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Cole Chambers FBI Profiler Thrillers #1
The Doomsday Butcher
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A rookie FBI profiler. An escalating killing spree. Can he save a small town from a madman on a rampage?
New York, 1993. Cole Chambers is determined to protect the innocent. Bent on overcoming a tragic history rooted in flames, the FBI agent relentlessly pursues justice while struggling not to surrender to his fears. But the rookie profiler finds himself tested when a murderer turns an amusement park into a gruesome display of four bloody corpses.
Linking the horrific scene to apocalyptic threats from the Book of Revelation, an alarmed Chambers works with his seasoned partner to chase down cryptic clues. But as the investigation triggers an inferno of personal trauma, the precocious agent fights an internal battle while desperately trying to predict the slayer’s twisted visions.
Can he stop a zealous killer from unleashing Armageddon?
The Doomsday Butcher is the heart-pounding first book in the Cole Chambers Crime Thriller series. If you like perfectly flawed protagonists, deep psychological conflict, and nonstop suspense, then you’ll love S.E. Stitcher’s dark mystery.
Buy The Doomsday Butcher for a macabre prophecy today!
New York, 1993. Cole Chambers is determined to protect the innocent. Bent on overcoming a tragic history rooted in flames, the FBI agent relentlessly pursues justice while struggling not to surrender to his fears. But the rookie profiler finds himself tested when a murderer turns an amusement park into a gruesome display of four bloody corpses.
Linking the horrific scene to apocalyptic threats from the Book of Revelation, an alarmed Chambers works with his seasoned partner to chase down cryptic clues. But as the investigation triggers an inferno of personal trauma, the precocious agent fights an internal battle while desperately trying to predict the slayer’s twisted visions.
Can he stop a zealous killer from unleashing Armageddon?
The Doomsday Butcher is the heart-pounding first book in the Cole Chambers Crime Thriller series. If you like perfectly flawed protagonists, deep psychological conflict, and nonstop suspense, then you’ll love S.E. Stitcher’s dark mystery.
Buy The Doomsday Butcher for a macabre prophecy today!
188 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 26, 2025
About the author
S.E. Stitcher
7 books259 followersS.E. Stitcher is the author of the Cole Chambers FBI Profiler Thrillers series.
He aims to write entertaining stories featuring bone-chilling villains and the heroes that hunt them.
He currently lives with his wife and young daughter in Tokyo, Japan where they enjoy spending time with his daughter's imaginary friends while dining on sushi, tempura, and seafood pizza. Well, his family enjoys seafood pizza anyway.
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He aims to write entertaining stories featuring bone-chilling villains and the heroes that hunt them.
He currently lives with his wife and young daughter in Tokyo, Japan where they enjoy spending time with his daughter's imaginary friends while dining on sushi, tempura, and seafood pizza. Well, his family enjoys seafood pizza anyway.
Thank you for reading!
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April 20, 2026
What a fun and twisty ride! I love a good profiler story and this one didn’t disappoint. Despite a few minor grammar errors, the only thing I could have hoped more for was the story to be longer because the author’s descriptions were mouthwatering! I cringed in disgust at the vividly described crime scenes and swooned at the lyrical prose strewn throughout the pages. I will definitely be continuing this series.
February 17, 2026
A rookie FBI agent, Cole Chambers is on his first big case with a veteran agent, Kozlowski, trying to catch a serial killer obsessed with Doomsday and the Apocalypse. This book was action-packed, filled with great characters, and just when you think the killer has been identified, you're thrown a curve ball. This is the first in a new series. Definitely check it out if you enjoy FBI thrillers!
February 26, 2025
A very enjoyable, fast paced thriller with intriguing characters. Cole was a rookie FBI agent with a traumatic past assigned with an older partner to find a serial killer determined to unleash Armageddon. Very suspenseful, kept my attention throughout and I liked the characters. Looking forward to the next book.
February 26, 2025
The Doomsday Butcher
by S.E. Stitcher
Release Day: February 26th
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨4.5/5
This is a dark, pulse-pounding thriller that doesn’t let up. From the first grisly crime scene—a nightmarish tableau in an amusement park—to the relentless chase for a killer obsessed with apocalyptic prophecy, this book had me hooked.
Cole Chambers is a rookie FBI profiler with a past that still burns, both literally and figuratively. As he hunts down a murderer leaving cryptic, biblical clues, his own demons threaten to consume him. The tension is razor-sharp, the psychological depth gripping, and the stakes sky-high. The ’90s setting adds an extra layer of grit, making every twist and turn feel even more immersive.
If you love thrillers with flawed but determined protagonists, eerie religious undertones, and a story that keeps you guessing, this one’s for you. I’ll definitely be grabbing the next book in the series!
by S.E. Stitcher
Release Day: February 26th
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨4.5/5
This is a dark, pulse-pounding thriller that doesn’t let up. From the first grisly crime scene—a nightmarish tableau in an amusement park—to the relentless chase for a killer obsessed with apocalyptic prophecy, this book had me hooked.
Cole Chambers is a rookie FBI profiler with a past that still burns, both literally and figuratively. As he hunts down a murderer leaving cryptic, biblical clues, his own demons threaten to consume him. The tension is razor-sharp, the psychological depth gripping, and the stakes sky-high. The ’90s setting adds an extra layer of grit, making every twist and turn feel even more immersive.
If you love thrillers with flawed but determined protagonists, eerie religious undertones, and a story that keeps you guessing, this one’s for you. I’ll definitely be grabbing the next book in the series!
January 5, 2026
A decent, if short, profiler thriller
The Doomsday Butcher, book 1 in the Cole Chambers series, introduces us to Cole, A rookie profiler whose first case turns out to be a crazy one. Bodies, butchered to symbolize the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, are found in an amusement park, setting off a massive and surprisingly unpredictable manhunt. The writing is well composed, with good characters, A thoughtful plot, fast pacing and several unexpected twists and turns. Overall, 4/5 stars, highly recommended for fans of serial killer and crime thrillers!
The Doomsday Butcher, book 1 in the Cole Chambers series, introduces us to Cole, A rookie profiler whose first case turns out to be a crazy one. Bodies, butchered to symbolize the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, are found in an amusement park, setting off a massive and surprisingly unpredictable manhunt. The writing is well composed, with good characters, A thoughtful plot, fast pacing and several unexpected twists and turns. Overall, 4/5 stars, highly recommended for fans of serial killer and crime thrillers!
May 1, 2025
Definitely a fast-paced story. All the pieces were there but it felt like it went way too quickly. I feel like this could have easily been twice as long in the hands of a more experienced author.
May 9, 2026
‘I can’t believe this is my first real case’ – And on stage, Special Agent Cole Chambers!
Author S.E. Stitcher lives and writes in Japan, and while little is shared about his background, it is readily apparent that his genre of suspense saturated thrillers that explore ‘bone-chilling villains and the heroes that hunt them’ is growing in popularity. In just the past year his Cole Chambers FBI Profiler Thriller series includes five volumes - THE SALT LAKE SNATCHER, THE SLEEPY HOLLOW STRANGLER, THE BIG RIG RIPPER, THE LOS ANGELES LUNATIC, and of course this initial volume THE DOOMSDAY BUTCHER.
Stitcher’s mastery of suspense writing greets the reader on page one, a telephone call, in 1993, New York: ‘The tone of the caller’s voice set a shiver down Officer Amy Field’s spine. “I am the Angel of Justice, the Alpha and the Omega. Who is, who was, and who…’ Officer Fields couldn’t help but interrupt. She had just arrived at the station and wasn’t in the mood to interpret biblical phrases…’ After a series of brief tense moments this thriller explodes, and the initial adventure is distilled as follows: ‘New York, 1993. Criminal profiling is still a fledgling science—and Special Agent Cole Chambers is about to be thrown into the deep end. At dawn, the gates of an amusement park creak open to reveal the carousel turning. Four bodies ride the painted horses. One crowned in gold. One bound in barbed wire. One starved hollow. One nailed beneath the words: Behold, a pale horse! And its rider’s name was Death. The killer isn’t just murdering. He’s preaching. Fresh from Quantico and desperate to prove himself, Cole is paired with legendary law enforcer Barry “The Beast” Kozlowski to stop a zealot obsessed with fire-and-brimstone theology. And fire is the one thing Cole knows he can’t control. Years ago, flames left scars on his arm and stole his little sister. Now a maniac calling himself the Angel of Justice is reenacting the Book of Revelation—seal by seal, trumpet by trumpet. Each murder escalates. Each message grows clearer. And the next prophecy is already in motion. If Cole can’t master his own demons, the butcher will turn scripture into slaughter.’
Reading this excellent first volume involving ritualistic serial killers, psychological and suspenseful themes, and flawed heroes will likely result in addiction – of the most entertaining type. Very highly recommended!
Author S.E. Stitcher lives and writes in Japan, and while little is shared about his background, it is readily apparent that his genre of suspense saturated thrillers that explore ‘bone-chilling villains and the heroes that hunt them’ is growing in popularity. In just the past year his Cole Chambers FBI Profiler Thriller series includes five volumes - THE SALT LAKE SNATCHER, THE SLEEPY HOLLOW STRANGLER, THE BIG RIG RIPPER, THE LOS ANGELES LUNATIC, and of course this initial volume THE DOOMSDAY BUTCHER.
Stitcher’s mastery of suspense writing greets the reader on page one, a telephone call, in 1993, New York: ‘The tone of the caller’s voice set a shiver down Officer Amy Field’s spine. “I am the Angel of Justice, the Alpha and the Omega. Who is, who was, and who…’ Officer Fields couldn’t help but interrupt. She had just arrived at the station and wasn’t in the mood to interpret biblical phrases…’ After a series of brief tense moments this thriller explodes, and the initial adventure is distilled as follows: ‘New York, 1993. Criminal profiling is still a fledgling science—and Special Agent Cole Chambers is about to be thrown into the deep end. At dawn, the gates of an amusement park creak open to reveal the carousel turning. Four bodies ride the painted horses. One crowned in gold. One bound in barbed wire. One starved hollow. One nailed beneath the words: Behold, a pale horse! And its rider’s name was Death. The killer isn’t just murdering. He’s preaching. Fresh from Quantico and desperate to prove himself, Cole is paired with legendary law enforcer Barry “The Beast” Kozlowski to stop a zealot obsessed with fire-and-brimstone theology. And fire is the one thing Cole knows he can’t control. Years ago, flames left scars on his arm and stole his little sister. Now a maniac calling himself the Angel of Justice is reenacting the Book of Revelation—seal by seal, trumpet by trumpet. Each murder escalates. Each message grows clearer. And the next prophecy is already in motion. If Cole can’t master his own demons, the butcher will turn scripture into slaughter.’
Reading this excellent first volume involving ritualistic serial killers, psychological and suspenseful themes, and flawed heroes will likely result in addiction – of the most entertaining type. Very highly recommended!
February 26, 2025
Talk about an opening scene. If I saw that gruesome merry go round, I would have nightmares for weeks. Although I was very intrigued by the murders as they were really thought out. From the victims to how they died.
"With the new moon, comes the meteor of death"
There is a cast of characters. The local police with Chief Armstrong and Officer Fields and Agent Chambers and Agent Kozlowski. OMG the way that Chief Armstrong is so useless. All he is good for is delegating tasks to everyone, so that he has more free time to watch Days of Our Lives. Yet, Officer Fields, she is great. Agents Chamber and Kozlowski work well together.
The group is maybe a little slow in piecing everything together as there were a couple of times that I figured it out before they did. Yet, I still enjoyed this book. The pacing is good and kept moving along. I will read the next book in this series.
"Where the vice once sprang, a false profit draws his last breath"
"With the new moon, comes the meteor of death"
There is a cast of characters. The local police with Chief Armstrong and Officer Fields and Agent Chambers and Agent Kozlowski. OMG the way that Chief Armstrong is so useless. All he is good for is delegating tasks to everyone, so that he has more free time to watch Days of Our Lives. Yet, Officer Fields, she is great. Agents Chamber and Kozlowski work well together.
The group is maybe a little slow in piecing everything together as there were a couple of times that I figured it out before they did. Yet, I still enjoyed this book. The pacing is good and kept moving along. I will read the next book in this series.
"Where the vice once sprang, a false profit draws his last breath"
May 13, 2026
The Doomsday Butcher: A Gripping Serial Killer Thriller with Apocalyptic Stakes is the first novel in the Cole Chambers FBI Profiler Thriller series by S.E. Stitcher. Agent Cole Chambers is paired up with a veteran agent, Barry Kozlowski, when he is called upon to find a killer who is playing out the book of Revelation. This psychopath keeps the agents busy as he acts out the violent fantasies of his version of Revelation. Not only was he fighting to find the killer, but a journalist was hot on the trail.
I found The Doomsday Butcher a high-intensity thriller. S.E. Stitcher’s writing resembles the series Criminal Minds. A team profiling a serial killer, which takes an evil twist multiple time. I love that the author takes the time to draw his reader in, then executes the ending with danger, precision, and humor. This is an excellent novel, and I look forward to continuing the Cole Chambers series.
I found The Doomsday Butcher a high-intensity thriller. S.E. Stitcher’s writing resembles the series Criminal Minds. A team profiling a serial killer, which takes an evil twist multiple time. I love that the author takes the time to draw his reader in, then executes the ending with danger, precision, and humor. This is an excellent novel, and I look forward to continuing the Cole Chambers series.
January 13, 2026
Cole Chambers is an inexperienced FBI agent teamed with a older confident agent and they have a race against time to catch a serial killer who is using the Book of Revelation to leave clues as to where the next murder will take place. Cole has his own fears and history which gets in the way but he is learning from the other agents but is given a bit of leeway working alongside the local Police.
He witnesses some horrible murders in the race to catch the person or persons responsible.It is a bit gruesome in places and you can see the author trying to build the character of Cole for future books but it is very readable but will they get there before all the murders have taken place or can they stop the murderer? They are running out of time.
He witnesses some horrible murders in the race to catch the person or persons responsible.It is a bit gruesome in places and you can see the author trying to build the character of Cole for future books but it is very readable but will they get there before all the murders have taken place or can they stop the murderer? They are running out of time.
March 6, 2026
If you like your thrillers dark, twisty, and a little unhinged (in a good way), The Doomsday Butcher is a blast. The hook is wild: a serial killer who thinks he’s kick-starting a Revelation-style apocalypse, and the investigators scrambling to decode the “signs” before the city loses its mind. The pacing is super tight, the clues actually feel like clues, and the atmosphere stays creepy with plenty of gross-out shock. It’s part mystery, part procedural, part “oh no, what’s the next move?” I tore through it and immediately wanted to talk about it.
May 17, 2026
The Doomsday Butcher is a great read from the first chapter. S.E. Stitcher delivers a fast-paced thriller that is a chilling book with apocalyptic stakes. Cole Chambers is a compelling FBI profiler, and I enjoyed following his solid instincts as he raced to stop a brutal killer. The villain was really crazy, and the suspense was taut and intense. What I liked most was the balance of action, psychological insight, and relentless tension. If you enjoy gripping serial killer thrillers with high stakes and strong characters, this is a great start to the series.
February 22, 2026
Cole Chambers is in his first year as an FBI profiler, when what they believe is a serial killer is using apocalyptic threats from the Book of Revelation. Victims are positioned out in public areas.
Cole works with his seasoned partner to chase down the killer or killers.
Cole deals with his own inner demons.
Will the town be saved before Armageddon strikes.
Cole works with his seasoned partner to chase down the killer or killers.
Cole deals with his own inner demons.
Will the town be saved before Armageddon strikes.
March 20, 2026
"The Doomsday Butcher" by S.E. Stitcher was an absolute page-turner. It kept me hooked from start to finish, with biblical references that added depth and sparked thoughtful reflection. A truly thought-provoking read that I would highly recommend.
April 2, 2026
I definitely enjoyed the read. The ending made me laugh, which you'd probably find highly unacceptable until you read it. Serial killer. Young FBI profiler, struggling with trusting his gut. Up and coming Journalist coming in to step on some toes. All put together for a faced one.
March 18, 2025
Great story
I really liked this book. It definitely kept me guessing up until the end. It's a very fast read but oh so good.
I really liked this book. It definitely kept me guessing up until the end. It's a very fast read but oh so good.
March 22, 2025
Not bad I do enough a novel
3-1/2. Stars
3-1/2. Stars
March 30, 2025
Great book! I love a good serial killer. This was a gripping and haunting story.
June 5, 2025
Good
Enjoyed reading this book first time I have read this Author but I think I will read more if you are squeamish not for you.
Enjoyed reading this book first time I have read this Author but I think I will read more if you are squeamish not for you.
January 13, 2026
This book has an interesting plot. Gripping story with lots of twist.
March 3, 2026
I really enjoyed this book. It was fast paced with short chapters. The plot was well thought out and kept me guessing. I will definitely reading more from this author!
March 31, 2026
Wow, what a book! I love a good murder mystery, and this one didn’t let me down. If you are a fan of Criminal Minds or CSI, you will enjoy this book. The police team characters really complimented each other. Although I did figure out the killer before it was revealed, I never would have guessed the motive behind it. What a twist of events. I look forward to see what Cole and the other characters getup to in the next book Im the series!
July 9, 2025
This author gets an A+ for the plot and overall storyline. They clearly put in a lot of thought toward the crimes committed, and I can appreciate that.
The story itself was a little too fast-paced and read more as Young Adult for me when it wasn’t focused on the crimes committed. I wanted a bit more character development, especially with this being first in a series.
The story itself was a little too fast-paced and read more as Young Adult for me when it wasn’t focused on the crimes committed. I wanted a bit more character development, especially with this being first in a series.
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