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MESSAGE in the BLADE: A psychic murder mystery (Messages of Murder Book 7) Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 1,858 ratings

Is it suicide… or something far more sinister?

River Bend is no stranger to tragedy, but lately, something feels different. Too many "accidents." Too many so-called suicides. And too many grieving families left with more questions than answers.

Psychic investigator Gabby McAllister is used to dealing with the dead—but this case is different. When she's hired by the family of a young woman whose death was ruled a suicide, Gabby’s visions show her something chilling: This wasn’t self-inflicted. This was murder.

As more bodies turn up and the pattern becomes impossible to ignore, Gabby suspects a serial killer may be hiding in plain sight, manipulating the town's tragedies and masking them as personal despair. But solving this case won’t be easy. Not when she’s still reeling from a painful breakup with Detective Lucas Hartley—the one person she used to count on most.

Tension rises, trust frays, and the line between ally and enemy blurs as Gabby races to uncover the killer’s identity. Because this murderer isn’t just covering his tracks—he’s planning something far worse.

And if Gabby doesn’t catch him soon, she could be the next one marked for death.


Book Seven in the Messages of Murder series.
Book 1: Message in the Bones
Book 2: Message in the Fire
Book 3: Message in the Grave
Book 4: Message in the Snow
Book 5: Message in the Box
Book 6: Message in the Blood
Book 7: Message in the Blade
Book 8: Message in the Coins

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B7NHMJYB
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 959 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 7 of 8 ‏ : ‎ Messages of Murder
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 1,858 ratings

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Dawn Merriman
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Dawn Merriman writes creepy small town murder mysteries from her small farm in northeast Indiana where she lives with her husband and college-age children. You can often find her with muck boots on her feet and a story in her head. She enjoys animals, auctions, snorkeling and archaeology.

Dawn Merriman grew up a small-town farm girl, on a small-time pig farm in Indiana. She spent her young adulthood sitting on her bedroom floor scribbling stories in notebooks. She won the "Northeast Indiana Young Writers" award as a sophomore in high school.

She has published over 20 mystery and thriller novels, most set in small towns in Indiana.

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Customers love this book and series, praising its fast-paced storylines with twists and turns. The writing is excellent and easy to read, and customers enjoy the characters. They appreciate the ending, with one customer noting they didn't want the series to end.

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Customers love this book and series, enjoying every moment reading it.

"Oh My Gosh I absolutely loved this !..." Read more

"...Gabby's abilities always make for a great read. So many great characters...." Read more

"...This series lives rent free in my heart and apparently in my mind too! Fantastic book." Read more

"Really a good read. I have enjoyed this series and this story is, more or less, a page turner...." Read more

21 customers mention "Storyline"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the fast-paced storyline of the book, appreciating its twists and turns and suspenseful nature.

"...Dawn Merriman is an excellent, amazing writer with a fun imagination. Dawn’s writing is fun, suspenseful with a twist or two that surprises you...." Read more

"...The stories are well written and just fun." Read more

"As in the last 6, number 7 does not disappoint! Edge of your seat mystery. Some laughter, some tears, some awe that’s so sweet...." Read more

"...This murder suicide case was filled with suspense. Hopefully we'll get to see how Gabby does with her new career and with Lucas." Read more

15 customers mention "Character development"15 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book.

"...All of Dawn’s characters are entertaining, interesting and fun to read. Thank you Dawn for this series, it’s excellent writing!" Read more

"I feel much better. The characters have continued to suck me in. The stories are well written and just fun." Read more

"...Gabby's abilities always make for a great read. So many great characters...." Read more

"I really hope that there will be more to this amazing series with great characters. This murder suicide case was filled with suspense...." Read more

12 customers mention "Writing quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it excellent and easy to read, with one customer noting that it can be read as a standalone.

"...Dawn Merriman is an excellent, amazing writer with a fun imagination. Dawn’s writing is fun, suspenseful with a twist or two that surprises you...." Read more

"Easy, cozy read but I knocked off a star because of the description of PTSD...." Read more

"...The characters have continued to suck me in. The stories are well written and just fun." Read more

"...Dont hesitate to read.Very good writer." Read more

6 customers mention "Ending"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the ending of the book, with one mentioning they didn't want the series to end.

"...what an amazing ending; doesn't really end though does it lol ... I am actually so exciting your next book is coming soon !! yea!!!..." Read more

"...I hated for it to end. Thought author did a good ending and I was pleased. These books were so quick to read. Just hard to find a stopping place...." Read more

"I’m happy with the ending of this book and also a little sad that it’s the last book in the Messages series. It was a great read and I devoured it...." Read more

"...Loved all the characters, storyline s. Great job. Didn't want the series to end. Will look for more by this author." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2025
    I love this series, I love the characters and the storyline is fun. Gabby is a wonderful character with so much spunk. Dawn Merriman is an excellent, amazing writer with a fun imagination. Dawn’s writing is fun, suspenseful with a twist or two that surprises you. I’m looking forward to reading Gabby having a lot more adventures and finding happiness with Lucas. All of Dawn’s characters are entertaining, interesting and fun to read. Thank you Dawn for this series, it’s excellent writing!
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2024
    Oh My Gosh I absolutely loved this ! What a way to end this book with Gabbie bitting into one of her favorite treats (Rice Krispy treats ) ha ha !
    Love Love Love . This so so much

    Gabbie & Lucas finally getting things right after everything they both have been through, Dustin & Axis are finally doing good , Alexis is sitting on the couch next to her Mom, ( well mother in-law - mom - samething ) while Walk is sitting on the floor playing, Gabbie working as a consultant for the police department, wow, now what could this mysterious series have waiting for us just around the bend?
    what an amazing ending; doesn't really end though does it lol ... I am actually so exciting your next book is coming soon !! yea!!!
    Cindy Riley
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2024
    Easy, cozy read but I knocked off a star because of the description of PTSD. My husband is a combat veteran with PTSD and if it is going to be used as a plot point, at least know how to use it.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2025
    I feel much better. The characters have continued to suck me in. The stories are well written and just fun.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
    I love this series and am so excited that a new book will be released soon. Gabby's abilities always make for a great read. So many great characters. I always feel compelled to say heck with whatever I am doing so I can get back to reading the books in this series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
    As in the last 6, number 7 does not disappoint! Edge of your seat mystery. Some laughter, some tears, some awe that’s so sweet. And plenty of is that the bad guy, nope, maybe this character, nope, surprise!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2023
    Gabby is once again drawn into the death of a young woman who appears to have died by suicide. One small area of town has had a large increase of suicides so Dustin and Lucas begin to examine them.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
    I was frustrated and actually said “crap on a cracker” out loud. My partner heard it and the explanation of that was awkward to say the least. This series lives rent free in my heart and apparently in my mind too! Fantastic book.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Series!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2023
    These books are great reads! Very well written and absolutely delightful p!it's and characters that kept me on the edge of my seat! A truly great take on the psych if gift that Gabby has. I Love The happy ending she deserves so much and acceptance as well!
  • Christine
    5.0 out of 5 stars A lot of fun.
    Reviewed in Australia on August 17, 2024
    Crap on a cracker, as Gabby would say.
    This series is well worth reading, I flew through the last couple of books.
    Gabby gets herself into lots of trouble during this series of books, and boy! does she drive everyone mad.
    I had lots of fun reading this series.
    Excellent binge read, I read them on kindle unlimited.
  • Christina Blake
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and enjoyable read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2025
    I can't get enough of this Messages of Murder series. Each book is an exciting and sometimes traumatic journey.

    I love the characters and how they have developed and grown throughout. I was very happy with this penultimate books ending.
  • TyndaFlat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
    Reviewed in Australia on April 26, 2024
    Have read all the Messages series. Thoroughly enjoyed them and love Gabbys feistiness and wonderful grandmother. The stories are all interesting and would recommend
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read
    Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2023
    Gabby is at it again, along with all her usual co horts, fast past ,and entertaining read. Sad this is the last of the series's ,like losing a friend

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