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Their Haunted Hearts

Detectives Kane and Alton #27 / 29
by D.K. Hood
Their Haunted Hearts (Detectives Kane and Alton #27) by D.K. Hood
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Lightning flashes overhead as she walks along the isolated path out of town. She listens to the rumble of thunder until she hears the unmistakable sound of heavy boots on the path behind her. She starts to run, but he’s faster and she already knows there is no one for miles to hear her screams…

It’s Halloween in Black Rock Falls and among the small town’s annual festivities, Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane are called to a gruesome discovery. Where there was once a plastic mannequin in a coffin, now stands the lifeless body of a young woman, her pale skin illuminated under the heavy stormy sky.

Taking in the victim’s long dark hair and still blue eyes, it’s the bite marks on her neck that have Jenna’s fearing what kind of monster could have inflicted such wounds. Could this be the most sick and twisted murderer Black Rock Falls has ever seen?

Days later, Jenna’s heart breaks when another vulnerable young woman is found at another Halloween attraction in the centre of Black Rock Falls. As Jenna surveys the scene, she instantly notices the familiar deep red bite marks on her neck.

With the whole town gripped with fear that a vampire-like killer is on the loose, Jenna works around the clock to hunt down the fiend who is stalking vulnerable young women. When she links the bodies to a cold case, it’s clear he has taken many victims.

As Jenna finally gets a breakthrough, a violent storm shuts off the small town, giving the murder the perfect chance to kill again, but Jenna puts herself in unthinkable danger to catch him. Will she stop him before he can take another life or has Jenna finally met her match?

Fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot will absolutely devour this gripping and unputdownable crime thriller from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author D.K. Hood.

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Release date: September 9, 2025

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D.K. Hood

D.K. Hood

In the cold stillness of a London snowstorm, D.K. Hood entered a world she would later populate with chilling secrets, unsolved murders, and flawed heroes. Today, Hood stands among the sharpest voices in crime fiction, best known for her gripping Detectives Kane and Alton series—dark, atmospheric thrillers that have climbed bestseller lists including USA Today and The Wall Street Journal.

Though her novels are set in the remote Montana town of Black Rock Falls, Hood’s own journey began oceans away. Growing up by the English coast before eventually settling in Australia, she nurtured an early fascination with crime and psychology. Long before penning her first novel, she was the one lingering over true crime documentaries and forensic journals, piecing together the puzzles of human behavior. This quiet obsession would one day fuel the pulse-pounding narratives that have captivated millions of readers around the world.

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D.K. Hood's stories are not just about catching killers—they are about the fear that creeps in at the edges of ordinary life, about the hidden fractures beneath seemingly perfect facades. With protagonists like Sheriff Jenna Alton and Deputy David Kane, she explores the cost of justice and the heavy burden of secrets. Each book—whether it’s Don’t Tell a Soul, Bring Me Flowers, or the newer installments like Be Mine Forever—builds a world where the landscape itself feels like a character: vast, isolated, and filled with shadows.

Her writing, praised for its intricate plotting and relentless pacing, carries an authenticity rooted in exhaustive research. Hood immerses herself in forensic science and criminal psychology, ensuring that each twist feels not just shocking, but chillingly plausible. That dedication hasn't gone unnoticed—her work has been translated into multiple languages, nominated for awards like the Silver Falchion, and cemented her reputation as a writer who doesn’t just tell stories, but builds whole worlds of suspense.

In 2023, Hood expanded her chilling universe with the launch of her Special Agent Beth Katz series, venturing deeper into moral grey zones with a protagonist who is both hunter and hunted.

From the snow-swept streets of London to the sun-baked coasts of Australia, and into the dark, forgotten corners of Montana’s forests, D.K. Hood’s journey is as compelling as the stories she tells—where every whispered secret, every lingering glance, and every echoing footstep might just be the start of something far more sinister.

Detectives Kane and Alton

In Black Rock Falls, a small Montana town where the wind howls through the trees and the mountains loom like silent sentinels, nothing is ever as it seems. Here, Sheriff Jenna Alton and Deputy David Kane work tirelessly to uncover the secrets buried beneath the surface, facing off against killers who would do anything to stay hidden.

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The Detectives Kane and Alton series isn't just another collection of crime thrillers—it’s a gripping dive into the darkness that lurks beneath quiet, picturesque communities. The heart of this series lies not just in the murders that need solving but in the layered, haunted characters who carry the weight of their own troubled pasts. With every twist, readers are drawn deeper into the quiet terror of a town that holds more than its fair share of secrets.

Hood masterfully creates a tense, atmospheric world, where the line between justice and vengeance often blurs, and the price of truth is higher than anyone could imagine. Her portrayal of the Montana landscape is vivid and almost haunting, wrapping itself around the characters and events in a way that enhances the emotional intensity of the investigations.

Through Jenna and Kane's evolving partnership, Hood explores the cost of living in a world where not even the smallest detail can be trusted. Their relentless pursuit of truth is tempered by the heavy personal burdens they each carry, making them both relatable and compelling in their flaws. Each case they tackle uncovers something deeper—something more disturbing—and the stakes continue to rise as the series progresses.

The Detectives Kane and Alton novels are not just about solving murders—they’re about the human side of justice, the toll it takes, and the darkness that can lurk within even the most ordinary of lives. With a perfect mix of tension, mystery, and emotional depth, this series will leave readers constantly on edge, craving the next chapter.


Detectives Kane and Alton consists of twenty-nine books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Their Wicked Games (Detectives Kane and Alton #19)
Unrated
Where Hidden Souls Lie (Detectives Kane and Alton #20)
Unrated
A Song for the Dead (Detectives Kane and Alton #21)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Eyes Tight Shut (Detectives Kane and Alton #22)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Their Frozen Bones (Detectives Kane and Alton #23)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Good Girls Don't Cry (Detectives Kane and Alton #26)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Their Haunted Hearts (Detectives Kane and Alton #27)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Watch Over Me (Detectives Kane and Alton #28)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Look Behind You (Detectives Kane and Alton #29)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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