Please welcome Sue Coletta here today to share in her lastest book, Savage Mayhem that available for preorder. I was lucky to get an advanced copy to read so my review is included here.
BLURB
Amidst the wild and unforgiving landscapes of Yellowstone Park, join Mayhem, a fearless Apache warrior and champion of the Natural World, and his partner and protégé, Shawnee, as they race against the clock to protect the beloved American Buffalo herd from the ruthless Killzme Corporation.
With a massive bounty on their heads and an army of killers on their trail, Mayhem and Shawnee must use all their cunning and survival skills to outsmart their enemies. They will risk it all to preserve the sacred lineage of the Innocent Ones.
There is no line Shawnee and Mayhem won’t cross.
Even murder.
As the danger intensifies and the clock winds down, will they be able to save the herd? Or will this be the mission that finally breaks them?
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BIO
Sue Coletta is an award-winning crime writer and an active member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. Feedspot and Expertido.org named her Murder Blog as “Best 100 Crime Blogs on the Net.” She also blogs at the Kill Zone (Writer’s Digest “101 Best Websites for Writers”) and is a Resident Writing Coach at Writers Helping Writers.
Sue lives with her husband in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Her backlist includes psychological thrillers, the Mayhem Series books 1-3, psychological thriller/mysteries, Grafton County Series, and true crime/narrative nonfiction, Pretty Evil New England. Now, she exclusively writes eco-thrillers, the Mayhem Series books 4-7 and continuing.
Sue’s appeared on the Emmy award-winning true crime series, Storm of Suspicion, and three episodes of A Time to Kill on Investigation Discovery. Learn more about Sue and her books at https://suecoletta.com.
MY REVIEW
Savage Mayhem (The Mayhem Series Book 9)
By Sue Coletta
“Savage Mayhem” tidies up the Alaska story in an exciting beginning, but soon it’s time for Mayhem and Shawnee to go to their next mission, Yellowstone. I was excited about the setting because Yellowstone is on the top of my list of places I want to visit. The vivid descriptions made me feel like I was there with them. Although even in this place of beauty, the Killzme hunt continues. This time the target is the buffalo—Shawnee and Mayhem. There is the history and importance of the buffalo weaved into the story, and feelings that need to be dealt with. Poe and Shawnee’s relationship is still strained, but she protects the bird even with the animosity between them. It’s always fun to see Mayhem and Shawnee playing husband and wife. This time they are planning their fake wedding at the lodge to provide themselves a cover while trying to stop their enemy. The past comes into play though and needs to be dealt with as they try to save the buffalo herd, themselves, and their working relationship. I have been rooting for Shawnee and Mayhem to take the next step, along with a pair of birds who have found each other, too. This is a story of growth, bravery, insight, and brutal justice. I fall in love with the characters more with each book. I look forward to the next journey and can highly recommend this book and series.
We’ve been to Yellowstone National Park three times and it is indeed an amazing place, and so is the national park next door, The Grand Teton. We had so many close up encounters with bears, including grizzly bears, wolf, and hundreds, if not thousands of buffalo/bison, and elk and moose too. I encourage you to go.
Anyway, this seems to be a very intriguing book. The mass slaughter of buffalo that happened in the past was horrendous, so the Killszme corporation sends chills down my spine. Thank you for a very interesting and informative review.
I realize you weren’t speaking to me, Thomas. Regardless, thank you for the kind words.
Hi Thomas, I saw a historical picture of a hunter sitting on a huge mountain of buffalo skulls. Such a tragedy. It happened here too with the elephants. Fortunately, African elephants are making a come back 💚
I kept that photo next to me the entire time I wrote Savage Mayhem. Disgraceful.
I plan to go there within the next couple of years, Thomas 🙂 I’ve been making my plans and want to see the Tetons, too. I am ready looking forward to it!
The Buffalo slaughter was horrible, I agree. It pains me to think about some of the cruel stuff people have done and are doing for that matter.
Wonderful showcase and review, Denise. Thank you. I look forward to reading Sue’s book and have pre-ordered it. The underlying story is compelling, and the setting is extraordinary. Bravo to Sue for another masterful novel! 🎉
Thank you, Gwen! <3
Thanks, Gwen:) You have a good read ahead. The setting captures my imagination and the buffalo my heart. Xo
Sounds like an exciting read. A great review. I loved Yellowstone when we visited.
Thank you, Denise! I love anyplace that focuses on the wildlife. I’ve wanted to write a novel set in Yellowstone for a long time. Just needed the right storyline to do it. 😀
I can’t wait to visit Yellowstone, Darlene 🙂 It has always captured my imagination.
Good review, Denise. Sue writes such exciting, tense stories!
Aww, thank you, Priscilla! <3
Thanks, Priscilla 🙂 Sue does know how to keep the reader on the edge of their seat for sure!
Great review of an intriguing story, Denise! ❤
Thank you, T. W. I couldn’t be more thrilled with Denise’s review.
Thanks, Timothy:) Intriguing on many levels!
Thank you so much, Denise! Love, love, love this review. <3
Happy to share it and your amazing story, Sue. Can’t wait to go hang out with the Buffalo, from a safe distance!
Many thanks for the review, Denise! It’s on my tbr list. I need more reading time!!! lol
Thanks, Nicholas:) I’m with you about needing more reading time!
Haha. Don’t we all!
Hi Denise, a fabulous review. I will be reading Sue’s previous book soon. I’m currently in Victorian England, England in the 1950’s, a poetry book, and the New York running community for the blind. All 4 books are at various stages of completion 😉
Thanks, Robbie 🙂 You have a good read ahead! You are covering a lot in your current WIP! Can’t wait to read them 🙂 xo
Ooh, that sounds fun, Robbie. Enjoy fictional England!
I can’t wait for this one to hit my Kindle! I love the missions Shawnee and Mr. Mayhem go on to save animals from horrible humans. Thank you for featuring Sue here today, Denise and a big congrats to Sue!
Thanks, Jan! I have an absolute blast writing this series. So many poachers, so little time. 😉
I love those missions too, Jan 🙂 I wish animals didn’t need to be saved from greedy horrible humans. It is another great read though. Xo
Me too, Denise. Poor, sweet babies.
Sounds like a great read!! Thanks so much for sharing, Denise!!
Thanks Mar, it sure is! Xo
Thanks, Mar!
The killing of the buffalo, when the population was reduced from millions to fewer than 1,000 in the late 1800s under the excuse of westward expansion, is another in a long line of things where Native Americans were harmed or taken advantage of. Sue’s book sounds great!
Yes, Pete, cruel policies of the past that are still coming to light. It is a good read and series.
Thank you, Pete! The slaughter of buffalo was, and still is, disgraceful. My Native characters share the monstrosities committed against them.
Excellent tour stop, Denise, for Sue’s latest, which I’m eager to read. Congrats to Sue on the new book and thanks for hosting her. 🙂
Thank you, Diana! It was a delightful surprise.
Thanks, Diana 🙂 I know you’ll enjoy it. Xo
I’m a few books behind on this series, but hopefully, I can pick up with this one and not be lost. It sounds thoroughly engrossing. Congrats to Sue. I’m headed to Amazon to pre-order.
Thank you, Mae! You may be surprised but not lost. LOL
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I started in the middle, Mae, and just recently caught up on the series. I’ve never gotten lost, but I like knowing the background too.
I’ve got all the early background done. It’s just the last few books I need to catch up with. Sounds like I’ll be able to navigate this one okay. I’m looking forward to it!
Great review, Denise, and congrats Sue on writing a suspenseful book that educates as well as entertains. The buffalo slaughter is so hard to read about, but we must learn from our history and how to make things right. But besides all this, sounds like a great read. I always enjoy seeing Sue Coletta’s name (and promos) come up, as my guy’s last name is spelled the same. One L, two T’s. 🙂
Thank you! Coletta men treat their loved ones right. 😉
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Thanks, Pamela 🙂 I love the same thing to not only be entertained but also educated too. Yes, a lot to learn, repair, and move forward from now, I agree. Xo
Congratulations to Sue on her latest. Thanks for helping spread the word.
Thank you, John!
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Happy to spread the word, John 🙂
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Wonderful review, Denise. Who couldn’t love saving animals, even if the price is putting nasty people in their place!
Right? Poachers are fun to kill! LOL
I agree with that, Jacqui! Thanks 🙂
Sue always has the most vivid covers – love the colors. Congrats on the new release and review!
Thank you, Teri! My cover artist is amazing. How she plucks the image out of my brain, I’ll never know. LOL
She does have great covers that are so fitting, Teri!
A wonderful spotlight and review. I have pre-ordered my copy. Wishing Sue the very best!
Thank you, Beem! Hope you enjoy Savage Mayhem!
Thanks, Beem. You have some good reading ahead 🙂
Congratulations to Sue on the great review! Sharing.
Thank you for sharing the good news, Liz 🙂
Thank you, Liz! Much appreciated.
Wow, that’s quite a tantalizing review. I can’t believe it’s book 9 already in Sue’s successful series. Hugs xx
Thanks, Debby 🙂 I hope it doesn’t end anytime soon.
I’ll write this series for the rest of my career, Denise. Too many poachers to kill! LOL
Thanks, Debby! I love this review. <3
Take it all in Sue. So well deserved. <3
Excellent review, Denise. Congratulations, Sue. Yellowstone is on my bucket list, too.
Thank you, Mark!