About the Book
Book: Hunted on the Trail
Author: Dana Mentink
Genre: Suspense
Release date: December 24, 2024
A killer out for vengeance…
but this bloodhound has his scent.
Ambushed by sudden gunfire, former cop Stephanie Wolfe realizes the tracking competition she entered with her bloodhound is a setup. An escaped fugitive has lured her into the remote wilderness to exact his deadly revenge. And her ex-boyfriend, bounty hunter Vance Silverton, has fallen into the fatal trap, too. Now cut off from civilization with only minimal supplies and their two dogs, the pair must depend on each other to survive. But with a treacherous storm approaching, it’s not only a cold-blooded killer they’ll have to escape.
My Review:
Dana Mentink is one of my favorite “Love Inspired” authors. Her books always have intriguing storylines and this story is another well-written, suspenseful page turner. The two main characters in the book, Stephanie and Vance, have to work closely together to have a chance to escape the danger that seems to be engulfing them. But they also have two other “heroes” along to help them—their dogs Chloe and Pudge. Chloe is a trained bloodhound and Pudge is a hero in the making. As all four are on the run together, Stephanie and Vance find that they must also untangle their complicated hearts and emotions. The ending to the story was amazing, especially as there was a twist I didn’t see coming. If you enjoy reading Christian suspense books, you’ll love this one.
This book is Book 3 in the “Security Hounds Investigations” series. Each story stands on its own, but if you enjoyed this one, you’ll want to check out this series.
I voluntarily received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. All opinions are my own.
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About the Author
Dana Mentink is a USA TODAY and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author. She’s written more than forty mystery and suspense novels for Love Inspired Suspense, and Poisoned Pen Press. Her debut novel with Revell releases in the summer of 2025. She is honored to have received two ACFW Carol Awards, a Holt Medallion Award, and a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award.
More from Dana
My life has gone to the dogs! No joke! While readers enjoy the Wolfe family humans, I hear on the regular that their favorite characters are the bloodhounds. In book #1, Wally was just an irrepressible disaster, and he continues his naughty ways throughout the series. In book #2, we met Pinkerton who is a model canine, unless squirrels enter the picture. And now, you’ll get to know Chloe who is fabulous, but I will venture to say she is going to be outshined by her mutt companion Brutus (you’ll have to read the book to discover his real name and identity!) As this book launches, I’m deep into writing the last two and there are a couple more unpredictable hounds you have yet to meet. Such fun! Thanks for galloping along with me on this series!
Blog Stops
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An Author’s Take, December 5
Betti Mace, December 6
Life on Chickadee Lane, December 6
Texas Book-aholic, December 7
Devoted To Hope, December 7
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, December 8
Stories By Gina, December 8
Locks, Hooks and Books, December 9
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, December 9
The Avid Reader, December 10
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, December 10
Blogging With Carol, December 11
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, December 11
Simple Harvest Reads, December 12 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
Kyliegh Reads, December 12
For Him and My Family, December 13
Leslie’s Library Escape, December 13
Blossoms and Blessings, December 14
Labor Not in Vain, December 14
Holly’s Book Corner, December 15
Pause for Tales, December 15
A Good Book and Cup of Tea, December 16
Lights in a Dark World, December 16
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Dana is giving away the grand prize of a $75 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
This should be a very enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing and hosting this.
Dana Mentink is one of my favorite suspense authors, and “Hunted on the Trail” will be a thrilling read.
This sounds exciting!