Close To You (Kari Blackhorse #12)

Close To You (Kari Blackhorse #12) by Blake Pierce is out now, published June 20, 2026.

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Close To You (Kari Blackhorse #12) Release Date: June 20, 2026

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“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”
—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)
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When Indigenous artists are discovered as part of macabre installations across New Mexico, Detective Kari Blackhorse is thrust into an investigation where creativity meets cruelty. Kari follows a trail that weaves through the shadows of legend and the stark realities of murder, racing to piece together this dark tapestry before another life is displayed in death.

CLOSE TO YOU is the twelfth book in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with CLOSE BY (book #1).

The Kari Blackhorse series will keep you riveted, turning pages late into the night in this fast paced mystery series. Packed with shocking twists and featuring a brave and brilliant heroine, it offers a fresh take on the mystery genre—and a thriller that will keep you wanting more.
Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni, and Kendra Elliot are sure to fall in love.

Future books in the series are also available!

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