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A Murder of Crowes
307 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2026
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March 23, 2026
Whoa! I had the pleasure of narrating this audiobook - and it was an absolute blast. It brings echoes of Lecter/Graham, Sherlock/Moriarty and other great cat and mouse who-dun-its. I can't to dive into the rest of the series! FIVE STARS
June 3, 2026
A Murder of Crowes is a psychological thriller that gets under your skin slowly and deliberately and that's exactly the point. This isn't a book that rushes. It's the kind of story that builds dread the way a good storm builds on the horizon: methodically, patiently, until you realize you're already in the middle of it.
Dr. Eli Crowe is one of the more compelling protagonists I've come across in this genre. A forensic expert who has dedicated his life to decoding violent minds, he is a man who believes understanding equals control until a new case begins mirroring the murder of his own mother, and that belief starts to crack. Watching his professional certainty erode as personal trauma resurfaces is handled with real psychological nuance.
What sets this book apart from your average serial killer thriller is the emotional architecture beneath the plot. Michael Paul Patrick is himself an ICU survivor, someone who spent weeks in intensive care following a near-fatal accident and that lived experience of confronting mortality and fragility seeps into the writing in ways that feel genuine rather than performed. Eli's grief doesn't feel like a backstory device; it feels like a wound. Kirkus Reviews
The pacing is slow-burn by design, so readers wanting a fast, action-heavy thriller may need patience. But for those who love dark, morally complex procedurals this is deeply rewarding. The series builds into a cat-and-mouse thriller about control, complicity, and the thin line between observation and participation, and Book 1 lays that foundation with care. Amazon
A standout debut trilogy opener. Highly recommended.
Dr. Eli Crowe is one of the more compelling protagonists I've come across in this genre. A forensic expert who has dedicated his life to decoding violent minds, he is a man who believes understanding equals control until a new case begins mirroring the murder of his own mother, and that belief starts to crack. Watching his professional certainty erode as personal trauma resurfaces is handled with real psychological nuance.
What sets this book apart from your average serial killer thriller is the emotional architecture beneath the plot. Michael Paul Patrick is himself an ICU survivor, someone who spent weeks in intensive care following a near-fatal accident and that lived experience of confronting mortality and fragility seeps into the writing in ways that feel genuine rather than performed. Eli's grief doesn't feel like a backstory device; it feels like a wound. Kirkus Reviews
The pacing is slow-burn by design, so readers wanting a fast, action-heavy thriller may need patience. But for those who love dark, morally complex procedurals this is deeply rewarding. The series builds into a cat-and-mouse thriller about control, complicity, and the thin line between observation and participation, and Book 1 lays that foundation with care. Amazon
A standout debut trilogy opener. Highly recommended.
May 27, 2026
THIS STORY HAS MANY TWISTS AND TURNS WITH THAT TRUE CRIME/LAW AND ORDER FEEL TO IT. YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPPOINTED WITH IT. THE FLOW AND PACE OF THE STORY IS CHEFS KISS. DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS BOOK. MICHAEL WROTE OF A SERIES OF MURDERS OF TEACHERS AND YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS OUT ON THE TWIST AND TURNS AND JOIN IN THE FUN OF TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHO DONE IT.
May 25, 2026
This book was different than my normal read, but I AM IN LOVE. This is a great thriller like criminal minds / law and order ( which I love). A serial killer is on the loose killing teachers, and Eli Crowe is called in to help. The ending was so unexpected, and I had to jump right into book 2.
The writing is phenomenal, and you get lost in the story. I can't wait to continue in this trilogy!!
The writing is phenomenal, and you get lost in the story. I can't wait to continue in this trilogy!!
May 30, 2026
READ THE DAMN BOOK!!
This book is such a great thriller the twist and turns and the way it keeps you on the edge of your seat is chefs kiss! It gives a criminal mind vibes. And the only thing I have to say next is add to cart for book to cause WTF happens next!!!!!
This book is such a great thriller the twist and turns and the way it keeps you on the edge of your seat is chefs kiss! It gives a criminal mind vibes. And the only thing I have to say next is add to cart for book to cause WTF happens next!!!!!
June 3, 2026
Awesome. Read.
“A Murder of Crows is an intense, fast-paced read that kept me turning the pages. I couldn’t put it down. Michael P. Patrick is an excellent writer who knows how to keep readers engaged from start to finish.”
“A Murder of Crows is an intense, fast-paced read that kept me turning the pages. I couldn’t put it down. Michael P. Patrick is an excellent writer who knows how to keep readers engaged from start to finish.”
February 9, 2026
exciting from start to finish!
A perfect mind-bending start to a series. Can’t wait to show you all what happens next. Where can we go from here!?
A perfect mind-bending start to a series. Can’t wait to show you all what happens next. Where can we go from here!?
May 9, 2026
LET ME TELL YOU- SIR MICHAEL!! YOU ARE A MENACE! 😡😡
For real though, the book is amazing. I love Eli Crowe. The book keeps you on edge- made me cry too!
For real though, the book is amazing. I love Eli Crowe. The book keeps you on edge- made me cry too!
May 29, 2026
This book hooks you within the first 5 pages!! Highly recommend!
June 25, 2026
OMG… THAT ENDING!!! 😱🖤🐦
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Review: A Murder of Crowes by Michael P. Patrick
OMG… THAT ENDING!!! 😱🖤🐦
I went into A Murder of Crowes expecting a dark, suspenseful read, but I was not prepared for the emotional rollercoaster Michael P. Patrick had waiting for me. The atmosphere was eerie, the mystery kept me hooked, and every chapter pulled me deeper into the story.
The characters felt real, flawed, and compelling, making every twist hit that much harder. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, the story took another turn and left me questioning everything.
And then… THAT ENDING.
Ughhhhhhhhhhh! 😭 I need answers. I need more. I need someone to talk to about what just happened because really Michael really.
If you love dark mysteries, suspense, unexpected twists, and books that stay in your head long after you finish the last page, add A Murder of Crowes to your TBR immediately.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Review: A Murder of Crowes by Michael P. Patrick
OMG… THAT ENDING!!! 😱🖤🐦
I went into A Murder of Crowes expecting a dark, suspenseful read, but I was not prepared for the emotional rollercoaster Michael P. Patrick had waiting for me. The atmosphere was eerie, the mystery kept me hooked, and every chapter pulled me deeper into the story.
The characters felt real, flawed, and compelling, making every twist hit that much harder. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, the story took another turn and left me questioning everything.
And then… THAT ENDING.
Ughhhhhhhhhhh! 😭 I need answers. I need more. I need someone to talk to about what just happened because really Michael really.
If you love dark mysteries, suspense, unexpected twists, and books that stay in your head long after you finish the last page, add A Murder of Crowes to your TBR immediately.
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