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Cold case killer profile” by Jessica R Patch is a must read if you like csi movies and books! This book is love inspired, with suspense, danger and lots of faith involved. The main character of the book is Bridgette who likes to paint sunrises on her days off of the police force, but on this day she finds a woman’s dead body. As it turns out she ends up working the case with an FBI specialist Duke Jericho from Michigan. Throughout their investigations, they get entangled with the killer himself as Bridget becomes his target. As it turns out, she becomes personally involved with the killer in an unimaginable way. As her and Duke work the case, their feelings for each other grow. Jessica R Patch has done it again with this book.
Cold Case Killer Profile is an outstanding book! Jessica R. Patch has woven together a story of intrigue that grabs the reader’s attention and won’t let go until the end of the book. Brigitte Linsey, police officer and artist, has to work with FBI Special Agent, Duke Jericho, to figure out who the Sunrise Serial Killer is that’s murdering women in West Texas before Brigitte becomes his next victim. Cold Case Killer Profile is unputdownable with a great balance of suspense, fear, hope, faith and romance! I highly recommend this book!
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. I was only asked for an honest review. The opinion stated here is completely mine.
Cold Case Killer Profiler by Jessica Osborn Patch Brigitte Linsey is an artist, she loves to start her day in the Chihuahuan desert painting everything from the plants to the animals to the mountains. Her favorite to paint are the mountains. Spending the morning painting helps to center her spirit to be able to do her day job. Brigitte is a Los Artes, TX police officer. She takes pride in being able to catch and put away criminals. One morning her 2 passions collided. The wind had picked up and while she took a moment to pull her hair back into a ponytail, her eye caught sight of something purple & yellow in a sea of desert brown & olive green. She went over and realized it was a woman who had been laid out as if she was relaxing, as if she was there to watch the sun rise. Her stomach clenched, the Sunrise Serial Killer. It had been 6 years since he last killed but most law enforcement are familiar with the case.. And in her personal life she is helping her dad cope with the diagnosis of Alzheimer. A devastating disease. FBI Special Agent Duke Jerico was posted in El Paso, TX after Quantico. When he received the call about the woman that was found in Gran Valle he went and set up a command post before going and speaking with the officer who found her. He found her at the nursing home, just like the officer he spoke to said. He knew from the officer that her father was dealing with Alzheimer, a horrible disease that no one should have to live with. It takes a lot out of the caregiver as well. Neither Brigitte nor Duke had a mate, they both put everything into their jobs. Brigitte saw the way her dad doted on her mother and how she did not return the love. Brigitte wanted more, a love that added to her life, a love that is returned. Duke was coming off a bad divorce, his wife had an affair with his best friend, best man at his wedding. So neither is looking for love. Yet!
Thank you Jessica for allowing me to be on your launch team. This story was really good.
Cold Case Killer Profile is written by Jessica R. Patch. This is part of the Quantico Profiler series, but they can be read as stand alones. The author did a good job recapping characters that were reintroduced. I have read the first book in the series (Texas Cold Case Threat).
This one was non stop, heart pounding action. I have come to realize that I could have a list of suspects that I think is the bad guy, and when I get to the end it may be someone that I had not considered. The author starts the book out with a bang and the action does not let up.
Brigitte Linsey is an officer and forensic artist. She also loves to paint pictures in her spare time. Her mother has passed and her father has dementia and is declining so quickly. She is out painting one morning and notices a girl in the desert and realizes it is a dead body. She is in for a surprise when she finds out that the killer sees her and has now set his sites on her.
FBI special agent Duke Jericho is brought in to rework the profile of the Sunrise Serial Killer. He instantly is drawn to Brigitte. However, she is feisty and stubborn. When it becomes clear to Duke that the killer wants Brigitte dead, he knows he has to protect her - along with the feelings he has been feeling toward her.
One of the things that this author will do is throw in twists and turns. She likes to keep you on your toes. Her Characters are always well written and the story lines are engaging. I cannot wait until Texas Smoke Screen comes out. Jessica has written some amazing stories and I am always thrilled to be able to read them.
Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read a copy of this book all thoughts are my own.
Do you need a nail biting suspense story to read? If so, then this is for you! The adrenaline rush that comes along with this story line was so entertaining. I could not put it down. Jessica Patch truly has a way with words and this story will have you on the edge of your seat.
Cold Case Killer Profile kept me on my toes the entire way through the book. I loved the characters and the storyline. There were twists I didn’t expect and I usually can guess “whodunit” shortly after starting to read. Not this time! I’m excited for the next book in the series.
Another THRILLING story by one of my favorite authors! Jessica Patch knows how to make you stop breathing until the end of the book!
Hold on for the ride of your life. This book is packed full of action and suspense!
All Brigitte wanted to do was start the day with painting and a quiet sunrise in the desert. She had so many things in her life that were stressful, and she just wanted calm. Little did she know, that was ALL going to change!
Duke only wanted to get the job done and go back to his quiet life alone. YUP, that was about to change too!
OH. MY. GOODNESS! Jessica Patch doesn’t let her characters rest for even one day! These two went through so much, that I was having a hard time breathing. There were also a couple of times I had to put the book down because I was fearful of what was going to happen next to these two characters. I love this because it makes the book go fast and furious. But poor Brigitte and Duke go through so much I can’t believe they are still standing! WOW!
I’ve said this before, but I’m going to say it again - When reading a book, I always try to place myself in the main character’s life. Well, with either of these main characters I think I’ll pass! NO THANK YOU! Too many near-death situations.
I love reading Jessica R. Patch's books! She does such a wonderful job of putting twists and turns in her stories, you never really know who the bad guy is until the very end. I thought I knew this time. I even told my husband that I knew who it was, and then BAM, I’m wrong and it’s not at all who I thought it would be! I love mystery and suspense, and solving crimes, but Jessica Patch has such a skill that totally threw me off, and when I got to the “who done it” part, my mouth dropped and I knew WOW, this is a great author!
I highly recommend picking up this book. However, I need to warn you, that you might not get much sleep until you finish reading it!
I was given this book by the publisher and in no way did it influences my review, all opinions are my own.
What I liked about Cold Case Killer Profile - Our main character Brigitte Linsey is an extremely likeable character. She is taking care of her ailing father and trying to earn a living on a single income. She is smart and generous and actually has interests outside of being a law enforcement officer. Our main male character is not as well developed but he is still at least more interesting than a lot of romance heroes. The sunrise serial killer is very creepy.
What I did not like about Cold Case Killer Profile - As is the problem with a lot of these thriller romances, we have scene after scene after scene of the killer following the couple around and shooting at them. Why would you keep going places alone knowing that you are going to get shot at every single time? In one instance, they actually drive her old, sick dad out to the dessert for a picnic. Of course they get shot at. That was just stupid. A better plot with better plot milestones would have really helped this book.
I did like the main character and the romance was good. Oh did I mention it is an age gap romance? You will really like it if that turns your crank. :D Hero is about to turn 40, heroine is 28.
This book is nonstop! From the very first chapter, there’s so much action! The chemistry between the characters and their personal stories are so good. I was completely shocked by who the killer was—I never put the pieces together. Although this is the second on a series, each book can stand alone. I’ve already downloaded the first book, though, and I can’t wait to read it.
Cold Case Killer Profile by Jessica R. Patch is the 2nd book in The Quantico Profilers series. It’s a whodunnit that you just can’t put down. Forensic artist Brigitte Linsey discovers a dead body in the desert where she is painting. The Sunrise Serial Killer strikes again. Brigitte is his next victim. FBI special Agent Duke Jericho comes to Los Artes, Texas to help finally capture the killer once and for all. He teams up with Brigitte to work the case. Hopefully, they’ll discover the killer before the killer makes Brigitte his next victim.
Cold Case Killer Profile is the perfect thriller. You have action, suspense, a faith element, romance, and plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the very end. It definitely keeps you on your toes. It’s a clean mystery with a faith aspect. I love that. It’s nice reading a top notch story that doesn’t include cussing and sex plus isn’t afraid to talk about God. I really loved how Brigitte describes things. She so visual. Definitely an artist. You’ll see once you read the book. I loved Duke and Brigitte. They weren’t very much alike, but they got each other despite all their objections and obstacles in the way. I can’t wait to read book 3.
I was given a copy by the author, but all opinions are my very own.
Thank you to NetGalley and Jessica R. Patch, as well as Harlequin for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily. Wow! The mystery in this book was taut and kept me guessing until the satisfying conclusion, that I have to say completely knocked my socks off! My mouth is still hanging open after reading the ending of this book! Brigitte Linsey is an artist by night and a forensic artist with the police department by day. When she stumbles upon a body one morning while painting, she has to run for her life. She also realizes she has stumbled upon the latest victim of the Sunrise Serial Killer who has been haunting the women of Los Artes for decades. The Sunrise Serial Killer strangles his victims and then poses them in desert. Can you say creepy?? FBI agent Duke Jericho gets called to the scene and immediately realizes that Brigitte is in imminent danger. She has "seen" the elusive serial killer, and he is not happy. This plot line is intense for you as the the reader, but you will not be able to put it down. You will have to know what happens next. The characters and their engagement with one another were interesting to follow. There is an undercurrent of romance between Brigitte and Duke as they race against time to stop a killer. I think my favorite character in the book was Mrs. Kipling. She was in the room next door to Brigitte's father in the care home. She was a blind lady with faith like a mountain and such a sunny disposition that she could light up a room with her positive outlook on life and her faith. I feel like I could sit and talk with her for days.
If you like a fast-paced, fascinating mystery, you will dearly love this book. Jessica R. Patch knows how to write thrilling suspense-filled books, and she does not disappoint with this one!
Very well written romantic suspense. I loved the plot and the character dynamics. Fast paced action. I recommend this book to those who enjoy suspense. My thanks to the author and Netgalley for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.
"Cold Case Killer Profile" was a fantastic read! This book had such a twist that I never saw coming! The characters were very well developed and likeable. I was hooked from the first page until the very last. Jessica Patch has become one of my favorite romantic suspense authors. She has such a knack for drawing you into her books, and I love her twists in her novels. I highly recommend this book if you enjoy good, clean, romantic suspense novels.
I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest opinion.
I have never had a story draw me in so quickly! There was not a moment to rest in this story. The action and suspense were in constant play. The characters immediately drew the reader into their story. This is a story you will not want to put down! #coldcasekillerprofile
I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
Brigette is painting a sunrise and discovers a body. As she gets closer to investigate the body, the killer who is still close by attacks Brigitte and tries to kill her. Being In Law Enforcement prepares you for some things but Brigitte finds herself running for her life as she is paired up with Duke to solve the serial killer mystery.
Duke and Brigitte grow closer as they delve into the case but Duke is hung up on their age gap and hurt from his past divorce.
This one will have you guessing right up to the end. Very much an action packed mystery.
The second of a series, Cold Case Killer Profile also works as a stand alone. This book has it all: faith, suspense, intrigue, romance, mystery, action, and is a bit of a thriller. Brigitte, a police officer, and Duke, an FBI agent, must find a serial killer who is linked to unsolved cold cases before he manages to make Brigitte his next victim. I enjoyed this book and recommend it if you like action-packed suspense. I received an advance digital copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
Cold Case Killer Profile ( Quantico Profilers #2 )
By: Jessica R. Patch
Cold Case Killer Profile is the second book in the Quantico series. A Love Inspired Romance Suspense with dander and faith. Starts off with a beautiful scenery that will take your breath away. The desert holds many secrets. I was hooked at the start and could not put it down.There is mystery that will keep you guessing till the end. Both the story and the characters were well written.
Enjoyable read from a favorite author. Cold case mysteries are among my favorite books, and Patch writes them very well.
I received an ARC copy for my honest review....
Wow...
Riveting story....
Great Suspense....
Plot twists....
I loved this book! I sure am a big fan of this author! She artistically blends romance, hope, thrill, and suspense into each of her books. This story gripped me from the very beginning. It had plot twists and tension and love. I could not put it down! I love the author’s skill with thriller stories, but I also love her commitment to steering the reader back to the truth of God’s character. Everyone should read this book!