A Merciful Death

FBI special agent Mercy Kilpatrick has always anticipated the worst, honing her skills and instincts for the inevitable disaster she believes could happen at any moment. Growing up in a family of survivalists, she has equipped herself with the knowledge and resources that come with being a prepper. Her life is a delicate balance of adhering to her training while grappling with a desire for human connection and stability.

As she grapples with her fears, the stakes soar when a series of murders rock her small community. Each victim's death is shrouded in mystery, paralleling her own troubled past that she struggles to leave behind. Mercy is trapped between her determination to hunt down the killer and her instincts to protect herself and those she loves, forcing her to confront not just a dangerous foe, but also her deepest anxieties.

In her pursuit of justice, Mercy must confront the shadows of her upbringing while also seeking to connect with her colleagues and the people she swore to protect. As the body count rises, the urgency mounts, leading her on a perilous journey that melds her skills as a law enforcement officer with her survivalist prowess. In a world fraught with danger, she learns that mercy can sometimes be just as powerful as discipline.