After the Dark (Killer Instinct Series #1)

by Cynthia Eden

Overview

In this gripping new series by New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden, a disgraced FBI profiler must save her reputation by stopping a sadistic killer she knows all too well 

Former FBI agent Samantha Dark was one of the most respected profilers in the bureau, an expert on the twisted minds and dark hearts of the most depraved criminals. But when her own former lover turned out to be the serial killer she was hunting, Samantha's career was destroyed. Blamed for the FBI's failure on the complex case, Samantha left Washington, DC, for the quiet anonymity of Alabama. 

Now an all-too-familiar killer is hunting once again. She can catch the cunning assassin, but that means putting her trust in her former partner, Blake Gamble. Ex-military, Blake is tough, protective, precise. With her entire life on the brink, she knows he wants her back in the FBI…and possibly more. 

But someone else wants her, too. A threat is waiting in the dark, a killer who has set his sights on the ultimate trophy victim—Samantha.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781460397848
Publisher:	Harlequin
Publication date:	01/18/2023
Series:	Cynthia Eden's Killer Instinct Series , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	284
Sales rank:	38,240
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Cynthia Eden is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. She writes dark tales of  romantic suspense and paranormal romance. Her books have received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, and  was named a 2013 RITA® finalist for best romantic suspense. Cynthia lives in the Deep South, loves horror movies, and has an addiction to chocolate. More information about Cynthia may be found at www.cynthiaeden.com.

Editorial Reviews

02/13/2017
Eden (Broken Angel) shines with this taut romantic thriller, which opens her Killer Instincts series. Hotshot profiler Samantha Dark leaves the FBI in disgrace after her ex-lover, Georgetown professor Cameron Latham, is exposed as a serial killer. But her former law enforcement partner, Blake Gamble, isn’t ready to let her go. Blake knows that not everything is as it seems—and that Samantha’s plan to hide out in her old Alabama hometown won’t save her. Hiding in plain sight, Cameron is determined to show Samantha a lesson, and what’s even worse is that Cameron has an acolyte, a student who’s trying to impress his mentor. As the body count rises, Samantha and Blake race to find these predators before they become prey. Eden pulls readers into Samantha’s head from the first page and takes them on a first-class thrill ride, complete with effective red herrings and characters who practically leap off the page. This tale could have been ripped from today’s newspaper headlines; it’s deeply disturbing and impressively believable. (Apr.)

Publishers Weekly

"A dynamic and fully vested cast of secondary characters keeps the suspense and intrigue flowing." —Smexy Books on AFTER THE DARK by Cynthia Eden

"Eden shines with this taut romantic thriller, which opens her Killer Instincts series." –Publishers Weekly on AFTER THE DARK

"After the Dark didn't disappoint as it kicked the drama into high gear with betrayal, a relentless body count and mind-bending psychoanalysis." –The Romance Reviews on AFTER THE DARK

"Suspenseful, sexy fare that keeps you turning pages until you reach the story's conclusion." –RT Book Reviews: on AFTER THE DARK

"After the Dark is an action-packed thrill-ride of a tale that starts with an exciting scene and keeps the tension going for the entire book." –Night Owl Reviews on AFTER THE DARK

From the Publisher

Using slight vocal differences for each of the characters, narrator Summer Morton slowly and effectively reels out this suspenseful story of FBI profiler Samantha Dark. When a case goes seriously wrong, Dark goes into hiding in a small Alabama town. But a serial killer is on the loose, and Samantha is not as safe as she thinks—from him and perhaps from someone who admires his work. Morton is especially adept at her portrayals of some of the secondary characters, including their Southern accents, and the voice of the the elusive, twisted, and sophisticated killer. This audiobook has enough surprises to keep listeners on the edge of their seats. A.C.P. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine

JULY 2017 - AudioFile