Tracking the Truth (Security Hounds Investigations Book 1)

When Emery Duncan survives an abduction and wakes up in an icy lake, she has more questions than answers—and someone very dangerous wants to keep it that way. Private investigator Roman Wolfe and his bloodhound partner pull her from the water, but the real threat is still out there, tied to a secret buried in her father's suspicious confession. With a baby nephew to protect and her family's truth hanging in the balance, Emery can't afford to walk away. Dana Mentink builds tension from the very first page, weaving faith and survival instinct into a story where every new lead raises the stakes just a little higher.

What sets this book apart as a reading experience is Mentink's confident pacing and her ability to keep emotional warmth alive inside a tightly wound thriller. The K-9 partnership feels genuine rather than gimmicky, grounding the story with loyalty and instinct as reliable narrative anchors. At just over 200 pages, it's lean and purposeful—no wasted scenes, no meandering subplots. Readers who enjoy character-driven suspense with a thread of faith woven through will find this opening installment a satisfying and well-crafted beginning to the series.