Kaely Quinn is back in her most heart pounding case yet as Nancy Mehl delivers the third installment in the series!

Kaely Quinn thought she had left her past behind her. After changing her name to get away from her father, a famous serial killer, she joined the FBI to stop predators like him. But when a body is discovered in a field near the town she grew up in and then more bodies are unearthed dating back to the time he killed with his same MO, she is brought in to see if she can get information from her father on who he is working with. Kaely doesn’t know if she is ready to face her father and she hasn’t spoken to him since he was arrested and put in jail. The more Kaely pursues this new killer, the more she feels she is losing her own identity. With each new clue that turns up, Kaely feels more involved in the case and more afraid for her own life. Will she be able to solve the case before anyone else dies? Or is she the killer’s next victim?

If you have read any of this series, you know you are in for a real treat. There is action, suspense, drama, and a sprinkling of romance at just the right moments. I love the relationship Kaely has with Noah and the way her relationship with her father is portrayed. Both those relationships are so very different but so vital in shaping how she approaches life and what she is dealt. I have been waiting since the first book in the series to meet, Ed Oliphant, the notorious Raggedy Man serial killer. Nancy Mehl sure did deliver with these interactions. Even though they were few and we didn’t get to see much of Ed, it was just the right amount along with his interactions with Kaely made for such good story telling.

Throughout this book I felt I was really able to connect with Kaely as a character and understand her more. There was such a good character arc for everyone in this story; the way it played out in the final few chapters were executed so well. Readers will feel it is a very satisfying conclusion to the series, even if we might want more of the story was tied up nicely. It’s one of those fine lines an author must walk of continuing on with the characters or leaving the reader wanting just a little bit more. There easily could have been more but at what cost? Would we have loved the story or tired of the characters? Ending here is the perfect place to leave readers enjoying these characters and the adventures they went on. Even though this can be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading the series from start to finish to get a feel for the story and characters. Readers that enjoy a good mystery with characters full of flaws and looking for what matters most in life will not want to miss this one.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

This has been a great series but the author did an amazing job with the ending. The author did a great job of keeping me in suspense. The author does give clues to help the reader figure out who the killer is I picked up on one of them, but missed a big one.

Very enjoyable read and can hardly wait to see what Nancy Mehl comes up with next!

Disclaimer: I did receive this copy from the publisher via netgalley.com but I was under no obligation to provide a review. All opinions are my own.

Another winner by Nancy Mehl! I have read all of her books with Kaely Quinn, FBI profiler and have loved them. Kaely has a very distinct past which motivates her to find serial killers and she has very distinct methods in doing so. I loved this book because it develops Kaely, as the main character and the reader feels like they really know her better. I anticipate more novels to come with more action packed, suspense from this author. I would recommend these books to teenagers. They are not too graphic with gore or violence. I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my review.

Dead End is the third book in Nancy Mehl’s Kaely Quinn Profiler series. Kaely works in law enforcement, profiling and catching serial killers. She’s also the daughter of a serial killer, something that has shaped her life and career (for better and worse). And he’s back. At least, there is another serial killer on the loose, and he’s using her father’s signatures.

The suspense aspect of the plot was excellent. It’s obvious that Kaely’s father isn’t the killer: he’s safe in jail. So who is it? It must be someone who knows her father well, but who? I had my suspicions, and they were wrong. That made it a nailbiting read that was hard to put down.

Kaely isn’t always an easy character to relate to. She has her strengths: she’s intelligent, dedicated, and good at her job. But those are also her weaknesses: she can’t detach from her job, and she sometimes puts her own physical and mental health at risk to break the case. She comes across as mostly normal, but that hides a lot of inner insecurities and awkwardness.

Some of that awkwardness comes through in her faith. She’s been forced to seek answers to some of the hard questions about Christianity: can God save even the vilest sinner? Does anyone ever get so far from God that they can’t be saved? Does she have to forgive her father for his sins? Yes, there were strong faith aspects, and they were a strength of the story.

The writing was generally strong, although there were a couple of annoying instances when the point of view character discovered something but the reader didn’t know what. I guess that was supposed to add suspense. It kept me reading, but it did irritate me. My view is that if we’re in the viewpoint character’s head, we should be part of the conversation and not have the salient points blurred out for us to discover later.

But that’s a minor point in an otherwise excellent romantic suspense novel. It is the third book in the series, but can easily be read as a standalone—while there are a few references to earlier events, they are minor (and won’t spoil the earlier books if you accidentally read them out of order).

Thanks to Bethany House Publishers and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.

I loved this series. It was by far my favorite series that I have read by Nancy. And I loved watching the story arc of Kaely through these three books. Nancy did a fabulous job of making that happen and in this book Kaely finally comes face to face with her greatest fears and greatest hopes.

Nancy also did a wonderful job of using some supernatural aspects of the Christian faith that many Christians don’t want to talk about, but are very real, but also being careful with how she handles it.

In this book we watch Noah and Kaely decide what direction to take in their relationship and learning to trust God more then their past wounds. A truly beautiful story that I couldn’t put down.

A copy of this book was given to me by Netgalley.com. All opinions are my own.

“Special Agent Quinn, we truly believe you may be the only person in the world who can stop these murders.”

Wow, this third installment of Kaely Quinn Profiler is a killer read and may take all of Kaely before it’s through. A father imprisoned as a serial killer, a daughter who wants to right all his wrongs, a new serial killer on the prowl. Kaely Quinn is in the race of her life. Her partner, Noah is worried she’s losing her mind and is doing everything in his power to keep her safe. There are so many twists to the story that the end was a mind game with a thrilling conclusion.

“Thank you, God, that you have not given Kaely a spirit of fear . . .” He halted a moment, obviously trying to remember the rest. “But of power and of love and of a sound mind,”

This is one of my favorite verses and was a key component of this series. Overcoming fear in the midst of life is difficult for most of us, but even harder to overcome in Noah and Kaely’s line of work. They both have pasts that make trusting God fully more difficult. Mehl did an amazing job shining light in the midst of evil and how trusting that still small voice can lead to a deeper walk.

“We’re in a battle, Noah,” she’d said. “Good versus evil. Denying evil exists won’t make it go away.” There is a deeper layer to this message that was so well written and is a good reminder.

As they both work together to find out who is the copycat of her serial killer father, they are in a race to stop the next murder. Kaely’s struggles with seeing her father again were very tough and really gave insight into the struggles of forgiveness. Noah works on building their communication and learning to let go of his fears. I loved how much they shored each other up. The connection between them deepens as they learn to trust one another and God more. Kaely’s influence on others, even while overcoming her past make her a great witness to God’s testimony in her life. I found this entire series riveting and the conclusion was beautifully written.

I recommend reading this series in order. Though “Mind Games” (book one) could be read as a standalone, Firestorm really builds on her past and brings family into the picture. There were spiritual issues in Book Two that had me questioning where Mehl was going with Kaely’s character, but the third book really shined with God’s truth. Dead End really tied the whole series together and brought many answers to questions from the other books. Inspiring, thrilling, and edge of your seat suspense, I highly recommend this series.

I received a copy of this book by the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions given are my own and given honestly.

This was a fantastic edge-of-your-seat conclusion to Kaely's story. The author did a great job at portraying characters who are real and who struggle with issues that are relatable to many of us.

If you love a good clean mystery that also has a message of love, forgiveness and healing, you will want to read this book.

Book 3 in the Kaely Quinn mystery suspense series definitely brought the suspense! I listened to it as I walked and found myself looking over my shoulder to make sure no one was following me!

FBI profiler (behavior analyst) Kaely Quinn works out of St. Louis, so when she gets a call from Omaha's branch of the FBI, she is stumped. When she hears what they want from her, her immediate reaction is No Way. A serial killer is targeting women near her hometown, and the MO matches the one her father, Ed Oliphant used as the "Raggedy Man", right down to the one detail that was never shared with the press. There's no way the killer isn't getting tips from Ed, but how? His only visitor has been her brother, and he doesn't associate with other inmates or anyone else at the prison. The FBI is sure that Kaely, as an experienced special agent, and Oliphant's daughter, would be able to get to the truth.

She hasn't seen her father since his imprisonment. He tore her family apart, and left them at the mercy of the media circus surrounding him. Her friend and partner, Noah, fears for her sanity if she takes this assignment, but Kaely fears more deaths if she doesn't. Can a daughter get through to a psychopath in time to save others? When the copy-cat changes things, leaving a Bible verse that indicates a threat to Kaely's life, can she and Noah puzzle out the clues before she becomes the next victim?

This story had so many twists and so many suspects that I almost feared turning the audio back on. Kaely, from the start of the series, has come across as a bit reckless, going out on her own, not asking for backup, etc. So much so, that she scared me. Her method of profiling was kind of creepy, too, but her ability to close cases was unmatched. Nancy Mehl kept the suspense levels at some of the highest levels I've read lately.

Readers of suspense with a shot of romance will definitely love this whole series. While this book could be read as a stand-alone, my recommendation would be to read all 3, in order. Kaely is a complex character and it takes all three books to understand her foibles. I absolutely recommend this, and pretty much anything written by Mehl. I think I've read all of them and there hasn't been a bad one in the bunch!

An intriguing plot-twister of a book. So many layers that I kept coming back to the book. The romance was also stronger in this one.

Dead End, by Nancy Mehl, is book 3 in the Kaely Quinn Profiler series. This is an action packed, suspenseful, whodoneit story that is very hard to put down. The story starts with a man receiving yet another weird gift from his wife, this time a metal detector. While using his gift, he finds a dead body. The criminal investigation finds many more bodies. It appears there is a Copycat murderer that is using the same MO as Kaely Quinn's father, Ed. Ed has been in prison for twenty years and keeps to himself. Some of the MO has never been released to the public.

Kaely is called in to return to her hometown and try to find out if her father is working with someone to kill more women. She had vowed to never return and has spend he life trying to forget her father.

I have really enjoyed this series. It is written so well, it is hard to put down. The characters have developed during this series and we have been updated about her family. In this book we see how Kaely was affect by what her father did. We also see how the working relationship between her and Noah has changed. I would recommend this series to anyone who likes crime stories.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest review.

The perfect ending to this series a great book, I can’t say enough. I loved all aspects of it and it had me guessing to the end who the bad dude was. I rate it a 5 star.

Dead End was written by Nancy Mehl, and is book three in the Kaely Quinn Profiler series.

Summary: Kaely is still trying to deal with the emotional trauma of all that happened in Nebraska, while attempting to move on with her life.

But moving on isn’t in the cards. Someone is murdering innocent women, and in the same style as her father did decades ago.

Determined to find answers, she agrees to meet with her father-something she swore she would never do. But, unable to live with the guilt of more death she might have been able to stop, she agrees to the difficult meeting.

What she finds though, might just be more than she can handle, and this time-she might just break for good.

My Thoughts: I liked this book. In fact, I thought it was better than the last one because it wasn’t as dark. There was definitely a good mystery that unravels throughout the book, and the reader will get a close-up look at more of Kaely and her family’s past, and how it has lead up to present-day.

It is not necessary to have read the previous books to enjoy this one-in fact, I haven’t even read the first one, and I was able to follow along just fine.

This book has plenty of mystery and intrigue, and really helps to bring Kaely’s family saga to a fitting end.

I mean, I sure wouldn’t mind if there were more books in this series, but I felt like there was some closure with Kaely, and I liked it.

Anyway, this is a good read, and I recommend it!

As always, I would like to thank Bethany House for providing me with a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my review. Thank you!

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!

This is the final book in the Kaely Quinn Profiler series - and it just may be my favorite of the three!

When a new killer appears to be mimicking Kaely's father, the infamous Raggedy Man serial killer, she is called in to help. Although Kaely has never been able to fully resolve her feelings towards her dad, she agrees to meet with him and try to find out who his "protégé" is.

Kaely's faithful and loyal partner Noah is deeply concerned for her mental health and overall well being. He is not convinced she is processing everything accurately and also thinks she continues to take unnecessary risks. He is not sure he can handle another loss, and begins to question his stance on life and faith that he has been ignoring.

This final book asks and answers a number of important questions: Is it someone on the inside? What is their motivation? How did they discover Ed's MO when certain things were never released to the public? Can forgiveness be found even for the most horrendous crimes?

The final mystery is solved with some great twists and turns; although I had some minor suspicions, I did not feel the solution or the antagonist's motivations were obvious. This was an excellent ending to a great series!

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Baker Publishing Group in exchange for my honest review.

Dead End is the third book in the Kaely Quinn Profiler series by Nancy Mehl. Kaely has spent her life trying to forget that she is a daughter of a serial killer, but now a copycat killer is re-creating her father's modus operandi in murdering his victims. To solve this case, Kaely must confront her father in prison and find out who is behind these serial killer murders. Mehl takes you once again on a suspenseful ride that will keep you guessing until the very end of the book.

Dead End
by Nancy Mehl

Bethany House
Bethany House Publishers
Christian
Pub Date 31 Mar 2020



I am reviewing a copy of Dead End through Bethany House Publishers and Netgalley:



After a body is discovered in a field in Iowa, fourteen more bodies are found, the bodies date from twenty years prior to recent. These remains point to a M.O they have seen before. Ed Oliphant who has been in prison for over twenty years and is the Father of Special Agent Kaely Quinn's Father. They try to interview Ed to see if he has trained a copy cat killer, but when that fails they must turn to his daughter Special Agent Kaely Quinn for help solving the case.





Kaely made a promise to herself that she would never set foot in her hometown again nor did she want to set eyes on her Father again. But in order to solve the case and save more lives she will have to face her past.


When more bodies are discovered Kaely finds herself in a race against time as well as her own personal turmoil.


Will this very personal case cost Kaely her identity and perhaps even her life?



If you are a fan of clean suspense and mystery I highly recommend Nancy Mehl's intriguing novel Dead End.


I give Dead End five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

Wow! I just finished reading this book. It was a real dilemma because I wanted to know what happened, but I didn't want the book to be done. This book was full of suspense with a dash of romance. Several plot twists kept the story moving. I love the depth of character development. All in all, this is the culmination of a fantastic series. So grab a pitcher of iced tea and settle in for a fantastic read.

I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley.com with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.

Kaely Quinn is one of the most fascinating heroines. She is a profiler and the child of an infamous serial killer. She has an unconventional way of figuring things out. She is becoming mentally unstable and her partner, Noah, doesn’t always know what to do about his feelings for her and her methods.
She gets drawn into a case when a mass grave is found in her hometown. The situation makes it seem like someone is trying to copy her father’s patterns and he may be the only one who can help them identify this killer.
There’s great suspense. Mehl does a good job of making you question a lot of different people before you get to the surprising finish. It’s a hard book to put down. I’d highly recommend it.
Thank you to Bethany House for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Kaely Quinn Profiler series:
Book 1: Mind Games
Book 2: Fire Storm
Book 3: Dead End

This book carries on the story of Kaely Quinn, an FBI profiler whose father was in prison for being a serial killer. Suddenly a copycat appears and Kaely is pressed to visit her father and see if she can get him to reveal who he may have been meeting with and mentoring. There is a romance budding with her FBI agent partner which keeps her Kaely’s life interesting. This is one of those mysteries that keeps you guessing until the very end. I love Nancy Mehl’s stories and this is one of the best.

I recommend this book to mystery-loving friends.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

As a fan of Nancy Mehl’s character, FBI behavioral analyst Kaely Quinn, I could hardly wait for the next installment in the series, Dead End. I was not disappointed. As the daughter of a convicted and imprisoned serial killer, Quinn vowed to do her part to stop evil, and as an FBI special agent, she works hard at it.

Dead End finds Quinn facing off with a copycat killer who seems to be taunting her. When she’s asked to do the one thing she vowed never to do—interview her father face to face to try to get a break in the case—Kaely fights for sanity. Has she really dealt with the pain of betrayal? Is she strong enough to go through with the interview? Her unusual psychological methods of “interviewing her invisible UNSUBs” led to a warning on her last case. Her partner, special agent Noah Hunter, fears for her sanity and discourages her from using the technique to find the serial killer before it’s too late.

Mehl weaves a fantastic story line with nail-biting suspense that makes the book hard to put down, and her characters are incredibly realistic and dynamic.

I appreciate how Mehl has created a character that readers can empathize with—wanting to leave their past behind and embrace a new future, and yet struggling to overcome the trauma and hurt of the past. I like how Kaely Quinn is both strong and vulnerable, and I like that she clings to her faith when nothing else seems to work.

I truly hope that Mehl plans more in the series. I can’t wait for the next installment!

Note: I received a copy of the book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for this honest review. However, the opinions expressed are my own.