Shattered Sanctuary

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About the Book Shattered Sanctuary

Series: The Erin Delaney Mysteries #1
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Release Date: March 18, 2025
Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance

Grappling with the aftermath of a tragic incident that altered her life, an ex-police officer and bestselling mystery author Erin Delaney finds solace in the tranquillity of a cabin nestled deep in the Smoky Mountains. But her restful stay is shattered when cries pierce the night, hinting at a lurking presence haunting the woods. When local police chief Adrian Nightengale seeks her help with a carefully arranged murder scene, she is thrust back into the world of crime solving. As they delve into the investigation, Erin’s intuition reveals chilling truths about the killer’s motives and strategically perfected methods.

Joined by the enigmatic Kaely Quinn-Hunter, a former FBI behavioural analyst, Erin not only embarks on a quest to stop the merciless serial killer but also confronts the revived ghosts of her past. In a race against time, Erin must defeat her own demons while outmanoeuvring a cunning killer or risk becoming the next victim in this deadly game of cat and mouse.

About the Author of Shattered Sanctuary

Nancy Mehl is the bestselling author of over 50 books. She’s won the Daphne Du Maurier Award, as well as an ACFW Mystery Book of the Year Award and a Carol award. She was also a finalist for the prestigious Christy Award. Her short story, Chasing Shadows, was in the USA Today bestselling Summer of Suspense anthology. Learn more about her at www.nancymehl.com and on her blog, the Suspense Sisters: www.suspensesisters.blogspot.com

My Thoughts on Shattered Sanctuary

Loved it!  I’ve been to Sanctuary before.  There’s another great series that happens here.  You should definitely read that one too.  But this book is the first in a new series.  A series about Erin Delaney.  Erin is an ex-police officer.  She quit the force after her partner died and a young girl died.  I don’t want to share too much about the whys and hows here but do think those are necessary.  Also, her name is Erin so she has to be amazing right?! (yes I’m biased because my name is Erin and I personally think we’re all amazing.)

Anyway.  This book lives up to everything Nancy Mehl writes.  They’re so full of suspense.  You literally cannot put it down and you’re looking over your shoulder wondering if you’re actually living the book in real life or not.  They’re that good!

Oh, and we get some characters from other series back too.  I loved seeing Kaely again.  Because yes I do see them in my mind.  Maybe it’s my own version of how Kaely chats with her unsubs.  Only without the darkness that can creep in.  

Okay.  So maybe we should chat more about the book. 

Kaely and Erin go to Sanctuary.  It’s supposed to be a girl’s trip.  No strings.  No work.  Just the two of them and their friendship enjoying some time together.  It might sound like not a big deal but Erin literally hasn’t left her house ina while so it’s a huge step for her.  

But she does it!  And the house is amazing. 

But then they learn about the legend.  The dead woman.  The crying.  Erin is there for a night on her own before Kaely arrives.  And maybe a dead body is found and she goes to look at the body with the local sheriff.  Even though Erin wasn’t that kind of a detective on the force she did write an amazing novel about it.  And she knows what she’s doing because she gleaned all kinds of knowledge from Kaely.  

This book starts off on a run and only gets faster and more involved.  Bodies being found.  Women missing and then murdered and found dead.  Who could be behind it?  And are they baiting Kaely and Erin?  Of course, they are because what would this book be without that?  

But the girls can protect themselves. . . can’t they?

Better order your copy and find out!  I cannot wait for the next book in the series.  

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from JustRead Publicity Tours. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.