“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 CAUSE TO RUN (An Avery Black Mystery—Book 2), a new serial killer is stalking Boston, killing his victims in bizarre ways, taunting the police with … the police with mysterious puzzles that reference the stars. As the stakes are upped and the pressure is on, the Boston Police Department is forced to call in its most brilliant—and most controversial—homicide detective: Avery Black.
Avery, still reeling from her last case, finds herself up against a rival precinct and a brilliant, cunning killer who is always one step ahead of her. She is forced to enter his dark, twisted mind as he lays clues for his next killing, and forced to look into places in her own mind she would rather not go. She finds herself compelled to seek the counsel of Howard Randall, the twisted serial killer she’d put behind bars years ago, all while her new burgeoning life with Rose and Ramirez is falling apart.
And just as things cannot get any worse, she finds out something else: she herself may be the target.
In a game of psychological cat and mouse, a frantic race against time leads Avery through a series of shocking and unexpected twists—culminating in climax that even Avery could not imagine.
A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, CAUSE TO RUN is book #2 of a riveting new series—with a beloved new character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night.
Book #3 in the Avery Black series will be available soon.
“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery. Pierce did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side, 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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I highly recommend this 2nd book in the Avery Black series by Blake Pierce. Avery Black is a Boston homicide detective who is learning about herself and this will hopefully allow her to have better personal and professional relationships. Meanwhile we get to watch her solve serial murder cases and stumble along life’s journey. Just like we all do in real life.
Another great book by this author. I love the story and the determination of the main character in this book. The story has a great exciting plot with so many twists and turns. It was easy to read. I am moving on to the next book in the series. The author has me as one of her followers for sure!!
I like that’s a series Can be read alone but better to read in order to understand the story line.
I like his books but it would be nice if they were more then 175 to 200 pages long. I can spend the same money and get an actual novel length book
Just completed reading this book and once again, Blake Pierce did not disappoint me. He interwove many personalities into this book which made it even more difficult to foresee what was going to happen next. His main character is one tough woman who remains focused despite all her distractions. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who likes detective novels as I do. Blake, thank you for this excellent book.
Really good mystery
Couldn’t put this book down!
Always enjoy a Blake Pierce story. Well developed and all too human characters. Makes me care enough to want to read to the end without interruption.
I liked the book have read a lot of her books never disappoints.
Love this author. Will look for more of this series of books.
I loved it and am looking forward to reading the rest of the series. Great Author.
I enjoyed the psychological cat and mouse game the Avery had to deal with; find out that she may be the target. The intrigue and cunningness of the twisted dark mind of the killer. Makes for excellent reading.
Could NOT put it down! I was transfixed!
Lures you into reading the whole series!
I liked her other books but this seemed disjointed and ended abruptly. not fully realized.
Have enjoyed All the books of his that I have read
Great series
Loved the book. Easy to read and understand.
Loved this book. Being a fan of this author I was very pleased with this page turner! Really could not put this on down.
Great read