Fear for Her Life

Detectives Kane and Alton #25

by D.K. Hood

She stumbles over knotted roots as she races through the dark, unforgiving forest. Her legs ache and her teeth chatter from the biting cold. She hears a branch snap behind her. Her worst nightmare is about to begin. They have found her…

As Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane rush into the remote pine forest surrounding Black Rock Falls, Jenna’s pulse races when she sees the glint of metal behind a line of trees: a prison bus, the lifeless body of its driver slumped over the steering wheel, and its four prisoners escaped into the wilderness…

Jenna’s heart pounds at the thought of the violent murders each of the fugitives committed, among them the The Ice Pick Killer who drove women to remote locations before taking their innocent young lives. And worse, female warden, Amy Clark, is missing from the bus. Amy is new to the job, and her family have been calling for news on the lost van for hours. Jenna scans the acres of dangerous woodland around her, vowing to search every inch to bring Amy back to her family.

Nearby gunshots put Jenna on the killers’ trail, but as she descends on a small cabin, it’s clear from the deadly silence that the men have already moved on, leaving behind the body of an innocent old man. Jenna screams his granddaughter’s name into the woodland. But Serena has vanished, just like Amy.

As night draws in, Jenna fears the murderers are on a direct path toward Black Rock Falls, and she dreads to think what could happen if they made it to the quiet small town. Pushed to her limit chasing four twisted killers, will she catch them in time to save the lives of the two missing girls?

Genres: Mystery Thriller, Thriller, Crime, Mystery

288 pages, Paperback

First published March 20, 2025

Reviews

[Maureen · Rating 4 out of 5]

*4.5 stars*

Heavily pregnant Sheriff, Jenna Alton, could do with taking things a little easier right now, but she’s about to undertake one of her most difficult and dangerous cases ever.

An urgent call takes her to the remote pine forest surrounding Black Rock Falls, where a prison bus carrying four of the most notorious serial killers has been intercepted - its driver lies motionless. The prisoners have escaped into the forest, and female warden Amy Clark is missing. God help her if she’s with the prisoners, because every one of them revels in the torture and killing of women!

All I can say is that this is edge of the seat stuff - Fast, furious and utterly absorbing. Highly recommended.

*Thanks to Bookouture for my ARC in exchange for an honest unbiased review *

[Debra - can't post any comments on site today grrr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wowza! Fear for Her Life is an addictive, thrilling, shocking, pulse pounding page turner! Whew! Let me gather my breathe! D.K. Hood has outdone herself with this amazing book which features a hunt for dangerous and violent prisoners who are on the loose in the forests outside of Black Rock Falls! This book is oozing with tension, danger, dread, action, and shocking scenes! I could not put this down and found myself glued to my seat wanting more, more, more! There is a lot at stake in this book and D.K. Hood kept the action coming and never let up!

I also loved that all the usual characters in Jenna Alton and David Kane's life are in this one. Plus, Dax Styles and Beth Katz from her Special Agent Beth Katz series are on the scene as well!!!! Woohoo!!!I was so excited to see them rush in and hit the ground running with their unique crime fighting styles. With more bodies turning up, the sense of danger never lessens, and I found myself crossing my fingers for the team several times while reading.

I love all of the main characters. They are an interesting group with even more interesting talents. The character development has wonderful to read. If you have not read this series before, you are seriously missing out.

D.K. Hood never disappoints, and I can't wait to see what comes next!

Wonderfully written, well thought out, perfectly paced, and pulse pounding!

*A fabulous buddy read with Bec (becbingesbooks)! We love our D.K. Hood book reads. Please be sure to read her brilliant review as well to get her thoughts on Fear for Her Life!!!


Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

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[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

D.K. Hood keeps series fans highly entertained with another novel in her stellar collection. Things are exciting from the opening pages and the intensity does not wane at any point. After a handful of dangerous prisoners escape a prison bus during transfer, they disappear into the woods. Sheriff Jenna Alton and Deputy David Kane must rush to re-capture them, as they are sure to cause issues and pile up the bodies as they do. One has a vendetta for Kane, adding to the intensity of the manhunt and there is little time to waste. D.K. Hood dazzles and impresses once more with this great thriller.

Her head hurts terribly as she comes to once more. The woods are dark and eerie all at the same time. When she hears the snapping of a twig, she turns to see what is around. Could it be an animal? Perhaps someone who has come to help her? Alas, it is the one person she does not want to see... and they have come to haunt her once again.

After being alerted to an accident involving a local prison bus, Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy Dave Kane quickly make their way to the scene. Amongst its mangled metal skeleton are the fiery remains of the bus that had housed a number of dangerous offenders. In the front seat is the dead body of the driver. No one else is anywhere to be found, including a prison guard who was tasked with watching these men as they were making their way to a new prison. Sheriff Alton cannot fathom what she will do next, knowing that one of the men is the Ice Pick Killer, one of the most ruthless serial killers in this part of the country. What might he do, now that he is loose and the vast woods are more than able to hide his presence?

A secondary worry is the prison guard, Amy Clark, who is new to the job. Her family knows she was on this mission and begin calling for updates, but no one in Black Rock Falls has anything they can share just yet. Sheriff Alton vows to search these woods until she finds Amy. Deputy Kane does all he can, as his boss and wife is eight months pregnant and should be relaxing, not prowling deep in the woods with violent men awaiting her.

When gunshots send Sheriff Alton in the direction of the killers, she locates a rural cabin, where an older man is dead from the bullet wounds. The man's granddaughter, Serena, is also missing, adding yet another possible captive these killers have for their own amusement. As the killers inch closer to Black Rock Falls, Sheriff Alton can only wonder what might happen if they make it to town. After bodies emerge around town, the worst case scenario has become a reality. Now, Sheriff Alton and Deputy Kane will have to act swiftly to contain this and capture these ruthless men, or add bodies to the bloodshed. They seek the assistance from anyone they can, including Beth Katz, who has great success with locating serial killers from her own work. Hood delivers a great story that kept me flipping pages well into the evening.


This series has never failed to impress since I first discovered it a few years ago. Small-town policing provides the reader with access to many characters in the story, while also exemplifying mysteries as they emerge. Strangers in Black Rock Falls are common, making its name as a serial killer capital quite apt, none more so than with this novel. The narrative keeps the reader intrigued, with strong themes and prevents the story from straying. Hood delivers a few twists and turns, forcing the reader to stay attune as they seek answers and remain entertained. Characters, both those who recur and new faces, offer sharp flavouring to the story. The Alton-Kane connection deepens with a building family, while their romantic interests become front and centre. Great use of some ‘crossover’ aspects, including Beth Katz once more, which links both of Hood’s popular series. Hood does not seem to be losing any momentum with her writing, making this series full of surprises and twists for all to enjoy.

Kudos, Madam Hood, for great piece that pulls the reader in many directions.

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[Bec (becbingesbooks) - sorry, behind with lots of catching up to do · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this straight after another beloved characters abduction and didn't think I'd survive more suspense... I did, and loved it. I was reallyyyy hoping she wouldn't be abducted in the state, but it works because Kane and Alton are the dream team. I loved the entire plot and protection it gives the team, and the ending was perfection. Fast paced, highly recommend.

Thanks so much to Debra for our latest D.K. Hood buddy read, I love them and look forward to the next. please check out her review because she always writes them amazingly and I have so many thoughts that we discussed that I'm sure I'm missing so much in the time that has passed.

Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture and the author for my e-ARC in exchange for my honest review

[Mandy White (mandylovestoread) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 25 in this series that just delivers every single time. Always action packed with plenty of resist along the way. This time we had the whole crew involved, including Jo, Carter, Raven, Styles and Katz..and of course the dogs. Was great to see them all working on a case together like this.

And what a case.. 4 dangerous criminals have escaped during a prison transfer and are headed for Black Falls Creek. The team really are up against it time and the body count is mounting. Jenna is almost ready to give birth but that is not going to stop her from being hands on and involved.

As always a fantastic page turner with some of my favourite characters. Always a pleasure to return to serial killer central.

Thanks so much to Bookouture for my early copy of this book to read. Love this series. Publishes on March 25th

[Tammie P ℓօรƭเɳαɓօօҡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick Take
TL;DR: A disappointing return to Black Rock Falls. 3/5 Stars.
Strong opening, but the plot lost steam, and the main character was frustrating.

I've followed this series from book one. I honestly didn't expect to be writing this kind of review, but here we are.

The Premise
Fear for her life by D.K. Hood takes us back to the fictional alpine town of Black Rock Falls, Montana, aka Serial Killer Central. The story is told in the third person, predominantly from Sheriff Jenna Alton's perspective. It also alternates between the perspectives of some supporting characters, including her (now) husband and Deputy David Kane.

Plot Progression
"We're all going to die." The prologue's first five words pulled me into this story, which started with a bang (literally and figuratively). It opens with an explosion at the state penitentiary in Deer Lodge, Montana, causing a fire in the maximum security wing. This sets the tone for everything that follows: a missing prison guard; four dangerous inmates, who escaped en route to Black Rock Falls County, loose in the wilderness and heading towards Jenna's jurisdiction. One of them, Eduardo Souza, is a cartel kingpin who, in a previous book, had kidnapped Kane and Tauri (Jenna's adopted son) to prevent Kane from testifying against him in court. Unfortunately, the middle of the book loses steam despite a big reveal : the unmasking of the serial killer featured in Book 10 (Promises in the Dark) and Kane's side mission
. It read like boxes were being checked off: rising action, climax, falling action, resolution...check, check, check, check.

What I didn't like
Jenna annoyed me in this story.
● She was unreasonable: Despite being heavily pregnant, she kept insisting on joining the manhunt (an impulsive decision that feels reckless and tone-deaf to her team's concerns).

● She came off as being very controlling: She claims to trust her team, but her actions suggest otherwise. Case in point: when someone got shot and called in their shooting, the team walked her through what happened. I almost threw my Kindle when she still asked, "Why didn't you notify me the moment the call came in?"

● Lastly, her treatment of Carter felt abrasive and unjustified.
These dynamics threw me off, especially as a longtime fan who previously admired her strength.

Unpopular opinion: I'm not loving the hint of an Emily-Raven romance. I'm (just) not feeling it.

Sadly, I'm no longer invested in the characters.
In light of the above, I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars. I've already purchased the next book, but that may be where I step away from this series.

My Rating Breakdown:
● Suspense/Pacing- 3
● Intrigue/Plot Complexity - 3
● Character Depth/Motivation - 3
● Twists/Surprises - 4
● Violence/Intensity - 2
● Resolution/Satisfaction - 3

Who Should Read This?
I recommend this book to longtime readers who want to stay updated on the main characters' lives.

Content warning: This book mentions rape & physical abuse.

I purchased a copy of this novel (publication date: March 25, 2025). All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

[Lori Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fear For Her Life is book 25 in the excellent Kane and Alton series by D.K. Hood. This book had me up until 3 a.m. the night I started it because it grabs you immediately! Sheriff Alton and Deputy Kane are notified of a prison bus that is found in the forest. The bus has crashed it looks like and the driver is dead. The four prisoners, who were violent serial killers, are now on the loose. A young female prison guard was on the bus, but there's no sign of her anywhere. The prisoners must have her with them. Jenna immediately fears for the young woman's life. Jenna calls in for help with the search as the forest is huge and they could be anywhere! One of the prisoners was Souza, who Kane had testified against. Souza has threatened Kane and the fear is will now come after him and his family. Jenna and their son, Tauri, could now be in danger too.

The prisoners are making their way through the woods and using the prison guard to get people to open their cabins doors. They then barge in and kill anyone in their way. These men have been locked up for years and are the worst of the worst. Amy Clark, the prison guard, is horrified at their violence. As the search continues, familiar characters arrive to help Kane and Alton. This book is very suspenseful and you will be stressed out until the end! As the killers get closer to Sheriff Alton and her family, will she and Kane be able to protect their home and Tauri? Alton is very pregnant and due in 3 weeks, but she's still out there doing her job. That will worry you the entire time you're reading the book as this will be their first child. If you love a good thriller this is the book for you! It is available now and I rate it 5 stars! I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of Fear For Her Life in exchange for a fair review. #FearForHerLife

[Curious Book Sleuth · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5⭐️ The words “the beast”, “the zone”, “takedown”, “coffee and sandwiches”, and “Aunt Betty’s” have a long-standing tradition in the Detective Kane and Alton series. Although this can get a little tiresome, no one can deny DK Hood’s talent as an author. She can tell a story and feed vivid imaginations with talk of small town nestled in the mountains, creepy mist rising off the water, and shadows moving in the alleyways. There is always such a creep-factor in her stories.

In the newest release, Sheriff Alton and her team respond to the wreck of a prison bus. One cartel kingpin and three notorious serial killers are missing along with the female prison guard. The hunt is on as Jenna and her family become targets of revenge and it’s all hands on deck to find the missing prisoners and prison guard.

This was fast-paced and suspenseful. It held my interest throughout. Also, can we talk about the little “nugget” DK dropped in this one? 🤯 I was shook and I’m still trying to process it. Trust me, you’ll know the moment you get to the nugget of info and you won’t forget it. If you haven’t tried this series, you are missing out. Dive in, settle in, and be prepared to be transported to a small creepy town you won’t soon forget.

[Amanda Ramsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky to be an ARC reader for this book. This was my first read by D.K. Hood and I have to say, I was hooked. The story was gripping and there was so much going on that I was constantly wanting to find out what was going to happen. Even though this was a series, I think the author did a good job with background information on all of the characters where I could read this as a standalone. However, I think reading the books before this one would help a reader have a better idea of who the characters are. I’m a big fan of true crime stuff and having a book with 3 serial killers and a cartel boss as the villains was crazy!! I could vividly picture everything in my head for this book so I would recommend to anyone who enjoys thrillers or true crime

[Mags · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kane and Alton return in a nail-biting and gripping read. As a heavily pregnant Jenna and her husband, Dave Kane, receive alarming news: a bus carrying four dangerous prisoners has been found abandoned in the forest, with the driver dead and the prisoners missing, along with a young female prison guard.

The four missing prisoners are notorious serial killers, and Jenna immediately worries for the young woman’s safety and anyone else who might cross paths with them.

So she quickly gathers her team and local FBI agents, including Beth Katz and Dax Styles, to help search the forest and recapture these criminals before they wreak havoc on the town. However, the forest is vast, making it challenging to locate them. To make matters worse, one of the fugitives is Souza, a man Kane testified against, who has previously kidnapped their son. And when they learn he engineered the prison break, they know it's only a matter of time before he comes for them.

And as the race against time begins, the stakes are higher than ever. As Kane and Wolfe are called away on a top-secret mission, leaving Jenna to protect Tauri, her unborn child, and all of Black Rock Falls.

And with great pacing and suspense that never lets up from the first page to the last, this is a fantastic read that I highly recommend. However, I suggest reading the earlier stories, as there is a lot of backstory in this one.

My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read Fear for Her Life. All thoughts expressed are my own. 😊

[Zoé-Lee O'Farrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much to unpack with this book! So much is going on, and gosh, it got dark! Plus, it mentioned that Styles and Beth have a new case. I hope that means a new book is coming soon!

I blitz through the audiobook in one day, it's the only way I read these books, as I love the narrator. We have the serial killer central living it up to its name, as we don't just one or two, but three in town and another elsewhere. The team have to split up and yet work together, and with Jenna in her condition, she is reluctantly forced to hang back. Luckily, she had Jo and Beth on hand to help with Nanny Reyes and Tauri. I do love how Jenna is beginning to question Beth and her behaviour! This is making me tingle with excitement about what could happen in the future!!!

I loved seeing all the faces from this "universe", and Raven's logical thinking could be dangerous going forward, too. Especially if he clicks as to who "Junior" is!

I am excited, even after 25 books, to see what happens next, and I can't wait to see what the fallout could be for some characters. Each book is so fresh, and I feel like we are still only just starting a series, not 25 books in a series!

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just when I thought D.K. Hood couldn’t put her Black Rock Falls team through any more stress, BAM she hits them with the totally unexpected. Escaped serial killers and one who fills me with a cold dread having followed this series from the beginning! To be fair they all fill fear from a character perspective!!

The events outlined in the blurb lead to so much more but to avoid any spoilers about what happens to this beloved Montana sheriff team, I won’t expand. Hood really hits hard at the heart of this law enforcement team as she draws out the escapades of the escapees. It’s unnerving and chilling, I felt for the supporting cast who made appearances. My emotions really went through the wringer with this one.

Fear For Her Life plays at one hell of a pace which left me struggling for breath. My favourite Montana team were under attack and I was helpless to save them. I was blind to the opposition’s game plan, only getting snippets. I didn’t like being left in the dark. This was a step from the norm – I just had to trust that Black Rock Falls crew would come good 🤞🤞🤞 Bejeezus Hood – my heart rate was pumping more than it should – are you trying to kill me too?!?

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

As Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane rush into the remote pine forest surrounding Black Rock Falls, Jenna’s pulse races when she sees the glint of metal behind a line of a prison bus, the lifeless body of its driver slumped over the steering wheel, and its four prisoners escaped into the wilderness. Jenna’s heart pounds at the thought of the violent murders each of the fugitives committed, among them the The Ice Pick Killer who drove women to remote locations before taking their innocent young lives. And worse, female warden, Amy Clark, is missing from the bus. Amy is new to the job, and her family have been calling for news on the lost van for hours.
Jenna & Dave are back for the twenty fifth time & another edge of the seat book. I’m so glad I don’t live near Black Rock Falls (LOL). I love Jenna & Dave not only for their grit & determination but also how their relationship has grown, changed & deepened throughout the series. Well written, this page turner had me reading well into the night to finish it, roll on book twenty six
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own

[Julie Lacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a brilliant crime thriller, and one of my favourites in this great series.
I think I enjoyed this one so much as there was lots going on and Jenna and Dave called on their friends and acquaintances to help.
With Jo, Carter, Styles, Beth and Raven on hand, the escaped criminals were on borrowed time.
I really felt for the prisoner officer they held hostage after their escape and the others who were victims of their twisted ways.
With Jenna being heavily pregnant, Dave tried to keep her protected, but if someone needs her help, Jenna will do all she can to get to them.
This is an action packed crime thriller that I’d highly recommend.
Thanks to Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book.

[Joanne Hurley · Rating 4 out of 5]

To be published this month, March 25th, "Fear For Her Life" is the 25th book in D.K. Hood's enormously successful Detectives Kane and Alton series.
When Eduardo Souza, the drug kingpin whom Dave and Jenna put in prison after he kidnapped their son to use as leverage, engineers a prison break, allowing three other homicidal maniacs the freedom to wreak havoc on Black Rock Falls and environs, it's all hands on deck. And the gang's all here: Jo and Carter of the FBI, Beth Katz and Dax Styles, the newest members of the team, Raven and his dog Ben, and of course Shane Wolfe and Norrell.
Nearing the end of her pregnancy, Jenna is nevertheless determined to protect her town and townsfolk, and when it appears that the escapees have left the forest (where they terrorized more than one person), she's even more determined to see an end to them. But then, Dave Kane and Shane Wolfe take off on a top secret mission, and the rest of the team are left to protect not only Jenna and Tauri (and the unborn baby), but all of Black Rock Falls.
As high-stakes as it gets, the suspense never lets up from page one to the end.
Highly recommended, but not as a standalone - there's just too much back story.

[Tammy Lunsford - Escape to Books By Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shut the front door and the back door! Black Rock Falls has always been known as Serial Killer Central, but in this latest thriller, there are many killers to apprehend. With three escaped prisoners who are serial killers, an unforgiving and violent cartel member, as well as a kidnapped prison guard, the chase is on. But it will not be easy. There are a lot of places to hide. I guess this is why all of the reinforcements (characters) that I know and love from the Kane and Alton series are present, including the dogs, as well as Dax Styles and Beth Katz from the Beth Katz series. This is a dream team of law enforcement, profilers and the kind of people you definitely want in your corner. To add insult to injury, Jenna is very pregnant, and therefore not very mobile, which is driving her crazy.

This story starts out crazy and just keeps trucking to the end. Spooky, creepy and downright evil individuals make this storyline more than a little disturbing as these men have no regard for human life. But yet I ate it up, hook, line and sinker. If you are a serial killer book reader, you will devour this newest installment, even though you may shiver a few times.

I felt compelled to read this book, even when I knew I needed to go to bed. I just could not put it down. I also had to think happy thoughts after finishing it, to get those evil men out of my mind. You better buckle up before you start this wild ride that is ticking with suspense and intrigue and abject evil. It is no surprise to me that this is another winner in the Kane and Alton series.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crazy exciting & crazy dark😳

Dark suspense through & through😰🏞
4.5🌟 stars
Thrills and unpredictable killers run rife in this latest in the Alton and Kane series based in Black Rock Falls, Montana.

Sheriff Jenna may be weeks away from giving birth to their anxiously awaited child, but no one can stop her from getting in the mix when escaped serial killer convicts wreak havoc in her neck of the woods and start murdering locals. Hubby Deputy Kane branches off with Dr. Wolfe in their own thriller subplot. Both sides of the story are heavy on action, deadly deeds and victims, both innocents and dangerous criminals . From the moment a young girl sees her murdered grandfather dragged away and a female prison guard escort finds herself at the mercy of sadistic killer convicts, this story had me totally immersed.

An added thrill: cyber expert Agent Beth Katz/aka the vigilante Tarot Card Killer, a main character in a break off series set in Montana, gets involved and ready to exact deadly justice if the opportunity arises. With so many serial killers of women about the area, how could she resist!

When I'm reading a DK. Hood thriller everyday concerns slip away and I'm there. The author is so good at creating suspenseful, life and death plots.

Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

[Louise Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Detective Kane and Alton #25

As Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy Dave Kane rush into the remote pine forest surrounding Black Rock Falls, Jenna's pulse races when she sees the glint of metal behind a line of a prison bus, the lifeless body of it's driver slumped over the steering wheel, and its four prisoners escaped into the wilderness. Jenna's heart pounds at the thought of the violent murders each of the fugitives committed, among them The Ice Pick Killer who drove women to remote locations before taking their innocent young lives. And worse, the female warden, Amy Clark, is missing from the bus.

Although she is now heavily pregnant, not even Dave can persuade Jenna to take it easy. All Jenna's team are back alongside Jo, Carter, Beth Katz, Dan Styles and Jenna's new recruit, Raven. They are all chasing the missing prisoners while Dave and Wolfe are off on a top secret mission. This is another fast paced read and it's action-packed from beginning to end. I could not put this book down. I was fully invested from the first page, knowing I wouldn't be disappointed.

Published 25th March 2025

I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author #DKHood for my ARC of #FearForHerLife in exchange for an honest review.

[Els · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adore this top-shelf series. The author has already written 25 books and I am ready for at least 25 more. She never ceases to amaze me with the stories she puts on paper.

I love Dave who is kind and compassionate, but can turn into a machine in the blink of an eye when needs must. I also am very fond of Jenna, but sometimes I could shake her. She is persistent and determined and wants to protect her villagers, but really girl, sometimes you should take a step back and think. Think about the people around you you endanger in being so stubborn, even pig headed. You have a perfect team who knows how to do the job. Please step back for the time being and coordinate in safety. 

I also like the fact she can count on two FBI teams, always willing to help out and although I was very happy with the company of one doggy, I am so pleased there are three now in total who appear regularly.

The police teams have their hands full. The danger level is sky high. The story, as per usual is fantastic. 5 stars

Thank you

[Nerys Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Following a fire, 4 prisoners are being transported to another prison by bus. Three are serial killers, the other is Eduard Souza the cartel boss who took Deputy Dave Kane and his son Tauri prisoner. The bus crashes, Souza escapes in the helicopter and the three remaining prisoners disappear into the woods taking the female prison officer escorting them hostage. On hearing the news Sheriff Jenna Alton and Deputy Dave Kane put plans in place to ensure that they and their son are protected at all times with the assistance of their existing Black Rock Falls team and their FBI colleagues from neighbouring counties. With the serial killers closing in on Black Rock Falls Jenna and her team do all they can to keep the townspeople safe while Dave Kane and his colleague Shane Wolfe leave on a separate mission to ensure Souza can never threaten the family again.

Another great instalment in the Kane and Alton series.

Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture and D K Hood for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

[Anne Szlachcic · Rating 4 out of 5]

This latest book featuring Sheriff Jenna Alton and her Deputy David Kane starts with an explosive
prison transfer escape - along with the three serial killers is the Drug Cartel Kingpin who
holds a grudge against Dave , he wants him dead !
Whilst the three prisoners escape on foot , taking the female guard prisoner hostage the Kingpin
escapes in a helicopter .Jenna , now in her third trimester , and Dave co-ordinate the search in the
forests knowing it will be race against time to capture these killers and rescue the young prison
guard before more deaths occur .
As the killers are being pursued in the forest Dave is called away by POTUS , his remit is to kill the Drug Lord whatever the costs and bring down his Cartel
This is a fast paced , relentless , action filled thriller , showing the murderous qualities of psychopaths and the depths
to which they will fall , to satisfy their hungers . Be aware that sexual violence and murder are are a core to the action throughout the chase in the forest .

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fear for Her Life is the 25th book in the Detectives Kane and Alton series by D.K. Hood. This book can easily be read as a standalone mystery or enjoyed as part of the series!

This book was fast paced and had me on the edge of my seat. I did not want to stop reading this book! I love the characters and I found the story to be absolutely captivating! This book was intense and I loved every minute of it!!! There were so many moments was I was scared for the characters that I’ve come to love. I was so happy that this was a crossover with the Special Agent Beth Katz series!!!

I highly recommend reading Fear for Her Life!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Fear for Her Life (Detectives Kane and Alton Book 25) by D.K. Hood
Publisher: Bookouture
Genre: Mystery & Thrillers
Expected Publication Date: March 25, 2025

[DebM · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite book from this series!!

There is so much going on in the book and it keeps you on the edge of your seat and trying to figure out what’s around the next corner, but you can’t. Hang on to your seat, it’s quite a ride!

Souza, the cartel boss and 3 of the worst murderers, Romero, Callahan and Margos break out of prison and where do they go? Black Rock Falls, serial killer heaven. These guys enjoy torturing and killing womrn So add them to the cartel boss and you have one group of evil men!!

But there’s only one group who can find and take care of these guys. So Jenna and Dave call in their friends. Carter and Jo, Beth and Styles and Raven and, of course Wolfe, Rio and Rowley. So hold on tight as this teams works together to take these guys down and keep a pregnant Jenna alive!

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jenna is highly pregnant and insists on working a case where a cartel boss and four brutal serial killers crashes and the criminals escape into the forest.
Black Rock Falls is definitely Serial Killer Central!

Another absolutely stunning instalment of Detectives Kane and Alton.
I enjoyed this book immensely. Some parts made my heart pound uncomfortably, as the characters were in terribly dangerous situations.

I really like the way the author includes personal aspects of Jenna and Kane's family life as well, making the characters real, and not just detectives married to their work.

Looking forward to the next instalment, hopefully with a new addition to the family.

4/5 stars from me. I wholeheartedly recommend.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

(4.5) Held my breath afraid to fall over the edge, waiting for the other shoe to drop. From page one you knew that transport was not going to end well. Page turner running the gambit of emotion, fear, terror, horror, relief and off again. Jenna is sheriff and even when things come to light about who escaped and what's going down, she's out and about. It's all hands-on deck Rio, Rowley, Maggie, the ME Wolfe and his family, her husband Dave Detective. Assisting are Styes and Katz, Jo and Carter, Raven and the K9's. There is a lot going on. Snuggle in, lock the doors and treat yourself. Thank you for the advanced copy. I freely volunteer my honest thoughts and opinions. #FearForHerLife #DetectivesKaneandAlton #DKHood #Bookouture #NetGalley

[Laura R · Rating 5 out of 5]

As Jenna gets closer to her delivery date, she has to make some changes in how she handles cases. For example, no more trudging through the forest on extended searches. But she has done a good job of training her team and providing for a line of command for when she goes on maternity leave. And this is just the case to test her team - while Jenna runs point from the police station.

There are definitely some heart stopping moments throughout the story as the search for the escaped prisoners takes place and the violence that the escapees do. Another storyline follows one of the prisoners who was behind the escape and who is a definite threat to Jenna and her family. I loved how everyone pulled together, including bringing in the FBI, to help with the case.

[Sue Plant · Rating 5 out of 5]

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this awesome book

ohhhh warning this one is dark and gritty..... and might cause triggers....

when the fire started in the prison it was a case of moving prisoners out so when the call came for 4 men to be moved to black rock falls a driver and a prison officer took them.... these men were the worst of the worst....

nobody expected what happened next apart from the one man.....

this is not a light read but its gripping and gritty and it brings all the characters together ... man dk hood isnt easy on her main characters at all but she sure can write a book that keeps you reading right to the end...


cant wait for the next book in this amazing series

[Miriam · Rating 5 out of 5]

This easily is the best I’ve read by this author lately as She has returned to the type of story that made me read the books from the start, there was a few in the middle that had so many romantic setups that it felt that it was more about getting people together than the murders that were happening , not that there is anything majorly wrong about a back story to the main one but in perspective please. It was great that all the side characters were featured in this one and hopefully we can see more of Beth as now Jenna has discovered more of her personality that any future interactions could make for an interesting story.

[Melissa * bookedwithmel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book. Jenna and Dave are one of my favorite crime fighting duos. The escaped serial killers in this book really gave them a run for their money. I love all the gadgets and equipment they have at their disposal thanks to their government connections. Even pregnant, Jenna isn’t stopping leading her crew and making sure that murders are brought to justice.


I also loved that characters from D.K.’s other books (Beth Katz and Styles) make an appearance in this one. I love that D.K. writes strong female characters and that she can integrate them into one story without making them less.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my copy of this book.

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Returning to Serial Killer Central and I couldn’t wait to get a copy! This is the 25th book and still going strong. I can’t say enough about this entire series. This time we get to see Jo, Carter, Raven, Wolfe, Styles and Beth Katz racing along side Dave, Jenna and the rest of the gang to track down 4 escaped serial killers from a crashed prison transport bus. Gruesome murders stack up, suspense, twists and turns as DK Hood leads us to a heart pounding ending.
That tracker ring is genius! … IYKYK