Let Her Forget

Book 9: A Fiona Red FBI Suspense Thriller

by Blake Pierce

Genres: Female Sleuths; Suspense

Synopsis

This recording has been digitally produced by DeepZen Limited, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. DeepZen uses Emotive Speech Technology to create digital narrations that offer a similar listening experience to human narration. A coroner is found dead. Then an EMT. Expert FBI forensic examiner and entomologist Fiona Red senses a pattern, that something connects them, and quickly realizes that her out of the box thinking may just make her the only one brilliant enough to catch this killer before it’s too late…. “A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.” —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

LET HER FORGET is book #9 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews. Fiona Red, a brilliant but quirky FBI loner, spends most of her time in the lab or at crime scenes. She comes from a family used to being around death and bodies, her parents having run a funeral parlor, and she would have run the family business if not for a tragedy in her past: her sister was abducted when she was a teenager, and never found. Fiona remains determined to crack her sister’s case. But in the meantime, as an FBI agent, she applies her brilliance to catching killers and cracking cases that no one else can, as bugs are the first visitors to dead bodies. With her FBI partner out in the field, Fiona expects to stay behind the scenes. But Fiona, obsessed with catching killers, takes it one step too far, and may just find herself in the crosshairs of a killer herself. A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the Fiona Red series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series will soon be available! “An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Release date: January 2, 2024

Publisher: 171

Sample

PROLOGUE

 

 

The sunlight filtered through the dense canopy above, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor as Jessica continued along the unfamiliar path. Brutus, her loyal German Shepherd, eagerly sniffed at the undergrowth and led her deeper into the woods. She had never ventured this far before, but the excitement of discovery and the unwavering trust she had in her canine companion spurred her on.

"Alright, Brutus," she called out lightheartedly, "just a little further, then we'll head back."

Her words seemed to evaporate into the still air, leaving her with an uneasy feeling. As she trudged forward, the once-inviting foliage began to close in around her, stifling and oppressive. The musty scent of decomposing leaves filled her nostrils, and the hairs on the back of her neck stood on end.

"Okay, boy, that's enough for today," she said, her voice wavering slightly. "Let's turn back."

But as she tried to retrace her steps, the path seemed to twist and turn, leading her to unfamiliar sights – a gnarled tree trunk, a moss-covered boulder. Panic bubbled up within her chest, and her breath came in shallow gasps.

"Brutus, we need to find our way back now," she muttered, attempting to mask her growing fear. The dog looked up at her, his ears twitching, sensing her unease.

She fumbled for her phone, fingers trembling as she swiped through her apps, desperate for any sign of her location. But the device was unresponsive; the GPS was unable to locate her, and no signal bars graced the top corner of the screen.

"Come on, come on," she whispered urgently, her heart pounding in her ears. "Not now, please, not now."

As Jessica stared down at the useless piece of technology, her inner turmoil began to spiral.

Why did I let Brutus lead me so far? What if we don't find our way back?

Holding her phone above her head like a talisman, Jessica scanned the treetops, praying for even the slightest hint of a signal. The forest seemed to close in on her, branches reaching out like gnarled fingers, taunting her helplessness. A bead of sweat trickled down her temple as she strained her arm higher.

"Come on," she whispered to the phone, willing it to work. "Just one bar, please."

As if answering her desperate plea, a single line of reception flickered into existence. Relief washed over her.

"Brutus, stay close," she cautioned, her worry momentarily abated by the sliver of hope provided by the weak signal.

But before she could even attempt to use her newfound connection, Brutus's ears  perked up, and his body tensed. A low growl rumbled in his throat, morphing into a fierce bark that echoed through the trees. ...