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Detective Jade Monroe #3
Fallacy
Crazy has no bounds....Sergeant Jade Monroe and her team of detectives are on high alert. They've received a taunting letter promising violence and death in Washburn County. The threats are chilling, but without forensic evidence, Jade has no way of knowing who wrote the letter or its validity.Tragically, the letter's promises are realized when the first victim is discovered, their murder as gruesome as foretold.As the body count escalates, so does the brutality of the killings. The media tags the perpetrator with the moniker—The North Bend Carver.With the county in a tailspin and demanding answers, Jade's only chance of stopping the killer is to insert herself right in the middle of the madness.Reader reviews..."Recommended for anyone who likes good crime dramas""Action, danger, suspense, murders and mayhem""The book surpassed what I had hoped for""I can't believe it took me forever to find something this good""More twists and turns than a roller coaster!"Find all of the books in the Jade Monroe world below.The Detective Jade Monroe Crime Thriller Series#1 Maniacal#2 Captive#3 Fallacy#4 Premonition#5 ExposedScroll up to get your one-click copy.
321 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 26, 2016
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C.M. Sutter
51 books287 followersC.M. Sutter was born in San Jose, California and split time between the sunny California coast and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a senior in high school, she chose Wisconsin as her permanent address. After many years in the Badger State, she decided on a warmer year-round climate to call home and moved south.
Years of progression took her from working in large companies, to twelve years as a massage therapist, and finally, owning a corporation. She has been self-employed for over twenty years.
Ms. Sutter has been writing and self-publishing since 2014 with eleven titles published in a different genre. Because of her deep interest in crime and thriller novels, she took up writing in the police procedural/crime thriller genre in 2016.
Years of progression took her from working in large companies, to twelve years as a massage therapist, and finally, owning a corporation. She has been self-employed for over twenty years.
Ms. Sutter has been writing and self-publishing since 2014 with eleven titles published in a different genre. Because of her deep interest in crime and thriller novels, she took up writing in the police procedural/crime thriller genre in 2016.
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November 16, 2020
I enjoy Sutter’s work. It’s simple, bare bones murder mysteries. Jade is a solid lead, growing in each book. Sutter really cooks up sick bad guys (and girls). They kind of remind me of Criminal Minds set in a small county department.
This one featured female serial killers that were believable. The procedural played out in a logical way that felt like real, everyday police work. Looking forward to the next one in the series.
This one featured female serial killers that were believable. The procedural played out in a logical way that felt like real, everyday police work. Looking forward to the next one in the series.
August 16, 2022
Hell hath no fury! Sick and twisted women! Need I say anymore? Nope. Good read, good series.
April 28, 2021
Coffee...coffee...and more coffee....
After reading 3 books in this series, I am done. I was hoping after the first book I was just seeing a writer getting her feet wet and navigating through the process. After the second book, I realized this was probably her style but I really like the characters and plotlines so Ill give this book a shot. After this book, I cant take it anymore. I literally had to skim past sections of the book to force myself to finish it. I wrote a review of book 1 (MANIACAL) on Goodreads to give you an idea where Im coming from.....
I love coffee. I am in a monthly coffee club. I have a cup right next to me now and enjoy the smell and taste of black coffee. But these books are so obsessed with coffee it makes it painful to read them. Never have I seen such a writer's obsession with the consumption and creation of coffee. The characters not only discuss coffee on practically every page of these books, but the author likes to talk about the coffee station, coffee machines, the noises they make, the filters they use, styrofoam cups, travel mugs, serving trays, and all things coffee. This does not exclude doughnuts by the way. The cliché cops like their donuts is not lost at all in these books as the characters consume hundreds of these treats. They also spends a significant amount of time after consuming and making coffee and loading up on doughnuts discussing lunch and dinner, going through drive thrus and eating fast food, going to restaurants and bars (especially one where one of the lead characters works part time), and sometimes discussing the need to eat healthy snacks like carrots and celery sticks. If you took all the useless filler out of these books you would have about 100 pages of great stories. Unfortunately, the stories are watered down in in a sea of coffee, fast food, and total nonsense that seems to only serve to pad the book and satisfy an obsession of the author...and possibly take a swipe at a stereotype of police officers that is kind of obnoxious. Last sentence says it all....
"Don't forget, French crullers are my favorite, and I'll have two."
Too bad.....I really like the characters in these books and was hoping to see where they went and was looking forward to reading how Amber does once she completes the academy but I dont see that happening.
[DISCLAIMER: I got MANIACAL for free, but purchased CAPTIVE and FALLACY for $4.99 each on AMAZON]
After reading 3 books in this series, I am done. I was hoping after the first book I was just seeing a writer getting her feet wet and navigating through the process. After the second book, I realized this was probably her style but I really like the characters and plotlines so Ill give this book a shot. After this book, I cant take it anymore. I literally had to skim past sections of the book to force myself to finish it. I wrote a review of book 1 (MANIACAL) on Goodreads to give you an idea where Im coming from.....
I love coffee. I am in a monthly coffee club. I have a cup right next to me now and enjoy the smell and taste of black coffee. But these books are so obsessed with coffee it makes it painful to read them. Never have I seen such a writer's obsession with the consumption and creation of coffee. The characters not only discuss coffee on practically every page of these books, but the author likes to talk about the coffee station, coffee machines, the noises they make, the filters they use, styrofoam cups, travel mugs, serving trays, and all things coffee. This does not exclude doughnuts by the way. The cliché cops like their donuts is not lost at all in these books as the characters consume hundreds of these treats. They also spends a significant amount of time after consuming and making coffee and loading up on doughnuts discussing lunch and dinner, going through drive thrus and eating fast food, going to restaurants and bars (especially one where one of the lead characters works part time), and sometimes discussing the need to eat healthy snacks like carrots and celery sticks. If you took all the useless filler out of these books you would have about 100 pages of great stories. Unfortunately, the stories are watered down in in a sea of coffee, fast food, and total nonsense that seems to only serve to pad the book and satisfy an obsession of the author...and possibly take a swipe at a stereotype of police officers that is kind of obnoxious. Last sentence says it all....
"Don't forget, French crullers are my favorite, and I'll have two."
Too bad.....I really like the characters in these books and was hoping to see where they went and was looking forward to reading how Amber does once she completes the academy but I dont see that happening.
[DISCLAIMER: I got MANIACAL for free, but purchased CAPTIVE and FALLACY for $4.99 each on AMAZON]
January 8, 2024
A deranged wife believes that her husband had been cheating, and deserves to die. She also believes that she can do God's work by killing other cheating men. Along with her daughters, who have been told to do exactly as their mother asks, they start a killing spree.
Can Jade and her fellow detectives identify the victims and be lead to the perpetrators of these vicious murders?
One thing that I really like about this series is that the police are doing the grunt work and don't get immediate results, or lucky breaks, but they get there eventually. But we don't get bored or feel like the plot is going nowhere because we also follow the criminals and get to understand their thought processes.
Can Jade and her fellow detectives identify the victims and be lead to the perpetrators of these vicious murders?
One thing that I really like about this series is that the police are doing the grunt work and don't get immediate results, or lucky breaks, but they get there eventually. But we don't get bored or feel like the plot is going nowhere because we also follow the criminals and get to understand their thought processes.
July 9, 2023
I’ll start with giving it a 3 1/2 stars. It’s definitely a big improvement after Captive, which was a massive decline from Maniacal. This book had the most brutal violence and killers for sure, making it pretty chilling to read. The plot and pace of the story was very good and I must say I’m very satisfied with the third installment of this series. I’d also like to say how happy I am that I found this character and books from CM Sutter, I’ve loved them so much I’ve read 3 of her books in two weeks. HIGHLY RECOMMEND and can’t wait for the next book.
January 22, 2020
It was ok, not as good as the previous books.
I didn't understand why Mandy didn't go to the cops sooner, knowing what they were doing were wrong especially knowing her mother's insanity.
I also don't get how cops & doctors will deem her brainwashed & unable to put her in a prison instead of an institute. She had a choice & chose to follow her insane mother instruction even though knowing it was wrong.
I didn't understand why Mandy didn't go to the cops sooner, knowing what they were doing were wrong especially knowing her mother's insanity.
I also don't get how cops & doctors will deem her brainwashed & unable to put her in a prison instead of an institute. She had a choice & chose to follow her insane mother instruction even though knowing it was wrong.
January 30, 2024
Fallacy: A riveting Serial Killer Thriller
Fallacy is an exciting serial killer book that destroys a family and innocent family members by the murder of their love ones. the series of books by CM Sutter is in the same police department and has the same central characters and they are wonderful at their jobs and this lady is a great writer and keeps the story moving and very interesting.
Fallacy is an exciting serial killer book that destroys a family and innocent family members by the murder of their love ones. the series of books by CM Sutter is in the same police department and has the same central characters and they are wonderful at their jobs and this lady is a great writer and keeps the story moving and very interesting.
September 2, 2018
EXCELLENT
I tell ya this is a good series! I've just completed the fourth book. Ready to download the 5th. The characters are very believable and carry over to the next book. This one especially good! Very graphic.
I tell ya this is a good series! I've just completed the fourth book. Ready to download the 5th. The characters are very believable and carry over to the next book. This one especially good! Very graphic.
June 15, 2019
Hard to put down
This book was a good read , I did find some repetitive things that made it drag a bit. The mindset of the characters reminded me of some backwoods mountain folk. It was a little too easy to figure out the ending. All in all tho, I did enjoy it.
This book was a good read , I did find some repetitive things that made it drag a bit. The mindset of the characters reminded me of some backwoods mountain folk. It was a little too easy to figure out the ending. All in all tho, I did enjoy it.
July 7, 2019
Mental illness can be a real killer!
Families can hide so much from each other. These secrets can be responsible for so much hate and discontent. You will love how these lead to a downfall. Read it!
Families can hide so much from each other. These secrets can be responsible for so much hate and discontent. You will love how these lead to a downfall. Read it!
September 8, 2019
Great storyline
Fast paced story with a bipolar criminal who controlled the family's behavior and lives with a spouse who tried to protect them by telling them to do what the parent told them to do not realizing that they were being taught criminal behaviour.
Fast paced story with a bipolar criminal who controlled the family's behavior and lives with a spouse who tried to protect them by telling them to do what the parent told them to do not realizing that they were being taught criminal behaviour.
September 14, 2019
A great crime serues
If you like crime and how it's committed by mental ill people then you will like how Jade and her partner catch the killers. I've read all 3 in this series twice. It is not for the faint of heart because it is gruesome however good wins and evil does not.
If you like crime and how it's committed by mental ill people then you will like how Jade and her partner catch the killers. I've read all 3 in this series twice. It is not for the faint of heart because it is gruesome however good wins and evil does not.
June 28, 2023
That mother! OMG! Sooo creepy! The twins man do I feel for them ..or at least one of them. This one held my Interest from the beginning and only got better. I enjoy watching Jade grow and learn and take on more. The narration is well done
January 24, 2025
Interesting Plotline
This was the most intriguing plot line I have seen in quite a long time. I think that the author is improving with each new book published. I look forward to reading more of her work.
This was the most intriguing plot line I have seen in quite a long time. I think that the author is improving with each new book published. I look forward to reading more of her work.
July 26, 2018
Lots of coffee, lots of food, a smattering of torture.
January 25, 2019
Good Police procedural. Interactions between the characters is dry, formal and stuffy. No pizzaz
April 22, 2019
Good book.
Like C M Sutter's writing. Interesting and attention holding. Good character definition. Logical story flow. Dramatic but easy to read.
Like C M Sutter's writing. Interesting and attention holding. Good character definition. Logical story flow. Dramatic but easy to read.
June 6, 2019
It was okay, nothing too exciting. I didn't think the main character acted like a person who is second in command. Won't read more.
June 23, 2019
Review of: " Fallacy "
A good read, even the grizzly parts. This author does her homework so the stories are believable. The female cop character is likeable.
A good read, even the grizzly parts. This author does her homework so the stories are believable. The female cop character is likeable.
August 29, 2019
this one was a bit more gruesome than the other books in her series but it still wasnt unbearable.
November 15, 2019
Captivating
A page turner. Keeps you wanting more,exciting . Well written and descriptive. Fast paced . Will definitely read more from this author
A page turner. Keeps you wanting more,exciting . Well written and descriptive. Fast paced . Will definitely read more from this author
January 9, 2020
Once again a great book!
I chose the high rating because the book deserves it. It caught and held my interest completely. A must read!
I chose the high rating because the book deserves it. It caught and held my interest completely. A must read!
April 20, 2020
Another page turner that you won't want to put down!
August 15, 2020
Coffee,coffee and more coffee. Every other page they were drinking coffee. It's used as a poor crutch to add length to the book.
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October 19, 2020Fallacyqq
An other outstanding, over the top novel by the master of mysteries! Every one of CMSutter's books should be on your must read list!
An other outstanding, over the top novel by the master of mysteries! Every one of CMSutter's books should be on your must read list!
December 9, 2020
Was an okay read. Seemed like at least twice a chapter coffee was mentioned. They were constantly making or drinking coffee.
May 2, 2021
Too much time making coffee
I am trying to be constructive. The author mentions coffee on nearly every other page. It becomes a filler for her.
I am trying to be constructive. The author mentions coffee on nearly every other page. It becomes a filler for her.
October 1, 2021
Excellent tri-o
Great all three kept my attention. I'd highly recommend reading them. I loved Jack and the main character. Great books
Great all three kept my attention. I'd highly recommend reading them. I loved Jack and the main character. Great books
November 27, 2021
Fallacy
Third book in series. Have enjoyed each story. This story took several twists I did not see coming. Looking forward to more books by this author.
Third book in series. Have enjoyed each story. This story took several twists I did not see coming. Looking forward to more books by this author.
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March 1, 2022What a twisted tale!
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