Dark Hearts

Under a thick canopy of pine trees, Cassidy Wilder frantically searches for a hiding place. Her breath catches in her mouth as she hears heavy footsteps. She says a silent prayer, but she knows he’s closing in on her. She knows it’s too late…

When a robbery at a local store ends with multiple deaths and the abduction of sixteen-year-old schoolgirl Cassidy Wilder, FBI agent Beth Katz and her partner Dax Styles are called in. Visiting Cassidy’s family home just a couple of blocks away from the quiet little store where she went missing, Beth’s heart breaks as she talks to her grieving parents and promises to find their daughter.

Looking at CCTV footage, Beth is horrified to see how calm the killer is as he shoots everyone in the store before forcing the terrified Cassidy to follow him into his truck. Then Beth uncovers multiple robberies just like this one, where all witnesses are killed and a young girl is taken. All of the victims are taken at night and found dead the following morning, so Beth knows time is running out to save Cassidy.

When Cassidy’s lifeless body is discovered dumped on a busy highway near a patch of forest, Beth is devastated. And as more girls go missing, she fears the murderer is escalating. A breakthrough finally comes when she finds a name written in blood next to one of the bodies. Beth knows she’s close to catching the killer and is determined to stop any more lives from being taken—even if it means serving her own form of justice. Will she be able to resist the urge to take a life herself? Or will she become the killer’s next victim?

Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Lisa Regan and Melinda Leigh, this absolutely nail-biting new crime series from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, D.K. Hood, is sure to keep you up all night!

What readers are saying about Dark Hearts:

“A gripping thriller full of suspense and twists. It kept me turning the pages waiting to see how it would end, you won’t want to put this one down.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

“I absolutely cannot get over this series! I have devoured all three books… Gets you with every twist and turn.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“Captivating, thrilling series, and this book was excellent! I really love this series… Keeps you turning the pages… Perfect thriller!!!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“Wow! A rollercoaster ride for sure… Fast-paced action. Hang on till the very end!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“Excellent books that turn into an outstanding series… Keeps you guessing until the end.” B for Bookreview, 5 stars

“An amazing read!” @netgalleyreviewsbykate, 5 stars

“This author’s books have the ability to simultaneously make you unable to stop reading while wishing you could bury the book somewhere deep underground where it can’t be found. Compelling and didn’t want it to end!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“This book certainly hit the ground running… It immediately grabbed my attention and piqued my interest and lured me right into the story!” Goodreads reviewer

“Dark and gripping, and full of action. I read it in one sitting.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

What readers are saying about D.K. Hood:

“I was hooked… Addictive… Bone-chilling and filled with suspense, kept me turning the pages long after bedtime.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“Superb… 5 stars… Blindingly excellent… This book should come with a disclaimer that once you start reading you aren’t going to want to walk away.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“This book had it all!!… Some crazy twists and turns… Had me glued to my Kindle!” Sassy Southern Books, 5 stars