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Fortune & Fernandez Serial Killer Thriller #2
The Call Girl Killer: It's Not What You Think
A KILLER WHO MUST KILL.
A COP WHO WILL NOT JUDGE.
FORGIVENESS CAN BE DEADLY.
Dexter Fortune and Gabriella Fernandez are back together and back to work, assigned to investigate the death of a wealthy businessman found naked in a luxury Manhattan hotel room. Even the Medical Examiner agrees the death could be considered "natural" except for one thing: A Signature. A Signature left at the crime scene to tell Fortune and Fernandez there's nothing "natural" about it.
Even before Fortune and Fernandez can return to Midtown North Precinct to open a case file, a second wealthy businessman is discovered naked in a luxury hotel kitty-corner to where the first victim was found. Same MO. Same Signature. Same killer? As the body count rises and with the killer leaving no evidence, Fortune and Fernandez hit a dead end.
Until the chance discovery of a horrific crime scene almost three decades old. Can this gruesome finding deliver answers the Detectives need to end the killer's vengeful spree? With New York City celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas and the political pressure mounting, the clues lead Fortune and Fernandez to a killer neither Detective could imagine.
A killer even Detective Dexter Fortune finds hard to blame. And for a cop, to forgive a killer, can be deadly.
If you love Connelly, Kellerman, Baldacci, and J.D. Robb, you'll love Ian Patterson. With plenty of twists and turns, THE CALL GIRL KILLER is BOOK II in a new, fast-paced Serial Killer Thriller Series featuring NYPD Homicide Detectives Dexter Fortune and Gabriella Fernandez. Buy THE CALL GIRL KILLER today and enjoy these other page-turning Ian Patterson suspense thrillers available now on Amazon.com: THE CHATTERBOX KILLER, Fortune & Fernandez BOOK I, AVENGING ANGEL: Angel Fortune Book I, ANGEL OF MERCY: Angel Fortune Book II, and THE GIRL IN THE GLASS TOWER.
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256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 18, 2019
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Ian Patterson is the author of ten novels including the Amazon Best-Selling Fortune and Fernandez Serial Killer Thriller Series, a new addition to the bookshelf of readers who love their crime fiction gritty, compelling, and fast-paced. For lovers of Connelly, Kellerman, Cornwell, Baldacci, J.D. Robb, and the most famous Patterson of all, James! Be sure to look for THE CHATTERBOX KILLER and THE CALL GIRL KILLER on Amazon.com!
Check Out My New Release, FALSE FLAG: A NEW PRESIDENT. A NEW THREAT. A NEW TERRORIST CONSPIRACY! Book ll in the Mathias Menzies Conspiracy Thriller Series!
What Readers say about Ian Patterson:
"...a rare talent"..."seriously, this is as good as they get"..."incredibly intense"..."Graphic and relentless!"..."Great from start to finish!"..."Dexter Fortune is my new book crush!"..."I was on the edge of my seat!"..."So many delicious plot twists kept me on my toes!"..."I couldn't put it down...kept me wondering what next!"
Ian Patterson is the author of ten novels including the Amazon Best-Selling Fortune and Fernandez Serial Killer Thriller Series, a new addition to the bookshelf of readers who love their crime fiction gritty, compelling, and fast-paced. For lovers of Connelly, Kellerman, Cornwell, Baldacci, J.D. Robb, and the most famous Patterson of all, James! Be sure to look for THE CHATTERBOX KILLER and THE CALL GIRL KILLER on Amazon.com!
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September 13, 2019
Dad had left with a gal mom called a hoe.
Uncle Neal is the new guy staying with mom since Uncle Peter left.
Princess (little girl) loves to play with Uncle Neal.
12/13, Manhattan, NY. Plaza Hotel; Carnegie Park suite. (5th Ave/W. 59th St., Central Park). Dr. Casandra “Cassie” Agarwal (30+, East Indian, ME, pathologist), the EMT, CSU, & patrol officers are already there.
C/O Andreas Christofou (Greek, Midtown North Borough Patrol), Patrol Officer Emily Grough, & Patrol Officer Kordic greet Detective 1st Grade Dexter “Dex” Fortune (Midtown North Precinct NYPD Homicide) & Detective 2nd Grade Gabriella “Gabby” Fernandez (Midtown North Precinct NYPD Homicide partner, LaGuardia Community College; CJ) at the crime scene.
The deceased is Robert Moretti (48, GRYPHON Film & Television Entertainment CEO). Amalia Qureshi (housekeeping 11-2) found him.
A balloon with a note in it was attached to the body.
The corpse will be transferred to the NYU Langone Medical Center Campus (Forensic Pathology Center).
Florida Germaine (FOX5 NY reporter) is live at the scene.
12/14, NYPD Detective Bureau (Midtown North, W 53rd St./8th-9th Ave’s). Chief Teandra “Monty” Montgomery (A/A, 43) wanted the update on the murdered victim. She also informed Detective 1st Grade Fortune & Detective 2nd Grade Fernandez Tommy Upton is the NYPD Special Liaison to the Mayor.
Detective Edelman’s (One-Nine Precinct) earlier murdered victim is Hershel Goldman (63, real estate developer, Goldmark holdings CEO/President).
Dept. Chief McGowan is going over the Case File code-name Luftballons.
Detective 1st Grade Hattie “mom hen” Burke (Homicide), Detective 3rd Grade Elias Yzerman (Homicide), & Detective Gerald Kuchma were on the team also.
Detective Hannah Vasquez (40+, Homicide) & Detective Char Tomlinson (40+, Homicide) would take Victoria Moretti to the morgue to ID her deceased spouse.
12/15, Fawzi Ali Nayed (Plaza Hotel Concierge), Mrs. Andrea Draydon (Mandarin Oriental Hotel Asst. Mgr.), Milo Bogdanovic (Serbian, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Concierge), Yanni Kushev (30+, Crosby St. Hotel Concierge), Sandra Humphrey (65+, widow) were interviewed.
Dr. Anthony Baldassaro (39, cardiac surgeon) is the next victim. Another balloon with a note in it.
The media dubbed the perpetrator the Call Girl Killer.
Operation Luftballons was put in place.
Both Sandra Humphrey & Mrs. Cherlynne Childress (mother) have been taken into custody for questioning.
Linda “Lindy” Humphrey (daughter, drop-out U of NY Buffalo) is a prime suspect in a serial-homicide investigation.
12/25, Will the Call Girl Killer finally be caught & brought to justice?
Warning: This book contains extremely graphic adult content, violence, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material (child verbal/mental/physical/sexual abuse) which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, & proper great font & writing style. A very well written crime thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great crime thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Thriller’s Gate Publishing; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons (Washburn; MSW)
Uncle Neal is the new guy staying with mom since Uncle Peter left.
Princess (little girl) loves to play with Uncle Neal.
12/13, Manhattan, NY. Plaza Hotel; Carnegie Park suite. (5th Ave/W. 59th St., Central Park). Dr. Casandra “Cassie” Agarwal (30+, East Indian, ME, pathologist), the EMT, CSU, & patrol officers are already there.
C/O Andreas Christofou (Greek, Midtown North Borough Patrol), Patrol Officer Emily Grough, & Patrol Officer Kordic greet Detective 1st Grade Dexter “Dex” Fortune (Midtown North Precinct NYPD Homicide) & Detective 2nd Grade Gabriella “Gabby” Fernandez (Midtown North Precinct NYPD Homicide partner, LaGuardia Community College; CJ) at the crime scene.
The deceased is Robert Moretti (48, GRYPHON Film & Television Entertainment CEO). Amalia Qureshi (housekeeping 11-2) found him.
A balloon with a note in it was attached to the body.
The corpse will be transferred to the NYU Langone Medical Center Campus (Forensic Pathology Center).
Florida Germaine (FOX5 NY reporter) is live at the scene.
12/14, NYPD Detective Bureau (Midtown North, W 53rd St./8th-9th Ave’s). Chief Teandra “Monty” Montgomery (A/A, 43) wanted the update on the murdered victim. She also informed Detective 1st Grade Fortune & Detective 2nd Grade Fernandez Tommy Upton is the NYPD Special Liaison to the Mayor.
Detective Edelman’s (One-Nine Precinct) earlier murdered victim is Hershel Goldman (63, real estate developer, Goldmark holdings CEO/President).
Dept. Chief McGowan is going over the Case File code-name Luftballons.
Detective 1st Grade Hattie “mom hen” Burke (Homicide), Detective 3rd Grade Elias Yzerman (Homicide), & Detective Gerald Kuchma were on the team also.
Detective Hannah Vasquez (40+, Homicide) & Detective Char Tomlinson (40+, Homicide) would take Victoria Moretti to the morgue to ID her deceased spouse.
12/15, Fawzi Ali Nayed (Plaza Hotel Concierge), Mrs. Andrea Draydon (Mandarin Oriental Hotel Asst. Mgr.), Milo Bogdanovic (Serbian, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Concierge), Yanni Kushev (30+, Crosby St. Hotel Concierge), Sandra Humphrey (65+, widow) were interviewed.
Dr. Anthony Baldassaro (39, cardiac surgeon) is the next victim. Another balloon with a note in it.
The media dubbed the perpetrator the Call Girl Killer.
Operation Luftballons was put in place.
Both Sandra Humphrey & Mrs. Cherlynne Childress (mother) have been taken into custody for questioning.
Linda “Lindy” Humphrey (daughter, drop-out U of NY Buffalo) is a prime suspect in a serial-homicide investigation.
12/25, Will the Call Girl Killer finally be caught & brought to justice?
Warning: This book contains extremely graphic adult content, violence, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material (child verbal/mental/physical/sexual abuse) which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, & proper great font & writing style. A very well written crime thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great crime thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Thriller’s Gate Publishing; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons (Washburn; MSW)
June 29, 2019
'The Call Girl Killer' was an interesting read. The story line itself was thrilling and full of action. I liked how the book played out. The characters were a good combination of personalities that worked really well. the only negative thing- the author is majorly-overly descriptive. I understand the need for fill words, but this was way too much. Other than that, a good add to your tbr list.
Want to read
March 15, 2019Great book. Reminds me of the other famous Patterson author. Details can be a bit murky. As I incision some of the scenes I am skeptical. “Either” was consistently used instead of “neither”. Fun story line but left a lot to be desired.
August 30, 2019
Excellent read. I have read other books by this author and have enjoyed them also. Definitely on par with the more known police procedural writers. The story never slowed down and kept my interest throughout. Keep them coming.
April 8, 2020
Hidden secrets
Leading down the garden path to unspeakable acts. A wounded woman punishes users and the murders stack up. No clues. Nothing til Dex and Gabby begin to put it together. No spoilers. It's a great read. Go get it
Leading down the garden path to unspeakable acts. A wounded woman punishes users and the murders stack up. No clues. Nothing til Dex and Gabby begin to put it together. No spoilers. It's a great read. Go get it
October 3, 2020
Great mystery
Loved this story. It kept you engaged until the end. The main characters were really interesting. Loved this twist at the end. Would love to read more with these two characters.
Loved this story. It kept you engaged until the end. The main characters were really interesting. Loved this twist at the end. Would love to read more with these two characters.
July 20, 2019
Excellent
This author isn't one that I heard of. I took a chance in reading an unknown author and I'm glad I did. I look forward to reading many more of this author's books
This author isn't one that I heard of. I took a chance in reading an unknown author and I'm glad I did. I look forward to reading many more of this author's books
May 21, 2020
Shock
Totashock; Total sort. You won't want to put down tbook. You won't figure the killer, even near to the end of the book.
Totashock; Total sort. You won't want to put down tbook. You won't figure the killer, even near to the end of the book.
October 27, 2020
Love the book
Love this book need more like this is there any others by this author in the same line of story?
Love this book need more like this is there any others by this author in the same line of story?
January 20, 2021
Lynnie
Very exciting book. Both books were great. Fantastic main characters and exciting stories lines. Love the twist and turns and great endings. Want more !
Very exciting book. Both books were great. Fantastic main characters and exciting stories lines. Love the twist and turns and great endings. Want more !
March 10, 2023
4.25/5⭐: As good as the 1st book as far as a page turner goes. Little disappointed that the phone call with the chatterbox killer at the end of book 1 wasn't touched on in this book though.
May 23, 2024
I thought that this was a pretty good read. Some intrigue, some mystery, decent paced police procedural. For me it was an entertaining and engaging page turner.
May 30, 2025
From beginning to end I could not put this book down. I would definitely recommend reading this book.
September 21, 2019
Great book! Very well written it keeps your attention till the end with its detailed plot. Highly recomended!!!!
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