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K-9 Mystery #2
Repent
Local police aren’t very concerned when fourteen-year-old Billy Tanner fails to finish his community service at their stable. Tossing a firebomb at a police horse isn’t something they can easily forgive.
But when the boy’s frantic grandmother asks PI Nikki Drake to hunt for her missing grandson, it’s a call for help Nikki can’t ignore. Her search takes her to the backwoods of California where a serial killer is pursuing his own brand of justice.
Yet time is not on her side…or Billy’s.
Note: This book was originally released by Kindle Worlds but has been rewritten and republished by Westerhall books.
But when the boy’s frantic grandmother asks PI Nikki Drake to hunt for her missing grandson, it’s a call for help Nikki can’t ignore. Her search takes her to the backwoods of California where a serial killer is pursuing his own brand of justice.
Yet time is not on her side…or Billy’s.
Note: This book was originally released by Kindle Worlds but has been rewritten and republished by Westerhall books.
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First published September 30, 2014
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About the author
Bev Pettersen
43 books249 followersUSA TODAY Bestselling Author Bev Pettersen is a three-time nominee in the National Readers Choice Award as well as the winner of other international awards including the Reader Views Reviewer’s Choice Award, Aspen Gold Reader’s Choice Award, Write Touch Readers’ Award, Kirkus Recommended Read, and a HOLT Medallion Award of Merit. She competed on the Alberta Thoroughbred race circuit and is an Equestrian Canada certified coach.
Bev lives in Nova Scotia with her family—humans and four-legged—and when she's not writing novels, she's riding. If you’d like to know when her next book will be available or just want to say hi, please visit her at www.BevPettersen.com
Bev lives in Nova Scotia with her family—humans and four-legged—and when she's not writing novels, she's riding. If you’d like to know when her next book will be available or just want to say hi, please visit her at www.BevPettersen.com
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September 7, 2023
Two-haiku review:
Teenage boy missing
Cops think he's a runaway
Grandma hires Nikki
K-9 is absent
But another dog has role
Real creepy villain
Teenage boy missing
Cops think he's a runaway
Grandma hires Nikki
K-9 is absent
But another dog has role
Real creepy villain
November 28, 2017
Repent by Bev Pettersen
Wow! a lot is packed into this short story!
A young man has gone missing. His brother and his grandmother say that this is not a bit like him; that it is not at all like him to be any place but home when he has finished with work or school. His dog is pining for him. He has a little history with the police, but they all liked him and he was working for them helping with the horse patrol.
The police have decided that he has run away, but our private detective, Lizzy Gardner, thinks otherwise.
In such a short little story, Pettersen has us from frustration to horror to tears. She is a superb writer. If you like a quick read mystery, this one is for you.
Wow! a lot is packed into this short story!
A young man has gone missing. His brother and his grandmother say that this is not a bit like him; that it is not at all like him to be any place but home when he has finished with work or school. His dog is pining for him. He has a little history with the police, but they all liked him and he was working for them helping with the horse patrol.
The police have decided that he has run away, but our private detective, Lizzy Gardner, thinks otherwise.
In such a short little story, Pettersen has us from frustration to horror to tears. She is a superb writer. If you like a quick read mystery, this one is for you.
July 30, 2022
Enjoyable with one reservation
Nikki is a very smart, able and persistent woman who works doggedly to solve her cases. I just wonder why Justin comes off as some kind of superman who is so busy with his incredibly important job that Nikki feels grateful if he can make time in his schedule to spend an hour or two with her. I didn't really like that she seems to feel that he is so much smarter and better at the job than she is. Otherwise, I enjoyed this book - I just find Justin too perfect. It sometimes felt like Nikki had more of a case of hero worship for him, rather than love (but anyhow I don't read mysteries for the love story. I read them for the action). I liked Jack as he helped Nikki look for his brother, Billy, after he was kidnapped and it would be fun to see them come back again in future books. Jack is so perceptive, smart and wily that I could see him as a detective someday. All in all, I did like this book enough to want to go on and read the next book in this series.
Nikki is a very smart, able and persistent woman who works doggedly to solve her cases. I just wonder why Justin comes off as some kind of superman who is so busy with his incredibly important job that Nikki feels grateful if he can make time in his schedule to spend an hour or two with her. I didn't really like that she seems to feel that he is so much smarter and better at the job than she is. Otherwise, I enjoyed this book - I just find Justin too perfect. It sometimes felt like Nikki had more of a case of hero worship for him, rather than love (but anyhow I don't read mysteries for the love story. I read them for the action). I liked Jack as he helped Nikki look for his brother, Billy, after he was kidnapped and it would be fun to see them come back again in future books. Jack is so perceptive, smart and wily that I could see him as a detective someday. All in all, I did like this book enough to want to go on and read the next book in this series.
August 8, 2023
Second for me in a series, and I'll definitely go for a third. With her dog recovering from injuries, the detective has to go it alone. Except, of course, for her many friends and contacts and family in the neighborhood.
My only complaint was the splitting of the action between Nikki (the detective) and the kidnapped teen. I realize she had to do it in order to tell a good story, and she did it well, building up the suspense from both sides at once. The only place where I felt she missed a beat was at the ending, when she jumped a little too quickly when another few pages would have made it rising suspense--and action scene--better.
Other than that, very good and more to come.
My only complaint was the splitting of the action between Nikki (the detective) and the kidnapped teen. I realize she had to do it in order to tell a good story, and she did it well, building up the suspense from both sides at once. The only place where I felt she missed a beat was at the ending, when she jumped a little too quickly when another few pages would have made it rising suspense--and action scene--better.
Other than that, very good and more to come.
July 18, 2023
Did I start this series with the second book for some reason? Yes I did. But it’s surprisingly decent! Nikki is a pretty good MC and I love that it’s centered on people who love animals. The mystery wasn’t terribly mysterious, but it was a well developed story more than anything. My main complaint is that we needed more Gunner, but he was otherwise detained.
August 5, 2025
Another fantastic mystery!! Nikki had to go it alone on this one, because her sidekick K9 German Shepherd Gunner is in rehab recovering from his gunshot. She’s so lonely without her boy and wasn’t going to take any cases right away, but when a grandmother comes and begs her to find her missing 14 year old grandson, Nikki can’t say no. This one made be a bit squeamish, but was so good!
March 2, 2021
Book 2 in this series. First couple of paragraphs grab you and suck you into the story. Keeps you guessing as to who is behind everything. Read this one in one sitting. Bev is one of my go to authors because of her other books. Received an ARC of the book for review.
March 7, 2021
Hope this is the start of a series.
After reading the first book of two, I had to read the next one. Very interesting, good plot and relatable characters. Love the psychic angle. Enjoyed reading this book very much.
After reading the first book of two, I had to read the next one. Very interesting, good plot and relatable characters. Love the psychic angle. Enjoyed reading this book very much.
March 25, 2021
Heartwarming
What an enjoyable read. It kept me on the edge of my chair. If you enjoy a warm happy ending this is awesome. Kudos to Bev Pettersen. I look forward to reading more of her books.
What an enjoyable read. It kept me on the edge of my chair. If you enjoy a warm happy ending this is awesome. Kudos to Bev Pettersen. I look forward to reading more of her books.
June 19, 2021
Great story!
Great story about a PI who cares more about helping than making money. She listens with her heart and intelligence with out snap decisions. Interesting investigation but a few more pages to flesh out the ending would have been nice, that part seemed a little rushed.
Great story about a PI who cares more about helping than making money. She listens with her heart and intelligence with out snap decisions. Interesting investigation but a few more pages to flesh out the ending would have been nice, that part seemed a little rushed.
July 6, 2021
Pettersen did her job. I'm now waiting for the third in the series.
I liked the two POVs.
I liked Billy and his brother - I want Nikki to hire the brother to work for her.
Gunner's side story worked well.
I liked the two POVs.
I liked Billy and his brother - I want Nikki to hire the brother to work for her.
Gunner's side story worked well.
November 23, 2021
This 2nd book in the K9 series was even more engaging than the 1st. I couldn't put it down and while I loved the ending, I was sorry that the story was done. Hope Bev will write more books for this series.
July 29, 2023
Decent read
Dogs, horses, police and PI's, serial killers, dangerous situations, heart stopping action make this a decent read. Liked the first in the series a bit more, so hope the next will be as good as the first.
Dogs, horses, police and PI's, serial killers, dangerous situations, heart stopping action make this a decent read. Liked the first in the series a bit more, so hope the next will be as good as the first.
August 12, 2023
Amazing Sparky!
Fast-paced and constantly changing, this book was packed with intrigue and fear. The plot changed constantly and kept me guessing. This whole series and cannot wait for the next book.
Fast-paced and constantly changing, this book was packed with intrigue and fear. The plot changed constantly and kept me guessing. This whole series and cannot wait for the next book.
January 23, 2025
Killer on the loose!
A teenager has disappeared his grandmother is worried! The police consider him a runaway! Will they find him? Will they be too late? Try book #2 two! Note: the pigs are being given food not appropriate!
A teenager has disappeared his grandmother is worried! The police consider him a runaway! Will they find him? Will they be too late? Try book #2 two! Note: the pigs are being given food not appropriate!
October 3, 2017
A great mystery by a first time author for me. All about a missing boy Billy and how his grandmother pushes to get him found. A fast paced read.
April 20, 2021
Enjoyed the story but it reminded me a lot of an episode I remembered from Criminal Minds.Would have liked more of the story to include Gunner.
June 25, 2021
I enjoyed both of Bev Pettersen's K-9 mysteries. I wish there were more in this series.
July 31, 2021
Well done, but the thriller aspect got a bit too graphic for me.
August 30, 2021
Goooooo Sparky!!
No Nikki hasn't traded in Gunner, but that spunky biscuit loving beagle is a treasure!! This plot line will make you rethink an eye for an eye. GREAT 2nd book!!!!
No Nikki hasn't traded in Gunner, but that spunky biscuit loving beagle is a treasure!! This plot line will make you rethink an eye for an eye. GREAT 2nd book!!!!
October 26, 2021
Great Mystery. Love the characters.
November 19, 2021
Great book....a real page turner!!
September 9, 2022
Extremely quick read. Not much substance to it at all really. Good to get back into the swing of reading again though.
September 28, 2022
Exciting Reading
I really liked this story. It was suspenseful and exciting. I have to admit that I really missed Gunner in this story.
I really liked this story. It was suspenseful and exciting. I have to admit that I really missed Gunner in this story.
November 5, 2022
Great Read!
I really enjoyed the characters, especially the dog! I would have given it five stars, but some of the scenes were a little too gory for my tastes.
I really enjoyed the characters, especially the dog! I would have given it five stars, but some of the scenes were a little too gory for my tastes.
November 8, 2022
Good mystery, with plenty of twists and turns.
April 8, 2023
Another winner for us mystery and animal lovers.
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July 4, 2023Continuing saga of PI and her K-9 partner.
November 7, 2024
Nikki has the best luck.
Obviously, her skills of observation contribute to that luck.
I am so happy that Sparky got the good biscuits.
But Nikki deserves another bstch.
Obviously, her skills of observation contribute to that luck.
I am so happy that Sparky got the good biscuits.
But Nikki deserves another bstch.
June 30, 2025
Great reading
Whoa, what a disturbing character, this is what nightmares are of. This book was full of action and suspense and horror.
Whoa, what a disturbing character, this is what nightmares are of. This book was full of action and suspense and horror.
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