Book excerpt: A KILLER ESCAPED. A DETECTIVE TRAPPED. A MANOR OF SECRETS. In the heart of the White Mountains, a chilling secret lies within the walls of an old-money manor. Asha Kade, a fierce private detective with a haunted past, is drawn into a web of deception and danger by a cryptic deathbed wish. Find my children and tell them I did it for love. As a merciless storm isolates the mansion from the outside world, a brutal murder shatters the silence. The killer is lurking among them, picking off the family members one by one. Asha, marked next on the killer’s list, must unravel the family's dark past to expose the truth. But time is running out. With every tick of the clock, the killer draws closer. Can Asha unmask the murderer before they strike again? Or will she be the next victim? Trust no one. Fear everything. The hunt is on. Enjoy this riveting mystery from award-winning thriller author, Tikiri Herath. For fans of Rick Mofina, Rachel Amphlett, Lisa Regan, and Bookouture mystery thriller series. ______________ *This book is the first in this series.* 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: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My goodness, this is stunning. I hated to put it down!" ~USA Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A twisted whodunnit! Edge of your seat thriller that kept me up late, to finish it, unputdownable!! More, please!" ~UK Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The level of suspense was intense. The place in New Hampshire where it takes us to is the place of nightmares..." ~Canada Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I liked the non-stop action chapter after chapter and how it made me oblivious of everything else around me. That's how engrossing it was." ~Zimbabwe Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”I loved the characters. The pacing was fast and kept me engaged throughout the entire book!” ~South Africa Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”I liked the fast pace. I liked the intrigue. I couldn’t always guess what was going to happen next!” ~USA Reader ------------------------------ The Merciless Murder Mystery Thrillers Games of Life and Death: Private detective Asha Kade is ensnared in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. The stakes are her very life. The rewards are justice for the victims and solace for her haunted past. Merciless Legacy Merciless Games Merciless Crimes Merciless Lies Merciless Past Merciless Deaths How far would you go for a million dollars?