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FBI Agent Jade Monroe’s partner, J.T. Harper, has abruptly disappeared. The entire Serial Crimes Division hands off its current cases to concentrate on finding one of their own. They soon learn that J.T.’s sister, Julie, is also missing. Since she has no connection to the FBI, they fear she has been kidnapped and is being used as leverage in a twisted vendetta against J.T.
A video is delivered to the FBI with Julie as the unfortunate spokesperson, leading the team to believe that this mysterious kidnapper has more on his mind—and a deeper connection to J.T. Harper—than they could possibly know.
The mayhem worsens when J.T.’s former partner is murdered and dumped in front of the FBI headquarters as a sign of the kidnapper’s intentions. Now J.T.’s life is in the crosshairs, and as the days tick by, Julie’s life is in jeopardy too.
Note: All Jade Monroe books are standalone stories but since characters carry over, they are best read in chronological order.
Series One - Detective Jade Monroe Crime Thriller Series
#1 Maniacal
#2 Captive
#3 Fallacy
#4 Premonition
#5 Exposed
Note: The Jade Monroe FBI Thriller books follow on the heels of the conclusion of Exposed, Book 5 in the Detective Jade Monroe Crime Thriller Series.
Series Two – Agent Jade Monroe FBI Thriller Series
#1 Snapped
#2 Justified
#3 Donors
#4 Leverage
A video is delivered to the FBI with Julie as the unfortunate spokesperson, leading the team to believe that this mysterious kidnapper has more on his mind—and a deeper connection to J.T. Harper—than they could possibly know.
The mayhem worsens when J.T.’s former partner is murdered and dumped in front of the FBI headquarters as a sign of the kidnapper’s intentions. Now J.T.’s life is in the crosshairs, and as the days tick by, Julie’s life is in jeopardy too.
Note: All Jade Monroe books are standalone stories but since characters carry over, they are best read in chronological order.
Series One - Detective Jade Monroe Crime Thriller Series
#1 Maniacal
#2 Captive
#3 Fallacy
#4 Premonition
#5 Exposed
Note: The Jade Monroe FBI Thriller books follow on the heels of the conclusion of Exposed, Book 5 in the Detective Jade Monroe Crime Thriller Series.
Series Two – Agent Jade Monroe FBI Thriller Series
#1 Snapped
#2 Justified
#3 Donors
#4 Leverage
337 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 9, 2017
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About the author
C.M. Sutter
51 books288 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 2, 2023
3 Stars. Just average for this series. Definitely not as good as Sutter usually gives us. There were a lot of dumb mistakes by everyone, good guys and bad. Hopefully she gets back to her solid writing in the next one.
October 18, 2020
Leverage
The ending was over the top. I did not see it coming. Keep writing and I will keep reading. Awesome books. I recommend all your books for excellent reading. Every person who enjoys excellent mysteries should read all your books. No one can go wrong reading them all! I am looking forward to reading any of the books I have missed. Be aware that if you do not read all the books, it is your loss!
The ending was over the top. I did not see it coming. Keep writing and I will keep reading. Awesome books. I recommend all your books for excellent reading. Every person who enjoys excellent mysteries should read all your books. No one can go wrong reading them all! I am looking forward to reading any of the books I have missed. Be aware that if you do not read all the books, it is your loss!
July 22, 2021
Excellent book!
I love this team! I guess I always say that.... but what a great group of good guys! Jade and JT are awesome. This story has some seriously cruel thugs and a, very 'determined to get revenge' leader. As bad guy plans go, it was a good one. And for a while these monsters seemed always a step ahead. I loved the thinking that Jade does to get to an arrest.
I read these out of order but am now finished. Great stuff!
I love this team! I guess I always say that.... but what a great group of good guys! Jade and JT are awesome. This story has some seriously cruel thugs and a, very 'determined to get revenge' leader. As bad guy plans go, it was a good one. And for a while these monsters seemed always a step ahead. I loved the thinking that Jade does to get to an arrest.
I read these out of order but am now finished. Great stuff!
January 4, 2026
C.M. Sutter writes a great story. The bad guys are usually really bad, and bad things happen to characters on the "good" side of the equation. Jade Monroe is smart, empathetic and hard working. This story involves the abduction of some FBI agents, and the sister of one,and the attempts to rescue them. It's fast moving, and involves a well crafted story that illuminates the criminals' minds and shows a well crafted investigation.
August 23, 2017
Excellent
This is the end of the line for now. I have read all 4 of the books in this series, as well as all of the prior set! I can see room for more in the future! I really hope it continues! I wonder if she would ever consider Jack of JT as more...or if Amber and Jack could become more...just wondering...
This is the end of the line for now. I have read all 4 of the books in this series, as well as all of the prior set! I can see room for more in the future! I really hope it continues! I wonder if she would ever consider Jack of JT as more...or if Amber and Jack could become more...just wondering...
August 19, 2019
Most of your books are very interesting.
This however was not one of them. This FBI agent was stupid. Well not any more so than the one who claims to have special powers. She was captured so many times I got tired of reading about her. This one should not have been captured either. Can't you write about a smart FBI agent? Thanks
This however was not one of them. This FBI agent was stupid. Well not any more so than the one who claims to have special powers. She was captured so many times I got tired of reading about her. This one should not have been captured either. Can't you write about a smart FBI agent? Thanks
December 23, 2017
The thrills continue
Another thrilling story in the series of FBI agents tracking the kidnappers of two of their fellow agents. The criminals stay just ahead of the law and make for a real page turner.
Another thrilling story in the series of FBI agents tracking the kidnappers of two of their fellow agents. The criminals stay just ahead of the law and make for a real page turner.
May 3, 2018
This book moved away from the previous serial killer theme but still had a fair number of murders committed by the bad guys.
A fast moving story and even though I am a commuter reader (i.e. on the train) I found it hard to put this one down.
A fast moving story and even though I am a commuter reader (i.e. on the train) I found it hard to put this one down.
May 13, 2018
Every bit as enjoyable as the previous stories. More blood and guts . Sorry to have finished this series.
Excellent writing style and quite fast moving, excellent characters it is easy to get attached to them. Looking forward to the next episode.
Excellent writing style and quite fast moving, excellent characters it is easy to get attached to them. Looking forward to the next episode.
September 23, 2019
Excellent storyline
The busy action kept the characters and heroine very busy looking for the missing agents. A long investigation occurred for finding the agent with little or no evidence of who the criminals were.
The busy action kept the characters and heroine very busy looking for the missing agents. A long investigation occurred for finding the agent with little or no evidence of who the criminals were.
March 16, 2020
I’ve enjoyed books 1-3, book 4 was even better. It wasn’t an easy read (subject matter) but I couldn’t put my kindle down. Very well written, great story line, a page turner. I’m already onto book 5.
August 24, 2020
Left me wanting
This story is not as good as the previous ones. For one thing the criminals were incredibly stupid. The whole thing seemed rushed and ridiculous. I had got to like the two agents so I may try another. But if it starts going like this i am out.
This story is not as good as the previous ones. For one thing the criminals were incredibly stupid. The whole thing seemed rushed and ridiculous. I had got to like the two agents so I may try another. But if it starts going like this i am out.
May 11, 2021
Awesome read,
Definitely had me on a nail biting trip reading this book. Agent Monroe faces a killer who won’t let go of the past as she struggles with her colleagues to put the puzzle together and find her partner who hangs by a thread to life.
Definitely had me on a nail biting trip reading this book. Agent Monroe faces a killer who won’t let go of the past as she struggles with her colleagues to put the puzzle together and find her partner who hangs by a thread to life.
March 20, 2022
It interesting to see how Jade Monroe worked thru little clues and still help solved the crime!!
The FBI needs to keep her with her partner JT !!
I’m always amazed how a small item can tell the agencies a life history from it!!
Very good read!!
The FBI needs to keep her with her partner JT !!
I’m always amazed how a small item can tell the agencies a life history from it!!
Very good read!!
March 6, 2024
Edge of your seat
The book started off rather slow. But as the time went on it got loads better. It then kept me at the edge of my seat and I couldn't put it down. On the the next one.......
The book started off rather slow. But as the time went on it got loads better. It then kept me at the edge of my seat and I couldn't put it down. On the the next one.......
November 5, 2018
Brilliant
Once again a brilliant book. Just can't get enough of this author. Never fails to surprise me with a great story line.
Once again a brilliant book. Just can't get enough of this author. Never fails to surprise me with a great story line.
July 13, 2019
Couldn't put it down.
I love the way the story unwound and it all was so believable. Crooks are crooks. They all make mistakes when their eyes are on the prize.
I love the way the story unwound and it all was so believable. Crooks are crooks. They all make mistakes when their eyes are on the prize.
July 15, 2019
Another great Jade book!
The bad guys are out there again and no-one is safe. Love the workings of the minds of both the good and bad guys. Keeps you thinking.
The bad guys are out there again and no-one is safe. Love the workings of the minds of both the good and bad guys. Keeps you thinking.
August 21, 2019
This was another good and fast moving story of robbery and murder, under the control of Agent Jade Monroe. It makes for a quick read; keeps you thinking and is entertaining.
January 7, 2020
Review of: "Leverage"
Definitely one of the best FBI thrillers by this author. I will now go look for the next in this series.
Definitely one of the best FBI thrillers by this author. I will now go look for the next in this series.
January 23, 2020
This book was not as good as the other ones in the series at the end. was shocked that the ending was not played out more.
April 2, 2020
Good read
Have been following your book series and enjoy how you connect the dots and bring the story alive while keeping the reader in suspense
Have been following your book series and enjoy how you connect the dots and bring the story alive while keeping the reader in suspense
April 15, 2021
Suspenseful
Very good story full of mystery and mayhem. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
Very good story full of mystery and mayhem. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
April 18, 2022
Leverage
C. M. Sutter did an excellent work on this book and series. Found myself holding my breath several times during reading
C. M. Sutter did an excellent work on this book and series. Found myself holding my breath several times during reading
March 6, 2023
Best one yet!
Love love love this one! I am so happy that I have found this author. I get lost in each of her books so far that I can't put them down.
Love love love this one! I am so happy that I have found this author. I get lost in each of her books so far that I can't put them down.
June 30, 2024
LOVED IT!!
A great read for all true crime junkies! I was engaged through the whole book and the ending was great!
A great read for all true crime junkies! I was engaged through the whole book and the ending was great!
August 7, 2025
Good….
November 30, 2025
Great books, if I could make a change it would be to stop spending so much time referring to coffee breaks, breakfasts, and suppers.
May 7, 2021
Great book. Bought the 5 one. Can’t wait to read.
April 12, 2019
Partner kidnapped
When J.T. doesn't show up for the weekly breakfast with his partner Jade Monroe she gets worried. After not answering his phone and his sister not answering here it is time to find out what happened.
They launch acetate side alert for a kidnapped CHI agent and his sister. Jade is of course in the thick of it and they work found the clock to locate them. What they uncover leads them in different directions to find the truth. Another story riveting until the very end.
When J.T. doesn't show up for the weekly breakfast with his partner Jade Monroe she gets worried. After not answering his phone and his sister not answering here it is time to find out what happened.
They launch acetate side alert for a kidnapped CHI agent and his sister. Jade is of course in the thick of it and they work found the clock to locate them. What they uncover leads them in different directions to find the truth. Another story riveting until the very end.
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