The Reaping, Steinbeck and Reed Book 2 By Jess Lourey

In Deadly Echoes by the Edgar Award–nominated author of Unspeakable Things, forensic scientist Harry Steinbeck and rogue BCA agent Van Reed face a chilling challenge in the small town of Alku, Minnesota. The town’s tranquility is shattered when a series of child abductions is linked to a brutal family massacre from 1998—a case long relegated to the cold case files.

Harry, who had hoped never to return to Alku due to haunting memories of his sister’s abduction, is forced back into the fray. He teams up with the unorthodox cold case agent Evangeline Reed to unravel the mystery behind these recent crimes. As the investigation unfolds, the stakes escalate when more children begin to disappear, and Harry and Van feel the ominous presence of an unseen observer.

The case’s complexity deepens as they uncover disturbing truths that lead them to confront a more sinister reality than they initially imagined. With each clue pointing to a connection with Harry’s own past, he must grapple with the secrets he has long tried to bury. The tension rises as the duo races against time to stop the abductor and protect the remaining children, all while Harry faces the possibility of losing everything he holds dear.

Deadly Echoes is a gripping, suspenseful thriller that delves into the darkest corners of a small town’s past and the personal demons of those determined to bring a killer to justice. 📚❤️