Homecoming: a gripping psychological serial killer thriller

by Annabelle Fogerty

Twenty years of secrets. One night of reckoning.

Criminal profiler Dr. Edith Ward thought returning to her hometown of Bain Island would offer a fresh start. Instead, she finds herself thrust into a nightmare when a series of brutal murders rocks the small community, eerily connected to a twenty-year-old cold case.

Teaming up with Sheriff Devon James, Edith must confront the ghosts of her past while racing to catch a killer. As she delves deeper into the investigation, Edith realizes the murders are hitting closer to home than she ever imagined. With her unique insight into the criminal mind, she becomes both the island's best hope and the killer's potential next target.

Balancing her role in the high-stakes investigation with the challenges of single motherhood and her own traumatic history, Edith finds herself pushed to the brink. Can she trust her instincts to unmask a murderer, or will her return to Bain Island be her undoing?

"Homecoming" is a riveting psychological thriller that explores the depths of human nature and the price of buried secrets. With its complex characters, atmospheric island setting, and heart-pounding suspense, this novel will keep you guessing until the final, shocking revelation.

245 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 10, 2024

Reviews

[Jerry Walch · Rating 5 out of 5]

As book 1 in the Edith F.B.I. thriller series, I expected it to pick up where Seattle Slayer, the prequel, ended, but in that expectation laid the first surprising twist. Homecoming picked the story up ten years after Seattle Slayer ended. Homecoming, like Seatlle Slayer, is an adrenaline fueled, action-packed, roller coaster thrill ride. Still, the way this book ends leaves the reader knowing that this is a series that needs to be read in the order in which they were written.

This is also a series where the reader must pay close attention at all times, because Fogerty slips into and out of flashbacks that can easily confuse and lose the reader. Flashbacks are an integral part of every thriller. Every thriller author uses them, but I have never read an author that uses them the way Annabelle Fogert uses them.

The way Homecoming ends leaves me feeling that this will be an episodic series, where each episode builds upon the preceding episode. Although each episode has a primary plot that comes to a definite conclusion, there is an overarching plot that carries over to the next book. I can't honestly write about that without dropping spoilers, so you will have to read these books to see what I mean. Personally, I can't wait for the next book in this unusual but exciting series.

[Tam · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very well-written book with wonderfully-interesting characters. Interesting, pulse-pounding plot that kept me thoroughly engaged throughout. Enjoyed every minute of it!

*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.

[Isabella Swanepoel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great psychological, thriller and suspense, with an engaging plot and interesting characters.
The pace of the story is fast and not bogged down by dragged out storylines
I prefer the virtual voice to many narrators trying to imitate different voices or when it sounds like acting and not like someone reading a book. When I read a book, I don’t use different voices.

[Joann Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing book!

Must read for mystery fans. This is my first book written by Annabelle Fogerty. This will not be my last. I can't wait for the next book

[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome read!

Homecoming was a great thriller, hard to put down! I look forward to reading more books by Annabelle Fogerty! Enjoy this story.

[Teri Glascock · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 - it ends on a cliff hanger of sorts which I really don’t care for in thrillers.

[Wendy Hargrove · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5