Books by D K Hood

The young girl pushes against the backseat of the family sedan, fighting to free herself from the crude ties restricting her hands and feet. As the car speeds towards the edge of town, she looks back at her family home, and watches in horror as it is suddenly engulfed in a mass of flames. Trembling with fear, she turns towards the driver and hears only laughter. She knows that the worst is yet to come...Detective Jenna Alton surveys the charred remains of the large suburban home, stopping to pause at the three lifeless bodies of the Woods family. Jenna knows she's looking for a serial killer, but her priority is finding the missing teenage daughter last seen on the night of the inferno.Days later, Sophie Woods's body is discovered floating in a shallow pool of crystal-clear water-known locally as Dead Man's Drop-but Jenna still doesn't know who would target the quiet family in such a brutal attack.Delving into the family's past, she makes a shocking discovery-a link between the killer and someone connected to her deputy David Kane. If Jenna is right and the killer is back and seeking revenge, then she must act fast to keep her deputy safe.When another girl is taken, Jenna and David follow the trail into a network of underground caves on the outskirts of town. With little time before the killer claims his next victim, they race into the pitch-black tunnels, unsure whether they have just walked into the killer's trap. Can they find the girl in time and escape the caves without the killer chasing them down?If you like pulse-racing thrillers from Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, you will love this gripping new book from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood.

She opens her eyes and struggles to make out the dark room around her. One thing she knows instantly - her wrists are bound and she's tied to a chair, unable to move. As she screams for help, she hears footsteps outside. He's coming…Fifteen-year-old Lindy Rosen has been having nightmares for weeks, waking in a panic, screaming that there's a man in her room watching her sleep. Her parents assumed it was her overactive imagination, but when one morning they find Lindy missing from her bedroom, they're not so sure. Detective Jenna Alton is called in to investigate.Within hours of the schoolgirl going missing, the kidnapper reaches out to Jenna with a video of Lindy bound and tied to a chair, crying to be set free. And a simple message - you've got 24 hours to find her or I kill her.Jenna's team work around the clock to try to find Lindy before the deadline, but time runs out, and Jenna receives a devastating message. The killer has made good on his promise. He's playing a dangerous game. And no one knows what his next move will be.But just two days later, one of Lindy's school friends is taken in the middle of the night and the countdown begins again.Completely addictive from the very start, if you like Lisa Regan, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott you'll love Whisper in the Night. What readers are saying about Whisper in the Night:'I can't get enough of this series and whizzed through yet another blinding instalment!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'D.K. Hood never disappoints and this new instalment is a brilliant addition to an already awesome series… An abundance of twists and turns and multiple suspects so it's difficult to guess the culprit until the big reveal.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Another hit in a great series! This case was one of the best of the series… The twists are many and perfect to the story line. I am never disappointed by this author.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I barely ate or slept while reading this book. I love the characters and this author's imagination is scary good.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'This is another rollercoaster of a ride, so strap yourself in and be prepared to be hurtled along at 100mph through the pages.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I love this series. As soon as I received this, it jumped straight to the top of my to-be-read list. I've even left a book half read to start it… Number six in a series that just keeps getting better and better…. Brilliant stuff. Read in one day. Genuinely didn't want to put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

As she opened her eyes and took in her surroundings, a feeling of terror ran through her weakened body. She knew exactly where she was. And she knew exactly what was about to happen to her…When Ella Tate stumbles into Black Rock Falls, her exhausted and bloodied body is a terrifying sight, but not as frightening as the story she has to tell. Ambushed on their way into town when they stopped to help a man by the side of the road, Ella and her friend Sky ran when he pulled a knife on them. But only one of them got away.As Detective Jenna Alton investigates the case, she looks into the history of missing persons in the town, and uncovers more cases - all young people. All stopped on the same stretch of road into town. All vanished without a trace.When a distinctive pink sweater belonging to Sky turns up in Black Rock Falls, Jenna follows the trail to a derelict building on the outskirts of town. But she isn't prepared for what lies behind those doors. Can she stop the killer before more lives are lost?If you like Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott you'll love this nail-biting thriller from D.K. Hood.**Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What people are saying about Where Angels Fear:'Absolutely beyond brilliant!!!... A definite must read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Fast paced and addictive!... The storyline twisted and turned, throwing red herrings out at every opportunity… I read this book so fast I'm sure there was smoke coming from the pages! It had me completely hooked.' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars'A fast moving thrill ride of a book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Keeps you guessing till the end. Highly recommend this author.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'This series just keeps getting better… This mystery is full of twists and surprises. Each reveal is more shocking than the last… I can't wait to see what comes next.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'It is no surprise at just how good this novel really is… The pace seemed very fast but all the boxes were checked. It had action and mystery to solve, missing persons and one of the most gruesome storylines imaginable. What a wonderful book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I read this in one day… Brilliant plot that keeps you guessing… I love the setting too.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'This book is brilliant! I am so glad I picked it as I hadn't tried this author before… Couldn't put it down until I'd finished.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The light fades as she runs for her life, the forest now becoming quieter around her. The only noise she hears is the sound of footsteps following her... It's hiking season in Black Rock Falls and the small town in Montana is flooded with visitors. But when a hiker finds a human skull on a deserted trail in the woods that surround the town, Detective Jenna Alton is called in to investigate. With no missing persons reported, Jenna has no leads. Then her team makes a shocking discovery - the body of another hiker, a young man, tied to a tree and riddled with bullets. Could the two murders be linked? As more bodies are found, Jenna and her deputy David Kane know that they must venture deep into the forest to find and face the killer. But nothing can prepare them for what awaits them there... If you love Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott you'll love this nail-biting thriller from D.K. Hood. What readers are saying about The Crying Season: 'I devoured this book... I just couldn't get enough.' Sean's Book Reviews, 5 stars 'Another absolutely brilliant read!!! I had the pleasure to read this book on my holidays which was just as well because there's no way I could have put it down!!! So fast-paced, I was gripped from the start. Read it in a day.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'This series just keeps getting better!... Full of twists, the suspense is high and full of action... With a shocking conclusion and an ending that frays your nerves and keeps you flipping the pages, this book satisfies the suspense lover!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Once again D.K. Hood delivers a cracker of a story... It is gritty and at times you feel as if you are right there in the pages with Jenna and the gang. I loved every single bit of this book. It really does remind me of Karen Rose and Alison Brennan.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'The Crying Season is another great book by D.K. Hood... This last one is definitely a 5 star... The story is fast-laced and very well writer and keeps you moving on to the end.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'I do love the series and can't wait for book five.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

She didn't know he was watching. Until it was too late.She'd walked this path hundreds of times before, she knew every twist and turn. But today was different. She didn't know someone was waiting for her, hidden away from view. She didn't know this was the last time she'd walk this path.Hidden deep in the forest, schoolgirl Felicity Parker is found carefully laid out on a rock with nothing but a freshly picked bunch of flowers next to her lifeless form. Detective Jenna Alton is called in to investigate the gruesome discovery.With the body found just off a popular hiking route, Jenna believes the killer is a visitor to the town… until a second local girl is discovered.Within days, Kate Bright, a school friend of Felicity's, is found brutally murdered at the local swimming pool and once again, the killer has displayed his victim in a terrifying manner and left flowers at the scene. The town is gripped with fear and Jenna and her deputy, David Kane, now know that the killer is living amongst them, and that he's picking off school girls one by one. But they don't know who is next on the list.As the trail goes cold, Kane and Alton are forced to sit and wait for the killer to make his next move. But now he has a new victim in his sights, and he's looking much closer to home …If you love Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott you'll love this nail-biting thriller from D.K. Hood.

'Don't you agree Detective? That some people deserve to die? I've killed the first. I've killed the second. Now will you catch the others, or do I have to kill them too?'The body of Amos Price lies in a pool of blood on the polished floor of an otherwise empty house. With no signs of a break in, and no clues left at the scene, Detective Jenna Alton is at a loss.But as the team begins to unpick the life of the reclusive victim, they discover a disturbing link between Amos and the disappearance of several young girls in the county going back years. Days later, another brutally murdered body is found, in a remote motel on the outskirts of town. Ely Dorsey was killed in a frenzied attack and Jenna fears not only that the murders are connected to the missing girls, but that the killer hasn't finished yet.As Jenna tries to work out who will be next, the killer suddenly starts sending her deputy, David Kane, messages. Is she being taunted? Or does the murderer want to be caught? And will Jenna discover who's behind these killings before more people die?An absolutely nail-biting thriller with plenty of twists, Follow Me Home is perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott. What readers are saying about Follow Me Home:'I absolutely love D.K Hood. She is an amazing author!! Follow Me Home is a book that I absolutely devoured! From cover to cover you're gripped. I can't wait for the next one!!' Goodreads, 5 stars'Wow this book was amazing, the series is getting better with each book. It was totally thrilling and had me hanging on to every word. I love DK's style of writing it leaves you wanting more. This is the book I didn't want to end I was enjoying it so much. Everything about this book is superb a real quality piece of writing. Well worth 5 stars, in fact I wish I could give it more.' Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars'I loved this book… had me gripped from the start… didn't want it to end.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'The book had me gripped from the beginning.' Sean's Book Reviews, 5 stars'Excellent third book in this series, I can't get enough of Sheriff Jenna Alton and her Deputies. This story kept my interest from the beginning to the end. I was not expecting the ending.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars