Book excerpt: A spate of murders has paralyzed this affluent seaside town. How do you catch a killer when everyone’s a suspect? Enjoy this NEW twisty crime thriller series by award-winning author, Tikiri Herath. FBI Special Agent Tanya Stone has one chance to prove her worth and keep the job she desperately needs. A spate of murders has paralyzed the small seaside town of Black Rock. When Tanya stumbles across a dying girl in a ditch and the shocking photo of an underground torture chamber, she vows to unmask the psychopath’s identity. Even if it risks her own life. But dark and twisted secrets seethe underneath the perfect lives of this upscale neighborhood. The monster lives among them, spreading vicious lies. Nothing in Black Rock is what it seems. Both Tanya and her German Shepherd K9 partner, Max, are now in the deadly crosshairs of a devious criminal. The serial killer could be anyone. He could be standing right behind you.... ______________ There is no graphic violence, heavy cursing, or explicit sex in this book. No dog is ever harmed but the villains always are. ______________ What readers are saying about this book: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A chilling, gripping, well written mystery!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A very exciting novel with an unexpected conclusion.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Tikiri has another hit in this new series with Tanya assigned to a town hidden in secrets and danger that she did not expect. Plenty of twists to keep you guessing. Excellent. Very Highly Recommended.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This thrilling and suspenseful adventure kept me glued to my chair furiously clicking through the pages on my e-reader late into the night. The descriptions are so vivid that I felt I was right there with Tanya and her K9 partner, Max, every step of the way as they tried to solve a string of mysterious disappearances.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It is a thrilling, mysterious, adventurous story. I enjoyed following Tanya and Max to solve this complex case. The costal setting was absolutely beautiful but as usual there are secrets to discover in this idyllic tourist town. The author gave me a twist that made me work harder to find out the ending that was well crafted. I can't wait for the next case.” ______________ The TANYA STONE FBI K9 MYSTERY THRILLERS for fans of Carolyn Arnold, Rita Herron, and Helen Phifer. • Her Deadly End • Her Cold Blood • Her Last Lie • Her Secret Crime • Her Perfect Murder • Her Grisly Grave “I write spine-tingling psychological mystery thrillers that feature strong female detectives who hunt the killers…and make them pay.” ~ Tikiri