The Perfect Betrayal

Jessie Hunt #38

by Blake Pierce

When LA's yacht-set elite begin dying in a potential pattern, profiler Jessie Hunt must navigate through their world of luxury and lies. Unearthing links to forgotten crimes on open waters, Jessie soon realizes that catching this killer may just put her directly in his crosshairs...

Genres: Audiobook, Mystery, Thriller, Mystery Thriller

194 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 19, 2025

About the author

Blake Pierce is author of the bestselling RILEY PAGE mystery series, which includes seven books (and counting). Blake Pierce is also the author of the MACKENZIE WHITE mystery series, comprising four books (and counting); of the AVERY BLACK mystery series, comprising four books (and counting); and of the new KERI LOCKE mystery series.

An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Blake loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.blakepierceauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch.

Reviews

[Lisa Hebting · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great Series, Horrible Editing!!!

I have read all 38 books of the Jessie Hunt series by Blake Pierce. While I love the plots,characters, and over all story development, I continue to be disappointed in the editing! There are errors in EVERY SINGLE book, from misspelled words, punctuation, double words, wrong pronouns used,and even wrong characters names used. I am a retired teacher by profession, currently a reading specialist, and a very avid reader. How is it that we stress upon students the importance of reading, good writing, and editing when things like this actually get published and people (authors) make money off it?? Like I said I love the series and story line and even think it would make a great TV series. I will finish reading the series to satisfy my own desire to "know" how it ends, but I will not read or recommend any more of Blake Pierces books! :-(

[Megan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Anyone reading the series isn’t going to start at book 38. Save the review of the plot from previous books and give content, Blake Pierce.

The audio narrator needs to work on pronunciation. Also, a counselor (Ms Lemon) who is in her 60s or 70s shouldn’t sound like a teenager in the narration.

While I don’t love the narrator, the plot was interesting with rich yacht guys getting knocked off because of something they were doing to women. It’s a little graphic with each killing and the blood, but I felt like there was a storyline.

Can Jessie and Ryan just come to a decision about a baby and move forward? It’s always tension in the background. I get Jessie’s point - her body can’t handle much more. And would either Jessie or Ryan give up work to care for an adopted child?

Ash Pierce missing in the background of the book - creepy. Definitely created suspense.

[Claudete Takahashi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jessie is requested to join forces with the LA Sheriff's Department to solve the case of a rich man found dead in his sailboat. She's paired with Detective Riddell who is not willing to work with her. As they start to dig into the case another killing happens involving a friend of the previous deceased. Things escalate fast and soon they'll discover that there were more problems involving the group of friends and that they shared secrets. The story is fast-paced, full of action, and has an interesting end that opens many options for the series next steps.
I thank Ms. Pierce for this ARC.

[Rosemary · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Perfect Betrayal - a review by Rosemary Kenny.


Jessie Hunt is a troubled LAPD profiler with an inherited dark gene, that makes her empathise more with the vigilante killer than their victims, in her latest case.


The truth of what motivates them both will amaze and intrigue you, as you read  Blake Pierce's action-packed psychological thriller, The Perfect Betrayal.

Get your copy today, but be aware... you'll read all night!

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good!

I'm hooked and pre-ordered the next four that are coming out in 2025! The character development and storyline have me devouring these books as fast as possible. I love a book where it is hard to guess who the killer is.

[Jaquaris Ra'shaun Bryant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

I really love this new Jessie Hunt series. Really looking forward to the next book. I hope it seems to be just as good as this book and the past books

[Mallory N · Rating 4 out of 5]

Almost done with the series. There are 3 more books. I am excited to see where it finally ends.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really love this series (obviously, since I just finished book #38). Excited for the next one!

[Marcie · Rating 5 out of 5]

"That's when he'd come for her. "

OMG. The tangled web keeps getting more twisted. I have really enjoyed the Jessie Hunt series. I'm glad there are a few more books to go.

[_dulcekk · Rating 4 out of 5]

goodness!
I knew it, something is up with Dallas!! I hope Hannah takes heed to Finn’s warning…. PLEASE!
Listened via audiobook.

[Kelly Dayhoff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keeping the series going. This story was good. I’m ready to see how all the sub-stories resolve.

[JAE Monroe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where do men get the notion that they are better than women?