Wrong Turn

Miles Sterling #2

by Blake Pierce

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”
—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)
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When FBI forensic toxicologist Miles Sterling makes a harrowing discovery—that a dozen unsolved deaths over the past decade each correspond to an element on the periodic table—he must race to follow the trail and find the mastermind behind these murders—and stop him before he strikes again…

When a sinister killer turns to fluorine gas to cleanse the " unclean," Miles Sterling is thrust into a deadly game of chemical cat and mouse. As the body count rises, Sterling's personal life is shattered, forcing him to confront a fanatical mind before his own life dissolves in a toxic mist.

WRONG TURN (BOOK #2) is the second book 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 7,000 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with WRONG GIRL (BOOK #1).

The Miles Sterling mystery series takes you on a wild thriller ride with its searing fast pace while introducing a brilliant protagonist who tackles harrowing cases tapping all of his knowledge. Unputdownable, the twist and turns will leave you breathless up until the very last word. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll, and Lisa Gardner are sure to fall in love.

Future books in the series are now available!

“An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.”
—Reader review (Her Last Wish)
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“A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!”
—Reader review (Her Last Wish)
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“A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!”
—Reader review (City of Prey)
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“Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.”
—Reader review (City of Prey)
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“Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!”
—Reader review (Girl, Alone)
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“Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!”
—Reader review (Girl, Alone)
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Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Thriller

212 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 25, 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

[Rachel Ramey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, this was a well-written, enjoyable story. It certainly is a compelling concept. It has a few small plot holes, though, which were significant and, for me, detracted from the story. It makes little sense, for instance, to have characters talking about purifying the world of chemical contamination which (in their own words) includes fluoride...with fluorine. This is, perhaps, a minor thing, but it's so integral to the story that it appeared multiple times. And (spoiler alert) they identified a suspect in part because of a relationship with a given victim which would have given him access to her information -- only to tell us that he didn't choose the victim. Someone else (who likely has no relationship with the victim at all) gave him all of the information. That connection therefore become irrelevant, and it becomes highly improbable that someone with that particular connection should have been involved. I otherwise enjoyed the story and which it didn't have these moments that jarred me out of the willing suspension of disbelief.

[Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting storyline, and a likable character, but Miles seems to be unable to put his fiance over his obsession. While his obsession turns out to eventually catch a killer, it has dire consequences for his up coming marriage.

I am a fan of Blake Pierce, but took off a star for a couple holes in the storyline, but mostly because of a lot of typos that weren't caught. I don't remember ever finding even one in any of the other books I've read.

[John Croucher · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great series

Miles is a different story off character than your usual FBI agent and this hold the stories together.
Good plot, well written with few spelling mistakes. All other characters seem real.
I really do enjoy this series and author.

[carol lombardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great series you can't put down

Another fast paced book by Blake Pierce that you can't lay down. His books with all their twists and turns keep you guessing until the last moment.

[Govno Nichevo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought that this was a good read. Good pace, intrigue, and action.

[Robert Roseberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

wrong Turn

I am a big fan of Blake Pierce. I enjoy crime & if your into this time of reading I definitely would recommend books by Blake Pierce.