this is a revitting suspense story from start to finish. the group is brought in to find the person that take the eyes from the women he or she then kills . this is set in the ky hills. way back in the hills. do not want to give anything away but is you like suspense and and dark happenings you will want to read the book i was given a copy of the book by netgalley but this is an honest review

A Cry in the Dark by Jessica R. Patch

The Strange Crimes Unit is called to work a case in eastern Kentucky when the tortured bodies of three young women are found. Violet Rainwater feels the darkness (evil) present as soon as she and the rest of the SCU team arrive in Night Hollow. Detective John Orlando joins Violet and the team to stop the twisted serial killer before he kills again. Violet must face her past and what she believes about her self-worth. Can John help her find her way to faith and love while searching for the sadistic killer as she appears to also be a target?

Jessica R Patch has written a twisted, psychological thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat and guessing. There is a good balance of faith, without being preachy, to keep the creepy darkness from being overwhelming. If you like a good thriller with a little romantic attraction and a dose of faith, don't miss this book! I received an advance digital copy. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinion.

I could not put this book down! Jessica Patch has written another masterpiece! In this psychological thriller, FBI Agent Violet Rainwater, along with the Strange Crimes Unit, and Detective John Orlando, chase down a serial killer who has left three bodies in a cave in Eastern Kentucky. There were twists and surprises at every turn! I absolutely love the characters in this story, and their chemistry with each other! I felt like I was there with them! If you love a page turning thriller, and a story of love, hope, and God’s light in a dark world, this is the book for you! It will leave you smiling! A DEFINITE MUST READ!!!

Y’all. I devoured this book. It has Criminal Minds vibes, with Truth making it’s way to the characters. It kept me guessing the entire time. And then when I thought I had it figured out, surprise! A Cry in the Dark truly highlights the dark side of humanity. But it also shows how God’s love shines through that darkness when you cry out to Him.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

This book y'all is definitely worthy of 5 stars and more!
When I saw this story was set in Kentucky I was so excited because that's where I lived for 30 some years.
The way Patch wrote this, it made feel like I was right at home! Thanks Jessica!
I didn't want to leave after I came to the end. I had to come back to Florida.
She made me hold my breath all the way through the story and she's definitely good at making you guessing who the purp is.
I didn't know until almost the end!
Lots of exciting turns and twists going on that's for sure.
In some of the places my hairs even stood up on the back of my neck and I had to turn around to make sure no one was there. ( I was reading this at night and on the bus).
So very good and left my heart feeling full and satisfied .
Here's a favorite quote that I loved
Funny until right now she hadn't realized that while her mom and grandmother didn't love her, she did have the love of family. Guess she'd been focusing on what she didn't have instead and it had blinded her to what she did.
Meaning that she had the love of God.
I loved the many prayers and inspirational messages that were included to help Violet, Ruby and Fiona through their storms and life's journeys along the way.
5 stars for a job well done! I highly recommend.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review.. All opinions expressed are my own.

A Cry in the Dark is a tense, captivating book. Once I opened it up I didn't want it to end.
I really enjoyed Her Darkest Secret so to have the opportunity to read this authors work again is amazing.

An action packed and an unputdownable read.
Action, suspense and totally absorbing.
Characters I felt so connected to and a setting I don't want to escape from.
I was born and raised in Kentucky close to Appalachian Mountains so I instantly connected with the setting.
I thought I had it figured out more than once.. total surprise.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Harlequin & Love Inspired Trade,
Thank You for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!
I will post my review to my blog, platforms, BookBub, B&N, Kobo and Waterstone closer to pub date.

‘She realized she had no hope. No light. No salvation.’

How do I even begin to write a review for a book that completely captivated me during the reading?
I’ve pondered that a while and still don’t believe I can do it justice. I’ve been a Jessica Patch fan
since I read her first book. Which, by the way, I’ve read three times. I’ve re-read many of her other
books, too. She’s good. And she is able to switch genres effortlessly. Her rom coms are so much fun.
Then she can totally slay a suspense novel. (No pun intended.)
When she wrote the first book in this series, Her Darkest Secret, she showed us how deep her talent went. I loved that book and felt she did her very best work there. Now, with this one, Patch has proven her talent knows no bounds. She is absolutely stunning here. She is totally adept at a crime/suspense novel. I’m serious. This is way better than Criminal Minds. She takes her readers into that dreary Kentucky holler and I immediately felt as if I were there with the characters. The atmosphere was just electric with tension. I felt the despair of many of the residents, trapped in a life that had no meaning and with no way out that they could see.

‘No one thought anything bad could happen to them. Until it did.’
Patch has also created one of the strongest, toughest, female characters I believe I’ve ever read in the character of Violet Rainwater. Violet, whose entire life has been so hard and devoid of human love. And Violet doesn’t believe that God could even love her. Patch has woven a spiritual thread here that is mighty to see and read. And also to feel deep down in your heart. And the secondary characters of the FBI group are wonderful. I certainly look forward to reading Tiberius Granger’s story some day. Hopefully.

‘No one had ever prayed for her.’

Jessica Patch has more than proven that she has a powerful talent. I knew that, but this was absolutely outstanding! Bravo and well done! This is definitely one for the keeper shelf.

My thanks to the publisher for a copy of this book via Net Galley. The opinion in this review is entirely my own.