Close By (A Kari Blackhorse Suspense Thriller—Book One)

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”<br /> —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)<br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br /> &#xa0;<br /> <b>Across the sun-scorched Arizona desert, Navajo tribal Detective Kari Blackhorse must confront a series of murders shrouded in ceremonial precision. </b>Caught between modern law enforcement and ancestral traditions, Kari's heritage becomes her guide through a labyrinth of mystical clues as she hunts for a truth more complex –and a killer more sinister— than any she has faced before.&#xa0;<br /> &#xa0;<br /> As the body count rises, Kari must challenge her own beliefs to decipher whether the killer is grounded in ancient evil—or flesh and blood.<br /> &#xa0;<br /> CLOSE BY is the first book in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews.<br /> &#xa0;<br /> The Kari Blackhorse series will keep you riveted, turning pages late into the night in this fast paced mystery series. Packed with shocking twists and featuring a brave and brilliant heroine, it offers a fresh take on the mystery genre—and a thriller that will keep you wanting more.<br /> Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni, and Kendra Elliot are sure to fall in love.<br /> <b>&#xa0;</b><br /> Future books in the series are also available!<br /><br /> “An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.”<br /> —Reader review (Her Last Wish)<br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br /> &#xa0;<br /> “A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!”<br /> —Reader review (Her Last Wish)<br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br /> &#xa0;<br /> “A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!”<br /> —Reader review (City of Prey)<br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br /> &#xa0;<br /> “Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.”<br /> —Reader review (City of Prey)<br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br /> &#xa0;<br /> “Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!”<br /> —Reader review (Girl, Alone)<br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br /> &#xa0;<br /> “Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!”<br /> —Reader review (Girl, Alone)<br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐