Killer in the Dark

A Jett Thacker Mystery, Book 2

By: Dan Alatorre

Narrated by: Skye Stafford

A young woman dies in a brutal nighttime attack, and all signs indicate her killer was a Florida panther–an endangered species that hasn’t killed a human in more than 70 years. When a second attack occurs in the same manner, the locals go into an uproar. News of the killer panther will ruin the tourist season and devastate their businesses. Parents won’t let their kids play in the backyard. But only 150 of the elusive panthers exist in the entire state, so they probably can't really be responsible for the deaths. But if not them, what is?

The teeth and claw marks on the bodies are irrefutable. A third attack puts police authorities at odds with conservationists. The deaths occurred on national park territory, so it falls to Ranger Mara Teery to run the complex investigation. Together with brash investigative TV reporter Jett Thacker and a wily game hunter, the unlikely trio is determined to stop the series of gruesome killings. Is it actually a rogue Florida panther on a bloodthirsty rampage, a setup by a radical conservationist, a blackmail scheme against a local big cat zoo–or something far darker?

©2022 Dan Alatorre (P)2023 Dan Alatorre

The perfect sequel!!

I’m in love with this series! Jett is one of my favs! This author did not disappoint with the suspense and thrill of this book! I loved all of the twists and turns! I literally could not put this book down!! Amazing read! Highly recommend!

On the edge of my seat!!!

The terrific audio narration really brought out the authors descriptive details and suspenseful scene setups. Had the hair standing up on the back of my neck!
Recommended!!

Jett Thacker Rocks!!

This second in the series book is as fascinating as the first. There is a big cat loose, and everyone thinks that it came from a big cat sanctuary. It turns out that every big cat in the sanctuary is accounted for. So where did it come from? Why is it killing people? Leave it to Jett to follow the clues and figure it out.

New concept on thriller novels

I loved the different aspect of this novel. A large cat killing people....or is it? Great twist. Good story all around.

Another Jett mystery!

Overall I really liked this book, I did however like TLIM better. The events that unfolded were crazy though. It really brought out what a small town feel is when an outsider shows up. I would still recommend this book to any and everyone! I can't wait to listen to the next book in the series!

Attention to detail

I love the continuation of characters we met in the first Jett Thacker novel! This storyline kept me very entertained and even educated me about big cats, which I enjoyed! I will say I was able to figure out who the culprit was early on for some reason, but there were still some aspects I did not see coming! I rated this 4 out of 5 stars and will excitingly continue my reading of Dan Alattore's excellently written works!

Gripping thriller, epic twists and turns

This is a great second book in this series! The ending I was not expecting at all. This book is a must read for people who love psychological thrillers and mysteries.

I hate this book ended!

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Dan Alatorre's "Killer in the Dark" is a gripping mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish! Sky Stafford's narration brings every twist and turn to life, making it impossible to put down—perfect for those on-the-go moments when you just need to dive into a thrilling whodunit. Alatorre masterfully weaves suspense with clever clues, ensuring you’ll be guessing until the last moment. If I could give a million stars, I would! A must-listen for any mystery lover!