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Amber Young #4
Absent Mercy
Amber Young, genius puzzle editor turned FBI special agent, is baffled when a new serial killer taunts the FBI with a word search puzzle. None of the searches seem to make any sense. And unless she can figure it out soon, time is running out to save his next victim’s life.
Amber Young, reclusive puzzle editor turned FBI agent, realizes her unique genius may just mean the difference between life and death for the next victim. In this page-turning, cat and mouse thriller, it’s a battle of clues, riddles, twists—and genius.
A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the Amber Young series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night.
Amber Young, reclusive puzzle editor turned FBI agent, realizes her unique genius may just mean the difference between life and death for the next victim. In this page-turning, cat and mouse thriller, it’s a battle of clues, riddles, twists—and genius.
A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the Amber Young series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night.
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Published June 15, 2023
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Blake Pierce
717 books5,823 followersBlake 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.
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.
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August 3, 2023
3.25～3.5stars??
Mystery was okay, but I'm more interested in Cole ( I think that was his name anyway). Also, I took off .5～.75 stars because it felt like ...Amber is really starting to irritate me, but I think I will probably read the next one because of how this book ended
Mystery was okay, but I'm more interested in Cole ( I think that was his name anyway). Also, I took off .5～.75 stars because it felt like ...Amber is really starting to irritate me, but I think I will probably read the next one because of how this book ended
September 4, 2023
Amber and Simon are involved in the search for a killer who has transformed a simple game into a killing weapon. The crimes are all linked to the most important factory in town and all those who perished were somewhat involved in the same project. The local police are totally committed to helping the FBI and they play an important part in the process of finding the culprit. Simon, Amber, and Francesca will fight a strong battle to detain the deranged criminal. Entertaining!
August 13, 2023
Not the best in the series - big cliffhanger for #5. As another review stated, the forced romance is detracting from the puzzle aspect of the series. Could be I’m pro Simon and don’t care much for Joseph.
April 12, 2025
Twas a nice read.
The plot and killer were interesting enough, Colm stole the show, I'm just really intrigued with everything going on with him and excited to see how it all unfolds.
Totally expected that with Joseph, I feel like Amber has feelings for Simon or is building feelings for him, hince her moments of jealousy (I think it's jealousy even though she denies it being so). So, it feels like it's not all in with Joseph, plus I really can't tell if Joseph genuinely likes Amber or not.
And that ending...oh definitely starting the next book now.
The plot and killer were interesting enough, Colm stole the show, I'm just really intrigued with everything going on with him and excited to see how it all unfolds.
Totally expected that with Joseph, I feel like Amber has feelings for Simon or is building feelings for him, hince her moments of jealousy (I think it's jealousy even though she denies it being so). So, it feels like it's not all in with Joseph, plus I really can't tell if Joseph genuinely likes Amber or not.
And that ending...oh definitely starting the next book now.
July 23, 2023
Absent Mercy
Can Amber and company stop a killer from continuing in killing those he feels were guilty of the WM 120 fiasco?
We continue to follow Amber, as the now full fledged FBI agent, assists in solving another puzzle clue to try and save victims of the killer.
Great follow-up to book 3.
Can Amber and company stop a killer from continuing in killing those he feels were guilty of the WM 120 fiasco?
We continue to follow Amber, as the now full fledged FBI agent, assists in solving another puzzle clue to try and save victims of the killer.
Great follow-up to book 3.
June 19, 2023
Loving the puzzle aspect of this series. The two partners have good chemistry and work well together. Looking forward to the final book in this series.
July 13, 2023
Great Series. I have to wait until November for book 5. 😞
August 20, 2023
Love this series!
February 13, 2024
A amazing series.
The reader is trying just as hard to figure out the clues, put all the pieces together, before anyone else is hurt.
The reader is trying just as hard to figure out the clues, put all the pieces together, before anyone else is hurt.
June 25, 2025
Am definitely enjoying the FBI adventures of Amber Young !!!!
August 14, 2025
Author very smart by leaving a cliffhanger at the end to 'force' me to get #5, which I will on Kindle. The only negative, narrator should not be attempting New York accents
February 2, 2024
Absent Mercy - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
In Westford, Detective Francesca Angelique is led to a second gruesome murder scene and calls in FBI Agents Amber Young and Simon Phelps for support.
A second thread to this riveting psychological thriller gives a fugitive killer's identity and mindset - and reveals he knows of Amber's talent for puzzle-solving...will that put her in danger too?
Finding the link between the victims and a faulty car design company is an important result, but one that leads to missteps and confusion in their hunt.
When things get up close and personal for one of the trio, the others must choose between saving the latest victim - or one of their own.
See how things end in a nail-biting finale - or is it? - as justice seems to have been done at last, in Blake Pierce's Absent Mercy, (Book 4 in his Amber Young Mystery Series) and grab your copy today...you know you want to!
In Westford, Detective Francesca Angelique is led to a second gruesome murder scene and calls in FBI Agents Amber Young and Simon Phelps for support.
A second thread to this riveting psychological thriller gives a fugitive killer's identity and mindset - and reveals he knows of Amber's talent for puzzle-solving...will that put her in danger too?
Finding the link between the victims and a faulty car design company is an important result, but one that leads to missteps and confusion in their hunt.
When things get up close and personal for one of the trio, the others must choose between saving the latest victim - or one of their own.
See how things end in a nail-biting finale - or is it? - as justice seems to have been done at last, in Blake Pierce's Absent Mercy, (Book 4 in his Amber Young Mystery Series) and grab your copy today...you know you want to!
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