The Killing Canvas: A Briar Calloway FBI Mystery Thriller Book 3

Briar Calloway FBI #3

by Georgia Wagner

370 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 25, 2026

About the author

Having worked on projects with New York Times Bestsellers and USA Today bestsellers, Georgia Wagner recently hit #1 bestseller with her newest series. Location and character are two big factors for Georgia, and getting those right allows the story to flow seamlessly onto the page. And flow it does, because Georgia is so prolific a new term is required to describe the rate at which nerve-tingling stories find their way into print.

When not found attached to a laptop, Georgia likes spending time in local arboretums, among the trees and ponds. An avid cultivator of orchids, begonias, and all things floral, Georgia also has a strong penchant for art, paintings, and sculptures. A many-decades-long passion for mystery novels and years of chess tournament experience makes Georgia the perfect person to pen the Artemis Blythe series. That's where it all started, but the drive to craft thrilling mystery tales soon demanded new characters in new locations.

Where will she take us next?

Reviews

[Syren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Personally, book 2 will probably remain my favorite, but this one was pretty good. Pulling Adrian into the picture this way was a different angle.
There's still things I don't like writing wise, but the book is good. I feel like there's a lot of elements that weren't explored as much.
This book sees Briar still grappling with herself and her life and feeling like all she brings to people is a storm of chaos. Another serial killer on the loose and Adrian escaping a super max to.....help? But why? Solve the riddle....
Since last book there was something I was suspicious about, and I was right about it. However, it was still somewhat interesting to watch it play out and to see Adrian's role in everything. His constant presence through all the books, physical or otherwise, is interesting. To see his machinations is a good plot point.
Perhaps it's just my love of a mystery/murder novel but something about these books has me coming back.
This book is dark, and there really isn't a lot of light. I almost feel bad because Briar just lives in such a dark world.

[Candy Galindo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't wait for the author to write more of these books. each book is action packed with a new murderer featuring of course FBI agent briar calloway and her serial killer husband on death row. this series is fantastic. I plan on reading some of her other books until new ones in this series are released

[Meredith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick and entertaining read, binged the 3 book series in a few days. Loved the premise. There are a few things in the series that do get under my skin. For example, in one book she and her partner go to a crime scene and touch things. Why in the world would you touch things at a crime scene if you’re supposed to be an FBI agent. You would know better, right? So that sort of stuff kind of irritated me. But literally that’s my only complaint. And in a few of the books, she lets out breaths that she didn’t know she was holding. IYKYK! 😂😂. Anyway, if you’re not a purist and a total realist and just want fun FBI dark and twisty book, I highly recommend this series.

[Cindi Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible characters and Incredible story line.

Please tell me there will be more books in this series. I am completely addicted to the characters in these books, and I desperately need more! I must live in a fantasy world, because I want a sociopathic serial killer and a woman who is so fractured she is falling apart one shard at a time, to have a chance at love again. With each other.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting Series!

So many great Georgia Wagner books and series too. This Briar Calloway series has so many edge of the seat moments. Cleverly written and the characters are well developed. I can’t wait for the next in the series to be released!

[Sheila Hayden · Rating 5 out of 5]

unbelievable!

This is an intense book involving serial killers. It’s almost unreal but when you know how serial killers act it is believable. There is a lot of violence and gore so beware

[Jenny Fumarolo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun series and a quick read. I enjoyed Book 1 and Book 3 the most. The plot moves quickly and keeps you guessing. Briar Calloway is the Bonekeepers Wife as well as an FBI agent with a photographic memory. She is just an intriguing as her ex-husband.

[Sharon Irvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

nail biting read

This one grabs you by the throat and leads you through plot twists that barely let you stay on your feet! This would be an incredible movie.
Read it you won’t regret it

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read on Kindle. Definitely a page turner that had me guessing until the last few chapters and the way the trilogy ends is pretty awesome. I definitely don’t understand how Briar gets beaten both physically and mentally and still manages to survive life!

[V · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really love this series

I'm going to need more Briar novels soon! It's dark and gritty but exactly what I like! Georgia is an intriguing author.

[Tempest Pageau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Series

Its the best series I have read so far in my life and I have read many of thousands of books. I read the first three in 48 hours.

[Chelsey DiBacco · Rating 4 out of 5]

I need more!! Loved the series!!

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as good as the previous two books in this series tbh. I bit repetitive and lacking interest at times.

[Oralia Menottis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not put this book down. It was written so well and the story line was on point. Highly recommend.

[Dena Deyoung · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five starS

Great series. This book kept me on the edge of my seat. I can't wait for the next one!! Big five stars!

[taffykathiegmail.com · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is always a way out

Quite a gripping story! You feel like you are right there experiencing what Briar feels, both intellectually & physically, There is a surprise ending.

[Chanda Shae Curry · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a smooth monster

Narcissistic to the core.. Broken, betrayed but resilient..Angry, jealous and a touch of narcissism.. when you read this book, you will figure it out.

[Jennie Steckler · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the whole
Series!! Great read.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh Wow!!!

This book was absolutely fascinating. It was a fast paced, I can’t put it down, read. I can’t wait to read more from Georgia Wagner.

[Tiffany McDonald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great series so far. Quick and easy to read. Can’t wait for more

[Melissa Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not bad, definitely kept me entertained. I like the ending, not as expected.

[Mrs Linda A Barber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Oh my goodness. This series is so good that I can’t put them down. Staying up till 1am and dismissing the housework as I really can’t put them down.

[jean Sweeney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

Absolutely love this series The characters feel real the story is a fast thrilling ride Buckle up and settle in
This is a great treat

[Pam Nelson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Absolutely written by AI. No continuity on details. So many contradictory details.