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Mind Games (Kaely Quinn Profiler Book #1) Kindle Edition

by Nancy Mehl (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,221 ratings
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Kaely Quinn's talents as an FBI behavior analyst are impossible to ignore, no matter how unorthodox her methods. But when a reporter outs her as the daughter of an infamous serial killer, she's demoted to field agent and transferred to St. Louis.

When the same reporter who ruined her career claims to have received an anonymous poem predicting a string of murders, ending with Kaely's, the reporter's ulterior motives bring his claim into question. But when a body is found that fits the poem's predictions, the threat is undeniable, and the FBI sends Special Agent Noah Hunter to St. Louis.

Initially resentful of the assignment, Noah is surprised at how quickly his respect for Kaely grows, despite her oddities. But with a brazen serial killer who breaks all the normal patterns on the loose, Noah and Kaely are tested to their limits to catch the murderer before anyone else--including Kaely herself--is killed.
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FBI Behavioral Analyst Kaely Quinn's methods may be highly unorthodox, but her talent is undeniable. She's done her best to establish a new life for herself after being demoted and transferred to St. Louis when a reporter revealed she's the daughter of an infamous serial killer. But when that same reporter claims to have received an anonymous poem predicting a string of murders, ending with Kaely's, it seems her old life has followed her.

When a body is found that fits the poem's morbid predictions, Kaely and her new partner, Special Agent Noah Hunter, are forced to move past his skepticism of her approach and work together to unravel the deadly riddle.

With a brazen serial killer who breaks all the normal patterns on the loose, Noah and Kaely are tested to their limits to catch the murderer before anyone else, including Kaely, is killed.

About the Author

Nancy Mehl is the author of more than thirty books, including the Defenders of Justice series. She received the ACFW Mystery Book of the Year Award in 2009. Nancy writes from her home in Missouri, where she lives with her husband, Norman, and their puggle, Watson. To learn more, visit www.nancymehl.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07D6YKXJG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bethany House Publishers (December 4, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 4, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 9239 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
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Nancy Mehl lives in Missouri, with her husband Norman, and her puggle, Watson. She's authored over fifty books and is currently at work on a new FBI suspense series for Bethany House Publishing.

All of Nancy's novels have an added touch - something for your spirit as well as your soul. "I welcome the opportunity to share my faith through my writing," Nancy says. "It's a part of me and of everything I think or do. God is number one in my life. I wouldn't be writing at all if I didn't believe that this is what He's called me to do. I hope everyone who reads my books will walk away with the most important message I can give them: God is good, and He loves you more than you can imagine. He has a good plan especially for your life, and there is nothing you can't overcome with His help."

You can find out more about Nancy by visiting her Web site at: www.nancymehl.com. She also is active on the Suspense Sisters: www.suspensesisters.blogspot.com and on FaceBook!

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A faith-based thriller in which the FBI is after a killer that's after one of their own ...
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A faith-based thriller in which the FBI is after a killer that's after one of their own ...
Which of your most trusted family, friends, or associates, is trying to kill you? That is the question that Kaely Quinn and her colleagues must answer before more people die. They have clues - a poem, the timing of the messages, the choice of victims - but it would take the combined work of the FBI, the BAU, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, and a variety of concerned citizens to arrive outside the warehouse where they would find Kaely’s phone, but not Kaely. Could they find her in time?The author has created a thrilling story that could easily compete with Criminal Minds for my TV viewing time or for my weekly movie watching dollars. Whether the reader is looking for a well-written FBI thriller or a faith-based novel woven into the fabric of the 21st-century world, Mind Games may easily fill the bill. This reader could not put it down. The characters will be forced to examine their own faith (or lack thereof). The questions are not easy and the answers will only partially be answered in this book. Hopefully, the sequel’s Fall 2019 release will provide more answers._____________This review is based on a free electronic copy provided by the publisher for the purpose of creating this review. The opinions expressed are my own.
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VirginiaLynn
5.0 out of 5 stars Uniquely captivating
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
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This book was a unique read for me. I felt like I was right in the middle of the investigation, part of the team racing the clock to solve the case. Not only was the plot captivating, but the characters as well. I couldn't turn pages fast enough to see what would happen next. The author successfully kept me guessing all the way to the ending that caught me by surprise.
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Sandustin
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
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A true thriller. An FBI agent skilled in profiling criminals is targeted herself. The author skillfully weaves the plot so that you suspect several different people.
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PA001
4.0 out of 5 stars New Suspense Series by Nancy Mehl!
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2020
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FBI Behavorial Analyst Kaely Quinn (AKA Jessica Oliphant) has been exposed as the daughter of a serial killer, Ed Oliphant, thanks to a pesky reporter. This new public revelation of her identity challenges her new partner, Special Agent Noah Hunter, in ways neither of them dreamed of. Now a NEW serial killer is on the loose and has Kaely in his crosshairs.
I enjoy Nancy Mehl's suspense, and it's obvious that she does her homework on the law enforcement end. She does an excellent job of portraying the cat and mouse game of a serial killer. The pace of the novel is excellent, which gives the reader time to digest what just happened before going on to the next incident. What I do find annoying are all of the abbreviations for different areas of upper law inforcement.
Kaely herself is a very likable character and is very intelligent, although her methods are rather unusual. The other agents on her team make up a very cohesive group that is well matched to each person's expertise. I love that there is a strong faith thread which becomes stronger towards the end. With her troubled past, Kaely's faith is going to be a very important factor to getting her through this new threat.
I purchased an Amazon Kindle copy of this book and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
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lighthouse88
5.0 out of 5 stars fantstic start to new series!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019
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What a fantastic, gripping and mysterious tale that comes from the pen of Nancy Mehl! Before I continue let me share with you that book two of the series titled, Firestorm, comes out August 2019 and I can hardly wait!
Kaely Quinn is a behavioral analyst for the FBI. The way she does this will really grab your attention! What is even more gripping is the character’s history and how her fellow FBI agents treat her. Kaely lives only for justice to be served, but someone is stalking her. The whole time I was reading the book I kept wondering who was after her and what part of her memory wouldn’t let her remember whatever it is that the stalker thinks she knows.
When Kaely is assigned to work with another FBI agent, she about has a fit but must decide to either deal with the new assignment or resign. The man assigned to her doesn’t want her for a partner either but again has no choice. The case they are working together is proving extremely dangerous and the subject is always one step ahead of the agents.
I was captured by the story from the first page until the very end! It’s suspense, thrills and danger with mystery in the background. I kept trying to figure it out, but the author does an excellent job of throwing in some curves that made me rethink my conclusions a couple of times. So, if you like mystery with a possible long shot at romance, here is your next book to enjoy!
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ABL
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting character
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
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Love her books
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JM
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2023
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This was the first book I’ve read in 2023 and it is going to be hard to beat this year! This book is fantastic!!! Nancy Mehl wrote a brilliant story that is filled with suspense, thrills, and intrigue but is very clever in her delivery. She kept me guessing because she had this story so well written. I even liked the hint of the main character having a mental illness. I’ve already ordered book two!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Clean read
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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A well written thriller. Appreciated the clean read - had none of the usual bad language, sex or graphic violence - didn't detract from the story.
Wouldn't mind reading further in the series.
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LD2reader
5.0 out of 5 stars I Really Enjoyed This Book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2019
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Kaely was an intriguing character, and I was completely fascinated with her job as an FBI Profiler. I personally can “sense things” about other people that end up being true (that no one else can see), so I related to her gift a lot. Also to her inability to explain it to anyone or feel like she can trust anyone.

The plot was intriguing with the deadly puzzle, and I was constantly suspecting different people all the time. It was truly perplexing! Sometimes I got so frustrated because I thought it was someone she was meeting up with but the team wasn’t protecting her! But in the end, I never did get it all right. That pushed me to keep reading and reading and reading!!

It was especially satisfying that Kaely wasn’t “perfect.” She didn’t figure the mystery out, either, plus she has some major flaws. She’s human with an exceptional gift. And I loved that she didn’t have a predictable ending with either of the men in her life. I didn’t roll my eyes once while reading this story! (Amazing)

I also appreciated that she was highly logical, but her heart wouldn’t let her shut everyone out...not even God. She truly needed God to get her alive through this. Her honesty in admitting that He was healing her from the deep wounds of her childhood was genuine and relatable. I love characters with a lot of depth, and Kaely was definitely wonderful. Many of the other characters were great, too. I truly enjoyed this book!
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B. Lavoie
5.0 out of 5 stars Kept me guessing!
Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2021
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This was one of the best books I've read in a long time. It kept me guessing until the very end. This is the first book I've read by Nancy Mehl and I look forward to reading more from her.
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Emer Richards
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2021
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All I can say is that I cannot get enough of her books so diverse and all enjoyable each taking me on a different journey
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The Bluestocking
5.0 out of 5 stars A Thrilling Read!
Reviewed in Australia on April 17, 2022
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Mind Games is so different from what I usually read, it’s a crime thriller with a little bit of psychological thriller all mixed together with zero romance. Can you believe that I read a book with no romance in it?! Though to be fair I didn’t know that before reading it lol. Mind Games hooked me right from the prologue, it just grabbed my attention with both hands and there was no way I was not finishing this book! It was like reading an episode of Criminal Minds, so fascinating to watch all the different people analyzing all the info to try figure out who the killer was. And I didn’t figure it out until the characters did which just showed how well written the mystery was! Kaely was amazing yet super quirky and I love Noah already. I can’t wait to read more of them in the next book. The investigation had such a thrilling conclusion! Mind Games was fascinating and thrilling read! But it ended with too many unanswered questions because it’s a three part series. MUST. READ. NEXT. BOOK!!!
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Joanne Godin
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting read
Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2022
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Absolutely brilliant writing! Gets you hooked right from page 1! Loved it! Makes you want to see what Kaely Quinn will be up to next.
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cariadnat
5.0 out of 5 stars Real page turner
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2021
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Fantastically written audience novel. I couldn't put it down and went through every emotion with them. Can't wait for the next one now
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