Bestselling author Kay Hooper turns up the heat even as she chills readers to the bone with a suspense novel that distills the essence of fear itself. In this relentless thriller, two psychics put more than their lives on the line to stop a killer darker and more evil than they could ever imagine. . . .
FBI agent Quentin Hayes always knew he had an unusual talent, even before he was recruited by Noah Bishop for the controversial Special Crimes Unit. But, as gifted as he is, for twenty years he’s been haunted by a heartbreaking unsolved murder that took place at The Lodge, a secluded Victorian-era resort in Tennessee. Now he’s returned one final time, determined to put the mystery to rest.
Diana Brisco has come there hoping to unlock the mystery of her troubled past. Instead, she is assailed by nightmares and the vision of a child who vanished from The Lodge years ago. And an FBI agent is trying to convince her that she isn’t crazy but that she has a rare gift, a gift that could catch a killer.
Quentin knows that this is his last chance to solve a case that has become a dangerous obsession. But can he persuade Diana to help him, knowing what it could cost her? For something cold and dark and pure evil is stalking the grounds of The Lodge. Something Diana may not survive. Something Quentin never felt before: the chill of fear.
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"There's something about a main character who's a FBI agent that peaks my interest. Add the element of psychic ability (even just a hint) and you have a book worth reading. The characters having to reflect on incidents from their past gives this suspense thriller a feeling of nostalgia. It was worth the read; Kay Hooper's books haven't let me down yet."
— Jennifer (5 out of 5 stars)
" This is the second book in this series and definitely more paranormal that Hunting Fear. It was good. Scary in quite a few spots and kept me in suspense until the very end. WOW. a great book. I give 5 stars and I really enjoyed it. "
— Crystal, 2/12/2014" I liked this but the pacing seemed a bit slow. Maybe because one of the main characters was just learning she was psychic and how to use her powers. "
— Barbara, 2/10/2014" An exciting and spooky story. "
— Mary, 2/3/2014" One of my favorites of Kay Hoopers Bishop series. "
— Alician, 1/31/2014" If you're looking for brilliant literature, well developed characters, and interesting dialogue.....keep looking. Thank goodness that's not what I was searching for when I picked it up. It 'tis the season of all things spooky and I wanted an uncomplicated book to listen to that had a ghostly feel to it. This one starred a medium and was set in an incredibly old lodge in Tennessee that caters to the wealthy and elite. "
— Teea, 1/31/2014" Kay Hooper is a new author for me and I must say that I absolutley LOVED this book!! Got another one that I just finished of her too, Sleep with Fear.. Fantastic. Can't wait to get more!! "
— Lisa, 1/26/2014" This is a Bishop/Special Crimes Unit book about an FBI team that has special powers, like psychic ability. It was a quick, simple read. Kind of cheesy, but it was fun. Whatever. "
— Nichole, 1/24/2014" Interesting story about cops with mental powers. Some parts of the story were very exciting and kept me entranced. "
— Chris, 1/18/2014" This is a great read. The characters keeps you wondering what is reality through out the entire book. By the end you will defiantly feel a good chill. "
— Rachion, 12/4/2013" The first book I've downloaded from my public library to Kindle....too cool "
— Kerry, 11/26/2013" I'm pretty sure this is my favorite Kay Hooper book. The story is interesting, but what really sells me on this story is the spooky, ethereal world Hooper creates between the living and the dead. "
— Diana, 10/24/2013" pretty good better then the first book "
— April, 9/25/2013" good book to read if you are into mystery genre with a bit of chilling read to it.a bit slow at the start,but i still found it a good book. "
— Amanda, 9/25/2013" This was one was a good read but not as good as others. Still loved it though! "
— Cortney, 9/4/2013" Great book with lovely twists and turns but the psychic thing was a bit hokey. "
— Sara, 8/15/2013" I liked this one a little better than the first book in this trilogy. Ms. Hooper seems to like to write books in threes. Ah, the marketing side of writing. "
— Chris, 7/20/2013" A very suspenseful book but was expecting more from the ending but not too disappointed. "
— Stephanie(Tuff), 7/11/2013" So spooky - I actually had to stay up even later to watch a little TV so that I could not be scared to go to bed. I'm not sure how much I like all the paranormal stuff - but definately spooky. "
— Julie, 5/10/2013" Not my favorite in the Kay Hooper series, buy ate sell great. It's a great read. "
— Kristen, 2/21/2013" A chilling story about children disappearing and found dead in strange places. "
— Shirl, 2/12/2013" My first Kay Hooper. I enjoyed the supernatural aspect of Diana's "gift". "
— Jo, 2/5/2013" I certainly do love my trash reading, but this is possibly the worst book I've ever read. Seriously, The. Worst. "
— Nicole, 8/7/2012" Fear Trilogy #3, BCU #3 "
— Roxy, 6/28/2012" Sorry Belinda, I hated this book! "
— debra, 3/30/2012" i love all KH SCU stuff, but this is my very favorite "
— Nalani, 3/8/2012" I liked this book a lot, all the way up until the part where they started to jump around in realities. I thought it was more of a crime thriller, I wasn't expecting a fantasy novel. "
— Jacque, 12/8/2011" Yet another great ever-twisting paranormal story by Hooper. I loved it and cannot wait until the next book in this series comes out! =) "
— Tanya, 11/11/2011" This was not a bad book by any means, good characters, good writing, good story line. it was simply not AS good as other Kay Hooper novels. Took me longer to read this one becsue it was just not that exciting. "
— Vickie, 10/7/2011" Really enjoy the Bishop series! Full of suspense, thrills, and occasionally a little romance mixed in too. "
— Danielle, 6/29/2011" An exciting and spooky story. "
— Mary, 2/17/2011" I really enjoyed this book. I love murder mystery and the psychic side just seemed like a plus. IT was very interesting and held my attention well. "
— Emily, 2/7/2011" wow the ending was amazing and i love it. :) "
— Kaila, 10/14/2010" A very suspenseful book but was expecting more from the ending but not too disappointed. "
— Stephanie(Tuff), 8/8/2010" Bishop SCU Trilogy of Fear <br/> <br/>Tennessee resort old crime of missing child, meets a talented woman who has visions of children who have vanished from the resort. "
— Andrea, 6/8/2010" Too much psychic junk for one book. Little twists and turns along the way but not the best ending. "
— Jpl1966, 12/1/2009" [audiobook:] <br/>There were some aspects of this book that never made sense for me - the child abduction thing? The stable guy who seemed to know what was going on while no one else did? <br/>Did I listen to a really badly abridged edition? <br/> "
— Petula, 11/28/2009" It is interesting how Bishop, the head of a special physic team, uses his different staff to interact to solve a case. This was a quick read where I couldn't figure out the end. "
— Jessica, 9/3/2009Kay Hooper is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of the Bishop/Special Crimes Unit series, including Hidden Salem, Hold Back the Dark, Wait for Dark, Fear the Dark, Haunted, Hostage, Haven, Blood Ties, Blood Dreams, and Blood Sins, and the Bishop Files series, including Final Shadows, A Deadly Web, and The First Prophet. She lives in North Carolina.
Laural Merlington is an audiobook narrator with over two hundred titles to her credit and a winner of multiple Earphones Awards. An Audie Award nominee, she has also directed over one hundred audiobooks. She has performed and directed for thirty years in theaters throughout the country. In addition to her extensive theater and voice-over work, she teaches college in her home state of Michigan.