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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mind Games<\/strong><\/em> is the amazing first book in Nancy Mehl’s new Kaely Quinn Profiler series. Kaely is an FBI behavior analyst whose somewhat unusual methods have earned her plenty of criticism and detractors. Another unwanted claim to fame is that she is also the daughter of an infamous serial killer. Although she has changed her name and moved to a different city, Kaely is still plagued by a reporter who is intent on convincing her to grant him an interview. When a poem detailing several future murders surfaces, it is evident that Kaely is the poet’s final target.<\/p>\n

I have read and enjoyed several books by this author but she has outdone herself with Mind Games<\/strong><\/em>. The tension grows with each page and the plot definitely played games with my mind. Unexpected twists and a few surprises along the way built the suspense. More than one suspect seemed viable and the mystery grew as several were ruled out. Strong characters brought the story to life. I was particularly fascinated by Kaely and her profession as well as her unique methods. A bit of romance and a strong thread of faith added just the right touch.<\/p>\n

I loved Mind Games<\/strong><\/em> and recommend it to all who love a good suspense novel. It will be difficult to wait until August for the next installment.<\/p>\n

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I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by Celebrate Lit.\u00a0 A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Book:<\/strong> Mind Games<\/p>\n

Author:<\/strong> Nancy Mehl<\/p>\n

Genre: <\/strong>Suspense
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Release Date: <\/strong>December, 2018
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Publisher: <\/strong>Bethany House
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FBI Behavioral Analyst Kaely Quinn\u2019s methods may be highly unorthodox, but her talent is undeniable. She\u2019s done her best to establish a new life for herself after being demoted and transferred to St. Louis when a reporter revealed she\u2019s the daughter of an infamous serial killer. But when that same reporter claims to have received an anonymous poem predicting a string of murders, ending with Kaely\u2019s, it seems her old life has followed her.<\/p>\n

When a body is found that fits the poem\u2019s morbid predictions, Kaely and her new partner, Special Agent Noah Hunter, are forced to move past his skepticism of her approach and work together to unravel the deadly riddle.<\/p>\n

With a brazen serial killer who breaks all the normal patterns on the loose, Noah and Kaely are tested to their limits to catch the murderer before anyone else, including Kaely, is killed.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to purchase your copy!<\/pre>\n
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\"\"Nancy Mehl<\/strong> (www.nancymehl.com<\/a>) is the author of more than thirty books, including the Road to Kingdom, Finding Sanctuary, and Defenders of Justice series. She received the ACFW Mystery Book of the Year Award in 2009. She has a background in social work and is a member of ACFW and RWA. She writes from her home in Missouri, where she lives with her husband, Norman, and their Puggle, Watson. She is part of The Suspense Sisters: www.suspensesisters.blogspot.com<\/a>, along with several other popular suspense authors. She is also very active on Facebook.<\/p>\n
GUEST POST FROM NANCY:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Writing Mind Games is a dream come true. I\u2019ve been interested in FBI profiling for years. I\u2019ve read about it, studied it, and watched every TV special I could find on the subject. So when the chance finally came to write the book I\u2019ve always wanted to write, I jumped at it. Thankfully, through the help of another writer, I was hooked up with a retired FBI profiler. I was so excited. Until I found out I had almost everything wrong. Yes, I had some understanding about profiling, but I knew nothing about the FBI and how it works.<\/p>\n
First of all, the FBI doesn\u2019t call the men and women who profile criminals, profilers<\/em>. They\u2019re called Behavioral Analysts. The plot for Mind Games had my analyst running around the country solving crimes while she was stationed in St. Louis. Uh, no. Behavioral analysts do travel, but they all work out of Quantico in Virginia. So\u2026I rewrote.<\/p>\n
There were ways around my conundrum, but one solution led to more and more problems. We finally worked through them. Then I spent the next few months learning acronyms. CIRG, CJIS, NCAVC, HRT, UNSUB, CNU, THU, ViCap, CODIS, SWAT, ERTU, OPU, THRU, ERT\u2026 Well, the list goes on and on. The FBI is made up of many specialized units. And a plethora of acronyms, it seems.<\/p>\n
I rewrote Mind Games three times before my source said we were good to go.<\/p>\n
If you assume I\u2019m out of the woods now, you\u2019d be wrong. I haven\u2019t had the nerve to open up the manuscript I sent her for book two in my Kaely Quinn Profiler series. I figured I had Fire Storm right but\u2026 Well, I can tell from her email comments I\u2019ll be doing more rewriting. Sigh.<\/p>\n
So is it worth it? A resounding yes! I love learning, and as long as my analyst friend hangs in with me (she has the patience of Job), I\u2019ll keep at it.<\/p>\n
I hope you enjoy Mind Games. It\u2019s edgy but fun. Kaely Quinn is a quirky character. She was thrown out of Quantico because her version of profiling is\u2026 Well, you\u2019ll just have to read the book to find out!<\/p>\n
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GIVEAWAY:<\/strong>\"\"<\/a>To celebrate her tour, Nancy is giving away a grand prize of a copy of Mind Games and the three books in Nancy\u2019s Defenders of Justice series, plus a $20 Starbucks gift card!<\/p>\n
Two additional winners will also receive a copy of Mind Games!<\/p>\n
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.<\/p>\n
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