Girl, Fractured: An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller, Book 26

Ella Dark #26

by Blake Pierce, Kate Burns (Narrator)

FBI Agent Ella Dark has studied serial killers from the time she could read, devastated by the murder of her own father, and has gained an encyclopedic knowledge of murderers.

A shadow looms over forgotten crimes, challenging FBI Agent Ella Dark to outsmart a murderer whose playbook is history's most puzzling unsolved cases. She races against time, her mind weaving through the tapestries of the past and present, desperate to solve the riddles before the killer's tribute to infamy claims another victim.

GIRL, FRACTURED (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller) is book #26 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews and ratings.

FBI Agent Ella Dark, 29, is given her big chance to achieve her life’s to join the Behavioral Crimes Unit. Ella’s hidden obsession of gaining an encyclopedic knowledge of serial killers has led to her being singled out for her brilliant mind, and invited to join the big leagues.

But this time Ella finds herself in a cat and mouse chase with no way out, and she must wonder if she is hunting—or the one who is hunted…

A gripping and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the ELLA DARK series is a riveting mystery, packed with suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you listening late into the night.

Future books in the series are now available!

Genres: Audiobook, Thriller

Audible Audio

Published July 14, 2025

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

[Venessa Johnstone · Rating 3 out of 5]

same same , im just sucked into the story line...

[Rosemary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Girl, Fractured - a review by Rosemary Kenny.

A gruesomely fascinating series of copycat killings sees FBI profiler Ella Dark reunited with a (back from retirement), colleague-turned-consultant Mia Ripley, on one of the three disparate cases, whose 'template' killing Ripley worked on decades before.
What's the connection between a cold-case amateur sleuths' club and an investigative author?

Blake Pierce's Girl,  Fractured will set your pulse racing and your heart pounding from the prologue to the last page, with its intensity, great storyline, strong female leads and a satisfying conclusion.
Get it today and cheer Ella on in her mission to save her friend!

[Darcy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm glad to see Ella and Ripley back together again in this one. It hit close to home for Ripley, her mentor and one of her first cases. It was crazy what they learned and why, such a stupid reason to do all those bad things. Good thing they got caught.

I'm intrigued by what Ella and Luca remembered about her brush and the phone. I think that makes things worse, especially with how this one ended.

[David LaBossiere · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book about a serial killer who is mimicking past serial killers for a reason yo7 will have to read this book to find out….the two female FBI agents are well presented and developed. The book is very good at keeping you interested throughout a!

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Renee Koeune · Rating 5 out of 5]

had an idea on this one. but as usual couldnt put it down

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Much better than the last handful of cases/books. The current killer was a bit more predictable than usual BUT I love that we’re getting back to the Ella side of the mystery.