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The Pickleball Killer

Cunning Crimes
by N.L. Hinkens
The Pickleball Killer (Cunning Crimes ) by N.L. Hinkens
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The court is a dangerous place …

Dr. Amber Cunningham is a well-respected psychologist with a seemingly perfect life and a passion for pickleball. But when her best friend, Maya, is discovered dead on the grounds of the Bayfront Pickleball Club, her world quickly begins to unravel.

Suspicion falls on a controversial new member who recently joined the club. She’s not who she says she is—but then neither is Amber. She’s managed to keep her darkest secrets under wraps until now, but long buried rivalry and resentment simmer beneath the surface.

The closer Amber gets to the truth of Maya’s death, the more dangerous things become for her. In desperation she confides in the other women at the club. The problem with secrets is that someone always spills them.

Now she faces the terrifying possibility that the killer is one of them.

- A compulsive thriller that will leave your heart pounding and your jaw on the floor! -

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Release date: April 17, 2026

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N.L. Hinkens

N.L. Hinkens

Growing up among the misty hills of Ireland, N.L. Hinkens learned early that every shadow had a story and every whispered rumor could become a chilling tale. Today, that same gift for uncovering the sinister beneath the ordinary defines her work as a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Hinkens crafts tightly wound suspense where ordinary people find themselves in extraordinary danger, and trust is always a loaded question.

Before she found her voice in the world of psychological suspense, Hinkens wrote epic fantasy and post-apocalyptic adventures for young adults, sharpening her skill for weaving intricate plots and compelling character arcs. But it was the slow-burn tension of psychological thrillers that eventually captured her imagination—and her heart. Readers now know her for novels like The Cabin Below and The Caregiver, where the walls seem to close in as secrets unravel and no one is ever quite who they seem.

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Influenced by the storytelling traditions of her Irish roots, Hinkens builds her thrillers with the precision of a puzzle master. She starts at the end—crafting her signature shocking twists—and meticulously works backward, ensuring that each chapter tightens the noose a little more. Her commitment to layered narratives and page-turning suspense has earned her accolades, including the Grand Prize from the Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

Now based in the United States, N.L. Hinkens continues to deliver fast-paced psychological thrillers that explore the darker sides of trust, loyalty, and survival. Whether trapped in a remote cabin or navigating the dangers of seemingly safe suburban life, her characters—and her readers—are never quite safe until the final page.

For those who crave thrillers filled with sharp turns, flawed heroes, and endings that linger long after the book is closed, Hinkens' novels are an irresistible draw into the shadows.

Cunning Crimes

Cunning Crimes consists of 1 total books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

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