Forest of Lies

by Kate Gable

Forensic psychologist and FBI agent Alexis Forrest returns in her most chilling case yet. Set against the backdrop of Broken Hill, the small New England town where she grew up, she now faces her darkest a fourteen-year-old boy doesn’t show up to school after spending the night with his father and stepmother.

Meanwhile, Alexis receives a sinister note threatening her and her family from the serial killer who took her sister’s life.

Together with her old flame and partner Mitch, a bookstore and coffee shop owner, Alexis embarks on a race against time to protect her loved ones and capture the predator who always seems to be one step ahead.

Amidst the chaos, Alexis grapples with haunting Is the missing boy just a teenage runaway or a victim of the serial killer who haunts this area?

When a fire consumes her father’s mobile home, Alexis finds herself in the path of the murderer who’s been the source of her nightmares since she was a teen.

The only difference is that now she knows his name.

326 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 30, 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

[Debbie DiFiore · Rating 3 out of 5]

A missing boy

Another awful death. I hate those. They all are but this one was tough on me. Alexis continues to annoy me and I do believe Mitch is getting a little tired of her too. But then he's not. It was,a crash book. I do lobe this author and I will continue reading it. She is getting closer and closer to.finding the killer. Oh wait.maybe.its him getting closer and closer to.her??? Hmmm...

[Bren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Immediately I was pulled back into the continuation of the killer and Alexis story as I flip the pages my heart rate rockets up looking through the eyes of the killer. When Benji disappears Alexis is on his case worrying the killer who took and murdered her sister was at it again and she prays she'll find him before it's to late. There's a huge surprise waiting for you @ the end.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh my goodness, Alexis Forest now knows the killer’s name and that he’s always watching her every move. This was book 4 in this series. Will book 5 see him finally caught?

[Sandy S · Rating 4 out of 5]

FOREST OF LIES is the fourth instalment in Kate Gable’s contemporary, adult ALEXIS FORREST FBI MYSTERY THRILLER series focusing on thirty year old, FBI Agent/ forensic psychologist Alexis Forrest.

SOME BACKGROUND: Twenty years earlier, Alexis’ older sister Maddie was abducted and murdered, destroying the Forrest 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 dual first person perspective (Alexis Forrest / Killer) and third person (Peter) FOREST OF LIES follows two paths: the ongoing search for a serial killer, and the disappearance of a fourteen year old boy. Alexis Forrest is on leave from the FBI as she endeavors to help the Broken Hill police in the wake of a potential serial killer but as Alexis continues to investigate a decades old series of disappearances and murders, the small town Broken Hill is not immune to the smaller but no less heart breaking cases of kidnappings and murder. When a fourteen year old boy goes missing, his parents’ separation and divorce take center stage but as Alexis digs deeper, help from an unlikely source points the finger at an unlikely suspect.

Meanwhile, the serial killer continues to taunt our story line heroine, leaving personal messages and threats involving family and friends. Refusing to give up, Alexis and her boyfriend Mitch journey to where it all may have started, discovering a killer’s reputation goes back decades and years.

FOREST OF LIES is a story of family and betrayal, madness and murder, obsession and delusion. The fast paced premise is suspenseful and dramatic; the characters are determined and dynamic; the romance continues in the face of threats against our story line couple.

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[Merry Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic edge of your seat thriller that has our protagonist, FBI agent Alexis vowing to find the serial killer who killer her sister Maddie. But besides dealing with that, it seems the serial killer is always one step ahead of Alexis and is leaving her notes about going after her family. Ultimately, he wants to get Alexis so he continues his games with her. When Police Captain, Felch's nephew goes missing, he is told to stand down, but he trusts Alexis to help find him, she and her partner fear it might be the serial killer again so time is of the essence. With so much Alexis has to deal with, her boyfriend, Mitch and their relationship and the safety of her parents. When her father's place is on fire and he is missing, the serial killer is getting closer. He seems to know more about Alexis than anyone else. once you start this book in the series, you are hooked from the very beginning and can't put it down! Get ready for a surprise ending! I can't wait to see what happens next and if she will finally put the killer down. I highly recommend this series and this book is a fantastic addition with so many twists and turns. Can she find Captain Felch's missing nephew before it's too late? Can she find her missing father? Was the fire of her father's place the work of the serial killer? You must read this book. I received an ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

[Ilse · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fourth book in the Alexis Forrest FBI Mystery Thriller series. Alexis is still in Broken Hill as the FBI has not assigned her to a new location yet. Alexis is still an emotional prisoner of her sister's death. She can't move past her obsession with catching the serial killer. The killer has the same obsession with Alexis as she has with him. Problem is, he knows far more about her than she does about him. He is fascinated with her as her sister was his biggest challenge, so he thinks Alexis will be even more huge challenge.

The killer is bored so has decided to up his game. He threatens Alexis' loved ones. Alexis isn't learning much from her past mistakes so keeps doing things that not only put her in danger, but cause issues in her relationship with Mitch. She promises to let him know when she goes somewhere, but never follows through. I don't know that she will ever think beyond what she wants. Mitch, once again, gave her a pass after this most recent fallout. She seems to always be pushing him away which frustrates me.

In the middle of all this personal chaos, Captain Felch's nephew disappears and Alexis is asked to help find him. Since it is a family member, the case is off-limits to Felch, but he trusts Alexis. Can Alexis keep her head in the game to find the nephew while still dealing with her family issues and boyfriend issues due to the constant threat of the killer hanging over her head? As the suspense grows, all we can do is go along for the ride....an exciting, roller coaster of drama and suspense. Enjoy!

[Vicki Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forest of Lies is Book 4 of Kate Gable’s exceptional series which continues the relationship between Alexis, the FBI agent and criminal psychologist, and Mitch, book store owner and her boyfriend, who find their lives in danger due to the serial killer, Tyler, who was responsible for the death of Alexia’s older sister. The parents of Alexis find they are also targets of Tyler. Furthermore, Alexis is asked by Police Captain Felch to help search for another missing child, Pete, who is his fourteen year old nephew. This book starts with mystery, suspense and danger and never slows down until the final page. Prepare yourself for an emotional journey while reading this book which ends in a cliffhanger. The next book in the series is Forest of Obsession.
I received a free copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Josette Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

The suspense is killing me. Each time I read a new book in this series I feel like Alexis gets closer to finding the killer and yet other things in life get in the way. Because life does go on, there are always interruptions; other cases, problems within her family and trying to juggle her choices. Alexis is also waiting to find out where she will be located. She wants to remain in Broken Hill to see where her relationship will go but she also wants to work. Her work is her life. Mitch seems to be supportive but he worries about her. When the killer begins taunting her, stating he is watching her, Mitch becomes even more stressed. This author does a great job of keeping the story carrying over to each new book. Plus there is the added story within the novel of a case Alexis needs to work on that keeps the reader occupied while trying to figure out when Tyler will strike next.

[Tricia Law · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yet again I just wanted to keep reading. FBI Agent Alexis Forrest is back in her hometown of Broken Hill where her sister went missing as a child and was murdered. It has come to light that the wrong person was imprisoned and further crimes have occurred. This book focuses on a well behaved 14 year old boy who goes missing and Alexis is asked to help with the case. Her rekindled relationship with a former boyfriend Mitch continues to flourish. We are left waiting for the next book to see if Alexis can find the serial killer.

[Karen Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is getting more exciting, and mysterious, I love Alexis and Mitch, they make a great couple, and he understands her job.

The net is closing in on the serial killer it's only a matter of time before he makes a mistake, he is watching Alexis and sending her notes but his time will come.

Even with all this going on Alexis still makes time to find out what happened to the captain's nephew and work out who had done it

I can't wait for the next book.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the fourth book in the Alexis Forrest series. Alexis and Mitch’s relationship is growing stronger and being in Broken Hill gives Alexis time to look into her sister’s case too. Unexpectedly Captain Felch’s nephew goes missing and he asks Alexis to help him with the case. It’s hard for the Captain to sit back and let others take the lead, but he trusts Alexis with her FBI training to solve this case fast for him.

[Jenn Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series just gets better and better and pulls me in deeper and deeper. I love getting the bits from the POV of The Killer. To get into his thoughts, and where they take him. The story is also able to twist up my heart. I love Alexis, her strength, and everything that she's dealing with as the story progresses. Throw in the intense nail biting and I'm here, so ready for more!

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

[Sharmani Jayaram · Rating 5 out of 5]

The killer is still watching Alexis the FBI Agent and her boyfriend Mitch. There is always danger to Alexis and the people close to her. The boy Pete the captain ‘s nephew goes missing . There is a lot of suspense and edge of the seat action throughout the read. A very captivating read from the start. I received this ARC copy and leave a honest review. I recommend this book to other readers.

[Jeannette · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is a new favorite of mine. Kate Gable gives her characters a touch of reality and spins a tale of suspense.

Alex Forest, FBI agent returns to her hometown where things are not always easy to face. A teenager goes missing but is he a runaway or is something, someone more sinister behind his disappearance?

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved book 4, things are getting to a critical point for Alexis and her serial killer. While trying to find a fourteen year old boy that's missing and happens to be the chief's nephew Alexis is being taunted from the killer. Will they find the boy alive? Will the killer get her before she gets him?

[Billie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an absolutely amazing thriller.
I loved reading every sentence of this.
Thrilling plot and storyline that keeps you immersed in the story.
Wonderful well fleshed out characters that you want to know more about
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading highly.

I received a complimentary advanced copy of the book and this is my honest voluntary review.

[Marilyn Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alex is on a case in her hometown as a 14 year old boy has gone missing. Now she has to find out if he’s a runaway or has the serial killer struck again. Sge gets a note threatening her and her family as she’s looking to find the killer of her sister. But the killer is after her now! I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the characters and the relationship with Mitch and Alexis. Although this book was great it was a bit slow for me. I'm still involved with the storyline and want a solution to Maddie's death.
I will definitely keep reading until this story ends.

Kate Gable has become one of my favorite authors.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

another page turning story. while still looking for the man who killed her sister, she is now also looking for a teenage that has gone missing. will she find him in time or is someone lying to everyone? her and mitch are getting closer but will she be able to let him help her without shutting him out when on a case? very good

[Michelle Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. The poor missing boy was sad. The serial killer portion is very creepy. To think someone is watching your every move but you never see them. It is hard to put these books down. You get sucked in. I love this series and look forward to the next book. Definitely a twist.

[Kenneth Lingenfelter · Rating 4 out of 5]

FBI agent Alexis Forrest is being watched and stalked by the serial killer that murdered her sister Maddie. A teenage boy goes missing and Alexis won't stop until he is found. An unexpected conclusion. Unfinished business for the serial killer.

[Lynn Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love Kate's books and this one is no exception! Her writing is so exciting and they grab you and just don't let you go until the very last page! If you want never read any of her books then you need to start and you will be hooked. Thank you Kate for writing such great books for us!

[Barbara Kaake · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great story about Alexis and trying to find out what happen to a young boy and also wanting to find out where the serial killer of young girls is with no success . Thank you for this excellent story and I am way late with this review and I hope to read the next book about Alexis.

[Patricia Sherman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

This series is really keeping me reading. With all the murders or investigations that Alexis has going she's always being watched by her sisters killer. Will she ever catch him or will he be one step ahead.

[Laura Poppenwimer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another page turner in the series. Alexis is getting closer to the serial killer and he is getting more bold at following her and leaving messages. The book are a fast read and you are at the end before you know it. Still as interesting as the first.

[christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forest of Lies

Thrilling, Twisted and Addictive. Amazing story that makes you feel everything as you dive deeper. Well developed characters that are loyal, brave and supportive. A can't stop now must read. Enjoy.

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've enjoyed this series thus far and they keep getting better as I go along. i like the character development for FBI Agent Alexis Forrest throughout her casework, private life challenges, and attempts to capture (and not become a victim of) the serial killer who murdered her sister.

[Leonard V. · Rating 5 out of 5]

it still has me hooked.👍

After reading four books of the series, I can't wait to start book number five. The story is still interesting and keeps you turning the page. It's well written and it keeps you interested.

[Joanne Bandfield-Freeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great and suspenseful story.

[Robyn Pless · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book… so sad at the end . Can’t wait for the next one