Merciless Mayhem… #Review #Fiction # Native American Literature #EmptyTheTanks #DontBuyATicket @SueColetta1

Shawnee and Mayhem continue to wreak havoc on the Killzme Corporation—the largest animal trafficking ring in the country—by killing one poacher at a time. The stakes grow increasingly higher when the nefarious group retaliates by putting a bounty on their heads.

Meanwhile, the traffickers set their sights on capturing Orca for profit and pleasure.

With a ticking clock and no place left to hide, Shawnee and Mayhem alternate between undercover surveillance and clandestine battles to save their loved ones and the Innocent Ones from Killzme’s evil plans. Skills are tested. Tenuous alliances are formed. Not everyone will make it out alive.

Set in a world of cultural wonder, environmental threats, and looming danger, this heart-stopping eco-thriller will have you glued to the page from the first sentence to the last.

About the Author

Sue Coletta

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 named her Murder Blog as “Best 100 Crime Blogs on the Net.” She also blogs at the Kill Zone (Writer’s Digest “101 Best Websites for Writers”) and is a Resident Writing Coach at Writers Helping Writers.

Sue lives with her husband in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Her backlist includes psychological thrillers, the Mayhem Series books 1-3, psychological thriller/mysteries, Grafton County Series, and true crime/narrative nonfiction, Pretty Evil New England. Now, she exclusively writes eco-thrillers, the Mayhem Series books 4-7 and continuing.

Sue’s appeared on the Emmy award-winning true crime series, Storm of Suspicion, and three episodes of A Time to Kill on Investigation Discovery. Learn more about Sue and her books at https://suecoletta.com.

Our Review

The opening dedication definitely sets the tone for this story with some beautiful passages describing the Native American roots of these eco-warriors.

In the last book I read in this series, Shawnee and Mr Mayhem were at each other’s throats, so a lot must have happened since then. Looks like I have a lot of catching up to do. It’s an interesting concept, though, as I always thought they would work better together.

This time, the enemy is the Killzme Corporation, and helpless animals are the victims.

A complicated and intriguing story…. Mission impossible with Orcas.

Rescuing the pod of Orca was, without doubt, the most important and suspenseful part of this story. To say it was gripping would not do it justice. Reading it, I was as exhausted as if I had been there.

I actually met an orca in one of those marine places. When he looked at me, I felt his sadness and powerful presence. That day, I signed a form to stop this cruel exploitation.

Not sure I approved of the celebratory fish supper at the end, even though the fish were a gift from the orca.

#EmptyTheTanks

#DontBuyATicket


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  1. D. Wallace Peach Avatar

    I loved this book and have become an avid Mayhem and Shawnee fan. I’m now looking forward to the next one. Great review, Jaye. Congrats to Mae!

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    1. Sue Coletta Avatar

      Aww, thanks, Diana! Mayhem and Shawnee love you, too. <3

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  2. Nicholas C. Rossis Avatar

    I love a good eco-thriller! Thanks for sharing your review (“Mission Impossible with Orcas” lol – perfect!)

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      It is sad that we need eco warriors, but Sue’s message help, I’m sure…

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    2. Sue Coletta Avatar

      Love that description, too, Nicholas! They nailed it.

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  3. Jacqui Murray Avatar

    Wonderful review and post. Congrats to Sue!

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    1. Sue Coletta Avatar

      Thank you, Jacqui!

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  4. robbiesinspiration Avatar

    Congratulations to Sue on this great review.

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    1. Sue Coletta Avatar

      Thanks, Robbie!

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  5. coldhandboyack Avatar

    Congratulations to Sue for that great review.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      Sue’s story definitely deserved a good review. I probably didn’t do it justice though…

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      1. Sue Coletta Avatar

        These books are tough to review, I’m told. You did a great job!

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        1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

          Tough to read and review, Sue, but it brings a valuable message!

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    2. Sue Coletta Avatar

      Thank you, Craig!

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  6. Beem Weeks Avatar

    A fantastic review. Congratulations and best wishes to Sue.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      It is a fantastic story, Beem… it was like have an extensive workout. I was exhausted!

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      1. Sue Coletta Avatar

        Hahaha. Sorry! #NotSorry ;-)

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    1. Sue Coletta Avatar

      Thanks, Annette!

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  7. Sue Coletta Avatar

    Thanks for the awesome review, ladies! <3

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      Thanks for giving us the best read ever, Sue…

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  8. Author Jan Sikes Avatar

    I loved, loved this book! It appeals to me on so many levels and I cheered when the bad guys got what they had coming! Thank you for sharing, ladies and a big congratulations to Sue!

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    1. Sue Coletta Avatar

      Thanks so much, Jan! I’m so glad you loved Merciless Mayhem. Means a lot. <3

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