“A dynamic story line that grips from the first chapter and doesn’t let go.”–Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Once Gone)From #1 bestselling mystery author Blake Pierce comes a new masterpiece of psychological suspense.In A TRACE OF MURDER (Book #2 in the Keri Locke mystery series), Keri Locke, Missing Persons Detective in the Homicide division of the LAPD, remains haunted by the … remains haunted by the abduction of her own daughter. Encouraged by the new lead that has landed, the first in years, she pursues it with all that she has, determined to find her daughter and bring her back alive.
Yet Keri, at the same time, receives a phone call from a frantic husband, a famed Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, who reports that his wife has been missing for two days. A wealthy socialite with no enemies and little reason to leave her life, he fears the worst has become of his wife.
Keri takes on the case, assigned a new partner whom she hates, as Ray still recovers in the hospital. Her investigation leads her deep into the elite Beverly Hills world of the idle rich, to encounters with lonely housewives, and those with shopping-addicted, empty lives. Keri, in over her head in this world, becomes increasingly puzzled by the conflicting signals: did this woman, with a stalker and a lurid, secret past, run away, or was she abducted?
Or did something far more sinister happen?
A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, A TRACE OF MURDER is book #2 in a riveting new series—and a beloved new character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night.
“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.”
–Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)
Book #3 in the Keri Locke series will be available soon.
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I love all this authors books
Felt added all these details that aren’t needed just to make book a longer read
I enjoyed the plot and the chapters were quick to read and easy to pick up on when returning to the book.
Grabs your attention and draws you into it immediately
It was stimulating. I didn’t want to put it down. Then I could hardly wait to start the next one.
I truly liked “A Trace of Murder”; the author has a special way of presenting this story. This is one of those books where you believe “this could happen”. I know you’ll like this one. I look forward to reading the next book “A Trace of Vice”.
Very good narrative and a great twist at the end!
The characters are so realistic, you feel like you know them.
I liked all the twists and turns especially as the plot unfolds.
Right from the start didn’t want to put down.
It’s Blake Pierce, he’s always a favorite.
This book kept you guessing all the time. Very good read
Very difficult to put down!
Was so good that I can’t wait to read the Trace of Vice.
I loved this book. Have read more from this author as well. Excellent
well written – good characters – a page turner but yet unpredictable – I recommend it.
Celeste
Love this series of books. I am trying to read each one.
Like all of his books fantastic
I liked the characters in this book. Would read more of this author.
The story kept on moving and held my interest.