Once Forsaken (A Riley Paige Mystery—Book 7) Read online

  Riley could hear Wendy gasp when she said who was calling.

  “Riley!” she said. “What is it? Is something the matter?”

  Riley was about to explain everything—how she felt that Daddy had made a mistake leaving the cabin to her, and how the cabin was Wendy’s if she wanted it.

  But suddenly it seemed wrong to try to resolve all this on the phone.

  It’s time to do some healing, Riley thought.

  She said simply, “Let’s get together and talk.”

  Wendy sounded surprised but pleased. They made plans to get together on a weekend soon.

  As soon as the call ended, Riley’s cell phone buzzed.

  It was an anonymous text message that read …

  Sometimes the strong win.

  Riley shuddered.

  She knew right away who the message was from.

  It was from Shane Hatcher, sending his congratulations.

  She’d never gotten a text message from him before.

  Should Riley reply?

  She decided she shouldn’t—and anyway, she didn’t know what to say.

  At least now Riley knew that she had another way to contact him.

  But was that a good thing or a bad thing?

  Riley didn’t know.

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  ONCE COLD

  (A Riley Paige Mystery—Book 8)

  “A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.”

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  ONCE COLD is book #8 in the bestselling Riley Paige mystery series, which begins with the #1 bestseller ONCE GONE (Book #1)—a free download with over 900 five star reviews!

  There is one cold case that has plagued Special Agent Riley Paige for her entire career, dwelling at the corners of her consciousness, forcing her to return to it again and again. The only case she has never solved, she has finally put it out of her mind.

  Until she gets a call from the murdered victim’s mother.

  It spurs Riley to face the case once again, and to not give up until she has found answers.

  Yet Riley barely has time to catch her breath when she receives a lead for another cold case, one which, if possible, strikes an even deeper note within her. It is a lead that promises to solve the case of her own mother’s killer.

  And it comes from Shane Hatcher.

  A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE COLD is book #8 in a riveting new series—with a beloved new character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night.

  Book #9 in the Riley Paige series will be available soon.

  ONCE COLD

  (A Riley Paige Mystery—Book 8)

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  Blake Pierce

  Blake Pierce is author of the bestselling RILEY PAGE mystery series, which includes seven books (and counting). Blake Pierce is also the author of the MACKENZIE WHITE mystery series, comprising five books (and counting); of the AVERY BLACK mystery series, comprising four books (and counting); and of the new KERI LOCKE mystery series.

  ONCE GONE (a Riley Paige Mystery--Book #1), BEFORE HE KILLS (A Mackenzie White Mystery—Book 1), CAUSE TO KILL (An Avery Black Mystery—Book 1), and A TRACE OF DEATH (A Keri Locke Mystery—Book 1) are each available as a free download on Amazon!

  An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Blake loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.blakepierceauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch.

  BOOKS BY BLAKE PIERCE

  RILEY PAIGE MYSTERY SERIES

  ONCE GONE (Book #1)

  ONCE TAKEN (Book #2)

  ONCE CRAVED (Book #3)

  ONCE LURED (Book #4)

  ONCE HUNTED (Book #5)

  ONCE PINED (Book #6)

  ONCE FORSAKEN (Book #7)

  ONCE COLD (Book #8)

  MACKENZIE WHITE MYSTERY SERIES

  BEFORE HE KILLS (Book #1)

  BEFORE HE SEES (Book #2)

  BEFORE HE COVETS (Book #3)

  BEFORE HE TAKES (Book #4)

  BEFORE HE NEEDS (Book #5)

  AVERY BLACK MYSTERY SERIES

  CAUSE TO KILL (Book #1)

  CAUSE TO RUN (Book #2)

  CAUSE TO HIDE (Book #3)

  CAUSE TO FEAR (Book #4)