Darlene L. Turner

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Darlene L. Turner’s love of suspense began when she read her first Nancy Drew book. She’s turned that passion into her writing and believes readers will be captured by her plots, inspired by her strong characters, and moved by her inspirational message.

Darlene won the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense twice and an ACFW Genesis award. She’s represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency. Her debut book, Border Breach, won the Canadian 2021 Word Award and placed third in the 2021 Selahs in the Romantic Suspense category. Safe House Exposed won the 2023 HOLT Medallion Award – short inspirational category. Fatal Forensic Investigation won third place in the 2023 Directors’ Choice award. Explosive Christmas Showdown was a finalist in the 2023 FHLCW Reader’s Choice Awards.

Darlene met her husband Jeff at the turtle races in Ontario, Canada. She loves flavored coffee, colored pens, and plaid shirts.

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K-9 Ranch Protection

A killer on the loose. A K-9 keeping watch.

Police constable Izzy Tremblay knows her father’s death was no accident, so when she finally discovers a lead and is immediately attacked, her suspicions are confirmed. The ambush leaves her in the hospital with three hours of crucial memory missing, which she knows holds the key to finding her father’s murderer. For protection, she takes refuge with her ex-partner, Austin Murray, on his K-9 ranch while she races to uncover the truth. But with danger still lurking, can they stay alive long enough to take down a killer?

  • Yukon Wilderness Evidence

    When skeletal remains are uncovered in the Yukon forest, forensic botanist Keeley Ash is called to the crime scene—and ends up abducted. She never expects her ex, paramedic Brett Ryerson, to come to her rescue, or her evidence to be linked to a cold case. When their son—whom Brett never knew existed—is kidnapped, they’ll stop at nothing to save him

  • Buried Grave Secrets

    When bones are found at an unmarked grave site, forensic anthropologist Jordyn Miller knows someone wants old secrets to remain buried. She’ll do anything to uncover the truth about these suspicious deaths, including accepting the protection of her ex-boyfriend, Constable Colt Peters, & his K-9. But with targets on their backs, can they stay alive?