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Crime happens, even in small towns like North Bend, but when Amber Monroe and her fellow detectives from the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office are called to the home of a retired forensic psychiatrist, they find a macabre murder scene that would rival any Halloween horror film.
When a local EMT and a former deputy go missing that same week, law enforcement conclude there has to be a link between the three cases. With no clues to guide them, the detectives are stumped until they begin a search through old court files.
New information emerges that could break the case wide open, but when the names on the perpetrator’s kill list are revealed, apprehending him is all that matters. His intentions have become more than personal and crystal clear.
Washburn County’s finest may be next, and they don’t have the luxury of time on their side.
Note: All Amber Monroe books are standalone stories but since characters carry over, they are best read in chronological order.
Series One - Amber Monroe Crime Thriller Series
#1 Greed
#2 Avenged
The Amber Monroe Crime Thriller Series follows on the heels of the conclusion of Malice, Book 5 in the Agent Jade Monroe FBI Thriller Series.
When a local EMT and a former deputy go missing that same week, law enforcement conclude there has to be a link between the three cases. With no clues to guide them, the detectives are stumped until they begin a search through old court files.
New information emerges that could break the case wide open, but when the names on the perpetrator’s kill list are revealed, apprehending him is all that matters. His intentions have become more than personal and crystal clear.
Washburn County’s finest may be next, and they don’t have the luxury of time on their side.
Note: All Amber Monroe books are standalone stories but since characters carry over, they are best read in chronological order.
Series One - Amber Monroe Crime Thriller Series
#1 Greed
#2 Avenged
The Amber Monroe Crime Thriller Series follows on the heels of the conclusion of Malice, Book 5 in the Agent Jade Monroe FBI Thriller Series.
217 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 6, 2018
About the author
C.M. Sutter
51 books298 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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February 10, 2020
It was ok. Love Jade & Jack scenes. Amber not so much even though this book is dedicated to her point of view. I still don't like her & she is still looking for an easy way to solve every case, instead of relying on cop work, no matter how tedious it is. While she may have proven she may have a brain, a dedicated cop I am not sure. She can be so easily distracted & quick to wanting to break the rules to complete her task so she can move onto the next phase. Maybe having a father & a sister so good at their job has spoiled Amber into believing she can solve cases as quick as they can even though she has no real experience.
Also she didn't actually stop & catch her killer. She was almost killed by him instead. She may have kept her phone on to keep her colleagues in the loop but she didn't actually stop him. Cops catch their killer not pass out after a few hits. She has a way to go before she can be a cop as good as her father & sister, or any experience cop.
Her over confidence pisses me off.
Also she didn't actually stop & catch her killer. She was almost killed by him instead. She may have kept her phone on to keep her colleagues in the loop but she didn't actually stop him. Cops catch their killer not pass out after a few hits. She has a way to go before she can be a cop as good as her father & sister, or any experience cop.
Her over confidence pisses me off.
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January 29, 2022
Omgsh
Are you kidding me.....omgsh what a ride. I talked about this book with my customers it's that good. Don't even want to think about the many psychopaths that are in the world and do things like this. It's almost to scary to think about.
From the first few pages to the very last pages it was a complete page turner. I thought the 1st book was good, check this was a hit out of the park.
I won't give details because it's your turn to read it and pass along. Just make sure you are careful about the kind of trial case you serve on next.
Are you kidding me.....omgsh what a ride. I talked about this book with my customers it's that good. Don't even want to think about the many psychopaths that are in the world and do things like this. It's almost to scary to think about.
From the first few pages to the very last pages it was a complete page turner. I thought the 1st book was good, check this was a hit out of the park.
I won't give details because it's your turn to read it and pass along. Just make sure you are careful about the kind of trial case you serve on next.
October 12, 2022
I liked this story it was a good premise that the psycho who framed his brother then tries to avenge the loss of his trust fund, it's almost comical but in a black comedy way. The process of finding him was interesting but I could not see why the records office needed the case file number to produce the document, surely they could have provided all the digital records between the two dates and done a search for any of the victims names ? That would have probably speeded the job up and robbed the suspense a bit though.
June 21, 2023
Focus is Police Work
This isn't a mystery, but rather it shows how police, even in a small town, work to capture a criminal. One small detail, that I would suggest to the author, is to make the Trust payments to the criminal higher. The payment is a critical part of the story and seems too low, to create the rage, that leads to a murder spree. But, then again I am not a criminal, so I might be wrong. Good book overall and is worth the read.
This isn't a mystery, but rather it shows how police, even in a small town, work to capture a criminal. One small detail, that I would suggest to the author, is to make the Trust payments to the criminal higher. The payment is a critical part of the story and seems too low, to create the rage, that leads to a murder spree. But, then again I am not a criminal, so I might be wrong. Good book overall and is worth the read.
March 15, 2020
It was a descent read. I prefer the Jade Monroe FBI series.
I think trying to write about two sisters in the same job and same department at different times has turned into a more difficult chore than the author may have thought. I wish she had continued on with Jade and her job with the FBI.
I think trying to write about two sisters in the same job and same department at different times has turned into a more difficult chore than the author may have thought. I wish she had continued on with Jade and her job with the FBI.
October 8, 2022
Great story line.
I liked that I had not read anything like this story. I did not like that the characters were not defined enough in the beginning, such as Jade who was in and out of the story as well as the connections between the other characters. Otherwise I would have given it a 5.
I liked that I had not read anything like this story. I did not like that the characters were not defined enough in the beginning, such as Jade who was in and out of the story as well as the connections between the other characters. Otherwise I would have given it a 5.
October 10, 2022
Suspense Free
This is a tiresome story about a man vent on vengeance after his incarcerated brother commits suicide in prison. He framed the mentally challenged brother for murder and has a list of witnesses to kill.
This was a boring read. The dialogue is clunky, the cops are dopes. The animal cruelty story line is poorly executed. Flimsy story, lacking suspense.
This is a tiresome story about a man vent on vengeance after his incarcerated brother commits suicide in prison. He framed the mentally challenged brother for murder and has a list of witnesses to kill.
This was a boring read. The dialogue is clunky, the cops are dopes. The animal cruelty story line is poorly executed. Flimsy story, lacking suspense.
October 12, 2022
I WOULD'NT CALL THIS A THRILLER MORE POLICE PROCEDUAL. I DID'NT CARE FOR THE WRITING STYLE, IT SEEMS TO SKIP IN SPOTS AND ITS HARD TO KNOW WHO IS SPEAKING AT TIMES OR WHAT IS ACTUALLY GOING ON. NOT A PULSE POUNDING THRILLER MORE LACK LUSTRE AND KINDA DULL, WITH A HO-HUM KILLER. THIS WAS AN AMBER MONROE SERIES, I'VE READ HER SISTER JADE MONROE, I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER. ;<
December 17, 2023
This was a good book in the Amber Monroe series. There were a few different things going on, which makes this a quick and interesting read. Amber and the team are investigating a string of murders. You know the killer as the other part of the story is him committing the murders. This really keeps you reading to find out what is going to happen.
May 8, 2018
An enjoyable tale of misguided revenge. May the spirit of justice live on in the following tales.
A very easy to read story. Thoroughly enjoyable and quite addictive. Looking forward to the next episode in this well written series.
A very easy to read story. Thoroughly enjoyable and quite addictive. Looking forward to the next episode in this well written series.
June 14, 2018
As a second outing as the "main character" for Amber this was another fast paced thriller. The "doh" moments when the officers actually meet the baddies and not realise are a little frustrating but that adds to the tension.
January 31, 2020
Amber f2f does it again.
Another really good book in the Amber Monroe series. A bit of a stretch at times, but still a good read. I will probably keep reading the series along with other book s by the author.
Another really good book in the Amber Monroe series. A bit of a stretch at times, but still a good read. I will probably keep reading the series along with other book s by the author.
October 17, 2022
Another good one!
I love Ms. Sutter's books. Even though you know from the start "who did it" it was still a great story, kinda gory in spots, but that's what you want in a thriller! I'm to the next one!
I love Ms. Sutter's books. Even though you know from the start "who did it" it was still a great story, kinda gory in spots, but that's what you want in a thriller! I'm to the next one!
October 21, 2022
Great
YES, finally a good murder mystery to go to sleep with. Was about to give up. I truly enjoy good mysteries. Hope I can find another one to follow up with. Have read & enjoyed Sutter before, lost track of her. Enjoy Amber also. Looking for another one .😈😎🤔
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YES, finally a good murder mystery to go to sleep with. Was about to give up. I truly enjoy good mysteries. Hope I can find another one to follow up with. Have read & enjoyed Sutter before, lost track of her. Enjoy Amber also. Looking for another one .😈😎🤔
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November 11, 2022
Slow read
Its not a book you can read quickly. Probably only a couple chapters at a time because its so detailed. The plot doesn't move fast. But it is well written so you stay with it.
Its not a book you can read quickly. Probably only a couple chapters at a time because its so detailed. The plot doesn't move fast. But it is well written so you stay with it.
January 20, 2023
Very good
Good story. Especially liked the ending. I liked how smoothly it moves between people and chapters. I stayed up late to finish the final chapter. There was a lot of blood and gore very detailed.
Good story. Especially liked the ending. I liked how smoothly it moves between people and chapters. I stayed up late to finish the final chapter. There was a lot of blood and gore very detailed.
May 30, 2025
Another good read
I am really liking this author and this series. I love a good crime story that isn't long and drawn out. The characters are great and the crimes they are tasked to solve are well thought out by the author. I have been having a hard time putting my Kindle down.
I am really liking this author and this series. I love a good crime story that isn't long and drawn out. The characters are great and the crimes they are tasked to solve are well thought out by the author. I have been having a hard time putting my Kindle down.
August 6, 2018
Good book
I enjoyed the storyline. Quick easy read, thriller. Page Turner. It's not necessary to read those books in order, however, it is helpful.
I enjoyed the storyline. Quick easy read, thriller. Page Turner. It's not necessary to read those books in order, however, it is helpful.
September 13, 2019
An okay read
A story that keeps moving but that gets a bit too fast and convenient with clues as it wraps up.
A story that keeps moving but that gets a bit too fast and convenient with clues as it wraps up.
October 1, 2019
Great Read
A great storyline with a criminal who's only concern and anger is the loss income he felt he was entitled to
A great storyline with a criminal who's only concern and anger is the loss income he felt he was entitled to
October 17, 2019
Review of: "Avenged"
Another good read in this series. I just can't day enough about this author's detail in making her stories seem real.
Now on to her next one in the series.
Another good read in this series. I just can't day enough about this author's detail in making her stories seem real.
Now on to her next one in the series.
May 15, 2020
Love this series!
Read
August 7, 2020I like the Amber Monroe series but not as much as both Jade Monroe series!
April 28, 2021
Not very believable
Slow to move forward in the story. Lose interest quickly and soon hope that all police squads are not really so inept.
Slow to move forward in the story. Lose interest quickly and soon hope that all police squads are not really so inept.
May 8, 2021
Suspenseful
I enjoyed reading this book in this series. I am looking forward to reading the next book already downloaded. Only thing they go by to fast.
I enjoyed reading this book in this series. I am looking forward to reading the next book already downloaded. Only thing they go by to fast.
September 4, 2021
Loved the book couldn't wait till the end to see how they figured out whp was comitting the crimes
April 24, 2022
Avenged
This was one scary book. I have enjoyed all of the C M Sutter books/series I have read. This one was a real thriller and hard to put down.
This was one scary book. I have enjoyed all of the C M Sutter books/series I have read. This one was a real thriller and hard to put down.
October 9, 2022
Refreshing
That was a pretty good book. The characters were pretty good in their roles. The plot was ok. But I enjoyed the book and look forward to reading more from this author.
That was a pretty good book. The characters were pretty good in their roles. The plot was ok. But I enjoyed the book and look forward to reading more from this author.
October 9, 2022
Avenged
Great story that doesn't stop until the end. Well written and keeps reader captivated. A few characters too many, took a. Bit to sort
Great story that doesn't stop until the end. Well written and keeps reader captivated. A few characters too many, took a. Bit to sort
October 13, 2022
Wow what a book! Great read from first to last page and plenty of twists in between.
I guess you can tell I loved this book, the story was great, plenty of twists and great characters. Highly recommend.
I guess you can tell I loved this book, the story was great, plenty of twists and great characters. Highly recommend.
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