The Blue Monster

by Mike Roche

The revengeful hunter becomes the hunted... Tampa Detective Kate Alexander is in a dangerous chase to capture a killer. A call to the kidnapping scene of a teenage girl rips at Kate's heart. The judge that set kidnapper free is now the target. How is a seemingly isolated double homicide at a cheap motel connected to the kidnapping? Detective Alexander's investigation focuses on a psychotic and deranged killer. In a cat and mouse game, Kate pursues the suspect as he seeks revenge against the judge. Facing her own demons, Detective Alexander places her own family in peril, as she tracks the cunning criminal in a race against time. She must bring justice to the victim of the murder. Enjoy a heart-pumping emotional thrill ride as evil attempts to evade justice.

322 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 6, 2011

Reviews

[Laura Poppenwimer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have mixed feelings about this some parts seemed to drag while others were full of suspense. The characters saved the book overall, they were interesting and had some interpersonal relationships that were engaging. I didn't see the full ending coming. I have decided to read the next in the series, have not decided if worth binge reading yet.

[Madeline · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved the book.

As a resident of Tampa and a downtown ex employee I loved the references to some of my favorite places. The book is so well written. Engaging with enough action and intrigue to keep you reading until the end. Highly recommend.

[Kimijo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gripping and intense thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. Detective Kate Alexander is a strong, relatable protagonist, and the story’s twists, high stakes, and emotional depth make it impossible to put down. A heart-pounding ride from start to finish

[Taymor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Authentic, intense, and unputdownable. Mike Roche crafts a crime thriller that feels real at every turn, with Detective Kate Alexander facing a relentless and chilling pursuit of justice. A gripping read for fans of true-to-life crime fiction.

[Dennis Marr · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very enjoyable read

I enjoyed this. The first one in a series is always hard. I like the way all the characters were introduced. The story was solid and intriguing. I will move onto the next one. I recommend it.

[Amy Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and easy reading

I really enjoyed the plot of the story and all the different characters. Easy reading and very fun. It was difficult to put down. I went forward to another book by this author.

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

New author and first book in a series. Good stuff. I’ll be reading the rest in the series.

[Joette Marchbank · Rating 5 out of 5]

Local Crime

Being a resident of rural Hillsborough county I found this book fascinating and very interesting. The communities being familiar made this read a lot of fun!

[tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wasn't my favorite read but that's my opinion but it wasn't a dnf.
Give it a try

[Russ Leavitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read until the very end. The. it dragged on until the final few pages.

[Joelle Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book kept me in suspense the whole time that I was reading. It had its ups and downs,s but it was a really good book at the end.

[Glenda Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating story!

I couldn't put this down until I finished. Fast paced enough to keep me interested, yet enough detail to be realistic. I hope all his books are this interesting and revealing at the life our law enforcement officers live and have to endure on a daily basis. Especially showing the struggle of balancing time between work and home as my husband has done for 30+years.

[RJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Far too often, fictional police departments are populated by a collection of stereotypical characters. The Blue Monster stands in stark contrast. The author did a terrific job of creating depth in the main and supporting cast, creating a genuine quality that consistently revealed itself in their actions as the case unfolded. I hope this is the first of a series of Kate Alexander/Frank Duffy novels.

[Fiona Quinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book! I just finished the last page and am looking forward to reading more of Mike Roche's work. He does a wonderful job of introducing the culture of an urban police department. I loved his heroine Kate Alexander; she felt very real. Some fun twists. I particularly liked Dumb and Dumber - two cops with hugs egos and small acumen. Well done!

[Julia Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

very fun! Hoping there are more in the series - love the lady cop and the store line is good. Very expensive in paperback.