[Mayhem e-book is book two in the Black Shadow Series, the sequel to Murder]
"One more person dead. One more chapter done." What will Alice do to become a famous writer? Anything.
Serial killers and murder are what make Laura Drake’s novels best sellers. Twelve years ago, she came to Castlebay to write Murder, the first book of her Black Shadow series. But, a terrifying experience with Regina Tate made her too frightened to return to write the sequel. Now, Laura is finally back in Castlebay to write, Mayhem, book two of Black Shadow.
Mayhem begins where Murder ended in fictional Shadylake with serial killer, Alice Crain. Alice has just murdered Eve Collins and stolen her manuscript. Willing to do anything to become a famous mystery writer, she decides to write what she knows best—murder. Alice’s plan—one murder equals a new chapter.
When Laura Drake completes Mayhem, a last minute decision leads her to visit an old woman in Bear Ridge. With each strange signpost, she’s pulled into her own mystery of black shadows.
Serial killer, Alice Crain, is a character in Laura’s books.
But who is Laura Drake, the writer who created Alice?
What makes Laura so adept at writing about murder and mayhem?
Excerpt
Bear Ridge, California, Saturday, February 26, 1966
“The next female serial killers have already been born. More are being born as I write this. The older girls have already thought about killing. Some have already committed murder. Perhaps, they are reading this article. Who will be the next female serial killer?”
The twelve-year-old tilted her head, contemplating the question with the utmost seriousness. Her grin became wide, her eyes alit with excitement at the prospect. She spoke her answer aloud, her young voice filled with pride as she stated the one word answer with complete confidence.
“Me.”
Professional Reviews
5-Star review for Mayhem!
As always, Linda Guyan’s book was a pleasure to read. Mayhem is a wonderful story that turns the meaning of murder mystery on its head. Linda Guyan has become my favorite murder mystery author and I very much look forward to reading more of her work! When looking for a new and refreshing take on the murder mystery genre, I would definitely recommend any of Linda Guyan’s novels, but especially the Black Shadow Series.
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Mayhem is expertly written with intricate, well-developed characters and a story line that is never boring. There are so many plot twists and fourth wall breaks in this book that it is hard to keep track! Any readers who choose to read Mayhem are in for a great treat.
Mayhem continues where Murder left off in the Black Shadow Series, with Meg Ryder searching for the answers as to who killed her best friend Eve Collins. At least in Laura Drake’s novel that is. In reality it has been twelve years since Laura wrote Murder. After twelve years Laura has finally returned to Castlebay, the inspiration for her fictional Shady Lake. Come to finish what she started, Laura writes her second book and, finishing her novel, she decides to take a detour to visit an old lady whose card had been slipped under her door. As she nears the old lady’s house, coincidences start to add up and Laura starts to question her reality. Who is Laura Drake?
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Reviewed By Sierra Edelen for Readers’ Favorite
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