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Wrath
The first time evil walked across the old bridge in Mississippi was 1918. When forensic psychologist Elizabeth Monroe crosses the midpoint on the bridge in search of her daughter’s killer, there is no turning back. Elizabeth makes the connection between a heinous crime that happened in 1918 and the recent death of a college student. Old families. Old money. A new vendetta.
And the only one who's standing in the way is Elizabeth Monroe.
And the only one who's standing in the way is Elizabeth Monroe.
406 pages, Paperback
First published December 25, 2017
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Tom Lowe
27 books241 followersTom Lowe's latest novel is THE ALIBI. It's the 18th book in the Sean O'Brien series. The mystery-thriller novels are published in the following order: A FALSE DAWN, THE 24th LETTER, THE BUTTERFLY FOREST, THE BLACK BULLET, BLOOD OF CAIN, BLACK RIVER, CEMETERY ROAD, A MURDER OF CROWS, DRAGONFLY, THE ORCHID KEEPER, MERMAID, FLASH OF GOLD, INVISIBLE, THE WHITE DRAGON, THE FOUNTAIN, JUSTICE, GYPSY TEARS, and THE ALIBI. The Sean O'Brien books can be read in any order.
The Elizabeth Monroe novels are psychological thrillers. There are three books, including WRATH, THE CONFESSION. and ALTERED STATE.
The Paul Marcus books are international thrillers. There are three novels in the series. They are: DESTINY, THE JEFFERSON PROPHECY, and THE POPPY SCORE.
Tom has written two novels about love lost and found. They are: MIDNIGHT'S WHISPERER and THE PAINTER. MIDNIGHT'S WHISPERER won the coveted 2021 Spur Award from the Western Writers of America.
Tom is an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker. As he writes his books, Tom draws from his travels around the world and his background as a print and broadcast journalist. Tom is a sailor and SCUBA diver. He lives with his wife, Keri, in Florida.
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February 8, 2018
nine fifty-nine ay em, the morning of the 8th of february 2018, thursday...finished, good read, i liked it, three stars, kindle. not a library loaner, purchased, amazon. i think this is the 10th from lowe for me, wondered if it has any connection to that other, possibly the first i read, is it called the butterfly forest? "insert book/author" is not functioning, hasn't for some time, maybe have to do it "manually"? oh well.
thought the first quarter not as easy to "get into"...perhaps because this one is not with that sean-guy from the other stories, but after that point, i was into the groove of things, and the story definitely picked up the pace...not that it died not prior...just me, this reader, my guess.
another noted some...things, call 'em typos...and heh! i didn't notice what that reader noticed, misspelled name, davison/davidson? funny what one reader catches, what another does not. reminds me a bit of those memes, facebook and the like, paragraph upside down or something, missing vowels, if you can read this...so maybe all it is, is...that the story flow is quick enough, the reader getting into it...so forth, so on...and a letter missing or out of place does not affect the journey. or something.
i guess you could contact...who, the publisher? amazon? i dunno...could list the handful of typos, wrong letter situations and maybe i will. enjoyed the story. saw that one review had issues with who/what was portrayed as the "bad guys"...and, well...meh...lowe does provide more than a moment of grace since there are others in the story who do not share the quality of the bad...saw another review, or maybe it was one of the same noted above...that said something about clues or something that are dropped, not pursued. didn't catch that, if it happened, so i'm not sure what gives there...maybe like me not seeing a name spelled on way here, another way, there. or something.
cold here...right around the zero mark, real small flakes of snow falling quickly...well...almost...look once, falling fast, look again, and the wind must pick up from time to time. onto something else now.
thought the first quarter not as easy to "get into"...perhaps because this one is not with that sean-guy from the other stories, but after that point, i was into the groove of things, and the story definitely picked up the pace...not that it died not prior...just me, this reader, my guess.
another noted some...things, call 'em typos...and heh! i didn't notice what that reader noticed, misspelled name, davison/davidson? funny what one reader catches, what another does not. reminds me a bit of those memes, facebook and the like, paragraph upside down or something, missing vowels, if you can read this...so maybe all it is, is...that the story flow is quick enough, the reader getting into it...so forth, so on...and a letter missing or out of place does not affect the journey. or something.
i guess you could contact...who, the publisher? amazon? i dunno...could list the handful of typos, wrong letter situations and maybe i will. enjoyed the story. saw that one review had issues with who/what was portrayed as the "bad guys"...and, well...meh...lowe does provide more than a moment of grace since there are others in the story who do not share the quality of the bad...saw another review, or maybe it was one of the same noted above...that said something about clues or something that are dropped, not pursued. didn't catch that, if it happened, so i'm not sure what gives there...maybe like me not seeing a name spelled on way here, another way, there. or something.
cold here...right around the zero mark, real small flakes of snow falling quickly...well...almost...look once, falling fast, look again, and the wind must pick up from time to time. onto something else now.
January 22, 2018
One of Tom Lowe's biggest fans. No one is better at painting a scene with words . The Sean O'Brian series is some of the best writing anywhere.
However, this book, "Wrath" fails in lots of categories. Just to list a couple of things I did not like:
1. Here we have a female who does TOO MUCH of the detective work. Goes into dangerous situations where any sane person would not go alone. ( Is she a super hero or just a professor trying to find a killer).
2. Hate groups? There are many hate groups within every race, ethnic, and culture. I question the essence of the story as being an unfair portrayal of Christians, conservatives, and the general population of the people of Mississippi.
Just so the reader will know, I do have Tom Lowe's email address and will send a copy of this review to him.
However, this book, "Wrath" fails in lots of categories. Just to list a couple of things I did not like:
1. Here we have a female who does TOO MUCH of the detective work. Goes into dangerous situations where any sane person would not go alone. ( Is she a super hero or just a professor trying to find a killer).
2. Hate groups? There are many hate groups within every race, ethnic, and culture. I question the essence of the story as being an unfair portrayal of Christians, conservatives, and the general population of the people of Mississippi.
Just so the reader will know, I do have Tom Lowe's email address and will send a copy of this review to him.
January 13, 2018
I have been a fan of Lowe's Sean O'Brien series since the start. The new Elizabeth Monroe series brings a female professor's expertise in forensic profiling. Her daughter Molly Monroe was killed and Elizabeth still seeks the one who took her life. Molly's tragedy was introduced in Lowe's The Butterfly Forest as was Elizabeth. Sean and Elizabeth are similar as in they have guts and courage to face down evil. Great crime drama with southern locations depicted. Amazing characters are introduced who no doubt will appear later in this series. Stand alone read that does not end on a cliff hanger but rather leaves us anxious for more to come. Don't miss this one or any of author's other books. Hoping Elizabeth and Sean will cross paths again.
January 28, 2018
Wrath by author Tom Lowe is introducing a woman from an earlier Sean O'Brien book, The Butterfly Forest. Elizabeth Monroe is still grieving for her daughter Molly who was murdered in a Florida wildlife area. That book has stayed with me since I first read it, and now Tom Lowe is giving us Elizabeth...YAY! Elizabeth has given up her cafe and moved to Hattiesburg, MS where she is a professor at the University of Southern Mississippi. One of her best students goes missing and this propels Elizabeth into the hunt for a murderer.
Terrible things have happened on the old bridge in Clark County, Mississippi. I lived in Quitman, MS back in the 1950-1960's until I was about twelve years old and I heard whispered stories at night of evil things which had happened around that bridge. In WRATH, the author starts with the hanging of four slaves in the 1800's. This is the connection Elizabeth links to the sinister murders and the old bridge.
This book is powerfully written and is based on some historical facts. There are some scenes in the book which I was not aware have ever happened in Clark County, such as churches and snakes. But, that makes for an interesting book plot! The book deals with hurtful parts of history which some evil people persist in glorifying by their actions in our present day, in all states, not just Mississippi.
I am thrilled with the Elizabeth Monroe series! I can hardly wait for the next one! Mississippi is rich in history, and not all of it is shameful!
Bring it on Elizabeth Monroe...!
Terrible things have happened on the old bridge in Clark County, Mississippi. I lived in Quitman, MS back in the 1950-1960's until I was about twelve years old and I heard whispered stories at night of evil things which had happened around that bridge. In WRATH, the author starts with the hanging of four slaves in the 1800's. This is the connection Elizabeth links to the sinister murders and the old bridge.
This book is powerfully written and is based on some historical facts. There are some scenes in the book which I was not aware have ever happened in Clark County, such as churches and snakes. But, that makes for an interesting book plot! The book deals with hurtful parts of history which some evil people persist in glorifying by their actions in our present day, in all states, not just Mississippi.
I am thrilled with the Elizabeth Monroe series! I can hardly wait for the next one! Mississippi is rich in history, and not all of it is shameful!
Bring it on Elizabeth Monroe...!
May 29, 2018
Tom Lowe writes consistently good page turners, and this first in a series featuring Elizabeth Monroe is yet another. Monroe, whose daughter has been murdered years ago (read Lowe's "Butterfly Forest", one of his best), is a forensic psychologist and professor who becomes involved in the investigation of a serial killer. She sees similarities to her own daughter's murder.
Clues lead her to events that tie into a century-old lynching and current day hate groups. This is a very up-to-date narrative. As always, Lowe does a good job making his characters realistic and likable, even those with four legs. Recommended.
Clues lead her to events that tie into a century-old lynching and current day hate groups. This is a very up-to-date narrative. As always, Lowe does a good job making his characters realistic and likable, even those with four legs. Recommended.
June 17, 2024
Frightening but sad.
Sad because there are people who think violence is the way to achieve what they believe is their right and often innocent ones are killed as the result. Frightening because they are our neighbors. The story is good and engrossing, stemming if I recall correctly, from another Tom Lowe book. There were a couple of errors to stir up the grammatically correct readers but what bothered me most was this supposedly bright woman who did several dumb things. Most glaring was when she "didn't think" to write down the license plate number of a truck thought to belong to a killer!
Sad because there are people who think violence is the way to achieve what they believe is their right and often innocent ones are killed as the result. Frightening because they are our neighbors. The story is good and engrossing, stemming if I recall correctly, from another Tom Lowe book. There were a couple of errors to stir up the grammatically correct readers but what bothered me most was this supposedly bright woman who did several dumb things. Most glaring was when she "didn't think" to write down the license plate number of a truck thought to belong to a killer!
June 28, 2020
This book is a must read!
Mr Lowe writes great mysteries! I've read one series he wrote about a brave man who lives in a cabin on a river and also on a boat. I loved that series and was sad that I finished it. Maybe he'll write more about that hero. I've read two of this series with Elizabeth Monroe as the heroine. This, too is a wonderful series, at least I hope I find more! But this particular book is completely appropriate for this time! It's a must read! If you care about life, liberty and justice, this is the book for you!
Mr Lowe writes great mysteries! I've read one series he wrote about a brave man who lives in a cabin on a river and also on a boat. I loved that series and was sad that I finished it. Maybe he'll write more about that hero. I've read two of this series with Elizabeth Monroe as the heroine. This, too is a wonderful series, at least I hope I find more! But this particular book is completely appropriate for this time! It's a must read! If you care about life, liberty and justice, this is the book for you!
January 15, 2018
This is the story of a criminal psychologist teaming up with a detective to find a serial killer. The author is skilled at creating visuals for his readers. I love his descriptions of scenery and the character’s surroundings. To me it started slowly, but the excitement and action came eventually. I would have liked more action and less psychological rhetoric. I found Elizabeth to be a bit bland compared to Sean O’Brien, a character from Mr. Lowe’s popular series. I love Sean O’Brien !
January 20, 2018
I've been a fan of this author since early 2013, when only the first four Sean O'Brien books were out. And they were fantastic! Honestly, though, when I heard Tom Lowe was coming out with a new series, I was a little hesitant because I was worried I wouldn't like it as much as the other series. But I was wrong! Wrath is every bit as exciting as Lowe's other books! It was hard to put down and I look forward, as usual, to his future books!
May 9, 2019
The story was well written. The characters and how they interact with each other was good. The suspense in the story was great it kept me reading wanting to find out what would happen next.
That being said I felt the characters were a little 2D. Some authors can write in a way that pulls you into the story so you feel like a participant in the story. I like that and I didn't feel that with these characters.
That being said I felt the characters were a little 2D. Some authors can write in a way that pulls you into the story so you feel like a participant in the story. I like that and I didn't feel that with these characters.
January 12, 2018
Liking this new heroine
Liz Monroe wants closure for her daughter's murder. The horrific slaying of a young student from her forensic psych class hits Liz hard and she becomes involved in the investigation. Tom Lowe does a masterful job of twists and turns in delivering a scary and compelling story. I'm looking forward to the next book.
Liz Monroe wants closure for her daughter's murder. The horrific slaying of a young student from her forensic psych class hits Liz hard and she becomes involved in the investigation. Tom Lowe does a masterful job of twists and turns in delivering a scary and compelling story. I'm looking forward to the next book.
February 26, 2018
Wrath( Elizabeth Monroe Book 1) by Tom Lowe
Thank you for one of the best books I have read in along time. Amazing read, well written. Excitement at every turn, wonderful characters. I anxiously await the second. There is so much more to say. It was disturbing but the best books are! Please bread this book you will not be disappointed.
Thank you for one of the best books I have read in along time. Amazing read, well written. Excitement at every turn, wonderful characters. I anxiously await the second. There is so much more to say. It was disturbing but the best books are! Please bread this book you will not be disappointed.
April 11, 2018
Lowe on a High with Wrath
What a good read! I read it during nearly every spare moment I had. I really like Tom Lowe's novels for their plots, descriptions, and characters. I was mildly disturbed,though,by more than a few grammar and spelling errors. But, then, I've always been a spelling and grammar Nazi.
What a good read! I read it during nearly every spare moment I had. I really like Tom Lowe's novels for their plots, descriptions, and characters. I was mildly disturbed,though,by more than a few grammar and spelling errors. But, then, I've always been a spelling and grammar Nazi.
January 11, 2018
Not his best
A poorly written story with characters too broadly drawn and over written. Plot was too full of extraneous stuff, leads which were introduced and then forgotten. Lowe is a much better writer than this. Cannot recommend it.
A poorly written story with characters too broadly drawn and over written. Plot was too full of extraneous stuff, leads which were introduced and then forgotten. Lowe is a much better writer than this. Cannot recommend it.
February 16, 2018
Another great Lowe mystery
Elizabeth Monroe keeps you turning pages with new twists on every page. Some repetition that world shorten the book, but I don't really mind.
Can't wait for the next book.
Elizabeth Monroe keeps you turning pages with new twists on every page. Some repetition that world shorten the book, but I don't really mind.
Can't wait for the next book.
March 15, 2018
a show stopoer
I have read all of the Sean O'Brien series. I enjoy the suspense Tom Lowe writes and the book was not a disappointment. It has a good story line and I like the way it used part of a story from a Sean O'Brien book.
I have read all of the Sean O'Brien series. I enjoy the suspense Tom Lowe writes and the book was not a disappointment. It has a good story line and I like the way it used part of a story from a Sean O'Brien book.
August 25, 2018
Story was good but there was too much psycho-babble mixed in the religion. I skimmed most of this so I could finish book. I did like the main characters and would probably read another in the series.
I much prefer Tom Lowe's Sean O'Brian books.
I much prefer Tom Lowe's Sean O'Brian books.
September 18, 2018
Enjoyed
Ive been reading this author recently and she has woven in many characters that keep u wondering who the heck the culprit could be. And the unsolved murder of her daughter is always there.
Ive been reading this author recently and she has woven in many characters that keep u wondering who the heck the culprit could be. And the unsolved murder of her daughter is always there.
March 13, 2019
That was one hardheaded woman
This book had the same twist and turns that all his books have. Dr. Monroe was one fearless woman. I love 💘the way she thought about how she wanted to live her life.
This book had the same twist and turns that all his books have. Dr. Monroe was one fearless woman. I love 💘the way she thought about how she wanted to live her life.
November 18, 2019
Great book!
I thoroughly enjoy reading any books written by Tom Lowe. He immediately captures your interest and keeps the story moving right along. I highly recommend this author .
I thoroughly enjoy reading any books written by Tom Lowe. He immediately captures your interest and keeps the story moving right along. I highly recommend this author .
September 7, 2021
It kept me enthralled! However, I read the book 2 first, so some was a worry for me about Jack the cat! I knew he was in book 2, but I really thought he was killed. So happy with that ending! I love the character!
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Jill
September 21, 2021
Refreshing and exciting mystery
I haven’t read such a nail biter in awhile. Very difficult to find a stopping point every night. Sad and upsetting story about college kids being murdered in the guise of the Bible.
I haven’t read such a nail biter in awhile. Very difficult to find a stopping point every night. Sad and upsetting story about college kids being murdered in the guise of the Bible.
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July 31, 2023I like the Southern History Lowe puts in his books...BUT with it being the reason why a nutsy-fagin
serial killer was justifying his kills, bringing in the Civil War and the Klan, it was a bit much.
Or. Read it, but got tired of reading it.
serial killer was justifying his kills, bringing in the Civil War and the Klan, it was a bit much.
Or. Read it, but got tired of reading it.
January 29, 2018
Good read!
This was good. I like Elizabeth when we first met her and I still do! Can’t wait for her next case!
This was good. I like Elizabeth when we first met her and I still do! Can’t wait for her next case!
March 24, 2018
Good Job
Tom, Great story !! This is going to be a series I don't want to miss. But I will admit that I am going to miss my friend Sean O'Brien.
Tom, Great story !! This is going to be a series I don't want to miss. But I will admit that I am going to miss my friend Sean O'Brien.
June 28, 2018
Good read.
One of Tom Lowe's best. Kept me interested and wanting to read from start to finish without putting it down.
One of Tom Lowe's best. Kept me interested and wanting to read from start to finish without putting it down.
March 22, 2019
I enjoyed this book not quite as much as the Sean O'Brien books but it still kept me interested and curious as to what would happen next. I read anything I can of Tom Lowe, he always entertains.
February 1, 2020
Great read...
This is a great read! I have read all of the other books by this author. And if you haven't you should too, they are just as good!!!
This is a great read! I have read all of the other books by this author. And if you haven't you should too, they are just as good!!!
November 15, 2021
A great read!
Wonderfully written, so graphic you can feel the moss touch your shoulder as you walk under the trees. Kept me guessing to the end!
Wonderfully written, so graphic you can feel the moss touch your shoulder as you walk under the trees. Kept me guessing to the end!
January 19, 2022
Great read
Love yhe character he developed. Very suspense developed . Yuo can't put the book down. I can't wait for Tom Lowe's next book coming out this month.
Love yhe character he developed. Very suspense developed . Yuo can't put the book down. I can't wait for Tom Lowe's next book coming out this month.
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