Detecting Concealed Evidence

About the Book

Book: Detecting Concealed Evidence (Security Hounds Investigations Book 5)

Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense

Release Date: August 6, 2025

A panicked call sends detective Chase Wolfe and his search-and-rescue bloodhound, Tank, racing right into the path of his neighbor—who’s just barely escaped an abduction. But Pilar Alonso has no idea who’s after her or why. Now she must rely on Chase to keep her safe while they work together to track down the unknown assailants targeting her. Only, their investigation reveals layers of a much more sinister agenda, and danger is rapidly closing in. Drawn into a web of deceit, can they untangle the mystery…before they’re permanently silenced?

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith

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About the Author

Dana Mentink is a USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author as well as a two-time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, and a Holt Medallion winner. She is the author of over fifty titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Revell and Poisoned Pen Press.

More from Dana

Those bloodhounds are galloping on through this Security Hounds series, aren’t they? Here in book #5, we have Chase and the unbelievably chill Tank. They couldn’t be more opposite. Tank is the kind of dog who only leaves his sunny napping spot when there’s an urgent need to do so. Chase is an energetic, unrestrained, human who gets caught up in the life of the reserved Pilar, a cello player who is simply trying to earn a few extra dollars when her delivery van is forced off the road and she’s kidnapped. That’s only the beginning of the adventure. I hope you will enjoy Tank, who falls deeply in love with Pilar’s cello music, and Pilar and Chase, who definitely got off on the wrong foot when they first met. And what is the object the killer is desperate to get his hands on? Hope you enjoy the ride!

My Thoughts

Detecting Concealed Evidence by Dana Mentink is a compelling tale. I found myself quickly drawn into the story (and I stayed up late to see how it would turn out). I liked the unique plot. I enjoyed getting to know Chase better as well as his K-9 partner, Tank. Pilar is a strong woman who is doing what it takes to survive and take care of her father. I like Chase’s family and their dogs. There was danger, suspense, and mystery. There was a twist or two that kept things lively. I was intrigued by the lava tubes mentioned in the story (I had to look them up, so I could see what they looked like). There was a gentle thread of faith woven throughout the book. While Detecting Concealed Evidence is the fifth book in the Security Hounds Investigations series, it can be read as a standalone (but I encourage you to read all the books in the series). Detecting Concealed Evidence is a suspenseful story with an auto accident, a long lava tube, Tank the tracker, bolting from bullets, a helpful family, and dodging danger.

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Dana is giving away a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!! Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click here to enter. Good Luck!

Detecting Concealed Evidence is available from Amazon*. The sixth book in the Security Hounds Investigation series is Scent of Sabotage and it will be out on December 30. You can find the other books in the Security Hounds Investigations series here. Check out Dana Mentink's other books. If you follow Dana Mentink on Amazon, they will send you an email when she has a new book release. Thank you for stopping by today. I will return on Tuesday, September 30 with The Amish Ballerina by Richelle Brunstetter with Wanda E. Brunstetter. Don't forget to enter the giveaway! I hope that you have a wonderful weekend. I will be spending time this afternoon plotting out my front yard Halloween display. Every inch counts (it is a small yard). I am grateful that my neighbor on the right allow me to go over to the edge of their driveway (sometimes they even allow me to decorate their yard too). I will share pictures once I am done decorating (it will take me several days to get everything in place). Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

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