Darlene L. Turner

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Darlene L. Turner is a New York Times bestselling author of romantic suspense and thriller novels. Her love of mystery began when she read her first Nancy Drew book. She’s turned that passion into page-turners fueled by danger, faith-filled hope, and twists that refuse to let readers sleep. Known affectionately as the Plaid Queen for her love of all things plaid, she brings that same bold confidence to the page—layering relentless villains, courageous heroines, and fiercely protective heroes into every novel.

She believes the best stories blend edge-of-your-seat tension with hope, faith, and the quiet reminder that God’s light still shines in the darkest places. Darlene’s work has earned the Daphne du Maurier Award, the Holt Medallion, and multiple placements in the Selah Awards, honors that reflect her passion for storytelling with purpose.

Darlene met her husband, Jeff, at the turtle races and lives in Ontario, Canada. When she isn’t plotting fictional danger or researching law enforcement details, Darlene can usually be found fueled by flavored coffee and wrapped in plaid. She invites readers to step into her stories—just don’t expect to put the book down once the suspense begins.

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Coordinates of Death

Sweetwood Falls, Yukon, has seen too much terror for one small town. Corporal Aurora Hunt still blames herself for not catching the Shadow Box Killer before five women lost their lives. The killings stopped two years ago, and her colleagues believe the murderer is dead. But Aurora isn’t convinced. A chilling discovery on a winter’s morning confirms her fears. Canadian Watcher Squad survivalist Kordell Greene is part of the past that Aurora has tried to put behind her. He’s also the only person equipped to guide her through this deadly terrain. And always, the Shadow Box Killer is one step ahead, drawing them deeper into a twisted game where the slightest mistake may be their last.

  • Scent of Peril

    Dispatched with her K-9 partner, Shadow, to locate an abducted boy, Constable Taylor Grant finds herself ambushed in the wilderness along with Wyatt Hoyt, the child’s father. With time running out, can they outwit a ruthless mastermind to save Levi before it’s too late?

  • Echoes of Darkness

    “A masterful blend of suspense and psychological depth.”—Lynette Eason, USA TODAY bestselling author

    A serial killer stalks a small town, and a police officer must face her family’s dark past to catch him.