Title: Rest in Peace (Eva Rae Thomas FBI Mystery Book 15)

Author: Willow Rose

Genre: Thriller/Mystery

Rating: ★★★★☆
Release Date: 8th May 2024

Willow Rose's "Rest in Peace" is a gripping and chilling instalment in the Eva Rae Thomas series that had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. This thrilling mystery is packed with twists, turns, and a relentless race against time.

Sarah Chapman is furious and drunk as she drives home, ready to confront her husband, Steven. But when a neighbour rushes to help after hearing a commotion, he finds Sarah with a gun in her hand and Steven dead in their bed. Sarah is arrested, but she insists she’s innocent.

The only one who believes her is FBI profiler Eva Rae Thomas, who knows Sarah personally and is convinced of her innocence despite the incriminating circumstances. As more bodies turn up, Eva Rae starts to see connections that others miss, leading her on a frantic quest to prove Sarah’s innocence and catch the real murderer before it's too late and her own family becomes a target.

What I Loved:

1. Engaging Protagonist: Eva Rae Thomas is a strong, intelligent, and determined protagonist. Her personal connection to Sarah adds depth to her character and drives her relentless pursuit of the truth.
2. Twisty Plot: The plot is filled with twists and turns that keep you guessing. Just when you think you have it figured out, another layer of secrets and lies is revealed, keeping the suspense high.
3. Fast-Paced Action: The pacing is superb, with a sense of urgency that propels the story forward. Eva Rae’s race against time to uncover the real murderer and save her own family keeps you hooked.
4. Chilling Atmosphere: Willow Rose expertly creates a chilling atmosphere, with each new body adding to the tension and the stakes. The sense of danger is palpable, making for a truly thrilling read.
5. Complex Characters: The characters are well-developed and multi-dimensional. Sarah’s plight evokes sympathy, and the dynamic between Eva Rae and the determined detective adds an interesting layer of conflict.

Sarah’s drunken state and the ensuing chaos create a memorable and unconventional start to the mystery. This unusual setup immediately grabbed my attention and sets the stage for the unraveling of a complex and compelling case. It made the story different and the character realistic.

"Rest in Peace" is a fun, fast-paced, and chilling thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. Willow Rose delivers a masterful blend of suspense, mystery, and drama that fans of the genre will love.

Eva Rae Thomas’s determination to seek justice, even when faced with daunting obstacles, is inspiring and makes her a character you can’t help but root for.

This novel is perfect for those who enjoy a good mystery with plenty of twists, a strong female lead, and a race against time.

Thank you to The Publisher Buoy Media ,The Author Willow Rose & NetGalley for an advanced reader copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review.

Wow!

There was no way I was guessing who did this one.

So at the beginning of these books, there is always the point of view of the person of interest. But usually, the first point of view that you read for, is not the person who actually committed the crime. I never realized though, that I would never guess who did it in this one.

I am going to be honest and say that I was really disappointed with Matt and Eva's relationship after what happened in the previous book. Especially at the beginning of this book. If Matt was my husband and all he wanted to do was sit in front of the tv and not do his exorcises, I would have placed the TV remote where he had to get up and get it. But I also believe that tough love is sometimes required. But then, closer to the finality of the book, they are on great terms again.. but they literally didn't even talk it out. Just seems too quick of a turn around for me.

Sarah Chapman is angry at her husband. She’s also drunk… very drunk as she drives down their street, ready to face him. When a neighbor hears the commotion and rushes to help, he finds her inside, gun still in her hand, and her husband, Steven, dead in the bed. Sarah is arrested and taken away but claims to be innocent. The only one who believes her is FBI profiler, Eva Rae Thomas! Good book!! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, mystery, a fantastic who done it and done crazy twists and turns! The story was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

This book was SO good! It kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. My heart just gravitated to this girl and all she was experiencing.