Before He Hunts

Mackenzie White #8

by Blake Pierce

In BEFORE HE HUNTS (A Mackenzie White Mystery--Book 8), victims are turning up dead in FBI Special Agent Mackenzie White's home state of Nebraska--all shot in the back of the head, and all bearing the card "Barker Antiques." The same card her father's murderer left on his body years ago.

With a sudden urgency in the present, the time has finally come for Mackenzie to face her ghosts, to face her darkest past, and to find her father's killer.

But her trip back down memory lane may take her to places she'd rather not see, and to discoveries she'd rather not find. She finds herself playing cat and mouse with a killer more sinister than she could imagine, and with her fragile psyche collapsing, this case, of all of them, may be the one that does her in for good.

A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, BEFORE HE HUNTS is book #8 in a riveting new series--with a beloved new character--that will leave you turning pages late into the night.

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Audiobook, Fiction, Crime

186 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 13, 2017

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

[Wissal H · Rating 5 out of 5]

C’est le tome que je l’ai attendu incroyablement, c’est la partie la plus sombre de son passé et qui la fait beaucoup souffrir énormément pendant toute sa vie dans ce roman, enfin Mackenzie a pu tourner cette page et elle a résolu l’énigme qui a duré des décennies ♥️

La même scène de crime de son père il y a longtemps, et la même carte visite mystérieuse d'une boutique d'antiquité inexistante se trouve dans toutes d’autres scènes de crime où les victimes sont assassinées de la même manière !!

Quel est le lien entre ces victimes ? Et Pourquoi jeter une carte visite d’une boutique inexistante dans tout le pays ?
Ce mode opératoire énigmatique de ce criminel l’a fait pousser à relier beaucoup de souvenirs à sa réalité ...

Cette enquête était trop lourde, trop personnelle et trop douloureuse.. Finalement elle a pu connaître qui est l’assassin de son père et aussi de beaucoup de ses anciens contacts dans les années 1980 ... Et bien sur le criminel était la personne la plus inattendue du tous !!

Toujours le Mystère Mackenzie White était pour moi un moment de plaisir infini ❤️

[Dawn Todhunter · Rating 3 out of 5]

8 books into the series, we finally find out who killed Mackenzie's father and why. All I can say is, "Really? Hmm." I expected more. I do love Mackenzie. I mean, obviously I have stuck around for 8 books. I plan to finish the series. I just hope that there is a return to the previous pattern of the series.

I do wish they would get a clue about choosing a proper narrator for the audiobooks. I love a British accent, but Mack is from Nebraska. I was delighted to find that there was a new narrator this time around, but my hopes were dashed. This narrator is even more puzzling. I can't exactly peg the accent. Shades of Britain and Ireland, but certainly not Nebraska. She has an odd way of dragging out her vowels and speaking in a lilting, sing songy voice. She makes the word fact sound like
f#$%. I'm sure her voice is perfect for the bodice rippers and fantasy novels she typically narrates, but as a tough, young FBI agent, she falls flat.

[Kristal Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

been waiting on this one! didn't disappoint!

[Connie B · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just have to say, I really don't like this narrator! She sounds like she's trying to be sultry or something, but it just isn't working!! It took away my enjoyment in this book and the next one for sure.. And what is with the british accents from both narrators?? The lead character is from Ohio for heaven's sake!!

victims are turning up dead in FBI Special Agent Mackenzie White's home state of Nebraska--all shot in the back of the head, and all bearing the card "Barker Antiques." The same card her father's murderer left on his body years ago.

With a sudden urgency in the present, the time has finally come for Mackenzie to face her ghosts, to face her darkest past, and to find her father's killer.

But her trip back down memory lane may take her to places she'd rather not see, and to discoveries she'd rather not find. She finds herself playing cat and mouse with a killer more sinister than she could imagine, and with her fragile psyche collapsing, this case, of all of them, may be the one that does her in for good.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have guessed at the dates I read this. I read so many of them back to beck and never once thought about putting it on Goodreads. I read them when I go to bed.

I thought the books are great but I stopped saying the same thing about each book. I think anyone who likes murder mystery books will like all of Blake Pierce's books

[Wonda · Rating 3 out of 5]

3...FINALLY!!! The conclusion to Mac's dad's case!! Yet, the relationship drama was what held back the story this time around...well, and the narration, horrible! I really enjoy Mac, though...And this case did come together nicely. But still feels like tv drama...

[alana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite out of the series. I am disappointed in the reason for Mackenzie's fathers death there was so much potential and it was wasted.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, well! Though there are a few more books in the Mackenzie White series, I believe she & I have spent enough time together. This book wraps up, in an anticlimactic way, the case that has kept me tied to this series through 8, rather boring books. I have to say, I saved the best for last. In this book, as with the others in this series, Mackenzie got on my nerves. She acted in ridiculous, head strong ways. Poor Ellington, how & why did he put up with her. Anyway, here I say, “So long, Mackenzie. I doubt we will ever meet again”. There’s a whole world of books & characters out there just waiting for me to discover!

[Darcy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the book we have been waiting for, where we find out who killed Mac's dad. I have to admit that I'm very underwhelmed after finding out who and why, it was so mundane.

As much as I like Mac and Ellington together I feel like they shouldn't work together. There have been times both of them got pissy over little stuff, that doesn't bode well for their relationship.

Mac's mom and sister are both a hot mess. I can see why she doesn't really talk to either of them. I do wonder if that will change now. I also wonder how much Mac will change now that she knows the truth. It will make the next book interesting in a different way.

[Moe Almas · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t know how to feel about these books. I felt the book was repetitive. Always going back to nightmares and same information of her past over and over again. Also she was the one to always end up facing the killer by herself .I was reading cause the case of Mackenzie’s Father caught my attention . It was this big mystery . A puzzle that no one can solve . But at end it was just meh. I was hoping it would continue on in one way or the other . I was disappointed. Why did the killer wait all these years to act again?

With that being said I don’t know if I will be continuing the series . I have lost interest along the way .

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mackenzie finally gets a chance to look into her father's smarter a little bit closer. Of course, it helps that the Killer is now back active. I wasn't A big fan of everything lining up and neatly time together with a bow. Of course Mackenzie goes off on her own and manages to solve everything that left. Everyone else boggled. Curious to see where the author goes now that the mystery has been solved.

[Avis Dillon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic series by an extremely talented author. I have read all of this series from #1 and am now reading #9. This one, #8, is especially fascinating and has some twists that will really surprise you. Highly recommend this series. If you start with #1 you won't be able to stop until you find ALL of the series.

[Donna ~ The Romance Cover · Rating 4 out of 5]

These books are incredibly addictive and as you can see from my reading list, I am reading them at the rate of knots. I have been devouring this series and every other series this author has written. What I will note, is that the books seem to be getting shorter at the same price point and the editing leaves a lot to be desired. However, the stories just bring me back for more and more and more.

[Emillie Chukwuba · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was kind of disappointed with this book. Most of the series led up to the events in this book, so it was kinda hard seeing it just fall at the end. I feel like some of the other books in the series had a really good build up and go out with a bang, where this one had a good build up through the other books, but flopped at the end.

[Donald R. Fowler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerfully Written

Suspenseful,action packed,hard to put down,mind boggling,intense action,page turning,word for word action packed plot,awesome plot awesome characters,great story I hope the MacKenzie White saga continues.

[crystal cannon]

I have got hooked on the character of Blake Pierce, but the cost of his books are going up it seems. Since his books are only around 200 pages long I'm no longer willing to spend nearly as much on them as I would a full length novel.

[Irena · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the better Mackenzie stories. Finally we know what happened to her dad and how sad. .mold could make you do this? Mackenzie and Ellington, still not sure. Work partner yes, love partner...not sure.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good Blake White Novel!! This one is solving mystery of her father’s death. I feel bad leaving a three…. Wish I could give it closer to a 3.5! Excellent book but the plot wasn’t as interesting as some of the others. Definitely an essential book in the story line.

[Sandy Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally an answer

Happy McKenzie finally got her answer. Looking forward to the next episode I really have enjoyed this series and the characters

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best One So Far

This was the best one of the series so far. I'm definitely addicted to Mackenzie White books and I would absolutely recommend them.

[Kaz Bland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read by Blake. So glad I found this author. This series is great.

[martina a king · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

Fantastic as usual a bit of a different twist no idea who killer is to last minute which is good

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peace of Mackenzie

Finally Mackenzie is allowed to look for her Father's killer which broke her family. I highly Recommend this book for those who love a puzzle.

[Sweedle D'souza · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful!!!! this is where you see Mackenzie gets raw and open with herself and others around her, especially Ellington. She finally nails the her dad's killer and solves a twenty-year-old case

[Angie Soufi · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING!!!!

[Jeanie Kidd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it

[Angelique Fleming · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great author. Great books

[Caroline Hayes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Totally inconclusive, and extremely dramatic!

[Rainbow Unicorn · Rating 1 out of 5]

Are you kidding me. Finally the solving of "the case that made Mackenzie White", her father's murder, and this is the best the author could come up with?

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awe....MacKenzie finally solves the mystery of her father's murder!!