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No More Bad Days: A Tension Filled Thriller
“A tension filled thriller anyone who loves murder and detective shows will love” REEDSY
"I could not put it down" Readers' Favorite
"A page-turner…I read it in a single sitting. I was engrossed from the start.” BookReadersClub
NO MORE BAD DAYS is a gripping investigative thriller.
When a dismembered body is discovered in a suitcase, seasoned detective Kimberly Hall is determined to catch the killer. However, she soon finds herself in a web of untrustworthy witnesses, countless suspects, and tampered evidence.
Once she untangles who committed the crime, things will only get harder for her team. Just as they narrow their sights on their lead suspect, Detective Hall's rookie partner makes a deadly mistake.
Told through shifting perspectives, NO MORE BAD DAYS follows Detective Kimberly Hall's investigation, and the discovery that threatens to shake the gritty detective to her core.
"I could not put it down" Readers' Favorite
"A page-turner…I read it in a single sitting. I was engrossed from the start.” BookReadersClub
NO MORE BAD DAYS is a gripping investigative thriller.
When a dismembered body is discovered in a suitcase, seasoned detective Kimberly Hall is determined to catch the killer. However, she soon finds herself in a web of untrustworthy witnesses, countless suspects, and tampered evidence.
Once she untangles who committed the crime, things will only get harder for her team. Just as they narrow their sights on their lead suspect, Detective Hall's rookie partner makes a deadly mistake.
Told through shifting perspectives, NO MORE BAD DAYS follows Detective Kimberly Hall's investigation, and the discovery that threatens to shake the gritty detective to her core.
272 pages, ebook
Published March 17, 2022
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July 1, 2022
Absolutely enthralled by the plot line with its swift pace. The writing was detailed, giving me every step of the investigation.
The forensics and ME boosted the story up well. But nothing could beat the careful step by step, following every lead kind of investigation done by the cops.
The partnership between Hall and Diaz was cohesive with good camaraderie. I liked how Hall was portrayed as the team leader who could get down and dirty in order to find the killer.
I liked the team and wanted to know a bit more about them. Maybe that would come in future books.
There were a few misses for me. The quick jumps to different timeframes were dizzying. Sometimes it was just a month or a week prior and other times, it was years. They didn't allow the prose to flow, too staccato.
The motive of the killer did not come forth clearly, so the book didn't feel personal.
The way or the reason the killer targeted the victims didn't do it for me. The last section felt rushed. It needed depth to become believable for me.
Overall, I quite enjoyed the book
The forensics and ME boosted the story up well. But nothing could beat the careful step by step, following every lead kind of investigation done by the cops.
The partnership between Hall and Diaz was cohesive with good camaraderie. I liked how Hall was portrayed as the team leader who could get down and dirty in order to find the killer.
I liked the team and wanted to know a bit more about them. Maybe that would come in future books.
There were a few misses for me. The quick jumps to different timeframes were dizzying. Sometimes it was just a month or a week prior and other times, it was years. They didn't allow the prose to flow, too staccato.
The motive of the killer did not come forth clearly, so the book didn't feel personal.
The way or the reason the killer targeted the victims didn't do it for me. The last section felt rushed. It needed depth to become believable for me.
Overall, I quite enjoyed the book
August 24, 2022
This was the first book I grabbed to start my reading journey again to keep myself from using electronics to fill spaces of time.
I loved this book. It kept me interested the whole time, as I am an easily distracted reader. I really enjoyed the layout of the time sequences so I could put myself in the same timeline as the characters. That also helped with keeping me interested, it’s like you had to pay attention to remember the timelines if you think you’re going to figure out the “who done it?” of the the book.
This was a quick easy read. Once I finally made the time, I finished it fast as I kept needing to know more. Now that I’m finished , I still need to know more ! Hoping there’s a sequel to this.
I loved this book. It kept me interested the whole time, as I am an easily distracted reader. I really enjoyed the layout of the time sequences so I could put myself in the same timeline as the characters. That also helped with keeping me interested, it’s like you had to pay attention to remember the timelines if you think you’re going to figure out the “who done it?” of the the book.
This was a quick easy read. Once I finally made the time, I finished it fast as I kept needing to know more. Now that I’m finished , I still need to know more ! Hoping there’s a sequel to this.
March 18, 2022
Must read!!
I would recommend this book to everyone. I was gripped from the very beginning and enjoyed the plot and it’s surprises!!
I would recommend this book to everyone. I was gripped from the very beginning and enjoyed the plot and it’s surprises!!
July 6, 2022
Jumped at the chance to support a fellow Murderino. Really enjoyed this book! Maybe it was just a fluke copy I got off Amazon but I will note that I had quite a lot of spelling, grammar, layout and spacing issues in my copy - almost as if it was unedited, but I was able to overlook it and not faulting Whitaker for that. SSDGM!
October 10, 2022
“If anything can come from a tragedy, it is the embracing of life’s uncertainty—and it’s unavoidable brevity” -Lindsay Whitaker
This book was the first self-published book I’ve read, and I’ll be honest, I probably won’t read another self-published book. Not because the story was bad, but because I did not like that the book looked like a college paper, with size 12 font and bright white pages. I also noticed a few grammatical errors, and because of that it was hard for me to want to keep reading even though the story was interesting.
Nevertheless, I really appreciated the forensics aspect of this book since I minored in forensics in college. It even felt like at some points I was reading an episode of criminal minds which I loved. A body being sawed and left in a suitcase just screams criminal minds to me. The author did a nice job including every step of an investigation that detectives go through when solving a crime so it felt authentic. Detectives Hall and Diaz were easy to like, but with the multiple perspectives and timelines of the book it was hard for me to follow at times and keep all the characters straight. Overall, an easy thriller to read with well developed main characters, but it did not grab my attention as much as other thrillers/murder mysteries I’ve read.
This book was the first self-published book I’ve read, and I’ll be honest, I probably won’t read another self-published book. Not because the story was bad, but because I did not like that the book looked like a college paper, with size 12 font and bright white pages. I also noticed a few grammatical errors, and because of that it was hard for me to want to keep reading even though the story was interesting.
Nevertheless, I really appreciated the forensics aspect of this book since I minored in forensics in college. It even felt like at some points I was reading an episode of criminal minds which I loved. A body being sawed and left in a suitcase just screams criminal minds to me. The author did a nice job including every step of an investigation that detectives go through when solving a crime so it felt authentic. Detectives Hall and Diaz were easy to like, but with the multiple perspectives and timelines of the book it was hard for me to follow at times and keep all the characters straight. Overall, an easy thriller to read with well developed main characters, but it did not grab my attention as much as other thrillers/murder mysteries I’ve read.
September 25, 2022
This book had an interesting premise and was enjoyable, for the most part. One of the things I had an issue with was that the timeline kept jumping back and forward. Granted Ms. Whitaker heads each chapter well so that the characters and time that are the focus of that chapter are clearly noted. Still, it was distracting for me to be in the present and then the next chapter be in the past and so forth. I'm not sure of another way Ms. Whitaker could have effectively told the story, and it may not have bothered anyone else. The other thing is that the novel needs another read-thru by a proofreader. There are wrong words, missing words, and one occasion where Mr. Gibbons (the victim's father) was referred to as Mr. Palmer. I also could have done without all of the profanity. I know a lot of thriller/crime authors say it has to be there in order to feel authentic, but I disagree. I have read several thrillers that kept me totally engrossed without the use of profanity. Also, I felt like the story built up to the almost ending and then fell flat. The last two chapters were anti-climactic to me.
Even with all of this, I very much enjoyed the story. I loved the character of Diaz, even if he is a bit green. He has "good bones" and will make a great detective. I would also have liked to see the character of Emily further developed. She is one determined/put-together lady. There was plenty of action and suspense, even though it was laid out in a rather disjointed manner, in my opinion. I would really like to see the author make this into a series. Like Diaz it has "good bones" and with more experience, it could turn into quite an interesting series.
Even with all of this, I very much enjoyed the story. I loved the character of Diaz, even if he is a bit green. He has "good bones" and will make a great detective. I would also have liked to see the character of Emily further developed. She is one determined/put-together lady. There was plenty of action and suspense, even though it was laid out in a rather disjointed manner, in my opinion. I would really like to see the author make this into a series. Like Diaz it has "good bones" and with more experience, it could turn into quite an interesting series.
July 1, 2022
An exciting police investigation into a body sawed in half found in a suitcase.
💫Detectives Kimberly Hall and Diaz partner up and painstakingly go through all the clues and leads.
💫Love how the author makes them jump through various hoops of blind alleys
💫A book with forensic and autopsy is a personal pleasure of mine however much gruesome they are.
💫 I like that I am given a backstory for the killer and lead cops too
💫The jumping timelines are confusing and needs concentration
💫 Overall, fun time with this book
💫Detectives Kimberly Hall and Diaz partner up and painstakingly go through all the clues and leads.
💫Love how the author makes them jump through various hoops of blind alleys
💫A book with forensic and autopsy is a personal pleasure of mine however much gruesome they are.
💫 I like that I am given a backstory for the killer and lead cops too
💫The jumping timelines are confusing and needs concentration
💫 Overall, fun time with this book
January 27, 2023
3.5 ⭐️
The actual story was good, but I wasn’t enthralled by it as I expected to be. It took awhile to get into the book with the way it jumped around a lot, I did have to check header dates often.
I thought it would be more gritty & graphic but it was pretty tame. If you are new to crime fiction or thrillers or don’t like graphic things this would be a good place to start.
As for the paperback, personal preference here - i detest white paper pages, they don’t read as well.
I’m interested to see where this author will go next.
The actual story was good, but I wasn’t enthralled by it as I expected to be. It took awhile to get into the book with the way it jumped around a lot, I did have to check header dates often.
I thought it would be more gritty & graphic but it was pretty tame. If you are new to crime fiction or thrillers or don’t like graphic things this would be a good place to start.
As for the paperback, personal preference here - i detest white paper pages, they don’t read as well.
I’m interested to see where this author will go next.
January 19, 2024
2.5 stars
I think the premise/story was good. I liked how the investigation unfolded. Reminded me of Criminal Minds. I had issues at times following the dialogue, and there's MANY typos that kept taking me out of the story. I did not like that the book ended without answering multiple questions, or explaining/clarifying things.
I think the premise/story was good. I liked how the investigation unfolded. Reminded me of Criminal Minds. I had issues at times following the dialogue, and there's MANY typos that kept taking me out of the story. I did not like that the book ended without answering multiple questions, or explaining/clarifying things.
December 19, 2025
Dark, gripping, and impossible to put down. No More Bad Days delivers a fast-paced investigation filled with twists, unreliable suspects, and rising tension. Detective Kimberly Hall is a strong, compelling lead, and the shifting perspectives keep the story sharp and unpredictable. A true page turner for fans of crime and detective thrillers.
October 3, 2022
We are proud to announce that NO MORE BAD DAYS by Lindsey Whitaker has been honored with the B.R.A.G.Medallion (Book Readers Appreciation Group). It now joins the very select award-winning, reader-recommended books at indieBRAG.
October 25, 2023
For lovers of blood, guts and gore…and compassion.
This gifted writer uses a unique style of formatting this thriller. The time frames overlap, yet are easily identified. The plot is brilliantly developed including multiple suspects and a non-suspect until the conclusion.
This gifted writer uses a unique style of formatting this thriller. The time frames overlap, yet are easily identified. The plot is brilliantly developed including multiple suspects and a non-suspect until the conclusion.
December 1, 2023
Holy crap
This book had my on toes until all the pieces started to fit into place. Well written for sure, even with the twists no one saw coming!!! This is one book that I now have to sit and just process the information
This book had my on toes until all the pieces started to fit into place. Well written for sure, even with the twists no one saw coming!!! This is one book that I now have to sit and just process the information
October 8, 2023
I enjoyed this book.
November 19, 2023
I give it a one star because it bounced back and forth a lot and had to many characters. It was really hard for me to want to finish reading.
January 20, 2024
So for the most part I enjoyed it and couldn’t put it down. It just falls apart for me at the end. Lots of questions that haven’t been answered.
March 15, 2022
I loved this books! It's a brilliant suspense thriller. In addition to an intricate and exciting plot, it has such realistic character development. Whitaker does a fantastic job making her characters truly believable, giving multi-faceted layers of gritty and sometimes unlikable qualities to them. It makes the storyline more authentic, and incredibly enjoyable to read. I loved it!
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