As bloody, severed body parts show up on her doorstep, Shawnee Daniels must stop the serial killer who wants her dead before she becomes the next victim.
But can she solve his cryptic clues before it’s too late? Or will she be the next to die a slow, agonizing death?
With crows stalking her every move, Shawnee can barely function. Things worsen when body parts show up on her doorstep. An unstoppable serial killer wants her dead. Mr. Mayhem threatens to murder everyone she loves, sending Shawnee a piece at a time.
As Mr. Mayhem sits in judgement, his cryptic clues must be solved before the final gavel drops. The game rules are simple—win the unwinnable or submit to a slow, agonizing death.
When Shawnee tries to fight back, she discovers her very existence is based on lies. But the full impact of the truth might become the headstone on Shawnee’s grave.
About the author
Sue Coletta
Sue Coletta is an award-winning crime writer and an active member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. Feedspot and Expertido.org awarded her Murder Blog with “Best 100 Crime Blogs on the Net” (Murder Blog sits at #5 — 2018-2021). She also blogs at the Kill Zone, Writer’s Digest “101 Best Websites for Writers” (2013-2021).
Sue lives with her husband and two spoiled guinea pigs in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and writes two psychological thriller series, Grafton County Series and Mayhem Series (Tirgearr Publishing). She also writes narrative nonfiction & true crime (Rowman & Littlefield Group). She’s multi-published in numerous anthologies and her forensics articles have appeared in InSinC Quarterly. She’s also the communications manager for the Serial Killer Project and Forensic Science, and founder of #ACrimeChat on Twitter. And recently, she appeared on the Emmy award-winning true crime series Storm of Suspicion. In November 2021, Sue will be a panelist at the New England Crime Bake.
Our Review
I have always loved the unusually complicated yet fascinating friction between Shawnee and My Mayhem, so I was a little surprised to find this relationship floundering after the death of Mayhem’s wife in this fourth book in the Mayhem series.
On top of this disturbing situation, a far more horrific threat has turned up, so trouble was coming at Shawnee from every angle and because of this, the story is far more tense than usual. Mysticism and murder combine to double the enjoyment of reading and I had trouble putting it down to get some sleep!
Trying hard not to reveal any spoilers, readers get the chance to see Mr Mayhem like you have never seen him before!
Myths, magic and mayhem, what more could you possibly want?
Thanks so much, Anita! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 😊
I knew I would, and I wasn’t disappointed…
Wonderful review, Anita and Jaye.
Thank you, it is a wonderful story, John…
Thanks also from me, for this very beautiful review. It seems i have to start with the first book, to get the full story. I am sure its i very page turning series. xx Michael
You won’t be disappointed…
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Thank you for the reblog!
Most welcome, Sue…
Wonderful review. I’ve read the first in the series and enjoyed it. It’s great to know the series continues for a while. Thanks for the recommendation and many congrats to Sue.
The Mayhem Series is one of a kind…