“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

“In the dark of night, I’ll be there. I love you so, and I’ll never let you go. In the dark of night, I’ll be there . . .”

I thoroughly enjoyed Nancy Mehl’s third book in the Kaely Quinn series. I read this while binge watching the TV show “Prodigal Son” and it makes me wonder if the show writers were reading this series for ideas! I was a fan of the first book, not so much on the second book, and a fan again with Book 3. Definitely recommended if you have read the first two.

I loved the plot of this one. There is a copycat serial killer on the loose who is copying the action of Kaely’s father, an imprisoned serial killer. It’s up to Kaely and agent Noah Hunter to talk to her father and hunt down this serial killer. What a wild ride! Although I guessed this one again plus the extra reveal, it was still very enjoyable. One complaint is another Christian book talking about the sinner’s prayer and no mention of baptism.

* I received this book free from Netgalley and publisher Bethany House in exchange for an honest review.

Dead End by Nancy Mehl continues her suspenseful series, Kaely Quinn Profiler, focusing on Kaely Quinn, a genius crime fighting special agent who desires justice above all else. Kaely Quinn has an intense focus on her work, not allowing anything to distract her, but a gruesome discovery leaves her shaken and confused. A murder victim's body is discovered in a field in Iowa, but then when investigating further the police unearth many more bodies with ties to a serial killer now in prison. The clues from the victims lead to a serial killer Kaely Quinn wants nothing to do with, her father, Ed Oliphant, the raggedy man serial killer.  Even though he has been in prison more than two decades, can he be the one directing these horrible crimes?  Kaely is called to assist in the investigation of her father, but can she confront this man and her past? Can she survive the trauma of confronting her past after she had left it all behind her? Will they be able to find the person copying her father's killings?
I thoroughly enjoyed Dead End and the chilling suspense that Ms. Mehl brings to her readers in her writings.  I think that one clever way that Ms. Mehl grips her readers is with an occasional chapter that focuses on the killer's perspective without revealing his or her identity. This adds to the mystery, chills, and psychological intensity of the book. I absolutely love mysteries and suspense, and this book is an excellent example of both. The unexpected turn of events throughout the book kept me turning each page and flying through the book. I also appreciated the way that Ms. Mehl brought in a sweet and honest romance into the plot without making it too dramatic or unrealistic. The faith and love displayed by the main characters was refreshing and genuine.  The way that Ms. Mehl portrays her heroine is realistic and shows her doubts, her faults, her brokenness, as well as her strengths. I appreciated the way that Kaely's faith and her struggles with difficult situations in her life are honestly shown. This book was an excellent read and I hope that you have the opportunity to discover it for yourself!

Disclaimer: Bethany House Publishers graciously provided me with a copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own and part of an unbiased review.

Dead End by Nancy Mehl
Great conclusion to the Kaely Quinn series. I’m sad to see it end. Kaely is forced to face her own feelings and fears. The book is also about love and forgiveness. The suspense pulled me through to the end. The romance between Kaely and Noah was brought through equally well. Thoroughly enjoyed this series and will be looking forward to reading other books by this author.
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

I've really enjoyed this series. I'm still hoping there will be more. Kaely Quinn is a fascinating character. If you are a fan of Criminal Minds you will definitely want to check this series out. No spoilers here but I was very happy with the ending!

While I enjoyed the plot line of this book and the series overall, I just never connected with the characters. Kaely is so unusual and at times hard to understand her perspective. I found her behavior to be unpredictable and dramatic in this book and it made it extremely difficult to want to press on. The serial killer mystery angle was the only thing that made me want to stick around. The so called relationship with Noah was so non-existent that I seriously question if romance was every in the cards for them. All in all this book was disappointing.

When a body is discovered in a field in Iowa, the police uncover fourteen additional corpses ranging from 20 years old to recent. The remains point to a serial killer with an MO the authorities have seen before--Ed Oliphant, a man who has been in prison for over 20 years . . . and is Special Agent Kaely Quinn's father. After several failed interview attempts to discover if Ed has been training someone to be a copycat killer, the police turn to Kaely in St. Louis.

Kaely promised herself she would never step foot in her hometown or set eyes on her father again. She's always refused to confront her past, but if she wants to prevent any more deaths, she must come face-to-face with the man she's hated for years.
As more bodies are discovered, Kaely races against time and her own personal turmoil to uncover the killer. Will this most personal case yet cost Kaely her identity and perhaps even her life?

A great conclusion to this series. Kaley is still fighting her demons. And yes the author does show us that they are demons she is fighting. In this book Kaley has to face her father. The serial killer who killed over 20 women. Can she do it and retain her sanity. She still carries hate for her father for what he did to her and her family. Noah is Kaely's partner in the FBI. Against his better judgement, he has fallen in love her. Noah is mad at God for allowing his wife to die. There are twists and turns that made me keep reading.

This is the third book in the Kaely Quinn Profiler Series. I recommend that you read the first two books in the series before reading this one.

I was given this book by Bethany House Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way.

I love a good mystery, and ever since I discovered this author, I look forward to new books from her. Nancy Mehl is a great writer. Her books are always exciting, mysterious and "edge of your seat!" What I love about her books is that they are clean. No foul language, just a really great story!

This book is the 3rd in the "Kaely Quinn Profiler" series. I definitely recommend them!

Norman Webber had just received s new, and unwanted, birthday gift - a metal detector. He was surprised when, on his first day out, he discovered a large diamond ring. His wife was extremely happy with the discovery until he pointed out that it was attached to the finger of a dead woman.

Thus begins Dead End. The book is a faith-based, emotional, and romantic, thriller starring protagonists FBI Special Agent Kaely Quinn and FBI Special Agent Noah Hunter, first introduced in Nancy Mehl’s Mind Games and Fire Storm. Both Quinn and Hunter are based out of the St. Louis, MO, FBI Field Office, and were surprised to receive a call for help from Des Moines, IA, normally served by the Omaha, NE, FBI Field Office. First thinking it was a mistake, before finding there were very valid reasons for their involvement, they would be assigned to assist for a month in the case under the jurisdiction of the Des Moines, IA, Police Department.

The book held the reader’s attention as it wrapped together elements of an old case whose perpetrator is serving a life sentence in prison and a new case begun with the discovery of the diamond ring by Norman Webber. The reader will watch Quinn and Hunter as they seek to discover the new UNSUB and listen to the UNSUB’s twisted mind as he seeks to lead them astray. The climax is a mixed blessing as it ties together some threads seen in all three novels, but it also leaves some plot holes that the reader hopes might be answered in a fourth book. Alas, there is no hint that a fourth book is in the works.

The book deserves a place in the church library as well in the public library. Readers enjoying books from this genre will have a difficult time putting the book down.
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This review is based on a free electronic copy provided by the publisher for the purpose of creating this review. The opinions expressed are my own.

Dead End is a great conclusion to the Kaely Quinn Profiler suspense series. Once again Kaely finds herself involved in a case with Noah Hunter. These 2 FBI agents are beginning to have feelings for one another, but they are both gun shy because of their pasts. The current case definitely hits too close to home for Kaely as it is a copycat serial killer who is copying her father who is currently in prison.

I really enjoyed the psychology of this book as Kaely dug deep to try and read her father to see if he had any connection to this copycat killer. She was also having to come to grips with both her imaginary friend as well as with her profiler imagining of the UNSUB. I loved how Noah tried to keep her grounded and also his care and concern for her. Through his support, Kaely was finally able to deal with her past, find forgiveness for her father, and learn to lean on her faith. In turn, Kaely was able to lead Noah back to his faith and to realize that God had nothing to do with his wife's death.

Lovely ending to another great thriller series.

**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions are mine alone. I was not compensated for this review.

What a fantastic way to bring this series together. I hope there will be more in this series but if not I loved this ending. I laughed and cried all the way through this book. I loved the romance and all of the suspense. I loved the twists and turns. I really loved learning all the secrets of the characters. I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.

I really enjoyed "Dead End" by Nancy Mehl. This is the 3rd book in the Kaely Quinn Profiler series. I really love this series. I believe this is my favorite books by Nancy Mehl. I really didn't know how this book was going to end, and I was very surprised at the end. It had a twist that I never saw coming!

This book continues with Kaely and her partner, Noah. Kaely and Noah are trying to find out who the "copycat killer" is. This killer is a copycat to Kaely's own father, who is in prison. Kaely is asked to confront her father and see what she can find out. This creates a lot of stress and tension in Kaely's life. There is lots of suspense and a little bit of romance in this novel.

I highly recommend this novel to all fans of good, clean, suspense with a little romance fiction.

I received this novel from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest opinion.

Thank you to Bethany House for the free review copy. All opinions are my own.
This book was a great addition to this series. I really enjoyed how Kaely had to face her father in this book. While being a serial killer's daughter is not easy, Kaely must realize in this book how this predicament has affected her. I liked how the author explored this in the book. Kaely didn't always realize what she needed, and there were some wise characters surrounding her. 

I also really liked how faith was explored in this book, especially when it came to Ed's character. It definitely left me with some deep  thinking about redemption of serial killers. Kaely's faith journey also was a large part of this book. Evil and fighting it was a big part of the plot that I'm glad the author tackled.

I've really enjoyed the Kaely Quinn series. In Dead End, author Nancy Mehl neatly brought Kaely full-circle to face her fears. Kaely was quite vulnerable in this story; it made her seem so normal and human (rather than the superwoman she is in book one).

This book carries such a strong message of hope and forgiveness. It's also heavy on the faith aspect, which worked so well in this end to a twisty tale.

Wow! The Kealy Quinn trilogy wraps up with a bang. This was filled with suspense and intrigue.
I have really enjoyed this series. Kaely is such a unique character and I am sad to see it end.
Highly recommend this series to anyone.

“Norman Webber offered his wife a tight smile as he dealt with yet another one of her awful presents.”- Opening line of “Dead End” by Nancy Mehl

Dead End, by Nancy Mehl, is the third in the Kaely Quinn Profiler series and it answers many of the questions raised in the first two books. Once again, we join Kaely and Noah in their fight to identify and catch a serial killer. This time, though, it is directly linked to Kaely’s murderous father and happening in her former hometown. This psychological thriller is fascinating and enjoyable!

Kaely struggles throughout to deal with her past trauma as she comes face to face with her father for the first time since his arrest. Noah can see the strain she is under but feels helpless to ease her distress. The killer is smart and well-informed challenging them to get ahead of him. Nancy keeps the reader guessing, right to the end, which I love in a mystery novel. The conclusion is satisfying!

Noah and Kaely cling to their faith as they work through the complex situation they find themselves in. Each wrestles with tough topics such forgiveness, the will of God, and evil in the world. These discussions are well-written and thought-provoking.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one, it’s a five out of five on the enJOYment scale and highly recommended.

I hadn't read Nancy Mehl before this. I've found a new author to enjoy. Kaely Quinn is an FBI agent with a unique past. Her father is a serial killer. When a body is discovered in a field in Iowa, the case is directly linked to her father. Kaely is asked to come and talk to her father and get the answers the authorities need to apprehend the killer. In this novel, Kaely struggles with trust in her relationships, dealing with her emotional pain from her childhood, and staying strong in her beliefs while confronting evil. This was a great read. Someone who likes Lynette Eason, will enjoy this writer as well. #netgalley #deadend

What an incredible roller coaster ride! Dead End gives readers so many thrilling plot twists as Kaely Quinn finds herself in the worst possible predicament: facing her serial killer father in an attempt to locate a copy cat killer. Of course, Kaely is one of the most complex characters ever written. She deals with her emotions in the most unusual ways, but this case sends all of her senses spiraling out of control.

While the plot is complex, the characters are even more intricate. Kaely is complicated and at times dark, yet struggles with the fact that she’s human just like everyone else. She never dealt with her past and can’t justify her father’s horrific actions with the fact that he’s still her father. And Noah has waited for Kaely for three books now and in Dead End he watches her unravel as she tries to navigate her inner and outer worlds. But how can he help someone who won’t accept any help?

I’m a fan of this entire series. I recommend reading these in order so definitely start with Mind Games (it’s on Kindle Unlimited). But Dead End brings so much drama and tension with some surprising plot twists. I highly recommend this series to any suspense fans – the plot twists and unique characters make this one of my all time favorites!

Overall: 5 stars (I loved it, couldn’t put it down)
Suspense: 5 stars (Non-stop edge-of-your-seat suspense from start to finish)

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Dead End by Nancy Mehl is book three in the Kaely Quinn Profiler series. It is a powerful read. I am new to her writing but one consider it one of the best romantic suspense novels and series.
This was a highly anticipated book for me. And Nancy did not disappoint. I hope she will continue this series with Kaely and Noah. Kaely’s skills are so amazing that feel we could have so many more books with her and Noah is such an amazing balance to her both personally and professionally.

In case you’re new to the series and if you are then you’re in for a treat because you can read all three right now and not have to wait like we did. So Kaely is the daughter of a serial killer. In this book it looks like there’s a copycat killer. But the copycat killer knows things that they shouldn’t about some of her father’s murders. We get to learn a little bit more about her dad. The relationship between her and Noah is so well done.

In addition Nancy at brings up several tough issues: Are all sins forgivable?. Can you forgive a serial killer? Do the sins of the parents get put down onto the children? Is his childhood trauma an excuse for adult sin and in this example, serial killing.

I’ve never really looked at the lives of children of serial killers. But it really makes you wonder what all they go through both as the children and then even as adults. I stayed up way too late finishing this book because I literally couldn’t go to sleep without knowing what happened. This is a must read! Highly recommend.
Sexual content - kiss!
Violence - serial killings both from the past and present, but no details
Language - none
Drinking - Noah has a few drinks

I had not noticed that this was the 3rd book of a trilogy until after finishing. it can easily be read as a stand-alone.
How do you live and how do you trust God and men when your father is a convicted serial killer?
This is a suspenseful novel with deep insight into the main characters soul.

Oh my gosh, this book was intense right from the start! Kaely is pulled into a copycat killer who is following in her father's footsteps. Problem is? Her father is in prison. She and Noah head to the penitentiary where The Raggedy Man is to see if he'll give up any information.

The entire process is consuming for the reader and the characters alike! Who the heck is doing this? How do they know details they shouldn't? Seriously, everyone they come across seems to be a potential suspect. lol I was biting my nails as they tried to figure out who was behind the murders and then waiting to see if they'd figure it out before the next one!

I actually (for a change) figured a piece of the puzzle out during the book, but still had to mull over everything else! This was one of those books where I almost swiped to the end because the tension was so high!

Definitely a book you won't want to put down and I read it in one day!