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Echo Rose #3
The Rose Thorn
Five years ago, a man is executed for the brutal murder of a family. Now another family is found dead in the same way.
Echo Rose thought she had it made. A reporter for a top newspaper, she was ready to make her mark in the world of journalism. But when office politics threaten to derail her career, Echo finds herself fighting to prove herself to her colleagues.
Meanwhile, Detective Skip Malloy is called to investigate a grisly triple murder - a father, mother, and daughter brutally slain. As Skip delves deeper into the case, he finds his relationship with his partner strained, as their loyalty to each other is tested.
But when a serial killer sets his sights on Skip and his family, Echo must race against time to save them. With her career and the lives of those she cares about on the line, Echo will stop at nothing to catch the killer and bring them to justice.
Fans of James Patterson, David Baldacci, and Harlan Coben will love this series!
Echo Rose thought she had it made. A reporter for a top newspaper, she was ready to make her mark in the world of journalism. But when office politics threaten to derail her career, Echo finds herself fighting to prove herself to her colleagues.
Meanwhile, Detective Skip Malloy is called to investigate a grisly triple murder - a father, mother, and daughter brutally slain. As Skip delves deeper into the case, he finds his relationship with his partner strained, as their loyalty to each other is tested.
But when a serial killer sets his sights on Skip and his family, Echo must race against time to save them. With her career and the lives of those she cares about on the line, Echo will stop at nothing to catch the killer and bring them to justice.
Fans of James Patterson, David Baldacci, and Harlan Coben will love this series!
244 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2016
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About the author
Thomas Fincham
76 books152 followerspen name for Mobashar Qureshi
THOMAS FINCHAM holds a graduate degree in Economics. His travels throughout the world have given him an appreciation for other cultures and beliefs. He has lived in Africa, Asia, and North America. An avid reader of mysteries and thrillers, he decided to give writing a try. Several novels later, he can honestly say he has found his calling. He is married with two kids, and he lives in a hundred-year-old house. He is the author of LEE CALLAWAY series, the HYDER ALI series, the MARTIN RHODES series, and the ECHO ROSE series.
THOMAS FINCHAM holds a graduate degree in Economics. His travels throughout the world have given him an appreciation for other cultures and beliefs. He has lived in Africa, Asia, and North America. An avid reader of mysteries and thrillers, he decided to give writing a try. Several novels later, he can honestly say he has found his calling. He is married with two kids, and he lives in a hundred-year-old house. He is the author of LEE CALLAWAY series, the HYDER ALI series, the MARTIN RHODES series, and the ECHO ROSE series.
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November 17, 2020
The Rose Thorn is a decent book the characters are believable Echo Rose being the main protagonist. She works for Above the Fold newspaper covering the crime beat alongside her colleague Conner who's being eased back into work after he was hospitalised after a pretty horrific assault on a previous story. They're on the trail of a killer who's slit the throats of a family who had just sat down for dinner. Why hadn't any member of the family put up a fight? There was no defensive wounds on any of the bodies how can this be? The police detectives Skip Molloy and Bud Smith are also on the trail of the killer, can they find him before he strikes again and is he targeting someone close to any of the main protagonists, you'll find out but only if you read the book. I can't wait to read the next and final instalment of an entertaining series. I'd definitely recommend the series to anyone who likes to wile away a few hours and escape this horrible pandemic for a short escape from the hell of it all.
June 20, 2019
This was very good! I'm really enjoying the series. Echo Rose works as a reporter for Above The Fold. Several years ago a father, mother, and daughter were slaughtered in their home, the killer supposedly caught, tried, and executed. Now, however, a similar murder has taken place, which leaves the police to thinking the two cases are related. So why did the killer wait so long to strike again? There are no apparent ties linking the two families together so what is the killer's motive? It's puzzling and detectives Bud and Stan are searching for any kind of clue that would get them a lead to the killer. In the meantime, Echo is asking her own questions with help from her new friend, Connor.
This was so well written and the character of Echo Rose so well developed with her own interesting personal story, that it kept me turning pages, eagerly invested in the story.
This was so well written and the character of Echo Rose so well developed with her own interesting personal story, that it kept me turning pages, eagerly invested in the story.
May 9, 2022
Deeply shocking
A thoroughly dramatic and deeply shocking story. A young boy mistreated for years by his entire family, supposedly to "toughen him up and make a man of him", is left physically and mentally scarred for life. This leads to a schizophrenic disorder which leads him to take bitter revene on his and other families in, what he thinks he sees, as a way of redressing the situation and stopping it happening to others. Unfortunately he is too damaged to understand the consequences.
A thoroughly dramatic and deeply shocking story. A young boy mistreated for years by his entire family, supposedly to "toughen him up and make a man of him", is left physically and mentally scarred for life. This leads to a schizophrenic disorder which leads him to take bitter revene on his and other families in, what he thinks he sees, as a way of redressing the situation and stopping it happening to others. Unfortunately he is too damaged to understand the consequences.
July 16, 2018
2 ½ *stars REALLY
I LIKED THIS BUT NOT AS MUCH AS BK#2, LOTS OF REHASHING OF WHAT HAPPENED IN BKS#1 & 2 THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL IF YOU’RE READING THE SERIES OUT OF ORDER. I WAS A LITTLE NERVOUS NEAR THE END, BUT IT TURNED OUT OK. WELL ONE MORE BOOK TO GO AND I’M SURE WHERE ITS HEADING WE GOT A SURPRISE AND I THINK ECHO IS GOING TO BE LOOKING INTO THAT. ‘D
I LIKED THIS BUT NOT AS MUCH AS BK#2, LOTS OF REHASHING OF WHAT HAPPENED IN BKS#1 & 2 THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL IF YOU’RE READING THE SERIES OUT OF ORDER. I WAS A LITTLE NERVOUS NEAR THE END, BUT IT TURNED OUT OK. WELL ONE MORE BOOK TO GO AND I’M SURE WHERE ITS HEADING WE GOT A SURPRISE AND I THINK ECHO IS GOING TO BE LOOKING INTO THAT. ‘D
June 4, 2019
Terrifying story
This is close to thriller . A family of three are found murdered in their kitchen . Echo and Connor are both working at Above the Fold newspaper . Together they look into the crime and discover strange facts that lead to the possibility that there is a serial killer out there .
This is close to thriller . A family of three are found murdered in their kitchen . Echo and Connor are both working at Above the Fold newspaper . Together they look into the crime and discover strange facts that lead to the possibility that there is a serial killer out there .
May 6, 2022
Really well thought out plot with two stories running concurrent then merging into one case and being solved by detective and reporter working in unison to uncover the psycho cross dresser serial killer. Echo Rose (Kelly) gets the job done by any means where the cops hands are tied by protocol and it's a good job she does.
January 6, 2018
The Rose Thron
Omg. This series gets better with each book. I highly recommend this series. This is a series you cannot put down. There is only one more book in this series and I do hope there will be more. This is a five star series.
Omg. This series gets better with each book. I highly recommend this series. This is a series you cannot put down. There is only one more book in this series and I do hope there will be more. This is a five star series.
February 17, 2019
Chilling abuse
Fincham continues to surprise me and entertain me with the most stunning murder mystery writing. Each character and scene are so vividly written I can see them, feel the wind on my face and know when I'm in the middle of figuring out the true murderer.
Fincham continues to surprise me and entertain me with the most stunning murder mystery writing. Each character and scene are so vividly written I can see them, feel the wind on my face and know when I'm in the middle of figuring out the true murderer.
March 4, 2019
Growing on me
This installment had more twists than a pretzel. Faster paced then the others. The series is starting to grow on me. One more installment to go before I can make a final judgement. So on to book 4.
This installment had more twists than a pretzel. Faster paced then the others. The series is starting to grow on me. One more installment to go before I can make a final judgement. So on to book 4.
July 26, 2019
Excellent mystery.
I couldn't put this book down, the characters were interesting and each with a story of their own. The premise behind the story was compelling and kept the reader guessing almost to the end. I would highly recommend this book.
I couldn't put this book down, the characters were interesting and each with a story of their own. The premise behind the story was compelling and kept the reader guessing almost to the end. I would highly recommend this book.
July 25, 2022
a suspenseful thriller
This went in an unexpected direction; it was somehow less harrowing than the previous story, despite the perils ending up so close to Skip and his family - somehow it wasn’t quite as jarring.
I enjoyed it MORE with less terror!
This went in an unexpected direction; it was somehow less harrowing than the previous story, despite the perils ending up so close to Skip and his family - somehow it wasn’t quite as jarring.
I enjoyed it MORE with less terror!
August 24, 2024
Relatable Characters
This story has newspaper reporters and police detectives as the main characters. Not to mention some sick characters as well. Follow them all in the chase to find out the truth.
This story has newspaper reporters and police detectives as the main characters. Not to mention some sick characters as well. Follow them all in the chase to find out the truth.
December 26, 2024
a gripping page turner
The story starts out with three disparate murder cases and eventually merges into one great mystery and dogged pursuit of truth by a journalist and the two detectives leading to a thrilling conclusion.
The story starts out with three disparate murder cases and eventually merges into one great mystery and dogged pursuit of truth by a journalist and the two detectives leading to a thrilling conclusion.
January 22, 2018
Another excellent story !
This is the best one yet... Loved it. Lots of excitement, suspense, and a little romance... Can't wait to read book 4..
This is the best one yet... Loved it. Lots of excitement, suspense, and a little romance... Can't wait to read book 4..
April 28, 2018
Excellent
Yet another great Echo Rose book. Suspense and mystery from start to end. Great writing. I would recommend this book to my friends and family.
Yet another great Echo Rose book. Suspense and mystery from start to end. Great writing. I would recommend this book to my friends and family.
July 21, 2019
This is a good read!
I really think this arthor is coordinating his characters really well! Can’t wait to see what evolves the next book
I really think this arthor is coordinating his characters really well! Can’t wait to see what evolves the next book
April 1, 2020
Love Echo Rose
July 19, 2020
Echo Rose is a great character love this series couldn't put it down.
May 5, 2022
Echo from the past
A good suspenseful read that keep out you guessing until the end. Written well and interesting. Will read more of this author.
A good suspenseful read that keep out you guessing until the end. Written well and interesting. Will read more of this author.
May 5, 2022
Enjoyed every word written!! The truth comes out.
May 6, 2022
The Rose Thorn
Hated it and gave up at 63%. Really unrealistic and lame, I finally got to the point where I said, "I really don't care what happens to any of the people in this story." Time to quit.
Hated it and gave up at 63%. Really unrealistic and lame, I finally got to the point where I said, "I really don't care what happens to any of the people in this story." Time to quit.
May 6, 2022
Good!
Good storyline and very interesting characters. I really enjoyed reading it. Love how your mind is going in all different directions!
Good storyline and very interesting characters. I really enjoyed reading it. Love how your mind is going in all different directions!
May 8, 2022
investigative reporting
Totally intriguing “who done it” novel. Finished it on one rainy afternoon. I totally recommend this book for a satisfying read.
Totally intriguing “who done it” novel. Finished it on one rainy afternoon. I totally recommend this book for a satisfying read.
May 8, 2022
Who killed the Morgan family and why??? Echo Rose saves the day though, didn’t she??? I enjoyed the story and recommend the book.
May 11, 2022
Great read!
An awesome thriller. I couldn't put it down. The story is intriguing and keeps your interest. I can't wait to read the next book about Echo Rose!!
An awesome thriller. I couldn't put it down. The story is intriguing and keeps your interest. I can't wait to read the next book about Echo Rose!!
May 11, 2022
GREAT READ!
This where's the page Turner from the first chapter on. The characters were well-defined in the story line was great.
This where's the page Turner from the first chapter on. The characters were well-defined in the story line was great.
May 27, 2022
Recommended
Like the characters, story held my interest all the way through.
Going to read the next one now .
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Like the characters, story held my interest all the way through.
Going to read the next one now .
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June 9, 2022
Good one
Yes, this is a good one. Flows through its plot with characters you want to be friends with. I enjoyed it from the first page.
Yes, this is a good one. Flows through its plot with characters you want to be friends with. I enjoyed it from the first page.
June 11, 2022
Suspense
This was a real page turner. I would recommend it to readers who enjoy a good psychological thriller. Brilliant read.
This was a real page turner. I would recommend it to readers who enjoy a good psychological thriller. Brilliant read.
August 31, 2022
Fast paced, nonstop action, good plot, likable characters. ... all the things I want in a book. I got them in this one! Read it in under 24 hours!
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