Deadly Bloodlines

Deadly Series #1

by Elke Feuer

A killer determined to repeat a murderous pattern. Years after leaving Cayman because of her notorious serial killer mother, Angel Mason returns as an inspector on the police force. On the twentieth anniversary of her mother's capture, someone is murdered in the same manner as her mother's victims. To complicate matters, Angel's old flame, Bren McDougal, is assigned to help her with capturing the killer, and it's clear the passion between them is hotter than ever. With each kill, Angel must face the terrifying truth she's been hiding for twenty years.

Genres: Romance

238 pages, Paperback

First published February 24, 2014

About the author

Elke Feuer writes for readers who believe love is powerful, intuition is real, and hope can exist even in the darkest moments. Her stories blend romance, suspense, and spiritual depth—where love is tested, truth is uncovered, and healing is always possible.

When not writing, she loves connecting with readers at book events.

Website: http://elkefeuer.com
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/elkefeuer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elkefeuer.au...

Reviews

[Lorraine Carey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deadly Bloodlines is my second book by the talented Caribbean author Elke Feuer. Take one gorgeous Caymanian murder investigator with a haunting curse, two police detectives that are obsessed with her and one who is hiding a very dark secret. Her mother was a serial killer on Grand Cayman and some say Angel may be following in her footsteps when a series of copycat killings emerge on the island. I couldn’t put this one down! All through the book the reader is trying to solve this mystery. I loved the Caymanian lexicon used as the reader will feel they are right there experiencing some of the island flavor in Grand Cayman. If you like romance, murder mystery, and with a surprise twist, I highly recommend this book for you! I’ll be looking forward to book two in this series.

[Tonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5.00

"Deadly Bloodlines" is a fast paced, intense who dun nit with angsty, messed up characters. Elke does a fabulous job of disguising the bad guy, and you never know who it is until the end. Angel Mason the main character comes across as unlikeable at times, and as you get into the story, the reason she is so hard becomes clear and understandable. Bren McDougal, a friend and lover from Angel's past is absolutely delicious!!! He sticks by her, is willing to help her regardless of her attitude…sigh. The subplot regarding Angel's parentage adds another wonderful nugget to the story.

*I was given a copy for an honest review*

[Paula Phillips · Rating 3 out of 5]

Twenty years ago Detective Angel Mason's mother committed five murders of guests at the hotel she worked at , she had claimed that voices told her to commit the crimes. At the age of ten, Angel was then placed to live in her Aunt's care , where she lived till she went off to college. Angel Mason hasn't seen her mother Meredith since she was 18 years old. Now two months till her 30th Birthday, someone is killing guests again at the hotel and replicating her mother's murders. Angel Mason is on the case, but what happens when the evidence starts pointing back to her mother ? Has her mother got someone on the outside doing the work or is it something more sinister as Angel has started to hear the voices too and they are scaring her and she has her fingers crossed that she's not the killer this time around. As Angel visits her Aunt , she learns that the women in her bloodline are cursed and that at the age of 30, they start to hear voices which leads them down two paths - the first is suicide , the second is to actually commit the murders and we all know which one Angel's mother chose ? Which path will Angel chose or with newcomer Bren whom Angel dated in college , will he be the one needed to stop the family curse ? What will the police find though when they start to dig into Angel's Aunt's past and find several inconsistences ? Has her Aunt got a dark side and is she playing a part in these new murders ?
If you are wanting a family drama filled suspense where curses and killing can easily be part of your genetic make-up , like Dexter. Then check out Deadly Bloodlines by Elke Feuer, the first in the Deadly Series.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book holds a unique story line about a police woman who is haunted by her past. Her mother is a murderer who is locked away, and now the family curse has turned to her. The story was fast paced, I guessed immediately who was behind all the trouble, but still enjoyed the book. If your a fan of murder mystery, suspense, action and a touch of romance this book will be for you. Overall great read, can't wait to read more from this author.

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5.0

Ms. Feuer keeps reader on the edge with this skillfully written murder mystery!

Read full review in the 2014 May issue of InD’tale Magazine.

[Annie Mondesir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elke Feuer created a character that was undeniably having a very difficult life, as a child and even now, as an adult about to turn 30. Angel Mason is a very strong female, carrying serious baggage her entire life. Her mother, Meredith Mason was a convicted Serial Killer in Cayman; and sentenced to a prison in England because Cayman did not have the proper facilities for criminals with mental disorders. Meredith was convicted and sent away when Angel was 10 years old. Angel then went to live with her Aunt Maisy. She never knew who her father was. What this poor girl had to go through was beyond measure.
She grows in to a fine young lady, going off to Cambridge University and becoming a Constable. She lives in London for a few years, but returns home shortly before the 20 year anniversary of her Mother’s Murder spree ended.
The murders are happening again, there is a copycat killer out there for blood. Angel even wonders if she could be the killer….is she? Is it in her bloodline to do this? Can she ever love anyone? Can she get close to anyone?
I wanted to hug this woman! She needed a girlfriend.
I loved the cover of this book so much, and I kept reflecting back to that picture each time Angel was mentioned in the book…so, I referenced it a lot.
This book definitely kept me guessing, there were so many ways that this book could have turned out. Elke Feuer definitely has a knack for murder mysteries…telling a love story and what can go on in the mind of someone that has mental instability going on. There was a lot of factors in this book, that I think a lot of different readers would enjoy, From Murder, to Love, to Family, to Career…..she had it all in this neat little package.

[Danielle-Claude Mba · Rating 4 out of 5]

REVIEW

Who doesn’t like a good Caribbean mystery? Deadly Bloodlines kept me entertained with its many twist and turns. Angel Mason learned the hard way that the past always catches up with you when someone starts killing people just like her mother used to. A female serial killer… brilliant! Is Angel following her mother’s footsteps? But what are they exactly? Enters Dr. Bren McDougal, hot, smart, Scottish, in love with Angel… What could go wrong?

Elke Feuer took the time to develop the story with detailed and accurate procedures and enough red herrings to keep me guessing. She also introduced something I’ve haven’t read in books yet and for a woman originally from Central Africa, it was quite exciting to read about it. Some culture calls it Obeah but it is known by many names and without giving anything away, it is an essential part of the plot.

With many metaphors and a well thought out mystery, Bloody Deadlines is well-written, funny with compelling characters. The ending will keep you wondering and looking forward the next book.This review was originally posted on Author danielle-claude ngontang mba site and cheek blog

[Charlotte Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an unusual crime novel. The twists and turns kept me intrigued from the first sentence to the last sentence. The fact that there is not one but two serial killers and one more person who fears they may be a serial killer made it absolutely amazing. I could not stop myself from guessing who the real killer was. I am glad to say that I was wrong for most of the book and surprised at who the actual serial killer turned out to be.

The romance was secondary, but yet an important part of the story. Elke Feuer was able to pull the storylines together perfectly, making me cheer for Angel to find her happiness. I was so happy when Bren didn’t turn his back on her when the going got tough. He fought for her and showed his true feelings to her without pushing her into situations that she was uncomfortable with.

Anyone who enjoys a great mystery with plenty of suspense and some romance thrown in should read Deadly Bloodlines. I could not put it down and look forward to more from Elke Feuer.

[Gabby Hillier · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!!! this story is amazing, it kept me on my toes the entire time. This is the story of Inspector Angel Mason, there was a serial killer running around her home on the Cayman Islands that killer was her mother who was 'cursed'. That happened 20 years ago and now Angel has to deal with it all over again, because someone is copying her mother's murders to the T, the killer is also stalking Angel unbeknown to her. To help out with the investigation Captain Williams calls in Professor Bren MacDougal in to help profile the killer being as he was one of the best criminal psychologists at Cambridge. Little did anyone on the force know it but Bren and Angel have a pass. Who is the killer? What happened between Bren and Angel ? Will anything rekindle between them? Is Angel really cursed like her mother or is there more to it?? Find out the answers to those questions and so much more in this amazing suspenseful romance. I can not wait to read more from this author.

[Carol Balawyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the opening sentence of her novel to the last sentence Elke Feuer’s Deadly Bloodlines held my interest. This is an unusual twist of the crime novel dealing with serial killers. Here we have inspector Angel Mason who suspects she might be a serial killer. The book is an excellent analysis of inside a disturbed mind. The plot is complex with well developed characters who all have motives in either wanting Angel found guilty of past murders or want to help her, sometimes too much. Weaved in among the suspense is the tension of romance between Angel and a long lost lover who has come to The Cayman Islands as a psychologist to helping the investigation of these serial murders. I was drawn into its fast pace and the quality of writing.

[Caroline Fardig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elke Feuer delivers a captivating story! I especially enjoyed the descriptive language she used throughout the book--it definitely made you "see" the story while reading. The characters were very relatable, especially the main character, Angel. I loved that she was so flawed, yet so strong on the outside. The romance between Angel and Bren was sweet and sexy, with enough tension to keep it interesting.

The way the author wove the romance and mystery plot together was excellent. I thought the balance was perfect. Feuer used a lot of great twists to keep me on the edge of my seat. The identity of the serial killer was a big surprise, and I won't spoil it for readers!

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good mystery with a little romance thrown in.

[S.E. Felida · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a great read, and right up my street with the right amount of mystery and suspense that really managed to mess with my head while I was trying to figure out who was behind of everything. The romance made it a lighter read in some parts and the chemistry between Angel and her long lost lover was just crazy, and I mean that in a good way! Ms. Feuer described everything so vividly that I felt like I was right there with them sometimes, I would recommend this book to everyone who is looking for a great read!!!

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book holds a unique story line about a police woman who is haunted by her past. Her mother is a murderer who is locked away, and now the family curse has turned to her. The story was fast paced, I guessed immediately who was behind all the trouble, but still enjoyed the book. If your a fan of murder mystery, suspense, action and a touch of romance this book will be for you. Overall great read, can't wait to read more from this author.

[Samantha March · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a review copy

Whew, what a read! I love a good mystery, and this one was really quite a warped story, and so hard to put down. There were a few times I thought I had the plot figured out, but once we got to the end, I saw how wrong I really was! There is a ton of drama, plenty of suspense, and I enjoyed this from beginning to end. I look forward to reading more from Elke Feuer!

[Lisa Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Based in the Cayman Island, Inspector Angel Mason has returned only to find there is a copycat killer, just like her Mother was Arrested for. An old flame has come to the Cayman Island. This book will keep you guessing until the end.

[Fiza · Rating 3 out of 5]

*review coming up*