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Dreamcatchers #1
Emily
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Things haven't been easy for Emily West. She's just moved out of her mother's home, and out from under her thumb, to a new city across the country. Sure, she loves her family, but it was definitely better when they loved each other from a distance. For the first time in her life she's all alone, but she’s also happy.
Special Agent Reece Knight’s latest case has him completely stumped. He's been an FBI agent for four years, but he'd never had one like this. There are no leads and no witnesses. At least, none that have ever survived. Someone out there is killing women in his town, and Reece is going to bring him down.
Then, Emily's peaceful night is interrupted in a way that scares her half to death and shakes the foundations of her entire world. This isn't something she can go to the police about, but if she doesn't do something she'll be left to face a killer alone.
In desperation, she reaches out to an old friend, Hannah Mitchell and her US Marshal boyfriend Luke. What she tells them sounds familiar to Luke, too familiar. His buddy Reece has been chasing a killer with the same M.O. for months. No one knows just how he manages to lure and kill his victims in major cities without being seen, and now Emily might just be the only person to ever escape with her life. A life she might not have for long if Reece can’t protect her from a serial killer, a man that’s tasted her fear once and doesn't intend to fail again.
Things haven't been easy for Emily West. She's just moved out of her mother's home, and out from under her thumb, to a new city across the country. Sure, she loves her family, but it was definitely better when they loved each other from a distance. For the first time in her life she's all alone, but she’s also happy.
Special Agent Reece Knight’s latest case has him completely stumped. He's been an FBI agent for four years, but he'd never had one like this. There are no leads and no witnesses. At least, none that have ever survived. Someone out there is killing women in his town, and Reece is going to bring him down.
Then, Emily's peaceful night is interrupted in a way that scares her half to death and shakes the foundations of her entire world. This isn't something she can go to the police about, but if she doesn't do something she'll be left to face a killer alone.
In desperation, she reaches out to an old friend, Hannah Mitchell and her US Marshal boyfriend Luke. What she tells them sounds familiar to Luke, too familiar. His buddy Reece has been chasing a killer with the same M.O. for months. No one knows just how he manages to lure and kill his victims in major cities without being seen, and now Emily might just be the only person to ever escape with her life. A life she might not have for long if Reece can’t protect her from a serial killer, a man that’s tasted her fear once and doesn't intend to fail again.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 23, 2015
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April 22, 2022
This was a pretty good story. It moved kind of fast and at times it felt like the story got lost in skipping around from scene to scene but overall it kept me interested.
October 21, 2016
Well for starters I love stories like this, serial killer, hot FBI agent and the psychic heroine. Emily did annoy me a bit when she repeatedly didn't tell anyone after something happened. It was frustrating and half expecting Reece to go all alpha male and give her a earful lol I like the first sex scene so intimate. I loved the story and looking forward to the next one
April 24, 2016
Editing issues
This wasn't bad, nor was it great. It left me feeling a bit ambivalent because I liked the heroine, but parts of the storyline (especially toward the end) were not even close to believable. It was kind of like those crazy commercials where they are running from the masked killer but chose to skip the running car for escape and instead hide behind the chainsaw collection. There was also very little development of any characters outside of the main couple, and even Reece fell a little flat for me. The concept behind the story was good and one I have liked before in other books it just needed to be fleshed out a bit more and edited better. There were several issues with pronouns like saying a figure (singular) had their (plural) back turned, and also problems with verb tenses. That may not matter to some people, but it gets distracting to me. Overall, it was an easy escape read and was free on Kindle Unlimited, but I don't plan to continue the series despite the sight cliffhanger lead in to the next book.
This wasn't bad, nor was it great. It left me feeling a bit ambivalent because I liked the heroine, but parts of the storyline (especially toward the end) were not even close to believable. It was kind of like those crazy commercials where they are running from the masked killer but chose to skip the running car for escape and instead hide behind the chainsaw collection. There was also very little development of any characters outside of the main couple, and even Reece fell a little flat for me. The concept behind the story was good and one I have liked before in other books it just needed to be fleshed out a bit more and edited better. There were several issues with pronouns like saying a figure (singular) had their (plural) back turned, and also problems with verb tenses. That may not matter to some people, but it gets distracting to me. Overall, it was an easy escape read and was free on Kindle Unlimited, but I don't plan to continue the series despite the sight cliffhanger lead in to the next book.
February 6, 2016
Our story begins with Emily, the heroine of our story, dreaming about being killed. She vacillates, is it just a dream, or is it a warning? If it is a foretelling then she must have psychic abilities. More dreams follow a reality of terror in a reliving of her dream..
Reese is an FBI Agent. He is working on a case involving the murder of women in dark alleys.
I enjoyed reading the first book of this series, which reads as a standalone. It also has ends with an interesting "cliffhanger" that points us to book 2. I am looking forward to reading the next mystery for Emily and Reese to solve.
"I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review."
Reese is an FBI Agent. He is working on a case involving the murder of women in dark alleys.
I enjoyed reading the first book of this series, which reads as a standalone. It also has ends with an interesting "cliffhanger" that points us to book 2. I am looking forward to reading the next mystery for Emily and Reese to solve.
"I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review."
November 30, 2016
No common sense can ruin a story
Two stars strictly because of the stupid, pathetic, and completely unrelatable heroine.
SPOILER ALERT:
Who wouldn't call the police after she is attacked in an alley by a guy with a knife? Who wouldn't call the police after seeing that another woman was killed in that same alley? Who meets with the FBI to help catch a murderer, gets a creepy text as she's leaving the FBI building and doesn't mention the text to the FBI?
I can only handle so much dumb dumb before I start writing a bad review. I just can't relate to someone who doesn't know how to dial 911.
Two stars strictly because of the stupid, pathetic, and completely unrelatable heroine.
SPOILER ALERT:
Who wouldn't call the police after she is attacked in an alley by a guy with a knife? Who wouldn't call the police after seeing that another woman was killed in that same alley? Who meets with the FBI to help catch a murderer, gets a creepy text as she's leaving the FBI building and doesn't mention the text to the FBI?
I can only handle so much dumb dumb before I start writing a bad review. I just can't relate to someone who doesn't know how to dial 911.
July 17, 2016
Suspense is generally good. Good characters and dialogue. However, author jumps from point to point and sometimes the connection in thought process is too adrupt. Fast read and I enjoyed it but it wasn't a great read. Potential is definitely there and I will most likely keep reading to find out what happens. So yeah, an okay read.
December 27, 2015
Great suspense filled romance!
July 14, 2017
Blatant hook ending. Needs a bit more polish. Bad guy POV scene. Female MC is an idiot and hides evidence from authorities. She had plenty of knowledge apart from dreams and should have contacted police immediately after attack!
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March 2, 2023
Great Read
Loved Reece and Emily's story. Can't wait to get started on the next book in the series. I think I've found my new favorite author.
Loved Reece and Emily's story. Can't wait to get started on the next book in the series. I think I've found my new favorite author.
February 22, 2017
Emily moved to Chicago to start living her life independently from her mother. Little did she know that she would become the target for a serial killer attacking women in Chicago's alleyways. It really scared her when she started to dream about the killer when he killed other women. Sleep and her dreams made her feel like she was crazy when she could see what was happening but not stop it.
FBI Special Agent Reece Knight is assigned to the case and stumped like all the other law enforcement agents on how the killer lures women into alleyways and then kills them in a ritualistic manner. Through her friend, Hannah Emily reaches out for help and Reece comes to hear her story and slowly to believe what she is telling him as she reveals clues.
If you are looking for a great mystery book laced with a hot love story between a beautiful and special woman and a great FBI agent, this one is just what you want to read next.
FBI Special Agent Reece Knight is assigned to the case and stumped like all the other law enforcement agents on how the killer lures women into alleyways and then kills them in a ritualistic manner. Through her friend, Hannah Emily reaches out for help and Reece comes to hear her story and slowly to believe what she is telling him as she reveals clues.
If you are looking for a great mystery book laced with a hot love story between a beautiful and special woman and a great FBI agent, this one is just what you want to read next.
January 23, 2016
WOW. I don't know what I was expecting from this book but it wasn't what I got. This is the type of book that once reading you avoid everything else to continue reading. Sadly real life got in my way and I had to put it down but every time I picked it back up I was instantly back in it, no need to check the last page or two or to ponder for for a moment.
This was totally gripping and yet had a back story that I'd love to learn more about and a gentle love story emerging through the horror. Plus the hot and steamy moments were exactly that and wonderfully written.
The characters were well-written and realistic with believable dialogue in believable circumstances. I only had one moment where I thought 'hang on a minute, would he have......'.
Not a cliffhanger - I hate those - but a glimpse into the next book that adds to my To Be Read list.
I was given this book by the author in exhange for an honest review. Easily done and with thanks.
This was totally gripping and yet had a back story that I'd love to learn more about and a gentle love story emerging through the horror. Plus the hot and steamy moments were exactly that and wonderfully written.
The characters were well-written and realistic with believable dialogue in believable circumstances. I only had one moment where I thought 'hang on a minute, would he have......'.
Not a cliffhanger - I hate those - but a glimpse into the next book that adds to my To Be Read list.
I was given this book by the author in exhange for an honest review. Easily done and with thanks.
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January 14, 2016I absolutely loved this book. It was very past paced, and the suspense throughout the story line was great. I like how well the characters were developed and how Reece was so protective over Emily. I love how Jamie writes and keeps you engaged in the book. I will now be going to find the rest of her books to read..
January 24, 2016
This is the first book from Jamie that I have read. I liked this book alot it left me hanging. I liked the way she described the "dream state" that Emily enters into during her dreams. I def want to read more on what made Emily move across the US to get away from her family. I will def read the rest of the books in the series.
January 17, 2016
Hooked from the start. A gripping storyline involving a psychic (Emily), an FBI agent (Reece) and a killer. I love the suspense of the novel mixed in with the romance blossoming between Emily and Reece. A great read that I could not put down.
January 17, 2016
Beautiful
An enjoyable read start to finish. Good story and well written...funny at times....thrilling at other times. Love the characters and their interactions.
An enjoyable read start to finish. Good story and well written...funny at times....thrilling at other times. Love the characters and their interactions.
February 18, 2016
I liked the plot but not the characters
June 30, 2016
This was an enjoyable story with an engaging plot and interesting characters. It spent about 2 seconds setting the stage for book 2, but I do plan to continue with the series.
August 22, 2016
Emily review
Emily is the first romantic suspense book in the Dreamcatchers series written by author Jamie Garrett. This is a pretty good story.
Emily is the first romantic suspense book in the Dreamcatchers series written by author Jamie Garrett. This is a pretty good story.
August 24, 2016
Great book with an intersting storyline. Definitely worth reading.
September 26, 2016
Great read
It was hard to put this book down. I could visualize what Emily was saying. I would like to read more books by Jamie Garrett.
It was hard to put this book down. I could visualize what Emily was saying. I would like to read more books by Jamie Garrett.
January 17, 2020
Good Reading
What a great story.. The twists and turns kept me hooked till the end. I would recommend this book to anyone. Emily and Reese are the,perfect match.
What a great story.. The twists and turns kept me hooked till the end. I would recommend this book to anyone. Emily and Reese are the,perfect match.
March 24, 2017
Dramatic romantic suspense
This was such a dramatic romantic suspense story with very interesting characters and a plot that was different than anything that I have read. I loved that Emily was a psychic but was so new to it that it freaked her out just as much if not more than anyone she told. Our Hero was perfect for her and so protective of her it was beautiful watching them develop a relationship. I'm so curious about the next story after that tease. It's definitely my next read. Highly recommended.
This was such a dramatic romantic suspense story with very interesting characters and a plot that was different than anything that I have read. I loved that Emily was a psychic but was so new to it that it freaked her out just as much if not more than anyone she told. Our Hero was perfect for her and so protective of her it was beautiful watching them develop a relationship. I'm so curious about the next story after that tease. It's definitely my next read. Highly recommended.
May 16, 2017
Good but....
To me this book was not as good as hers usually are. The characters were good but it was a bit slow for me and too many things that didn't ring true. Such as Reece hearing gunshots, finding Emily running from a killer and he just takes her back to her apt and goes to his office??? And she doesn't show him the pictures she took? Etc etc.
To me this book was not as good as hers usually are. The characters were good but it was a bit slow for me and too many things that didn't ring true. Such as Reece hearing gunshots, finding Emily running from a killer and he just takes her back to her apt and goes to his office??? And she doesn't show him the pictures she took? Etc etc.
May 1, 2017
Emily
Not completely terrible but I'm glad this book is part of the KU program because it wouldn't have been worth the money. Predictable & cliched. The woman was too dumb to live, trying to catch the killer by herself but then the FBI agent "hero" didn't follow any kind of procedure & also went in by himself without back up. Idiots, the pair of them!
Not completely terrible but I'm glad this book is part of the KU program because it wouldn't have been worth the money. Predictable & cliched. The woman was too dumb to live, trying to catch the killer by herself but then the FBI agent "hero" didn't follow any kind of procedure & also went in by himself without back up. Idiots, the pair of them!
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