Against the Dark (A Parker Hand FBI Suspense Thriller—Book One) Against the Dark (A Parker Hand FBI Suspense Thriller—Book One)
Book 1 - A Parker Hand FBI Suspense Thriller

Against the Dark (A Parker Hand FBI Suspense Thriller—Book One‪)‬

    • 4.4 • 73 Ratings

Publisher Description

"“This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!”
—Reader review for The Killing Game

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Former gambler-turned-FBI Agent Parker Hand has learned to master high pressure and high stakes—but when a cunning killer targets elite poker players, Parker realizes all is not what it seems—and that she just may be in the race of her life to outwit a killer before he comes for her next…

AGAINST THE DARK is the first book in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 3,000 five star ratings and reviews.

In the high-stakes world of Parker Hand, mystery, thriller and suspense collide, delivering page turning action and twists until the last page. Fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot, and Teresa Driscoll are sure to fall in love.

Future books in the series are also available!

“This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.”

—Reader review for The Killing Game

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“Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!”

—Reader review for The Killing Game

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“I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.”

—Reader review for The Killing Game

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“This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.”

—Reader review for The Killing Game

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“Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!”

—Reader review for The Killing Game

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“Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.”

—Reader review for The Killing Game

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“WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.”

—Reader review for The Killing Game

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“Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.”

—Reader review for The Killing Game

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“Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.”

—Reader review for The Killing Game

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“Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can't wait to read book two!”

—Reader review for The Killing Game

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GENRE
Mysteries & Thrillers
RELEASED
2026
April 20
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
206
Pages
PUBLISHER
Kate Bold
SELLER
Independent Authors.
SIZE
3.2
MB

Customer Reviews

camieoct15 ,

Against the Dark

Rather Boring! Not much meat or excitement. If you want to know what a card player thinks this is probably to your liking. Drama….maybe just a whisper. 11 1 2026 Camie12

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