“Ever hear the dead knocking?” Novelist Darell Brooke lived for his title as King of Suspense—until an auto accident left him unable to concentrate. Two years later, reclusive and bitter, he wants one thing: to plot a new novel and regain his reputation. Kaitlan Sering, his twenty-two-year-old granddaughter, once lived for drugs. After she stole from Darell, he cut her off. Now she’s rebuilding her life. But in Kaitlan’s town two women have been murdered, and she is about to discover a third. She’s even more shocked to realize the culprit is her boyfriend, Craig, the police chief’s son. Desperate, Kaitlan flees to her estranged grandfather. For over forty years, Darell Brooke has lived suspense. Surely he’ll devise a plan to trap the cunning Craig. But can Darell’s muddled mind do it? And—if he tries—with what motivation? For Kaitlan’s plight may be the stunning answer to the elusive plot he seeks . . .
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"Another good twist in the end, however, I did see this one coming. There was only a few sentences in the entire about from a Christian perspective however. She is an excellent author, you don't want to put her books down, however, I really would like more faith put it.The author could easily weave more faith into the book, it really doesn't belong in the Christian genre right now imho."
— Leslie (4 out of 5 stars)
" Good mystery, but if you are reading her books for the first time, I would start with Violet Dawn. "
— Gail, 2/17/2014" This was a spectacular book. I really enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. It was a page turner. I can't wait for another book from her. She is a highly talented author with so much imagine and creativity. I recommend you run right out and read this book. "
— Dawn, 2/5/2014" I like mystery and suspense. This one was almost a little too dark for me. Very action packed and fast moving, it definitely kept my interest, but it wasn't a favorite. "
— Leah, 2/3/2014" The twists and turns in this book, about mystery writers and their stories -- will the grandfather be able to save his granddaughter from the murderous boyfriend? Grandfather, a great mystery write, has not written a book in too many years -- he is working on number 100 and can't seem to do it anymore. But, he uses his mind as a mystery writer to help save his granddaughter from death. It was good!!! "
— Judy, 1/30/2014" I was not happy with this read. I thought the characters were thin and badly developed and the plot was weak. I did finish it but probably only because it was short. "
— Jeff, 1/21/2014" Enjoyed this book! Easy read with several unexpected twists! "
— Laura, 1/14/2014" How refreshing to read murder mysteries with the Christian element! Good and evil always at play but with Christ involved in the action it is so different for the reader. "
— Judy, 12/28/2013" this author I discovered due to a free ebook, and I feel in love with her books. "
— Jini, 12/24/2013" WOAH this book was actually very good!! At the end, there was a very surprising twist that changed your whole perspective of the book!! I LOVED IT. "
— Janeen, 11/27/2013" The writing was excellent in this book. I felt nervous for the characters during the chase scenes. But! I hated the story line. Ugh! Stupid! But fun to read anyway. "
— Yvonne, 11/19/2013" I downloaded this as a freebie and was pleasantly surprised that its actually a very good read. Like most stories i, it seemed pretty obvious who the "bad guy" is but i was not ready for the twist! Without giving it away i'll tell you that things are not always what they seem "
— Chocklik, 11/18/2013" It was a clean read, interesting points of view from different quaracters "
— Mariana, 7/24/2013" Generally I've liked Brandilyn Collins' books in the past but this one did nothing for me. I was bored rather than scared and I couldn't care less who did what by the end. Disappointing. "
— Jennifer, 6/30/2013" This is the second Collins book I have read. I love the mystery and suspense and the ending that blows you away. Great book! "
— Teri, 6/18/2013" Love her work. I will read anything she writes and it is always amazing. "
— Candy, 3/1/2013" I like Brandilyn Collins, but this isn't one of my favorite books by her. "
— Eddie, 12/5/2012" An excellent story, but as the title implies dark. I expected it to be more overtly Christian. "
— Lillie, 11/14/2012" Great thriller! Brandilyn Collins is a creative author with the ability to narrate in an intense manner from the beginning to the end. "
— Alexis, 9/29/2012" Read it just to have something to read; it did the job "
— Terri, 9/16/2012" This was a good book but the twist was too predictable. "
— Mary, 7/5/2012" This author is thriller/suspense, usually about a murderer. Surprisingly, I don't get nightmares, and really enjoy her books. "
— Karen, 3/17/2012" Kept me guessing until the end, even had a surprise villain at the end. "
— Susan, 1/25/2012" Not great, but not awful. It was free, and the blurb was interesting, so I went ahead. The book had potential, but seemed just superficial enough that I was left wanting. "
— Jessie, 6/30/2011" Great thriller! Brandilyn Collins is a creative author with the ability to narrate in an intense manner from the beginning to the end. "
— Alexis, 6/17/2011" Love her work. I will read anything she writes and it is always amazing. "
— Candy, 6/7/2011" I downloaded this as a freebie and was pleasantly surprised that its actually a very good read. Like most stories i, it seemed pretty obvious who the "bad guy" is but i was not ready for the twist! Without giving it away i'll tell you that things are not always what they seem "
— Chocklik, 5/2/2011" this author I discovered due to a free ebook, and I feel in love with her books. "
— Jini, 11/22/2010" This author is thriller/suspense, usually about a murderer. Surprisingly, I don't get nightmares, and really enjoy her books. "
— Karen, 6/9/2010" I like Brandilyn Collins, but this isn't one of my favorite books by her. "
— Eddie, 4/23/2010" I will say I totally didn't expect the twist from this thriller... <br/> <br/>(another free kindle read! love them!) "
— Heather, 3/28/2010" I was not happy with this read. I thought the characters were thin and badly developed and the plot was weak. I did finish it but probably only because it was short. "
— Jeff, 3/5/2010" The writing was excellent in this book. I felt nervous for the characters during the chase scenes. But! I hated the story line. Ugh! Stupid! But fun to read anyway. "
— Yvonne, 2/16/2010" Read it just to have something to read; it did the job "
— Terri, 2/2/2010Brandilyn Collins is the bestselling author of Brink of Death, Eyes of Elisha, and other novels. She and her family divide their time between the San Francisco Bay area and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Buck Schirner’s professional career has primarily been on stage as a character actor. He is currently active in the theater scene in Philadelphia. Buck also appears in the independent film In the Woods.