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When Your Heart Stops Beating

Coming December 1st 2026

He won’t let the past stay buried
Six months after detective Heron Kendrick failed to stop the prolific serial killer and kidnapper Hartwin Feldt; Heron is still trying to recover from the physical and mental consequences.
Isolating himself as punishment, Heron has pushed away the few connections he has, with one goal in mind.
Find Love and kill Hartwin.
Until the phone call came.
Following the directions of an unknown source, Heron encounters a body. A message for him etched into her skin.
Someone wants Heron’s attention.
And they will continue killing in his name to get it.
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Please remeber that your mental health is priority number one. Don’t read this book if you think any of the triggers could be harmful to you.

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  • Murder
  • Physical assault
  • Sexual assault (mentioned - not described)
  • Torture (physical and mental)
  • Childhood trauma/abuse
  • Kidnapping
  • Violence
  • PTSD
  • Violence against women and minors
  • Declining mental health (refusel to take medication)