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Mercy Street #3.5
Without Mercy
Discover heart-racing intrigue in this Thriller Short of romantic suspense.
Originally published in LOVE IS MURDER (2013), edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown.
In this Thriller Short, New York Times bestselling writer Mariah Stewart weaves a chilling tale about a missing child. Mallory Russo left the local police force two years ago to join the Mercy Street Foundation, an elite unit for finding the missing and lost.
Karen, the thirteen-year-old daughter of Donna Ralston, disappeared a decade ago. Donna tells Mallory that a woman who moved away years ago has recently come to town and told her that she used to see Karen walking home from school with her friend, “the Tripp girl.” Mallory’s investigative juices start flowing and it’s not long before she has a hunch about what might have happened. Her beau, a police detective, doubts her. Find out whose instincts are right…
Originally published in LOVE IS MURDER (2013), edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown.
In this Thriller Short, New York Times bestselling writer Mariah Stewart weaves a chilling tale about a missing child. Mallory Russo left the local police force two years ago to join the Mercy Street Foundation, an elite unit for finding the missing and lost.
Karen, the thirteen-year-old daughter of Donna Ralston, disappeared a decade ago. Donna tells Mallory that a woman who moved away years ago has recently come to town and told her that she used to see Karen walking home from school with her friend, “the Tripp girl.” Mallory’s investigative juices start flowing and it’s not long before she has a hunch about what might have happened. Her beau, a police detective, doubts her. Find out whose instincts are right…
31 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
About the author
Mariah Stewart
88 books1,598 followersMariah Stewart is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of forty-one novels and three novellas and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal. She is a RITA finalist in romantic suspense and the recipient of the Award of Excellence for contemporary romance, a RIO Award for excellence in women's fiction, and a Reviewers Choice Award from Romantic Times Magazine. A three-time winner of the Golden Leaf Award presented by the New Jersey Romance Writers, Stewart was recently awarded their Lifetime Achievement Award (which placed her in their Hall of Fame along with former recipients Nora Roberts and Mary Jo Putney — very excellent company, indeed!)
After having written seven contemporary romance novels, Stewart found true happiness writing murder and mayhem. She considers herself one lucky son of a gun to have landed the best job in the world: getting paid for making up stories. At home. In sweats and J. Crew flip flops. Could life be sweeter?
After having written seven contemporary romance novels, Stewart found true happiness writing murder and mayhem. She considers herself one lucky son of a gun to have landed the best job in the world: getting paid for making up stories. At home. In sweats and J. Crew flip flops. Could life be sweeter?
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
November 21, 2019
Loved the characters and writing style Will definitely look into other books by this author.
October 31, 2025
I really enjoyed this book which is not always the case with short stories! The author did a great job keeping me engaged from start to finish — every chapter made me want to read “just one more.” The suspense, twists, and character development were well done. Mariah Stewart has a way of building tension while still giving you characters you actually care about. Definitely one of those reads that keeps you turning the pages late into the night. If you like mystery and suspense with a little emotional depth, this one’s worth picking up!
August 25, 2022
In my former life, I read a ton of 'romantic suspense'. So, it has been a hot minute since I have read Mariah Stewart. It was ok. A former detective, who now works for a nonprofit, takes on a case of her former chief.
March 22, 2018
Short story. Novella, which i don't really care for. But i love Mariah Stewart and this short "book" didn't disappoint.
January 27, 2019
It was a good read.
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April 17, 2020Ran across a bunch of these shorts edited by Sandra Brown. So far, the best one.
April 28, 2020
Very short story
It was good but I was shocked that it was so short. I would have liked a longer read for .99cents
It was good but I was shocked that it was so short. I would have liked a longer read for .99cents
October 30, 2020
Excellent read!
March 15, 2023
That was a fast paced, pack a punch short story. Wow.
February 15, 2025
Without Mercy
Wow just wow. For a short story it was really well written and interesting to say the least. I enjoyed it for sure.
5⭐'s
Wow just wow. For a short story it was really well written and interesting to say the least. I enjoyed it for sure.
5⭐'s
April 23, 2025
Without Mercy is a super fast murder mystery. It’s easy to follow and keeps you guessing. If you like quick reads with suspense and mystery, this book is a good pick!
April 4, 2026
so good! what one person can say unknowingly!
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February 9, 2018Miniseries: Thriller 3: Love Is Murder
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