Kindle Edition Download to your Nook (eBook) www.devinedestinies.com Devine Destinies Category:  Mystery/Suspense Publisher: Devine Destinies ISBN-10:  B016P4KKSG Type: Fiction Pages: 244 Copyright: Oct 22, 2015 ISBN-13: 9781487404666 Price: $5.99 (eBook) [Red Abbey e-book is the third in the Killer Bloodline Collection.] What won’t the Council do to procreate their killer bloodline? Nothing. What won’t the serial killer, the Hunter, do to stalk his next victim? Nothing. Nina Riley’s life revolves around serial killers. An avid researcher and lecturer of these predators, she’s drawn to a prolific one called the Hunter who has eluded capture for more than thirty years. When she’s not studying murderers and talking about them, Nina enjoys her quiet life in the pretty, northern California town of Abbey Glen. One night Nina’s quiet life changed when her boyfriend, Richard Devlin, showed his violent side. A week later, a mysterious package shows up on her doorstep filled with shocking surprises. Nina Riley’s life had suddenly become mysterious, frightening and filled with unanswered questions. What is the secret organization called the Council? Who is the Caretaker? What do they have to do with her? Who really is Richard Devlin? What goes on at the Devlin Ranch at the old monastery called Red Abbey? Nina doesn’t know that Abbey Glen is hiding many more secrets—and that they are all connected to Red Abbey—and to her— Until it’s too late.             Excerpt Deer, bear, quail, rabbit—people. Murdering humans is a sport like any other. Cora Devlin’s thought was one she lived by—it was also a thought that kept her mind occupied as she made her way through the claustrophobic catacombs under Red Abbey. Shivering from the cold, her trim body clothed in a long-sleeved matching brown knit sweater and skirt, belted at her waist, she pulled her black wool coat tighter around her to stave off the frigid cold in the narrow tunnel. She had pulled her long brown hair into a bun at the back of her head and tied a red silk scarf over her head, tying it under her chin. Though no one could see, Cora’s hazel eyes twinkled and her thin, red lips smiled as she thought about her clothing she was wearing for tonight’s ritual. Not exactly the appropriate fashion ensemble for murder. But, it will look nice for the meeting later when I have to stand in front of the entire congregation. My boyfriend, Sydney, will be there, too. Technically, he’s my fiancé although it’s not official yet. Soon, though.

5-Star review for Red Abbey
5-star book review of Red Abbey!

"I am looking forward to more by Linda Guyan as she really knows how to write a good mystery!"
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There are many unknown things in the world and many dark hidden secrets. But what if you were unwittingly right in the middle of the spider's web? What if everything you know is a lie? Nina Riley has not had the best life. Orphaned at a young age, she grew up without anyone. Now she is an avid researcher of serial killers. She wants to learn everything she can about them; they fascinate her. Especially one that is closer to home, a serial killer named Hunter. Is Nina’s fascination safe or will it put her in danger? The more she learns, the less she knows, and when things start to happen in her quaint little hometown of Abbey Glen, will she find out the truth or will more and more secrets be buried within the Red Abbey? Find out in a fascinating story, Red Abbey by Linda Guyan, that will keep you on your toes.

Red Abbey was an awesome read. It is everything you would want in a mystery novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat with the suspense. Though a little hard to get into at the beginning with some confusing timeline jumps, it is definitely worth it to continue reading. The characters are well developed and do not leave much to be desired when it comes to the unknown, at least once you have finished reading. Until then, do you really know the characters? Or do you just think you do? As for the plot and flow of the story, once you realize that it jumps between time periods in the beginning, it gets much better and easier to read. I loved Red Abbey and was caught off guard by the ending as well. Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book and am looking forward to more by Linda Guyan as she really knows how to write a good mystery!

Reviewed by Sierra Edelen for Readers' Favorite