Cause to Run (An Avery Black Mystery—Book 2)

Blake Pierce

Sep 2016 · An Avery Black Mystery Book 2 · Blake Pierce

About this ebook

“A dynamic story line that grips from the first chapter and doesn't let go.”

--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Once Gone)

From #1 bestselling mystery author Blake Pierce comes a new masterpiece of psychological suspense.

In CAUSE TO RUN (An Avery Black Mystery—Book 2), a new serial killer is stalking Boston, killing his victims in bizarre ways, taunting the police with mysterious puzzles that reference the stars. As the stakes are upped and the pressure is on, the Boston Police Department is forced to call in its most brilliant—and most controversial—homicide detective: Avery Black.

Avery, still reeling from her last case, finds herself up against a rival precinct and a brilliant, cunning killer who is always one step ahead of her. She is forced to enter his dark, twisted mind as he lays clues for his next killing, and forced to look into places in her own mind she would rather not go. She finds herself compelled to seek the counsel of Howard Randall, the twisted serial killer she’d put behind bars years ago, all while her new burgeoning life with Rose and Ramirez is falling apart.

And just as things cannot get any worse, she finds out something else: she herself may be the target. 

In a game of psychological cat and mouse, a frantic race against time leads Avery through a series of shocking and unexpected twists—culminating in climax that even Avery could not imagine.

A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, CAUSE TO RUN is book #2 of a riveting new series—with a beloved new character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night.

Book #3 in the Avery Black series is also now available!

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery. Pierce did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side, so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.”

--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)

Ratings and reviews

The killer was twisted. I think there should have been more of his thoughts in the book. The reveal was slightly less climactic for me. I wish he was so convolutedly evil, that he showed just enough evil to cause her to pity his twisted mind. I think that is the only improvement I would make to this book. I love how flawed the main character is!

This was awesome -- couldn't put it down! Gulped the fast-paced mystery, & was only disappointed in the resolution happening so suddenly. i hope the murderer gets his own book at some point, to delve into how evilness sometimes just happens.

You really need to fire your proof readers. The mistakes throughout the book shouldn't happen. Book ones murderer was Edwin Pesh, whereas book two references him as Edwin Peet. The names should be consistent throughout. They are ok books

About the author

Blake Pierce is author of the bestselling RILEY PAGE mystery series, which include the mystery suspense thrillers ONCE GONE (book #1), ONCE TAKEN (book #2), ONCE CRAVED (#3), and ONCE LURED (#4).  Blake Pierce is also the author of the MACKENZIE WHITE mystery series and the AVERY BLACK mystery series.

CAUSE TO KILL, book #1 of the Avery Black mystery series, is available on Google Play!

ONCE GONE (book #1), which has over 100 five star reviews, is available as a free download on Google Play!

An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Blake loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.blakepierceauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch.