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.
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Guest Review from Donna
What I think you should know:
Hunted on The Trail by Dana Mentink is the third book in the Security Hounds Investigation Series. It is a contemporary Romantic Suspense set in Northern California. This book features K-9 Handler Stephanie Wolfe and her bloodhound Chole, along with her ex-boyfriend Vance Silverton. While this book can be read as a standalone I highly recommend the previous books in the series.
What I think about this book:
Dana Mentink always gives readers a unique and exciting adventure. In this book we follow Stephanie as she starts out on a three day tracking competition, however things go terribly wrong from the start. Vance is one of the last people that Steph would choose to work with, but now they must trust each other. Chloe and Brutus/ Pudge were great additions to the story. My husband got an eye rolling laugh at all of the Marine quotes like ”I’m a Marine, Baby. We know stuff, we do things, and we never get cold.” I really enjoyed this adventure. Mentink created an stunningly realistic book with characters that keep you hooked from the first page to the last. I can’t wait to see what happens next to the Wolfe family.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Celebrate Lit, this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.
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!!
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