First in a chilling new paranormal romantic suspense series from award-winning author Abbie RoadsHe’s found her at lastCain Killion knows himself to be a damaged man, his only saving grace the extrasensory connection to blood that he uses to catch murderers. His latest case takes a macabre turn when he discovers a familiar and haunting symbol linking the crime to his own horrific past-and only … linking the crime to his own horrific past-and only one woman could know what it means.
Only to lose her to a nightmare
Mercy Ledger is brave, resilient, beautiful-and in terrible danger. The moment he sees Mercy, Cain knows he’s the one who can save her. He also knows he’s beyond redemption. But the lines between good and evil blur and the only thing clear to Cain and Mercy is that they belong together. Love is the antidote for blood-but is their bond strong enough to overcome the evil that stalks them?
Praise for Race the Darkness (Fatal Dreams #1):
“Spine-tingling…” –RT Book Reviews
“Roads blends high-action romantic suspense with the paranormal to tell a love story.” –Booklist
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What a fantastic paranormal romantic suspense read this turned out to be!!! Full of twists and turns, I didn’t know who was behind the killings until the end. Abbie Roads has a way of writing a story, and just when you think you’ve got it figured out, there’s another twist added! Cain and Mercy were perfect for each other. A bit damaged, and they have a bond which was brought on by terrible events, but it has only made them stronger. This book is definitely a must read!!!
Was so not expecting that!!
I have been reading this book on and off over the last month or so. I am so impressed with Abbie’s writing. Its captivating and dark, and everything just falls into place so perfectly. Not once did I feel lost, but I definitely wanted to slap Killion. Creepo. Adored the build of Cain and Mercy. As screwed up as their situation was, it all worked out. MFEO
Mercy Ledger was a victim: the only survivor of a brutal home invasion that took the life of her parents, and left her scarred; physically, mentally, emotionally.
Cain Killion, son of the monster that killed Mercy’s family, has been haunted by the crimes his father committed his entire life. Not only haunted, but shaped by his father’s twisted psyche into a self perceived monster. Cain uses his unusual abilities to bring evil men to justice. But Cain has a dark secret. He wants, no he needs, to speak with Mercy.
But Cain is unable to contact her, as for the last two years Mercy has been kept under lock and key at the local mental hospital. Cain negotiates a meeting with Mercy, and his world tilts on its axis. Mercy needs to be rescued from evil, and Cain is the only path to safety.
Wow, what a book! Twists and turns, unexpected revelations… It kept me guessing until the last sentence! Can hardly wait for the next book from Abbie Roads!
Saving Mercy was by far the most gruesome romantic suspense book that I have ever read. To say that there was a lot of blood would be an understatement. There was blood everywhere. Blood was literally the main theme of the book. Blood relations, painting in blood, and to make things even more disturbing, the hero Cain Killion is able to get into the mind of any killer by covering his body in victims’ blood. It was beyond disgusting and just plain old nasty.
Cain Killion is an FBI consultant who uses his unique ability for good in order to make up for the heinous crimes committed by his biological father Adam Killion, who is in prison for killing the Ledger Family 20 years ago when Cain was only ten. The twist in all of this is that Adam left the youngest of the Ledger family alive although he did attempt to slash her throat. Her name is Mercy and for the past two years, she has been wrongfully imprisoned in a mental institution. When symbols from a current murder scene point Cain in Mercy’s direction for answers, he ends up breaking her out of the institution and discovering that he and Mercy have an attraction to each other that can’t be denied. In addition, Mercy has been mentally and physically abused by her doctor all of this time. In fact, the doctor is so obsessed with her that he goes looking for her and Cain. But that’s not all of it. As the FBI’s investigation into a possible disciple of Adam Killion continues, Cain puts the pieces together and what he finds out will shake him to the core and bring him to the breaking point.
The psychological implications of Saving Mercy are disturbing. The level of violence and bloodletting will make your skin crawl. I don’t even see how it was possible to weave a romance into all of this brutality. It was very difficult to enjoy the parts of the book that were clearly intended to be hot and steamy when all I could think about was when was the next blood scene going to occur. Honestly, I don’t know if I could stomach another book like this one.
I was first introduced to Abbie Roads last year by another author when her first book, RACE THE DARKNESS came out. Since then, I’ve learned to just one-click on whatever this author puts out because I know I’ll love it! I’m in AWE of the vivid imagination Ms. Roads must have in order to write such graphic and distinctive stories! Cain and Mercy fascinated me from the very beginning. They both have unusual “abilities” and a crazy connection that brings them together and holds them captive. The plot is an INSANE and erratic rollercoaster ride, full of twists and turns. I loved everything about this fast paced book and it’s unconventional characters! Told from dual POVs with a surprisingly happy ending.