoyed ‘The Ones Who Care’, Book 1 in The Kate Brody Crime Mystery Series by Louise Vetroff, so I was eagerly anticipating the release of the second installment. Everything I loved about the first story is present in ‘Dead End’, but I found myself even more intrigued and engaged this time around. There’s nothing like catching a serial killer in a race against time to keep you on the edge of your seat!
‘Dead End’ begins in medias res where the reader is witness to a gruesome murder at the hands of an unidentified killer. We soon learn that there have been a series of homicides perpetrated by a serial killer nicknamed ‘The Horned Serpent’. I’m a fan of psychological thrillers, and the background story of the killer’s childhood, trauma, and obsessions provided an enthralling foundation for the twisted cat-and-mouse game Detective Kate Brody soon finds herself in. Not only has Kate become the lead investigator, but her personal life entwines with the mystery and danger, making this a page-turning read you won’t want to put down.
Like the first book, ‘Dead End’ has well-developed supporting characters who challenge, inspire, and move Kate, which propels the narrative forward when needed, and slows it down for more introspection at the perfect moments. I love the pacing and found myself terrified, entertained, and emotional in equal measure.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller with a likeable female lead, a great mystery, and well-written prose, ‘Dead End’ should be on your ‘to-be-read’ list. 5 stars all the way! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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