Best Dana Mentink Books

The best books by Dana Mentink — 9 titles spanning Mystery, Thriller, Romance, averaging 3.79 BLT stars.

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Dana Mentink has carved out a distinct niche at the intersection of Christian inspirational fiction and high-stakes suspense, with working K-9 units at the center of nearly everything she writes. Her Security Hounds Investigations series — starting with Tracking the Truth — pairs tightly plotted mystery with faith-driven characters who feel grounded rather than preachy. The tension is real, the danger is credible, and the romance earns its place rather than overwhelming the plot. Mentink writes with propulsive, scene-driven momentum: her chapters end on hooks, her settings (Pacific Northwest wilderness, Yosemite backcountry) do genuine atmospheric work, and her K-9 partners are written with enough specificity to feel like characters in their own right. Readers who love clean suspense with heart — and who want their thriller to leave them feeling hopeful rather than hollowed out — will find Mentink consistently delivers.

Dana Mentink's highest-rated book in our collection is Tracking the Truth (Security Hounds Investigations Book 1) (3.88 BLT stars). Browse the full list below.

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    Tracking the Truth (Security Hounds Investigations Book 1) cover

    Tracking the Truth (Security Hounds Investigations Book 1)

    Security Hounds Investigations • Book 1

    by Dana Mentink

    ★ 3.88 BLT Score (496 ratings)
    ★ 4.4 Goodreads (496)
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    Trapped in Yosemite

    by Dana Mentink

    ★ 3.86 BLT Score (534 ratings)
    ★ 3.95 Goodreads (534)
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    Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit Books 7-9: Three Thrilling Suspense Novels – An Action-Packed Christian K-9 Romance cover

    Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit Books 7-9: Three Thrilling Suspense Novels – An Action-Packed Christian K-9 Romance

    Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit • Book 7

    by Maggie K. Black, Dana Mentink, Katy Lee, Sharee Stover

    ★ 3.84 BLT Score (24 ratings)
    ★ 4.33 Goodreads (24)
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    Scent of Sabotage

    Security Hounds Investigations • Book 6

    by Dana Mentink

    ★ 3.83 BLT Score (208 ratings)
    ★ 4.67 Goodreads (208)
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    Detecting Concealed Evidence: A K-9 Search and Rescue Inspirational Suspense Romance (Security Hounds Investigations Book 5) cover

    Detecting Concealed Evidence: A K-9 Search and Rescue Inspirational Suspense Romance (Security Hounds Investigations Book 5)

    Security Hounds Investigations • Book 5

    by Dana Mentink

    ★ 3.80 BLT Score (232 ratings)
    ★ 4.6 Goodreads (232)
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    Fugitive Search

    Security Hounds Investigations • Book 2

    by Dana Mentink

    ★ 3.79 BLT Score (328 ratings)
    ★ 4.52 Goodreads (328)
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    Hunted on the Trail: A Love Inspired K-9 Christian Inspirational Suspense Romance (Security Hounds Investigations Book 3) cover

    Hunted on the Trail: A Love Inspired K-9 Christian Inspirational Suspense Romance (Security Hounds Investigations Book 3)

    Security Hounds Investigations • Book 3

    by Dana Mentink

    ★ 3.78 BLT Score (334 ratings)
    ★ 4.59 Goodreads (334)
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    Following the Clues: A NYT Bestseller K-9 Inspirational Suspense Romance (Security Hounds Investigations Book 4) cover

    Following the Clues: A NYT Bestseller K-9 Inspirational Suspense Romance (Security Hounds Investigations Book 4)

    Security Hounds Investigations • Book 4

    by Dana Mentink

    ★ 3.77 BLT Score (162 ratings)
    ★ 4.52 Goodreads (162)
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    Security Hounds Investigations Books 1-3/Tracking The Truth/Fugitive Search/Hunted On The Trail

    Security Hounds Investigations • Book 1

    by Dana Mentink

    ★ 3.60 BLT Score (2 ratings)
    ★ 5 Goodreads (2)
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