This series is moving along nicely. The relationship between Mercy and Truman is sweet and refreshing. He loves her so much and she's really starting to get to the point where she realizes it's okay to love him too. I really enjoy these characters and the world being built around him.

The case in this book was also interesting. The accusations of withcraft put an unexpected spin on things. It was also interesting how parts of the case tied to both Mercy and Truman's past. I like how we're seeing their lives become intertwined more and more. ( )

As always her books are amazing. Loved it ( )

Liked it—Spoilers!

It was good. I just wish it hadn’t destroyed so many lives. I’m glad Mercy made it out OK and was able to keep her family safe. She also was able to expand her family. All in all a good mystery. ( )

This is the third book in the Mercy Kilpatrick series and the best one so far. FBI Agent Mercy Kilpatrick is not only a dedicated agent, she is also a 'prepper', not a an anti-government person, but someone who believes that a catastrophe will occur someday and they need to be prepared. She was raised this way by her parents and even though she left home as a teenager, it is ingrained in her mind. She has a cabin deep in the woods where she goes every chance she gets where she has stockpiled food, ammunition, and other supplies. She is on her way to her cabin late one night, when a young girl runs out of the woods, covered in blood, asking her to help her grandmother. She has been stabbed in a ritual way and does not survive. Knowing this is not an FBI case, she calls Police Chief Truman Daly to the scene. It is the next day that they discover a judge, miles away in Portland has been killed the same way. What is the connection between the judge and an elderly woman known as a witch, complete with potions and spells and many ritual knives hidden behind the wall. Now it is an FBI case.

The book is well written with a great plot. Even though this series is labelled romantic suspense, I find it is more suspense with a bit of romance. The young girl, Morrigan, and her mother Salome, are running from someone, but it is not until the very end of the book that we finally find out who is after them and why. The suspense builds and builds until the surprising, explosive ending. Of course Mercy is once again threatened and in some danger as she does her best to protect these citizens of Eagle's Nest. I love the character of Truman. He is steady strong, standing by Mercy in her personal dealings with her family and when she needs his support through her work. They are a great couple. I am glad to see their relationship move forward. This book can be read as a standalone, but I would recommend that you read them in order to find out the whole story of Mercy and her family. Once again, I read and listened to this book with Kindle Unlimited. I continue to enjoy listening to this series.
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This moved Mercy Kilpatrick's story along. I really enjoy the relationship between her and Truman and now her niece Kaylie. The details of "prepper's" lives is fascinating and sometimes I feel like I should go out and get supplies for TEOTWAWKI, even though I don't really believe in it. The murder mystery aspect is as complex and enjoyable as ever. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series. ( )