There is no way out but to find him before he kills again… Book #1 in the bestselling Blake Pierce mystery/thriller series, with over 400 five star reviews! In the cornfields of Nebraska a woman is found murdered, strung up on a pole, the victim of a deranged killer. It doesn’t take long for the police to realize a serial killer is on the loose—and that his spree has just begun. Detective … spree has just begun.
Detective Mackenzie White, young, tough, smarter than the aging, chauvinistic men on her local force, finds herself called in grudgingly to help solve it. As much as the other officers hate to admit it, they need her young, brilliant mind, which has already helped crack cold cases that had left them stumped. Yet even for Mackenzie this new case proves an impossible riddle, something the likes of which she—and the local force—have ever seen.
With the FBI called in, together, an intense manhunt ensues. Mackenzie, reeling from her own dark past, her failed relationships, and her undeniable attraction to the new FBI agent, finds herself battling her own demons as her hunt for the killer takes her to the darkest places of her mind. As she delves into the killer’s mind, obsessing over his twisted psychology, she finds that evil truly does exist. She only hopes it will not be too late to extricate herself from it, as her entire life collapses around her.
As more bodies turn up dead and a frantic race against time ensues, there is no way out but to find him before he kills again.
A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, BEFORE HE KILLS marks the debut of a riveting new series—and a beloved new character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night.
Books #2–#8 in the Mackenzie White Mystery series is also now available!
Also available by Blake Pierce is ONCE GONE (A Riley Paige mystery—Book #1), a #1 bestseller with over 1,000 five star reviews on Amazon—and a free download!
Read what people are saying about Blake Pierce’s novels
“A dynamic story line that grips from the first chapter and doesn’t let go.”
–Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Once Gone)
“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)
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It was engaging and hard to put down.
Finished it and dove right into book #2 in the series. Hard to put down
An fantastic psychological suspense story. This engaging storyline had me enthralled page after page. It’s fast past, includes many obstacles, some missteps, vividly described scenes, constant fight for respect, and mystery. The main characters is relatable, interesting, and has personal life conflicts and a troubled past. I voluntarily listened and reviewed this thriller that had an enjoyable action packed satisfying ending. Nicely narrated with a thick accent adding to the story enjoyment. I look forward to more standalone in the series.
As always, a thrill to read.
Another great book by this author. I really enjoyed this book. It was full of excitement. There is a great plot with wonderful characters. I felt the emotions through the main character. I enjoyed following her through all of the clues to catch the serial killer. I want to read more from this series for sure!
My new favorite author
Another great book from Blake Pierce! I have read most of them, an addictive read.
Excellent
I am now starting BEFORE HE SEES. Good author.
Great read! Action packed with believable characters. A lot of twists & turns.
This mystery had everything anyone
could ask for in a great suspenseful
novel. The plot was intriguing and
certainly kept this reader more than
just intererested. Plus the character
development was spot on! Always
rooting for the good guys and thank
heavens for Book # 2 in the series!
Just started it & Mackenzie is naturally
in the thick of things. Memorable
characters!!! Now I must return to
“Before He Sees.”
– Jan Repath
Loved this book, could not put it down.
Intriguing enough to keep me glued to the book! I’m addicted.
Love the whole series! an exciting read.
My beach book for the summer vacay
Well written, plot was interesting, great thriller
Hard to put down. Liked the characters.
I love mysteries and this book was one of the best I have read .
This book is a well-written thriller taking place in Nebraska corn country. And, it was hard to put down. The strange part is that it is narrated and voiced characters all have British accents. Nevertheless the concept possesses an excellently written murder mystery, one that will keep a reader guessing through the end. Enjoy!
A so-so read – female cop is somewhat interesting; plot has some unexpected twists.