The Painting Murders

by J.S. Donovan

Newlywed artist Ellie Batter has it all: the perfect husband, the dream job and a nice cushion of money earned through years of sacrifice and hard work. After creating her latest masterpiece, Ellie's entire world is flipped upside down. What caused her to paint the bloodied stranger? Ellie didn’t know, but days later a woman of the painting’s exact likeness is found dead. Obsessed with finding answers, Ellie quickly becomes the next target of a mysterious killer hunting artists throughout the city of Northampton, Massachusetts.

143 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 21, 2017

Reviews

[MarilynW · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have now read 9 books by this author and kept hoping things would get better in regards to the editing but that hasn't happened. The nine books were really 3 books though, since they are put out in parts. Sounds bad that I didn't give up before I read NINE books. :-)

[Lois Welsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had a hard time putting this book down----so I did not.

It grabbed my attention from the start and I just had to see what was next.

just when I think I know what is going on----surprise I am wrong.

The last line in the story almost floored me----even though I read about it in the description of the book.

I am saving money up to get the next book(s) in the series. (I know it does not cost a lot--but I just paid my bills and I am tapped out).

[Mary Munisteri · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story line is pretty good. Parts of the story would just drag while others could have been fleshed out more. And just an FYI, keep a better eye on the editing. Whom ever is doing it isn’t very good.

[Kristi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Suspense, mystery and intrigue fill the pages. The story line is captivating and the characters are strong. Well written and recommended.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Murrel Lowry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good read from author J S Donovan. Something different for me but kept me turning pages and now I get to read the next one in the series. Let's see how the next one unfolds.

[gwen graves · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting

I’m not sure why I liked it. The characters were good, but I have to read the next book. I need find out who the killer is.

[Nadine · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 to 3 and a half stars. I liked it but didn't love it. Need more excitement, more drama. More incite to the protagonist and her husband.

[Claudia Evers · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Painting Murders

I couldn’t read these books fast enough. They kept me in suspense the whole way through. I am just beginning the third book. Wish there were more!