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Turn Back
“This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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A fanatic cult leader orchestrates murders, mirroring the martyrdom of the 12 apostles. FBI Agent Morgan Reid, brilliant and determined, has met her match. She must race to find the next target—before a twisted disciple claims another soul for their crusade….
A prominent pastor is discovered crucified upside-down like Saint Peter, and FBI Agent Morgan Reid uncovers a personal connection to her brother's murder—only to realize this killer is merely the first apostle in a twisted religious cult with more disciples waiting to unleash their divine retribution….
Might she be the next target?
TURN BACK is BOOK #1 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 3,00 five star ratings and reviews.
The Morgan Reid mystery series is a heart-racing cat-and-mouse narrative brimming with shocking twists and unexpected turns. This series breathes new life into the mystery genre with its unique lead character, guaranteed to capture your heart and compel you to read well past bedtime. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Teresa Driscoll, and Mary Burton are sure to fall in love.
Future books in the series are also available!
“This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense.
—Reader review for The Killing Game
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A fanatic cult leader orchestrates murders, mirroring the martyrdom of the 12 apostles. FBI Agent Morgan Reid, brilliant and determined, has met her match. She must race to find the next target—before a twisted disciple claims another soul for their crusade….
A prominent pastor is discovered crucified upside-down like Saint Peter, and FBI Agent Morgan Reid uncovers a personal connection to her brother's murder—only to realize this killer is merely the first apostle in a twisted religious cult with more disciples waiting to unleash their divine retribution….
Might she be the next target?
TURN BACK is BOOK #1 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 3,00 five star ratings and reviews.
The Morgan Reid mystery series is a heart-racing cat-and-mouse narrative brimming with shocking twists and unexpected turns. This series breathes new life into the mystery genre with its unique lead character, guaranteed to capture your heart and compel you to read well past bedtime. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Teresa Driscoll, and Mary Burton are sure to fall in love.
Future books in the series are also available!
“This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense.
221 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2025
About the author
Kate Bold
868 books409 followersBestselling author Kate Bold is author of the ALEXA CHASE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising six books (and counting); of the ASHLEY HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising six books (and counting); of the CAMILLE GRACE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising eight books (and counting); of the HARLEY COLE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising ten books (and counting); of the KAYLIE BROOKS SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising five books (and counting); and of the EVE HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising five books (and counting). Kate loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.kateboldauthor.com to join the mailing list, receive free ebooks, hear the latest news, and stay in touch.
BOOKS BY KATE BOLD
EVE HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER
IN HIS BLOOD (Book #1)
IN HIS SIGHTS (Book #2)
IN HIS REACH (Book #3)
IN HIS MIND (Book #4)
IN HIS WAY (Book #5)
(and counting)
KAYLIE BROOKS SUSPENSE THRILLER
LAST BREATH (Book #1)
LAST CHANCE (Book #2)
LAST WISH (Book #3)
LAST SHOT (Book #4)
LAST MISTAKE (Book #5)
(and counting)
HARLEY COLE SUSPENSE THRILLER
NOWHERE SAFE (Book #1)
NOWHERE LEFT (Book #2)
NOWHERE TO RUN (Book #3)
NOWHERE LIKE THIS (Book #4)
NOWHERE GIRL (Book #5)
NOWHERE TO HIDE (Book #6)
NOWHERE CERTAIN (Book #7)
NOWHERE PURE (Book #8)
NOWHERE SOUND (Book #9)
NOWHERE SANE (Book #10)
(and counting)
CAMILLE GRACE SUSPENSE THRILLER
NOT ME (Book #1)
NOT NOW (Book #2)
NOT WELL (Book #3)
NOT HER (Book #4)
NOT NORMAL (Book #5)
NOT AGAIN (Book #6)
NOT SAFE (Book #7)
NOT TODAY (Book #8)
(and counting)
ALEXA CHASE SUSPENSE THRILLER
THE KILLING GAME (Book #1)
THE KILLING TIDE (Book #2)
THE KILLING HOUR (Book #3)
THE KILLING POINT (Book #4)
THE KILLING FOG (Book #5)
THE KILLING PLACE (Book #6)
(and counting)
ASHLEY HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER
LET ME GO (Book #1)
LET ME OUT (Book #2)
LET ME LIVE (Book #3)
LET ME BREATHE (Book #4)
LET ME FORGET (Book #5)
LET ME ESCAPE (Book #6)
(and counting)
BOOKS BY KATE BOLD
EVE HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER
IN HIS BLOOD (Book #1)
IN HIS SIGHTS (Book #2)
IN HIS REACH (Book #3)
IN HIS MIND (Book #4)
IN HIS WAY (Book #5)
(and counting)
KAYLIE BROOKS SUSPENSE THRILLER
LAST BREATH (Book #1)
LAST CHANCE (Book #2)
LAST WISH (Book #3)
LAST SHOT (Book #4)
LAST MISTAKE (Book #5)
(and counting)
HARLEY COLE SUSPENSE THRILLER
NOWHERE SAFE (Book #1)
NOWHERE LEFT (Book #2)
NOWHERE TO RUN (Book #3)
NOWHERE LIKE THIS (Book #4)
NOWHERE GIRL (Book #5)
NOWHERE TO HIDE (Book #6)
NOWHERE CERTAIN (Book #7)
NOWHERE PURE (Book #8)
NOWHERE SOUND (Book #9)
NOWHERE SANE (Book #10)
(and counting)
CAMILLE GRACE SUSPENSE THRILLER
NOT ME (Book #1)
NOT NOW (Book #2)
NOT WELL (Book #3)
NOT HER (Book #4)
NOT NORMAL (Book #5)
NOT AGAIN (Book #6)
NOT SAFE (Book #7)
NOT TODAY (Book #8)
(and counting)
ALEXA CHASE SUSPENSE THRILLER
THE KILLING GAME (Book #1)
THE KILLING TIDE (Book #2)
THE KILLING HOUR (Book #3)
THE KILLING POINT (Book #4)
THE KILLING FOG (Book #5)
THE KILLING PLACE (Book #6)
(and counting)
ASHLEY HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER
LET ME GO (Book #1)
LET ME OUT (Book #2)
LET ME LIVE (Book #3)
LET ME BREATHE (Book #4)
LET ME FORGET (Book #5)
LET ME ESCAPE (Book #6)
(and counting)
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April 15, 2026
Amen… I Guess…
It was alright, but it felt like a typical crime thriller episode. The characters didn’t seem to matter much, and the descriptions were a bit sparse, focusing more on sticking to the plot than on developing the characters. There was a chapter about the bad guy that switched from first person to third person, and I’m not sure why—it was a bit jarring and not in a good way. It lacked the pizazz of other crime stories which makes it one I don’t want to read the next in the series. Overall I’m disappointed but hey, it’s a free book… what am I supposed to do? Not read it?
It was alright, but it felt like a typical crime thriller episode. The characters didn’t seem to matter much, and the descriptions were a bit sparse, focusing more on sticking to the plot than on developing the characters. There was a chapter about the bad guy that switched from first person to third person, and I’m not sure why—it was a bit jarring and not in a good way. It lacked the pizazz of other crime stories which makes it one I don’t want to read the next in the series. Overall I’m disappointed but hey, it’s a free book… what am I supposed to do? Not read it?
March 8, 2026
Religious corruption! WITH DISCLAIMER
This a truly dark novel. Someone just hung a priest on a cross, upside down. And there were some very unusual symbols carved in the wood around him. This was a symbol to others that he was unfaithful to GOD. Morgan, an FBI agent, is assigned to the case mainly because her twin brother was abducted, or killed, by someone leaving the same cryptic symbols at his crime scene.
There is very little to go on but they finally discovered there were some financial irregularities going on so they chased that angle. But Morgan is chasing the strange symbols and unusual handwriting on the notes that “The Shepard” leaves.
I found very little interest in following an uninteresting trail, but I was hoping Morgan would find her brother or at least what happened to him. The irregularities gave Morgan and her partner a trail to follow. But they just lead to another murder.
DISCLAIMER….
IT DOESNT END. NOTHING GETS RESOLVED!
This a truly dark novel. Someone just hung a priest on a cross, upside down. And there were some very unusual symbols carved in the wood around him. This was a symbol to others that he was unfaithful to GOD. Morgan, an FBI agent, is assigned to the case mainly because her twin brother was abducted, or killed, by someone leaving the same cryptic symbols at his crime scene.
There is very little to go on but they finally discovered there were some financial irregularities going on so they chased that angle. But Morgan is chasing the strange symbols and unusual handwriting on the notes that “The Shepard” leaves.
I found very little interest in following an uninteresting trail, but I was hoping Morgan would find her brother or at least what happened to him. The irregularities gave Morgan and her partner a trail to follow. But they just lead to another murder.
DISCLAIMER….
IT DOESNT END. NOTHING GETS RESOLVED!
April 3, 2026
Talk about a page turner, that had me sleep deprived! Absolutely enjoyed this book and have purchased the sequel. (Note: the 'investigation' concludes in this book, so it is not necessary to purchase the second book for a conclusion to the investigation. I recommend you do, though! )
I won't give any spoilers; however, the whole religious/ symbols theme has me invested. Fast-paced, and I like the relationship between the two main characters.
The ONLY reason it is not 5 stars is a pesky editing issue. At the end of each chapter, the last sentence has no full stop. It is picky, I know, but irritating.
A book that you may not be able to put down!
I won't give any spoilers; however, the whole religious/ symbols theme has me invested. Fast-paced, and I like the relationship between the two main characters.
The ONLY reason it is not 5 stars is a pesky editing issue. At the end of each chapter, the last sentence has no full stop. It is picky, I know, but irritating.
A book that you may not be able to put down!
April 16, 2026
3.5 easy, simple read. I feel like the anticipation really built at the end and then a massive cliff hanger. Really wasn’t going to read more in the series, at least not right now, but now I gotta lol. I feel like the author has extensive religious knowledge that is incorporated into the plot extremely well.
February 17, 2026
Searching
Our FBI agent, Morgan, still heartbroken about her missing twin brother, has a whole new case to try so hard to solve. Somehow her brother is involved, but how?with her partner, Agent Vasquez, they sift through the clues to a conclusion, but is it the entire answer?
Our FBI agent, Morgan, still heartbroken about her missing twin brother, has a whole new case to try so hard to solve. Somehow her brother is involved, but how?with her partner, Agent Vasquez, they sift through the clues to a conclusion, but is it the entire answer?
February 22, 2026
Torture
While the writing for this book was very good, the reasoning of the murderer did not make sense. Sometimes letting go is more comforting than going over the past again and again.
While the writing for this book was very good, the reasoning of the murderer did not make sense. Sometimes letting go is more comforting than going over the past again and again.
February 25, 2026
Good strong mystery that takes you deep into religion and a lot of inferences. I liked all of the ways the story intermixed with religious symbolism. There were a few times it was repetitive but overall interesting. Not sure if I liked it enough to read another 11 books!
December 26, 2025
Not my personal favorite. It was heavily set towards a religious cult killer. It did give a reasonable motive, but for me, it was a bit beyond. The actual story development and writing were fine.
January 31, 2026
Kate Bold is a gifted storyteller. She's started another series not to be missed.
February 21, 2026
Really enjoyed this book. Concept. Good depth. Nice characters. Obviously wound itself up to anticipate a larger series but could be read as a stand alone book.
February 26, 2026
I'm happy to get 'Kate Bold' books for free since they aren't worth paying for. The main characters are very weak.
March 12, 2026
excited for the next books!
March 13, 2026
Amazingly good
This book is hard to put down! From start to finish, there are twists and turns. A real page turner!
This book is hard to put down! From start to finish, there are twists and turns. A real page turner!
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