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Series

Blake Larsen

3 books

The Blake Larsen series by Jack Slater has 3 books. Start with In the Dark (2023), then read the rest in the order below.

Blake Larsen reading order

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In the Dark

Jack Slater

After the suspicious death of her Green Beret brother, federal agent Blake Larsen is left with grief, unanswered questions, and a growing sense that the official story cannot be trusted. When one of her brother’s closest friends is murdered outside her home, Blake joins forces with former soldier Ryan Walker to investigate the connection between the two deaths. Their search leads into the hidden criminal world of Northern Pines, where buried secrets, divided loyalties, and escalating danger test Blake’s resolve. This atmospheric thriller explores grief, loyalty, and the lengths people will go to protect the truth.

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2

She Lies Here

Jack Slater

She Lies Here

Jack Slater

On her first day in a new job, Blake Larsen discovers a meticulously staged murder—and realizes she may be facing a killer with a history. When an Army wife is abducted and a chilling ransom video threatens her life, the quiet community of Northern Pines becomes the center of a national crisis. As investigators pursue an apparent terrorist plot, Blake uncovers disturbing links to long-unsolved cases and a calculated campaign designed to command the public’s attention. Racing against time, she must determine how the murder and kidnapping are connected before the killer strikes again.

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Among the Pines

Jack Slater

Among the Pines

Jack Slater

When a troubled teen is found dead at Pine Ridge Retreat and another disappears, Lieutenant Blake Larsen is drawn into a chilling investigation at a secluded camp where secrecy and unquestioning loyalty run deep. As she searches for the missing teenager and confronts a growing list of suspects, Blake must also contend with the unresolved trauma of her own family tragedy—and the political pressure surrounding the victim’s powerful father. With more lives at risk and someone determined to silence her, Blake races to uncover what Pine Ridge is hiding before the truth disappears into the woods. A tense mystery thriller exploring grief, institutional secrecy, misplaced devotion, and the cost of pursuing justice.

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