Shattered Sanctuary by Nancy Mehl: Book Review

 **ARC received via Netgalley for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

Was this the last thing she'd ever see? Would she be able to make things right before it was too late?

"God . . ." was all she got out before he lunged toward her.

Grappling with the aftermath of a tragic incident that altered her life, ex-police officer and bestselling mystery author Erin Delaney finds solace in the tranquility of a cabin nestled deep in the Smoky Mountains. But her restful stay is shattered when cries pierce the night, hinting at a lurking presence haunting the woods. When local police chief Adrian Nightengale seeks her help with a carefully arranged murder scene, she is thrust back into the world of crime solving. As they delve into the investigation, Erin's intuition reveals chilling truths about the killer's motives and strategically perfected methods.

Joined by the enigmatic Kaely Quinn-Hunter, a former FBI behavioral analyst, Erin not only embarks on a quest to stop the merciless serial killer, but also confronts the revived ghosts of her past. In a race against time, Erin must defeat her own demons while outmaneuvering a cunning killer or risk becoming the next victim in this deadly game of cat and mouse.

Shattered Sanctuary is a clean, Christian, thrilling suspense novel set in the Smoky Mountains, full of police investigations, haunted woods, eerie threats, and ominous evidence. For fans of high-stakes suspense, Lynette Eason, and Elizabeth Goddard.

The Author

Nancy Mehl is the author of more than fifty books, a Parable and ECPA bestseller, and the winner of an ACFW Book of the Year Award, a Carol Award, and the Daphne du Maurier Award. She has also been a finalist for the Christy Award. Nancy writes from her home in Missouri, where she lives with her husband. To learn more, visit NancyMehl.com.

Book Review

While this is the first book in an all-new series, it does very prominently feature Kaely Quinn, who was the lead of the previous series. You do not have to have read any books in that series to be able to enjoy this one, but it might be useful in having a better understanding of Kaely's unconventional profiling method, which we DO see in this book too. 

Nancy Mehl is one of those authors who I know is always going to provide a captivating story that will keep me at the edge of my seat. This one was absolutely no exception. The last thing Erin and Kaely imagined when they booked a cabin for a tranquil getaway was ghost stories and a serial killer... and yet, that's exactly where they found themselves-- in the midst of a murder investigation. One of the things that I think Nancy does really well is allowing us to see glimpses into the mind of the killers, only upping the creepiness factor and adding to the overall suspense... but blending in those elements of faith as well that keep it from feeling overwhelmingly dark. I enjoyed seeing Erin's journey throughout the story, and how Kaely offered her support throughout. This is certainly how you start a new series off with a bang, and I find myself looking forward to seeing what happens next. If you love Christian romantic suspense, this is definitely one to check out.


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