Dark Summer by Iris Johansen

Dark Summer by Iris Johansen — A high-stakes thriller where a veterinarian is pulled into a deadly game of revenge and survival.
 
Devon Brady is working in a remote search-and-rescue mission when a man arrives with his wounded black Lab. It seems like just another case—until everything spirals into violence.
Because the man is not who he seems—and danger is already closing in.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A fast-paced thriller with constant action and escalating danger
A strong, resourceful heroine thrown into an unexpected crisis
A tense cat-and-mouse game driven by revenge
Emotional stakes involving both human and animal lives
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of action-driven suspense thrillers
Readers who enjoy survival and “on the run” stories
Fans of strong female protagonists
Animal lovers who enjoy stories with dogs at the center
 
 
In Dark Summer, Iris Johansen delivers a gripping thriller filled with danger, emotion, and relentless pursuit.
Devon Brady, a dedicated veterinarian, is working in a makeshift hospital during a remote rescue mission when a man named Jude Marrock arrives with his injured dog, Ned. What begins as a routine act of care quickly turns into something far more dangerous.
Jude is a man driven by revenge, and Devon is suddenly caught in the middle of a deadly game she never asked to join. As violence erupts and the body count rises, she finds herself with nowhere to run and no one she can trust.
 
With innocent lives at stake—including both people and animals—Devon must navigate a dangerous path alongside a man whose motives remain unclear. Is Jude her only chance at survival…or the greatest threat she faces?
As secrets unfold and the danger intensifies, Devon must fight to stay alive in a world where every decision could mean life or death.
 
Dark Summer is a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled thriller filled with action, suspense, and emotional stakes.