A Merciful Death (Mercy Kilpatrick Book 1)

Name: A Merciful Death (Mercy Kilpatrick Book 1)
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (47915 reviews)
Author: Kendra Elliot

by Kendra Elliot

Contemporary Fiction Mystery Thriller

4.5 (47,915)

4.5 stars from 47,915 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You grew up around survivalism or off-grid culture and want crime fiction that gets those details right.
You love crime procedurals with a personal stake where the detective's past becomes central to solving the case.
You're drawn to protagonists with secrets who must choose between self-protection and connection.

Maybe not for you if...

You need your crime fiction fast-paced from page one; this builds slowly through character and backstory.
You prefer standalone mysteries over the first book in a series.
You want minimal romance subplot woven through your thrillers.

About this book

FBI special agent Mercy Kilpatrick grew up as a prepper in rural Eagle's Nest, Oregon, living off the land and off the grid. A shocking family tragedy forced her to leave home years ago. Now she is sent back to her hometown to assist local law enforcement in investigating a serial killer known as the cave man, who is targeting survivalists, murdering them in their homes, and stealing weapons. The crimes raise federal concerns about possible domestic terrorism. The case details resemble an unsolved mystery from Mercy's past. Returning to Eagle's Nest means facing the family who rejected her while hiding her survivalist background. She encounters police chief Truman Daly, whose uncle was the cave man's most recent victim. Daly recognizes the survivalist side of Mercy that she works to conceal, but allowing him to discover her secret could put her in danger.

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Currently #3,599 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 25% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 47,915 reviews

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