Promises in the Dark: A totally gripping serial killer thriller

Name: Promises in the Dark: A totally gripping serial killer thriller
Rating: 4.560975551605225 (41 reviews)

D.K. Hood

Nov 2020 · Detectives Kane and Alton Book 10 · Bookouture

4.6

41 reviews

Ebook

350

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The young girl pushes against the backseat of the family sedan, fighting to free herself from the crude ties restricting her hands and feet. As the car speeds towards the edge of town, she looks back at her family home, and watches in horror as it is suddenly engulfed in a mass of flames. Trembling with fear, she turns towards the driver and hears only laughter. She knows that the worst is yet to come...

Detective Jenna Alton surveys the charred remains of the large suburban home, stopping to pause at the three lifeless bodies of the Woods family. Jenna knows she’s looking for a serial killer, but her priority is finding the missing teenage daughter last seen on the night of the inferno.

Days later, Sophie Wood’s body is discovered floating in a shallow pool of crystal-clear water—known locally as Dead Man’s Drop—but Jenna still doesn’t know who would target the quiet family in such a brutal attack.

Delving into the family’s past, she makes a shocking discovery—a link between the killer and someone connected to her deputy David Kane. If Jenna is right and the killer is back and seeking revenge, then she must act fast to keep her deputy safe.

When another girl is taken, Jenna and David follow the trail into a network of underground caves on the outskirts of town. With little time before the killer claims his next victim, they race into the pitch-black tunnels, unsure whether they have just walked into the killer’s trap. Can they find the girl in time and escape the caves without the killer chasing them down?

If you like pulse-racing thrillers from Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, you will love this gripping new book from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood.

**Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone**

What readers are saying about Promises in the Dark:

“Wow. What a fabulous read. D.K. has knocked it out of the park with this one. It was dark, dangerous, tense and thrilling. I read it in one sitting.” Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars

“TRIPLE WOW!!!… Amazing, fabulous and in my opinion the best one yet.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

“Fast-paced and full of action, just as I would expect from this author!… Filled to the brim with action and suspense, this book will have you reading into the early hours!!” Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

“This was spectacular and I just didn’t want it to end.” Sean’s Book Reviews, 5 stars

“Oh my goodness!… I binged on this brilliant book and didn’t stop until the last breath-taking paragraph… Treat yourself and enjoy every terrifying twist and turn as you race through this exhilarating, mind blowing book!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“I was really looking forward to reading Promises in the Dark and boy was it worth waiting for… Darker, grittier and more thrilling.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

“An amazing author… This one was gut gripping from the start… Absolutely brilliant!!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“Wow is all I can say… Seriously speechless and excited for the next book.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“It quickly picks up with a BOOM, well several of them… A fantastic read with twists that will keep you up past bedtime.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

“D.K. Hood has outdone herself this time, giving us one of the most disturbing serial killers in recent memory.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

“Kept me on the edge-of-my-seat and many heart-pounding moments throughout.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

“Darker and grittier, this is one of the best of the series!… The conclusion to this book is perfect.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“A great twist at the beginning and a very tense ending.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Ratings and reviews

4.6

41 reviews

Mags_louise

February 26, 2021

4.5⭐ Promises in the Dark, is book ten in the Detectives Kane and Alton series, and this one has a slightly different feel to it. As the protagonists Kane and Alton, find themselves pulled away from an unusually peaceful Black Rock Falls to help friends and FBI Agents, Jo and Carter investigate an explosion at a house in Aspen Grove, Louan and the disappearance of a teenage girl. But when Carter shares evidence with the team that links the explosion with three others, a big problem arises as a member of the team's previous life is suddenly brought back into sharp focus. And what follows is a taut, edge of your seat thrill ride. That sees Kane and Alton take on possibly the most important case of their lives, and a killer who is closer than they could've ever imagined. And frankly, I did not want to put this story down; and I was so happy to see justice done and for one of my favourite characters to finally get answers and lay a certain ghost to rest. Would happily recommend.

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Linda Strong

September 11, 2021

The SUV explodes in a ball of fire, killing three people of the Woods family inside. The surviving teenage daughter watches from inside another care, her hands and feet are bound. The driver only laughs. Days later, Sophie Wood's body is found in a pool of water, better known as Dead Man's Drop. When Detective Jenna Alton and her Deputy David Kane investigate, they find nothing at the scene to point a finger at anyone who could possibly be responsible. Investigating the family's past, Alton finds a link between the killer and someone connected to her deputy. If Alton is right, then Kane is in danger ... and it's much closer than they think. And then another girl is taken .... Full of suspense, forensic knowledge, and detail to safety, this is well-written with characters that stand out. There are a few twists and turns and a short visit to Kane's past. The conclusion comes fast and furious and is completely surprising. Many thanks to the author / Bookouture / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

DJ Sakata

November 27, 2020

I am seriously slacking and horribly uninformed as this was book #10 in a series and my first time picking up one of D.K. Hood’s eleven books. It was a nonstop whirligig of high voltage action and the author’s writing slotted me right in the midst of it. I am exhausted and feel like I’ve been in a marathon while digging through ashes, performing autopsies, climbing mountains, jumping out of helicopters, dodging bullets, skidding on ice, crawling through spooky caves, and running after dogs while chasing an elusive psychopath arsonist who was also a murdering rapist. Unholy smokes, he was definitely a multitasking fiend, yet he still had time and energy to compose blog posts which were brilliant in their double meanings. Despite his unethical and disturbing proclivities, I had to stop to admire his wry phrasing as well as his devotion to his work ethic.

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