Forest of Secrets

by Kate Gable

Forensic psychologist and FBI agent Alexis Forrest's search for the serial killer responsible for her sister's murder has hit a wall. All the evidence she has found has led her to the identities of numerous victims, yet the killer is still unknown.

But he knows who she is, and he is watching her from the shadows. He is hiding in plain sight near Broken Hill, the snowy New England town that Alexis used to call home.

Meanwhile, a young suburban mother goes missing while out on a morning run. When Alexis starts to dig deeper, she finds out that the woman's perfect marriage and family are not what they seem. Secrets and resentments are swirling around the couple. Did someone take her or was it the husband after all?

While Alexis is busy with her new case, the serial killer continues to watch. He is close. Close enough to strike.

Can Alexis find the woman before she's killed? Can she figure out who is stalking her before he makes his move?

Genres: Psychological Thriller

266 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 31, 2024

About the author

Kate Gable loves a good mystery that is full of suspense. She grew up devouring psychological thrillers and crime novels as well as movies, tv shows and true crime.

Her favorite stories are the ones that are centered on families with lots of secrets and lies as well as many twists and turns. Her novels have elements of psychological suspense, thriller, mystery and romance.

Kate Gable lives in Southern California with her husband, son, a dog and a cat. She has spent more than twenty years in this area and finds inspiration from its cities, canyons, deserts, and small mountain towns.

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Reviews

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Alexis Forrest FBI mystery series just gets better and better. There is always a cliffhanger that takes you to the next book in the series.

[Sandy S · Rating 4 out of 5]

REVIEW: FOREST OF SECRETS is the third instalment in Kate Gable’s contemporary, adult ALEXIS FORREST FBI MYSTERY THRILLER series focusing on thirty year old, forensic psychologist and rookie FBI agent Alexis Forrest.

SOME BACKGROUND: Twenty years earlier, Alexis’ older sister Maddie was abducted and murdered, destroying the Forest family in the process. With her return to Broken Hill to investigate a series of similar abductions, Alexis will reconnect with family, and the man who once held her heart.

Told from several first person perspectives including Alexis and the killer FOREST OF SECRETS focuses on our story line heroine as she continues to search for a serial killer. FBI Forensic psychologist Alexis Forrest is hoping to find her sister’s killer but twenty years has passed, and a killer is luring Alexis with all the right clues and history from the past . The discovery of a number of victims pushes Alexis beyond her abilities alone, and the threats are once again becoming personal and dark.

Ripped from actual and real headlines, the search for a missing woman, a young mother of two preschool toddlers begins to take an ominous turn when any and all potential witnesses weave a tale of secrets and lies, lies that turn the focus on the victim, herself. A distraught husband, infidelity, and a need for fame and attention, reveals a woman whose fragile ego and scream for help is nothing less than unbelievable and mad.

Once again, Kate Gable pulls the reader into a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and madness, power, control and obsession. FOREST OF SECRETS is a suspense filled, fast paced, character driven story that is intriguing, dramatic and gripping; the characters are desperate and determined; the romance between Alexis and her high school sweetheart Mitch is struggling is the face of Alexis’ preoccupation with past, and her need to, most often, go it …alone.

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[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book three in The Alexis Forrest FBI Mystery Thriller series and omg it is definitely a must read. Alexis is still looking for the killer but what she doesn’t know is that he is a lot closer than she thinks and he was watching and waiting for the right time because he knows that eventually she will become one of his victims but then a call comes in about a missing woman who had gone on a hike and never came back and seems to have disappeared so now it is a race against time to find her and hopefully bring her back to her family before it is too late. The twists and turns keep coming at a break neck speed which will have you turning the pages while on the edge of your seat but when Alexis realised that the killer knows who she is and is watching her every step while still giving her the run around and sending her on a wild goose chase Alexis is angry but very wary of her surroundings and just when things start to get a bit more chaotic Alexis is left with a chilling message which will leave her scrambling to protect those closer to her and then leaving you with a explosive cliffhanger that will have you needing the next book. I absolutely love this series so much as it pulls you in to the storyline and you are unable to put it down because it is so addictive while being action packed and I can’t wait to read the next book in this amazing series. Kate Gable is an amazing author and writer and she certainly knows how to captivate her readers and leave them wanting more while keeping there attention throughout and her books are definitely worth reading and you will not be disappointed so take a chance and come along for the adventure of your life.

[Merry Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alexis Forrest is a FBI Forensic psychologist who has been on the hunt to find her sister's murderer for years. And every time she thinks she finds a clue or is getting close, she hits a dead end. But the killer is luring her each time with the right information/clues, playing her every time as he knows who she is and is biding his time to take her out. She discovers a number of victims and the threats she receives are personal. Can she capture this animal? Can she stop the murders? Can she find her sister's kidnapper and murderer? This book keeps you on the edge of your seat told in a POV manner. But there is a cliff hanger that makes you want the fourth book asap! This is a fantastic series and not only do I recommend this book but I highly recommend the series. Reading the first two books will give you the background. I received this book as an ARC but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

[Josette Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story continues as Alexis is between cases. She is secure with her relationship and continues to search for Maddie’s killer. I could not believe what the woman did in her new case. The woman is certainly suffering from some mental health issues. When the woman gives this crazy story as to what had happened, Alexis does not believe her so she begins to dig deeper. She finds out many different secrets, revealing this couple has many an issue they need to work through. Meanwhile, Maddie’s killer leaves her a threatening note and Alexis is drawn back into the investigation she has to make some compromises with her boyfriend because he does not like how she pushes him away. When the killer leaves another message the story ends and the reader is left with a cliffhanger that leaves you speechless.

[Ilse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alexis Forrest, FBI, is still in her hometown of Broken Hill. She is still trying to track down the serial killer that murdered her sister. She is at a dead end in that regard, but has now become aware that the serial killer is tracking her!

Meanwhile, a young mother, the wife of a doctor, has gone missing while on a morning run. What happened to her? Was her husband involved? Is she dead or alive? Will she be found alive and in time? This is an edge-of-your-seat read with many twists and turns. Of course, romance is also involved since Alexis is still involved with Mitch. While this can be read as a stand alone, it is best read as part of the series, Alexis Forrest, FBI Mystery T

[Karen Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

When you think these books can't get any better you get this one, the best yet! This is a great series to read if you like mystery thrillers.

While Alexis is still searching for her sister's killer, a young mum goes missing while out on a run, she gets different accounts about the family and the marriage, which can she believe? Is it the killer again?

Meanwhile, it seems that the killer she is looking for knows who she is and leaves a threatening note, she knows he is close, but where?

This is a brilliant book in this series, with lots of twists and turns, truth and lies, you think you have it all figured out and then something else happens, I can't wait for the next book.

[Tricia Law · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is Book 3 in a series but can be read as a stand alone. However once you are drawn into it you will probably want to read the next book too.
Alexis Forrest FBI agent is still in her hometown Broken Hill and a new case of a missing wife and mother is given to her. Whilst pursuing this she continues in her quest to confirm if the wrong man was convicted of her the murder of her sister some years previously. Again I didn’t want to put this book down once I started reading it. Her relationship with a childhood friend continues to blossom but will it last ….? Is Alexis in danger …. ?

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alexis is enjoying time with her rekindled romance with Mitch when a new case suddenly takes up her time. A mother of young children has gone missing after going out for a run. Alexis is soon busy trying to get to the bottom of the disappearance by delving into her husband’s life. When a note is also left for Alexis which might be from her sister’s killer she’s soon so busy poor Mitch doesn’t get a look in. Will Alexis be able to resolve her case, get onto who left the note and also save her budding romance. There’s so much going on in this book and it leaves you waiting for the next book

[Bren · Rating 5 out of 5]

There's some real doozy twists and turns in Alexis latest case and I was totally blindsided by the out come. Meanwhile the killer is biding his time waiting for his chance to strike and the anticipation is making me antsy, but the romance is heating up for Mitch and Alexis and that makes me happy. I couldn't wait to dive into this continuation and now that I'm all pumped up there's a cliffhanger darn it however it will make the next book worth waiting for.

[Sharmani Jayaram · Rating 5 out of 5]

FBI Special Agent Alexi Forrest is still hunting for the serial killer of her sister. In the meantime she gets a case of a missing young mother Alyssa Lawrence who had been out running and suddenly disappeared. Her husband calls for help. Alexis goes around gathering information about Alyssa.  There is lots of danger and suspense with a nail-biting finish . I received this ARC copy and leave a honest review. I recommend this book to other.

[Jenn Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series just keeps getting better. I love Alexis. She gets so deep into her cases, and dealing with the twists, turns, and questions. There's the perfect amount of danger lurking and swirling that keep the pages turning. I really like how there's a new mystery mixed into each book while working to solve the larger case. I've been on the edge of my seat and can't wait for more!

I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are addictive. On to Book 4. Alexis Forest, an FBI agent, back in her hometown and reconnected to her high school boy friend, is a good detective and heroine. I don’t think I’ve enjoyed a series like this since my Nancy Drew days. We now have a name for the man who murdered her sister and many other young women and we know he’s been stalking Alexis all these years; just have to catch him !

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished reading Forest of Secrets book 3 in the Alexis Forrest series and I enjoyed every word. Kate Gable has done it again with an exciting read. The hunt for a serial killer keeps me interested in the story.
Again I was not disappointed with the characters. If you're looking for a mystery this is the series to read.

[Michelle Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next. This book did not disappoint. The whole stalker thing adds a creepy feeling as you read. I cannot wait for the next book. If you like thrillers you need to read this book.

[Kenneth Lingenfelter · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very captivating and addictive suspense novel. A wife and mother goes running and disappears. FBI agent Alexis Forrest is the lead investigator. She is also looking for the serial killer that killed her sister. Threating messages left for Alexis lets her know the killer is watching her.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved book three, Alexis is an fbi agent and she's in her hometown of broken hill for a kidnapping case but the longer she's there another killer is coming for her. Can she bet him and save the ones she loves or will it be to late?

[Lynn Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh what a page turner! I absolutely love to read Kate Gable's books. They just keep me so interested in the book that I can hardly put it down to even get a small bite to eat. Please do yourself a favor and get her books and have a read-a-thon!! Thank you Kate for writing such great books!

[Marilyn Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alexis Forest is in this third book as the FBI has the case! It has a stalker that makes for a gripping storyline that pulls you in! The characters are great as you read to see what will happen next! A great story to read! I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

[Sheryl Burnette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

I enjoyed Alexis figure out what happen to the missing mom. Twists and turns in that plot that at first I didn't see coming. I look forward to the next adventure in the plot to catch her sister's killer.

[Vickie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is amazing how many bad things can happen in a rural community....people behaving badly and illegally seem to abound. And than there is Mitch...Mr. Perfect. Hmmm.

On to as fast as I can....good thing I don't seem to be watching tv.

[Theresa LeBlanc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Propulsive & addictive series

Wow. I can’t put these books down! I’m flying thru one book intheseries after the other! So suspenseful! I love the protagonist. Flawed, complicated, fascinating Alexis!

[Laura Poppenwimer · Rating 4 out of 5]

The plots are still interesting and the search for the serial killer continues. The book is very easy to read and the pages just flow by and before you know it you are at the end. Easily read in one sitting and hard to put down once you start.

[christine a jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is very addictive.

This is my 3rd book that I've read, and I've got number 4 ready to read.
Definitely recommend to anyone who likes stories that continue on with main characters.
A definite can't not put down.
😉 enjoyed

[christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forest of Secrets

The betrayal of the crime pulls you closer onto the edge. I can't stop reading, its that addictive. Well developed characters that are loyal, bold and daring. A book you'll keep reading late into the night. Enjoy.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is another page turner . a young woman , wife and mother disappears. did she go on her own or was she taken. then she shows up at a gas station. but someone is watching everything and decides he is going to have some fun. if you like suspense you will want to read the story

[Leonard V. · Rating 5 out of 5]

It still has my attention and interest. I'm enjoying reading it and waiting to find out who the evil one is.✅⚓️🇺🇸

A very good read. I start the next book in the series as soon as I finish one and my interest remains high.

[Robin Tellier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

This book lived up to my expectations. I was once again on the edge of my seat while reading this book. I am just blown away by how much these books keep drawing me in that I forget about my surroundings. I can’t wait to start on the next book.

[Lisa M Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story continues great read ..can't wait for the next installment..

[Barbara Kaake · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great story about Alexis finding out where the missing woman went but the person killing people remains unsolved. This had lots of suspense and drama. Thank you Kate.