Jessica R. Patch

Get ready for a twisted, psychological thriller! This was one intense ride. If you’re a fan of Lynette Eason or tv shows like Law & Order: SVU or Criminal Minds, definitely give The Garden Girls a try. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time as FBI agent Ty Granger tries to capture a macabre serial killer who poses his victims on the doors of lighthouses tattooed with the flowers matching their names. Beyond the horror of the crimes, the killer seems to be targeting Ty specifically with the notes he leaves on the victims. It’s a race against time as Ty and his team try to locate the killer before a deadly hurricane strikes the coast of North Carolina.

This is my first book by Jessica Patch and definitely won’t be my last! I could hardly turn the pages fast enough as I breezed through this terrifying, suspenseful book. Before Tiberius “Ty” Granger became an FBI agent, he grew up in a perverse religious cult. He managed to escape, but had to leave his girlfriend behind. Believing she was dead, he’s surprised to find Bexley Hemmingway very much alive and with a teenaged son. Bexley’s sister has gone missing and she enlists Ty’s help to find her. As Ty tries to reconnect with his long lost love and teenage son, he has to protect them from a vicious serial killer and find Bexley’s sister before it’s too late.

The mystery kept me guessing. It was particularly disturbing to get the serial killer’s point of view along with his victims. There are multiple suspects which makes it difficult to discern who the killer is. The exciting ending comes down to the wire as the hurricane bears down and Ty is forced to at long last confront the serial killer.

Along with the nail-biting suspense, there’s a hopeful, redemptive faith arc. Ty is understandably leery of religion. Though he’s surrounded by people of faith, he doesn’t want to believe. With the targeting of this particular killer, Ty is forced to confront his past and find real faith.

Highly recommend this gripping Christian romantic suspense, but it may not be for everyone. I encourage checking content warnings if concerned especially if sensitive to abuse, gun violence, and assault. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided. 4-4.5 stars!… (plus d'informations)

FBI Agent Tiberius Granger has a new case. And it is more than unsettling. These young ladies are being found posed in front of lighthouses. AND they have tattoos of flowers on their bodies that match their name. The more Ty investigates the more this case takes him into his past. A past he would rather forget.

Now, I am not big on Christian fiction. This is not a genre I enjoy. Doesn’t mean I am not a Christian…don’t come for me! Even though this is classified as Christian fiction, I did not feel like it was over the top in this area, which is a good thing for me!

This story has a cult, one of the creepiest villains, and a large amount of intensity! I read this in one sitting…granted I was trapped on a plane…but y’all! I was so captivated and glued to this book, I barely looked up!

This is part of a series but it is not necessary that you read them in order.

Need a good thriller to give you the creeps…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.… (plus d'informations)

When your heart is pounding, and your anxiety is heightened within the span of a short prologue you know you’re in for one intense read. It’s going to be hard to review this without giving away any spoilers, but I am going to try my best. Let me just say, even if you think you know what’s going to happen you will still be surprised by some of the twists contained within this narrative, and I was living for every twist.

This novel combines so many of my fascinations. It’s like the author looked into my psyche and drew out my dark obsessions and molded them into a stunning suspense that was almost physically painful to pull myself away from.

I am not one to give anything away, but I have to say there is one scene in particular that is seriously one of the sickest things I’ve ever read. What’s crazy is it’s not even graphic but the psychological abuse is so vile and grotesque that I still cannot get it out of my head. The imagery is so powerful and everlasting that it sticks with you long after you’ve read it and shows the power and talent behind the author’s words.

While I was reading, I hated tearing myself away. I started reading during a busy time in my life, but if I could have, I would have read this one in one sitting. I was completely absorbed in the story and the rollercoaster of emotions it put me on. This series is absolutely phenomenal, and this novel knocked it into the stratosphere. It is not for the faint of heart by any means, but if you’re looking for a good psychological thriller with suspense galore then look no further. You will not be disappointed.

*I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.… (plus d'informations)

4.50 Stars

In her suspense books, Jessica R. Patch excels at writing dark and creepy villains. But even more important, she shows how light shines int and exposes those dark places. The Garden Girls might have one of the most disturbing villains I’ve read yet.

When women are found with flowers that match their names tattooed over their bodies, the Strange Crimes Unit is called to North Carolina—the same state where Tiberius (Ty) escape a cult. This case has a connection to Ty’s past, and it seems the killer may have a personal vendetta against him.

This book was intense and took me through a roller coaster of emotions—horror at what the killer was doing to the girls, frustration with both Bexley and Ty at times, heartbreak at the losses (both for the characters and for me as a reader), moments of joy, and the right touch of levity when the tension was getting too intense. And if you love plot twists, The Garden Girls gives you plenty.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive or negative review. All opinions are my own.… (plus d'informations)