The Garden Girls

If you love true crime shows, crime scene investigations, or reading authors style like Jaime Jo Wright then you will enjoy this. The creep factor is just enough to keep you turning pages quickly, but be forewarned it kept me awake trying to solve the who. I love books that keep me guessing and this did exactly that as I flip flopped and still missed it. This is the best suspense I have read this year as it kept me engaged and the interesting aspect for me was the former ties Ty and Bexley had to a cult. It seemed like you were watching the unfolding of the serial killer as the descriptive writing made it real. There was a lot going on in this book but it never felt overwhelming and although it has that dark gothic feel it still carries that thread of faith and hope to lighten the storyline. Reading this is an exciting experience you don’t want to miss. I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit/author. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.

This is psychological thriller at its best. Jessica R Patch definitely knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat! The book is not for the faint of heart; it's gritty, it's got a deranged serial killer, it's got a deranged cult family, and it's got blood and gore. And yet in the midst of evil, the author's inclusion of true faith and real hope shines a beacon to bring the good guys home to save the day. It was indeed a breath of fresh air to see Fiona, Asa, Violet, and Owen's faith take root and influence Tiberius. Bexley and Tiberius were so much fun together. Despite their gut-wrenching and painful past, their banter was delicious and they made a good team. Tiberius with his impulsive nature, no-filter brain, and wacky sense of humor did not fit my typical hero profile but I still loved getting to know him. His big, tender, loyal, and introspective heart mirrored Bexley's and I really enjoyed watching them piece the puzzle together to catch the killer. The villain's third person voice and a victim's first person voice added surprising layers to the narrative. There were crazy plot twists that left me completely flabbergasted. The suspense was absolutely intense but the lessons of faith, love and forgiveness were equally intense. This is book 3 in the series and I highly recommend reading the series in order to get the full flavor of the Strange Crimes Unit team. If you love psychological thrillers, you can't miss this one. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Love Inspired via Celebrate Lit Tours and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.

I do not normally read psychological thrillers, but this author's writing style includes enough faith and light to keep the darkness and evil from being totally overwhelming. I found this book more riveting than the Criminal Minds shows I used to watch. There are numerous twists, turns, shocking surprises, and misdirection. I could not put the book down, although I did not read it at bedtime. If you enjoy psychological thrillers in which the good guys do not hide their faith in God, this is the book for you. Do not miss it! I received an advance digital copy to read but all thoughts expressed are my own.