Fruit Loop Killer: A Mark Jeremy Novel

by Terry Cavanaugh

When darkness creeps into Bell Station and every shadow whispers secrets of murder, Chief Mark Jeremy finds himself entangled in a web of ritualistic killings that threaten to tear his city apart. Haunted by personal demons and pushed to the edge by a serial killer known only as Fruit Loop, Jeremy’s life is about to change forever. With betrayal lurking in every corridor and the stakes escalating to the very soul of justice, will he uncover the truth before it consumes him—and everyone he loves?
Walk with him as he solutions the mystery.

266 pages, Hardcover

Published July 25, 2025

Reviews

[Wes · Rating 4 out of 5]

The sophomore release from author Terry Cavanaugh is a modern day murder mystery that doesn’t bog the reader down with lengthy exposition and criminal analysis as it follows the Chief of a small town police department after the discovery of a grisly murder. For what it may lack in substance to some, this wholesome whodunit offers some of the best readability I’ve come across in a newly released novel without any political ideologues or references. The almost 300 page caper is a breeze to read and while some of the characters can come off a little one note, the reader always knows where they stand with Mark Jeremy.

[Vibes Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terry Cavanaugh’s Fruit Loop Killer is a thrilling and suspenseful read that keeps readers captivated from start to finish. Chief Mark Jeremy is a complex and compelling protagonist, grappling with personal demons while confronting a serial killer whose ritualistic crimes threaten Bell Station. The story is filled with tension, unexpected twists, and a pervasive sense of danger that makes it impossible to put down. With betrayal lurking at every turn, this novel is highly recommended for fans of gripping, edge of your seat mysteries and psychological thrillers.

[Estelle Gaia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely chilling and unforgettable! This book had me hooked from the very first page. Chief Mark Jeremy is a complex and compelling character, and the villain ‘Fruit Loop’ is the stuff of nightmares. A must-read for fans of crime thrillers!

[Martin B. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fruit Loop Killer is another Terry Cavanaugh book in the same vein as Twisted.  It’s an easy read with much of the same positive characteristics as Twisted: fast pacing, serial murder, and well-maintained tension, and plenty of twist and turns. But also some of the same failings: one-dimensional characters, inconsistencies, and typos, which mar the finished product.

[Jennie Spriggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great Beginning to a New Series

Fruit Loop Killer is a great beginning to a new series. Cavanaugh weaves believable characters into a tightly constructed plot. Fruit Loop Killer is a true thriller that has the reader guessing until the exciting conclusion. I’m looking forward to the next Mark Jeremy adventure.