Jane's Punishment: The Mother Killer Series Book 2

by Jill Wagner

FBI agent Jane Newell is back with the whole gang in this crime thriller that will make you question the refuge of small town living. Join the team in rural Hart, Michigan as they track down a serial killer who is even more sadistic than the copycat killer in book one, Jane’s Journey .

Commonly referred to as the 3rd coast, Jane’s Punishment will take you to the shores of Lake Michigan, where the sparkling white sand and ultramarine blue of the water become tainted with the gruesome reality of a heinous string of grisly murders. Bloody messages at the scenes lead the team on a hunt for a serial killer on a mission of revenge. While the husbands and fathers of the small community panic for the lives of their loved ones, the team must determine if the ritualistic kills are being manipulated by Jane’s infamous father, psychopathic serial killer Tad Wilkins-from behind his prison walls.

When the life of one of their own is at risk, a long held family secret could become the key to a successful rescue, or it could become another weapon in Tad’s toolbox – but is it worth killing for?

The team must send Jane’s aunt and adoptive mother, Judy Newell, to the prison to determine if Jane is the new killer’s ultimate target. Will Judy be able to set aside her love and concern for her niece and rely on her experience as a forensic psychologist to control the interview with the man whose evil she’s dedicated her life to shielding his own daughter from? Or will her personal feelings dominate and give the mad man a chance to regain a part of her own mind space? The space she’d worked so hard to free him from.

Will Jane be able to balance the flashbacks of her buried childhood memories with her mission to hunt and cage the monster hunting in the idyllic northern Michigan towns?

Will she finally win the battle against her father for her own soul? A battle he continues to wage from his prison cell.

What others are saying about Jane’s

“I have been savoring this book. I love how the story flows, the twists and turns and it’s very easy to get to know the characters and remember who they are. I’m really liking this series “

“As her first with book, I was captivated on the first paragraph. Each character comes to life as the story unfolds. I couldn’t wait to see how each one became a part of the “killer’s” plan. Had a hard time putting it down. In my opinion, a great read!”

“You instantly feel vested in Jane's elite FBI team, with a bird's eye view as they scramble to look for clues to find out who is committing these murders before the next takes place. From Chapter one you will be wanting more as you learn intimate details about old characters as well as new. The Author took her time with research and writes in a very descriptive and educating manner which allowed me to thoroughly enjoy this book, As much as I enjoyed Book One Jane's Journey, I was captivated by Jane's Punishment, and I hope the Author writes a third book.”

269 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 18, 2023

Reviews

[david j. lucas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 2 is even better!!!

Just when you thought book 1 couldn't be out done - book 2 is released!! Author, Jill Wagner, does an amazing job keeping your attention through another thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I cannot wait for book 3!!!!

[Carrey Hazzard · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic book

I found this book to be even better than book one. Jill’s descriptive writing really drew me in and I had a hard time putting the book down. I can’t wait for book 3.

[Helen Towne · Rating 5 out of 5]

keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Loved this book so much I have read it twice! I’m always telling my friends and family how good this series is and how they should read it.