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jnbell2012's review
1.0
I just thought it was okay. There wasn’t anything spectacular about it. And I think I should have started at book one but in my defense this was on a sale rack at a local store and the first chapter hooked me. I wanted to get into the love story that the author tried to weave but it felt forced and unnatural. The elements of this story would have gone better for me if they didn’t feel so forced.
samtastic87's review against another edition
4.0
What an incredible end to the Kaely Quinn Profiler series!
After a body is discovered in a field in Iowa, more are found and they point to the serial killer “Raggedy Man”. He’s been in prison for over 20 years and is father to Agent Kaely Quinn. After refusing to talk to police they call in Quinn to find out if her father has been training a copycat killer. Kaely must face her demons and come face-to-face with a father she’s written off in order to find the killer and stop the murders.
While this is a great series, this book could definitely be read as a stand-alone book. This book is in the Christian genre, but the suspense was there and it kept me wondering until the end. I love a book that has me thinking I know who the killer is multiple times, but just keeps me going. While there was also a touch of romance, it didn’t really make the book for me, as I typically enjoy more contemporary romance. Overall if you enjoy Christian suspense this book is definitely for you.
I received an ARC from @netgalley and @bethanyhousefiction in exchange for my honest review.
After a body is discovered in a field in Iowa, more are found and they point to the serial killer “Raggedy Man”. He’s been in prison for over 20 years and is father to Agent Kaely Quinn. After refusing to talk to police they call in Quinn to find out if her father has been training a copycat killer. Kaely must face her demons and come face-to-face with a father she’s written off in order to find the killer and stop the murders.
While this is a great series, this book could definitely be read as a stand-alone book. This book is in the Christian genre, but the suspense was there and it kept me wondering until the end. I love a book that has me thinking I know who the killer is multiple times, but just keeps me going. While there was also a touch of romance, it didn’t really make the book for me, as I typically enjoy more contemporary romance. Overall if you enjoy Christian suspense this book is definitely for you.
I received an ARC from @netgalley and @bethanyhousefiction in exchange for my honest review.
makhali_voss's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kayathebookworm's review
3.0
3.5 stars. Good but nothing really special.
I was happy to see improvement and growth in Kaely’s mental health and in her relationship with Noah. This suspense kept me guessing who the UNSUB might be. The search for what their motive might be also had me stumped; I was shocked when I found out what the UNSUB’s motive ended up being.
Feel free to refer to my past reviews of the other books in this series for more details on my feelings on the plot and characters as a whole. Much of my complaints about this book are the same as the others in the series so I’m not going to get into them here too.
God bless,
Kaya :)
I was happy to see improvement and growth in Kaely’s mental health and in her relationship with Noah. This suspense kept me guessing who the UNSUB might be. The search for what their motive might be also had me stumped; I was shocked when I found out what the UNSUB’s motive ended up being.
Feel free to refer to my past reviews of the other books in this series for more details on my feelings on the plot and characters as a whole. Much of my complaints about this book are the same as the others in the series so I’m not going to get into them here too.
God bless,
Kaya :)
ashleyfuhr's review
4.0
Dead End was BY FAR the best book in the series. I’m so glad we had the opportunity to end with this story!
I’ll be honest, this series is a little different for the genre, and I had a hard time coming to like Kaely Quinn in the first novel. I enjoyed the story enough that I had to continue. Mehl really won me over in the second book, but the third was terrific. If you’re unsure, hang in there. This ride is worth it.
A copycat killer is on the loose.
Kaely’s father is the original serial killer, and a new addition to his signature points back to her. Is she in danger or is someone trying to send her a message? Is her father behind this, or is a rogue UNSUB trying to garner FBI attention? This installment of the series will keep you guessing until the very end. It has a wealth of interesting characters, as well as plenty of twists and turns. Just when you think you’re on to the bad guy, Mehl will throw a wrench in your theory!
I found myself really rooting for Kaely and Noah, but I wasn’t sure they were going to get the happy ending I was hoping for. No spoilers here. You'll have to read it to find out! The character development in this book is really profound. We see some unique things done well in both characters. Also, Mehl handles the spiritual component of forgiveness with such realness and eloquence. She wrestled with some hard things, and I commend her for displaying faith in a way that never came across as pushy or unrealistic. It was raw, and I liked it.
All in all, I would definitely recommend this book. While I don’t endorse this method, it could even be read as a stand-alone. Also, can we discuss the physical cover of this book? The texture is to die for. I don’t have any other books like it!
I’ll be honest, this series is a little different for the genre, and I had a hard time coming to like Kaely Quinn in the first novel. I enjoyed the story enough that I had to continue. Mehl really won me over in the second book, but the third was terrific. If you’re unsure, hang in there. This ride is worth it.
A copycat killer is on the loose.
Kaely’s father is the original serial killer, and a new addition to his signature points back to her. Is she in danger or is someone trying to send her a message? Is her father behind this, or is a rogue UNSUB trying to garner FBI attention? This installment of the series will keep you guessing until the very end. It has a wealth of interesting characters, as well as plenty of twists and turns. Just when you think you’re on to the bad guy, Mehl will throw a wrench in your theory!
I found myself really rooting for Kaely and Noah, but I wasn’t sure they were going to get the happy ending I was hoping for. No spoilers here. You'll have to read it to find out! The character development in this book is really profound. We see some unique things done well in both characters. Also, Mehl handles the spiritual component of forgiveness with such realness and eloquence. She wrestled with some hard things, and I commend her for displaying faith in a way that never came across as pushy or unrealistic. It was raw, and I liked it.
All in all, I would definitely recommend this book. While I don’t endorse this method, it could even be read as a stand-alone. Also, can we discuss the physical cover of this book? The texture is to die for. I don’t have any other books like it!
dnyameke's review
4.0
Great ending to the series. Kaely frustrated me a bit in this book. However, I love how Nancy makes her characters and the situations realistic. Kaely was understandably going through something traumatic. Also, I loved Noah and his growing faith with God. Honestly, I loved the faith content in general. I did guess who the villain was about halfway through but it was still enjoyable! Lastly, I loved the slow progression of the romance. The characters weren’t unnaturally perfect and it wasn’t quick and weird (which is why romance in books are difficult for me at times). I feel like the whole series wrapped up nicely and it is definitely a new fave of mine.
randikaye's review against another edition
4.0
Dead End is book number three in the Kaely Quinn Profiler series by Nancy Mehl. While I believe this could be read as a standalone, I think it can best be enjoyed by reading the previous books as well. I found that while I enjoyed book two, I really did enjoy this story even more and I think that was in part because I had had the chance to get to know Kaely more in the previous book.
If you haven't been introduced to Kaely yet, you're in for a treat... I truly adore this character. She's flawed, without a doubt, but she's so unique that I cannot help but be drawn into her world. The stories are good, but it's the character that really makes it. In Dead End we get an even deeper look into her mind and her rather unique way of thinking things through, and I couldn't get enough. While I'm not certain if this is the final book in the series, it certainly feels as though it could be. While I will be sad to say goodbye to it if that is the case, I do feel like it came to a fantastic conclusion if it is.
The story is absolutely intriguing... so many twists and turns to keep you guessing. While I will say that I suspected fairly early on who the UNSUB was in general (as in not the specific name of the person, but who they were in relation to the other characters), it wasn't until just before the big reveal that I began suspecting the specific person. I had to keep reading to figure it all out!
There were a lot of great faith elements in this story too... with some beautiful messages of forgiveness and God's ability to heal us and protect us. I didn't find it to be in your face or preachy, but weaved beautifully into the story quite naturally as it would have been in these characters' lives.
Overall, this was a fantastic read. If you love Christian suspense, this series is definitely one to check out. I cannot wait to see what Nancy Mehl brings us next!
**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. All thoughts are 100% my own.
If you haven't been introduced to Kaely yet, you're in for a treat... I truly adore this character. She's flawed, without a doubt, but she's so unique that I cannot help but be drawn into her world. The stories are good, but it's the character that really makes it. In Dead End we get an even deeper look into her mind and her rather unique way of thinking things through, and I couldn't get enough. While I'm not certain if this is the final book in the series, it certainly feels as though it could be. While I will be sad to say goodbye to it if that is the case, I do feel like it came to a fantastic conclusion if it is.
The story is absolutely intriguing... so many twists and turns to keep you guessing. While I will say that I suspected fairly early on who the UNSUB was in general (as in not the specific name of the person, but who they were in relation to the other characters), it wasn't until just before the big reveal that I began suspecting the specific person. I had to keep reading to figure it all out!
There were a lot of great faith elements in this story too... with some beautiful messages of forgiveness and God's ability to heal us and protect us. I didn't find it to be in your face or preachy, but weaved beautifully into the story quite naturally as it would have been in these characters' lives.
Overall, this was a fantastic read. If you love Christian suspense, this series is definitely one to check out. I cannot wait to see what Nancy Mehl brings us next!
**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. All thoughts are 100% my own.
jdsutter's review against another edition
4.0
Initial thoughts: Probably my least favorite of the three, but still pretty good. I had pegged the perp from the moment they were introduced and was a little bit surprised that I was correct as it just seemed so obvious to me. Still enjoyed the book though.