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The Watcher
If you see him it’s already too late…
Some secrets can’t be hidden.
The Fullers are the picture-perfect family, a wealthy couple with a grand home in the middle of remote woodland. But even they have something to hide – and it will prove fatal.
Some crimes can’t be forgotten.
Psychologist Dr Jessie Flynn and DI Marilyn Simmons arrive at the Fuller’s home to find a suburban nightmare. A crime scene more disturbing than anything they have ever encountered.
Some killers can’t be stopped.
Jessie knows that this is no random act of violence. And if she can’t unlock the motivation behind the crime and shine a light into this killer’s mind, the Fullers won’t be the only family to die…
Some secrets can’t be hidden.
The Fullers are the picture-perfect family, a wealthy couple with a grand home in the middle of remote woodland. But even they have something to hide – and it will prove fatal.
Some crimes can’t be forgotten.
Psychologist Dr Jessie Flynn and DI Marilyn Simmons arrive at the Fuller’s home to find a suburban nightmare. A crime scene more disturbing than anything they have ever encountered.
Some killers can’t be stopped.
Jessie knows that this is no random act of violence. And if she can’t unlock the motivation behind the crime and shine a light into this killer’s mind, the Fullers won’t be the only family to die…
458 pages, Paperback
First published September 3, 2020
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Kate Medina
10 books87 followersWhile studying for a degree in Psychology, Kate Medina joined the Territorial Army where she spent five years, first as an officer trainee and then as a Troop Commander in the Royal Engineers.
She has an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University and now writes full time. Her debut novel, White Crocodile (published under the name K.T. Medina), a thriller set in the minefields of Cambodia, received widespread critical acclaim.
She has an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University and now writes full time. Her debut novel, White Crocodile (published under the name K.T. Medina), a thriller set in the minefields of Cambodia, received widespread critical acclaim.
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August 21, 2020
Dr Jessie Flynn, ex-military psychologist returns in Kate Medina's latest offering, she is now working with Surrey and Sussex Major Crimes with DI Bobby 'Marilyn' Simmons, a man who has now has been pushed to live a healthier lifestyle, much to his disgust. As has become the trademark of this brilliantly dark crime series, we have chilling and psychologically disturbing murders. Jessie is woken up in the middle of the night to attend the crime scene at the home of a murdered wealthy couple, Hugo and Claudine Fuller, with a dog, a husky, Lupo, living in a remote location next to some creepy woods. The scene is a macabre theatre of a horror show, guaranteed to give anyone nightmares, with a bludgeoned Claudine floating in the swimming pool, and a tortured Hugo, stabbed through both eyes, with a heavily clawed and terribly disfigured face.
Jessie knows these are no random killings, this is personal, and the answers lie in the lives of the victims. Even a cursory examination of the life of Hugo, a developer, reveals a nasty piece of work, a controlling and dominating husband, with nothing in the way of a moral compass. Given the killer's efforts to protect Lupo, Jessie's initial thoughts are that he is unlikely to offend again. However, it is not long before she and Bobby are at other crime scenes with a similar MO, what connects the victims? Jessie finds herself visiting a dog charity, Paws for Thought, and rescuing Lupo, taking him home with her, a surprising act, with her severe OCD, but oddly enough this appears to not bother her condition. She is facing added pressures in her life, her boyfriend, Callan, with a bullet in his brain from Afghanistan, is having increasingly worse epileptic fits, that suggest the bullet is moving around in his brain and, despite the risks, might need to be removed surgically.
To top it all, despite her work overload, Jessie acquiesces to do a favour for DS Sarah Workman by helping a self harming boy who has attempted suicide, Robbie Parker, with a badly disfigured face with a lip cleft, leading his mother to abandon him as a baby, and enduring never ending, soul destroying, bullying throughout his life, Robbie reminds Jessie of herself, of all that she endured, the incarceration in a psychiatric facility, the bullying, and the suicide of her younger brother which she has never got over. The psychologically damaged Jessie, traumatised further by the last case she worked on, is one of the reasons that make this such a fascinating, original and compelling character driven series. If you have a penchant for the disturbingly dark when it comes to your crime reading, this is very likely to appeal. Many thanks to HarperCollins for an ARC.
Jessie knows these are no random killings, this is personal, and the answers lie in the lives of the victims. Even a cursory examination of the life of Hugo, a developer, reveals a nasty piece of work, a controlling and dominating husband, with nothing in the way of a moral compass. Given the killer's efforts to protect Lupo, Jessie's initial thoughts are that he is unlikely to offend again. However, it is not long before she and Bobby are at other crime scenes with a similar MO, what connects the victims? Jessie finds herself visiting a dog charity, Paws for Thought, and rescuing Lupo, taking him home with her, a surprising act, with her severe OCD, but oddly enough this appears to not bother her condition. She is facing added pressures in her life, her boyfriend, Callan, with a bullet in his brain from Afghanistan, is having increasingly worse epileptic fits, that suggest the bullet is moving around in his brain and, despite the risks, might need to be removed surgically.
To top it all, despite her work overload, Jessie acquiesces to do a favour for DS Sarah Workman by helping a self harming boy who has attempted suicide, Robbie Parker, with a badly disfigured face with a lip cleft, leading his mother to abandon him as a baby, and enduring never ending, soul destroying, bullying throughout his life, Robbie reminds Jessie of herself, of all that she endured, the incarceration in a psychiatric facility, the bullying, and the suicide of her younger brother which she has never got over. The psychologically damaged Jessie, traumatised further by the last case she worked on, is one of the reasons that make this such a fascinating, original and compelling character driven series. If you have a penchant for the disturbingly dark when it comes to your crime reading, this is very likely to appeal. Many thanks to HarperCollins for an ARC.
July 9, 2021
4-5 stars
Claudine Fuller let’s her husky Lupo out for a run on their large West Sussex property where she lives with her wealthy and controlling husband Hugo. Lupo is gone a long time but later that evening she hears scratching at the door.....This is the start of a series of brutal, horrifying murders that present a huge challenge to DI Bobby ‘Marilyn’ Simmons and Dr Jessie Flynn. Jessie is a criminal psychologist now working with Surrey and Sussex Major Crimes, she is convinced the motive for the gruesome killings is to watch, but why??
First of all, this is extremely well written with some really good visual descriptions. The characters are excellent, you can really picture Marilyn and the team as they doggedly pursue the perpetrator. It’s multilayered too as alongside the investment we follow the personal life of Jessie and her Redcap partner Callan especially with the impact of his brain injury received in the line of duty. We also get glimpses of Jessie’s past as she suffers trauma growing up which undoubtedly makes her so good at her job. Parts of the story are moving and sad as Jessie tries to help fifteen year old Robbie Parker who has a severe cleft palette and has been relentlessly bullied. You feel such abhorrence for the cruelty of some human beings and devastation for the impact of it on Robbie. As the story develops its becomes creepy in parts, it’s dark, there’s intense malevolence and the tension is taut. As the case deepens and worsens you feel the frustration and fear that sets in with the police team as Jessie desperately tries to give insights to help with apprehending the killer. The ending is good although maybe a tad rushed.
Overall, this is a very compelling novel with a gripping plot which leaves you wanting to read more about this excellent team of characters. I look forward to the next one!
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to HarperCollins, Harper Fiction for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.
Claudine Fuller let’s her husky Lupo out for a run on their large West Sussex property where she lives with her wealthy and controlling husband Hugo. Lupo is gone a long time but later that evening she hears scratching at the door.....This is the start of a series of brutal, horrifying murders that present a huge challenge to DI Bobby ‘Marilyn’ Simmons and Dr Jessie Flynn. Jessie is a criminal psychologist now working with Surrey and Sussex Major Crimes, she is convinced the motive for the gruesome killings is to watch, but why??
First of all, this is extremely well written with some really good visual descriptions. The characters are excellent, you can really picture Marilyn and the team as they doggedly pursue the perpetrator. It’s multilayered too as alongside the investment we follow the personal life of Jessie and her Redcap partner Callan especially with the impact of his brain injury received in the line of duty. We also get glimpses of Jessie’s past as she suffers trauma growing up which undoubtedly makes her so good at her job. Parts of the story are moving and sad as Jessie tries to help fifteen year old Robbie Parker who has a severe cleft palette and has been relentlessly bullied. You feel such abhorrence for the cruelty of some human beings and devastation for the impact of it on Robbie. As the story develops its becomes creepy in parts, it’s dark, there’s intense malevolence and the tension is taut. As the case deepens and worsens you feel the frustration and fear that sets in with the police team as Jessie desperately tries to give insights to help with apprehending the killer. The ending is good although maybe a tad rushed.
Overall, this is a very compelling novel with a gripping plot which leaves you wanting to read more about this excellent team of characters. I look forward to the next one!
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to HarperCollins, Harper Fiction for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.
August 13, 2021
Psychologist Dr Jessie Flynn and DI Marilyn Simmons arrive at the Fuller’s home to discover the gruesome and horrific murder of the Fullers. At first, it appears an isolated murder of this wealthy family, an easy target because of the home in a remote area. That is until a 2nd murder scene is uncovered with the same brutality - and now it looks personal and someone is on a mission but why?
Unfortunately the murderer was obvious from early on in the book. However, it was a great read and I was left turning pages to understand the reason why, and why so brutal and why in couples.
I haven't read the other books in the series but will do at some point.
Unfortunately the murderer was obvious from early on in the book. However, it was a great read and I was left turning pages to understand the reason why, and why so brutal and why in couples.
I haven't read the other books in the series but will do at some point.
November 8, 2020
Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins. HarperFiction for the arc of this book.
3 star read for me this was a well written and good book to read this was a quick read and great plot, characters and storyline, i recommend this to all whom wants a great book to read.
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3 star read for me this was a well written and good book to read this was a quick read and great plot, characters and storyline, i recommend this to all whom wants a great book to read.
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August 17, 2020
I always choose the worst possible times to read books for example The Watcher I decided to read on my kindle in the dark whilst a massive electrical storm clashed and banged its way overhead, possibly not the sort of environment for a happy sleep but actually it was the perfect environment as this book was quite frankly creepy as anything and the fact I couldn’t sleep was credit to this books disturbing atmosphere.
Starting with a double murder, The Watcher finds a wealthy husband and wife brutally slain in their home, DI Bobby “Marilyn” Simmons is tasked with finding the killer and he enlists psychologist Dr Jessie Flynn to help.
Now I don’t want to say too much about the plot because I think if I give too much away it’ll spoil it as there are scenes in the book which you need to be fully invested in without knowing what’s about to happen. You need to be frightened! But I will say the main characters Jessie and Marilyn are a great pairing, the grumpy cop, the young doctor, each with their own problems teaming up to solve the case works really well.
The Watcher kept me guessing, I literally had no idea until the very last minute who was going to be the culprit. The atmosphere it chilling too, a country setting, remote houses, small communities, nobody for miles, anybody could be watching and you’d never know it.
A chilling read with some good twists.
Thanks to Net Galley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Starting with a double murder, The Watcher finds a wealthy husband and wife brutally slain in their home, DI Bobby “Marilyn” Simmons is tasked with finding the killer and he enlists psychologist Dr Jessie Flynn to help.
Now I don’t want to say too much about the plot because I think if I give too much away it’ll spoil it as there are scenes in the book which you need to be fully invested in without knowing what’s about to happen. You need to be frightened! But I will say the main characters Jessie and Marilyn are a great pairing, the grumpy cop, the young doctor, each with their own problems teaming up to solve the case works really well.
The Watcher kept me guessing, I literally had no idea until the very last minute who was going to be the culprit. The atmosphere it chilling too, a country setting, remote houses, small communities, nobody for miles, anybody could be watching and you’d never know it.
A chilling read with some good twists.
Thanks to Net Galley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
December 9, 2020
The wealthy Fullers were killed and psychologist Jessie was called along with cop Marilyn. With the crime scene disturbing their psyche, they knew they had to find the killer. FAST.
I hadn't read the earlier books by this author so the writing and the characters were new to me. I enjoyed the POV of a psychologist as I felt it added to getting the forensic profile of the killer. At a steady pace, the atmosphere in the book was one of solitude. I didn't guess the identity of the killer and went with the flow.
Overall, a solid police procedural.
I hadn't read the earlier books by this author so the writing and the characters were new to me. I enjoyed the POV of a psychologist as I felt it added to getting the forensic profile of the killer. At a steady pace, the atmosphere in the book was one of solitude. I didn't guess the identity of the killer and went with the flow.
Overall, a solid police procedural.
September 7, 2020
This had been an interesting read, with some horror references and painful deaths, The Watcher is not a read for faint hearted, believe me!
This book is part of the Jessie Flynn series, but you can read it as standalone, there is chemistry between Jessie and his working partner that you can feel during all book, but you don’t feel lost between the characters and all the relations are well explained. But believe me, after reading one book of this series you’ll be addicted to the characters and will want to read more about them.
As I said this is quite a gore case, the killer tortures the victims, first the woman and next the husband, enjoys watching their pain. But there’s something disturbing about the killer, seems that he is taken from a horror movie, so don’t worry if you have nightmares after reading this story, it will be normal.
I really liked the main character of this story, Psychologist Dr Jessie Flynn, her way to see the crime scene taking a step back from the victims and see it from the killer’s perspective, it is a quite original view from the reader, more personal and scary than ever. I liked that she didn’t try to be brave and talk to the suspects alone, she is always on DI Bobby ‘Marilyn’ Simmons side, they make a great partnership, their trust and friendship made the story more real and the perfect human touch on this terrible case. There are some abuse and psychological trauma related to the case, but you feel that Jessie and Marilyn will try to understand the killer’s mind, the motive and the situation, it will not be easy, but sometimes “karma” is real.
I felt a little bit lost with Jessie personal life, the problem of not having followed all the series, but it made me want to know more about her and how Callan’s situation will progress, I really can’t wait to read the new case, I am sure it will be a must read.
Ready to be “The Watcher”?
This book is part of the Jessie Flynn series, but you can read it as standalone, there is chemistry between Jessie and his working partner that you can feel during all book, but you don’t feel lost between the characters and all the relations are well explained. But believe me, after reading one book of this series you’ll be addicted to the characters and will want to read more about them.
As I said this is quite a gore case, the killer tortures the victims, first the woman and next the husband, enjoys watching their pain. But there’s something disturbing about the killer, seems that he is taken from a horror movie, so don’t worry if you have nightmares after reading this story, it will be normal.
I really liked the main character of this story, Psychologist Dr Jessie Flynn, her way to see the crime scene taking a step back from the victims and see it from the killer’s perspective, it is a quite original view from the reader, more personal and scary than ever. I liked that she didn’t try to be brave and talk to the suspects alone, she is always on DI Bobby ‘Marilyn’ Simmons side, they make a great partnership, their trust and friendship made the story more real and the perfect human touch on this terrible case. There are some abuse and psychological trauma related to the case, but you feel that Jessie and Marilyn will try to understand the killer’s mind, the motive and the situation, it will not be easy, but sometimes “karma” is real.
I felt a little bit lost with Jessie personal life, the problem of not having followed all the series, but it made me want to know more about her and how Callan’s situation will progress, I really can’t wait to read the new case, I am sure it will be a must read.
Ready to be “The Watcher”?
September 1, 2020
I would like to thank Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction for an advance copy of The Watcher, the fourth novel to feature clinical psychologist Dr Jessie Flynn.
Jessie has resigned her post with the army and is now a consultant psychologist with the Surrey and Sussex Police. In the middle of the night she is called to her first case by DI Bobby “Marilyn” Simmons. Hugo and Claudine Fuller have been horrendously killed in their remote, luxury home. With no apparent motive all Jessie can surmise is that it is personal and the Fullers won’t be the only victims.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Watcher which is a standard procedural with many unusual details. I think that these details make the novel stand out from the run of the mill serial killer novels, although I’m not denigrating this latter as I like the genre. The novel is told from various points of view and while it’s not distracting it makes it more difficult to work out who fits where, their role in proceedings and guess the perpetrator and their motive. There are hints along the way but, personally, I didn’t pay enough attention to them. As a result, although it makes perfect sense, the ending came as a surprise.
The novel revolves around Jessie who is a nice, likeable protagonist. The case brings back her difficult teenage years when she was bullied unmercifully but also proves how far she has come. I like that she is caring and smart but uncertain at times as it makes her an everyday protagonist.
The Watcher is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending.
Jessie has resigned her post with the army and is now a consultant psychologist with the Surrey and Sussex Police. In the middle of the night she is called to her first case by DI Bobby “Marilyn” Simmons. Hugo and Claudine Fuller have been horrendously killed in their remote, luxury home. With no apparent motive all Jessie can surmise is that it is personal and the Fullers won’t be the only victims.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Watcher which is a standard procedural with many unusual details. I think that these details make the novel stand out from the run of the mill serial killer novels, although I’m not denigrating this latter as I like the genre. The novel is told from various points of view and while it’s not distracting it makes it more difficult to work out who fits where, their role in proceedings and guess the perpetrator and their motive. There are hints along the way but, personally, I didn’t pay enough attention to them. As a result, although it makes perfect sense, the ending came as a surprise.
The novel revolves around Jessie who is a nice, likeable protagonist. The case brings back her difficult teenage years when she was bullied unmercifully but also proves how far she has come. I like that she is caring and smart but uncertain at times as it makes her an everyday protagonist.
The Watcher is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending.
September 4, 2020
When people say about a book ‘I couldn’t put it down’ or ‘I devoured it in one day’, it always sounds a bit cliched, but in the case of The Watcher both these statements are true. Admittedly I had a day off with very little to do, but having started on a Saturday night and having read about 10% I then continued on the Sunday and carried on till I’d finished. Each time I tried to stop, I’d get to an exciting bit and have to carry on.
It was so good. A definite 5 star read and I rarely give 5 stars to serial killer stories (as I’ve said before) as there are so many, but this one is so well written with such insights into the minds of not just the killer, but those tracking him/her as well. Psychologist Dr Jessie Flynn and DI ‘Marilyn’ Simmons are just brilliant. They have nothing in common but they make such a great team. And then there’s Lupo who is now officially my favourite character in the book! OK so he’s a dog, but he’s very important to the plot.
Many years ago (maybe 1970s) I remember seeing a film in which the victim was stabbed through the eye with something like an ice pick – I can’t remember now – and the ‘horror’ of it has always stayed with me. If you find that as awful as I did, you will find some of this story even worse but don’t let that put you off. The method used to kill the victims (gory but not gratuitous) is integral to the killer’s motive – but who has a past that leads them to kill and what is the connection between the victims? That is what Jessie and Marilyn must find out and it’s far more complicated than it at first appears.
I just loved this book. Most serial killer books are all about the action and the chase as the bodies pile up, but The Watcher is so much more. The author uses wonderful language, descriptions and metaphors, more in the style of a literary piece than simply another police procedural. If you like murder mysteries then I can’t recommend this enough.
Many thanks to @annecater for letting me be part of #RandomThingsTours and to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
It was so good. A definite 5 star read and I rarely give 5 stars to serial killer stories (as I’ve said before) as there are so many, but this one is so well written with such insights into the minds of not just the killer, but those tracking him/her as well. Psychologist Dr Jessie Flynn and DI ‘Marilyn’ Simmons are just brilliant. They have nothing in common but they make such a great team. And then there’s Lupo who is now officially my favourite character in the book! OK so he’s a dog, but he’s very important to the plot.
Many years ago (maybe 1970s) I remember seeing a film in which the victim was stabbed through the eye with something like an ice pick – I can’t remember now – and the ‘horror’ of it has always stayed with me. If you find that as awful as I did, you will find some of this story even worse but don’t let that put you off. The method used to kill the victims (gory but not gratuitous) is integral to the killer’s motive – but who has a past that leads them to kill and what is the connection between the victims? That is what Jessie and Marilyn must find out and it’s far more complicated than it at first appears.
I just loved this book. Most serial killer books are all about the action and the chase as the bodies pile up, but The Watcher is so much more. The author uses wonderful language, descriptions and metaphors, more in the style of a literary piece than simply another police procedural. If you like murder mysteries then I can’t recommend this enough.
Many thanks to @annecater for letting me be part of #RandomThingsTours and to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 21, 2023
I was tossing up between a three and a four star review. The later half of the novel is much faster in pace and thrills than the first. However, the switching between plot lines was confusing at the beginning and by the time you get to the final 15 chapters of the book, the plot is predictable. So a three star review it is
March 9, 2021
Review to come
April 24, 2024
Wow. Where to start?
This beautifully written thriller by Kate Medina fast became my favourite. She writes with such scene setting language, descriptions and metaphors than I have read in many "novels" before and likely after. I knew this would mean the author definitely had a background in either policing, the military or psychology.
Our main characters are Dr Jessie Flynn an ex-military psychologist and DI Bobby "Marilyn" Simmons from the Surrey and Sussex Police and they have stumbled by chance onto one hell of a case, Claudine and Hugo Fuller which snowballs into the next murders.
The novel is written from view points and whilst this may bother some readers, I personally love this as it gives the characters some thought process, you get to mull over the crime scenes, facts and work with them on putting together thoughts, processing it all yourself at the same time.
I was pretty sure half way through I had the perp but it kept changing as I tried to assess the characters myself in my head, I enjoyed trying to guess and figure out what would happen next.
I really felt for the partnered victims in the book because they were more collateral regardless if they knew the reason they were meeting their death, I found that really dark, it really got into my head as it did some of them.
Medina did a great job of weaving potential suspects out of the wood work. She gave a great creep factor on the person that was breaking in to Paws for Thought Rescue, sleeping and sucking the dog toys in the Domestic Abuse case. Unlike most serial killer type books it wasn't the normal run of the mill ideas, Medina was truly trying to portray a psychopath and in doing so came up with some really different ideas..
Others have mentioned that the ending appears to be rushed but I didn't get that sense at all. It seemed like the story itself, to be planned meticulously. But may have appeared so as it was wrapped up in the last 20 or so minutes of the book.
Personally, for me this book was so much more than I thought it would be, it was creepy, spine chilling, horror, thriller and murder mystery all in one. I cannot recommend it enough.
It's brilliant and for me to find out it's a series
Well, all my Christmases have indeed came at once.
This beautifully written thriller by Kate Medina fast became my favourite. She writes with such scene setting language, descriptions and metaphors than I have read in many "novels" before and likely after. I knew this would mean the author definitely had a background in either policing, the military or psychology.
Our main characters are Dr Jessie Flynn an ex-military psychologist and DI Bobby "Marilyn" Simmons from the Surrey and Sussex Police and they have stumbled by chance onto one hell of a case, Claudine and Hugo Fuller which snowballs into the next murders.
The novel is written from view points and whilst this may bother some readers, I personally love this as it gives the characters some thought process, you get to mull over the crime scenes, facts and work with them on putting together thoughts, processing it all yourself at the same time.
I was pretty sure half way through I had the perp but it kept changing as I tried to assess the characters myself in my head, I enjoyed trying to guess and figure out what would happen next.
I really felt for the partnered victims in the book because they were more collateral regardless if they knew the reason they were meeting their death, I found that really dark, it really got into my head as it did some of them.
Medina did a great job of weaving potential suspects out of the wood work. She gave a great creep factor on the person that was breaking in to Paws for Thought Rescue, sleeping and sucking the dog toys in the Domestic Abuse case. Unlike most serial killer type books it wasn't the normal run of the mill ideas, Medina was truly trying to portray a psychopath and in doing so came up with some really different ideas..
Others have mentioned that the ending appears to be rushed but I didn't get that sense at all. It seemed like the story itself, to be planned meticulously. But may have appeared so as it was wrapped up in the last 20 or so minutes of the book.
Personally, for me this book was so much more than I thought it would be, it was creepy, spine chilling, horror, thriller and murder mystery all in one. I cannot recommend it enough.
It's brilliant and for me to find out it's a series
Well, all my Christmases have indeed came at once.
September 13, 2020
dn’t realised The Watcher was part of an ongoing series and that Dr Jessie Flynn had appeared in previous Kate Medina books. It certainly did not stop me enjoying The Watcher and it made me keen to go back and read the books which lead into this one. As a reader there is no better feeling than enjoying a book by a “new” author then learning the author in question actually has an established back catalogue for me to get stuck into.
The good news for new Kate Medina readers (like myself) and committed fans of Jessie Flynn and DI Simmons is that The Watcher is a terrific read which perfectly hit the balance of psychological thriller and strong police procedural. The murders in the book were twisted and nasty which is what I enjoy in crime stories and when I finally realised the driving force which prompted the murders I felt there was a very satisfying build up to the reveal.
I don’t want to encroach into spoiler territory but Jessie is asked to assist DI Simmons (Marilyn) when he is called to a double murder of a successful couple in their luxurious home. The attending police are deeply unsettled by the vicious nature of the attacks and Jessie is asked to share her thoughts on potential motives behind the sadistic attacks. Her initial conclusions are not entirely accurate and before long the killer strikes again to give further confusion to our investigators.
Kate Medina has done a wonderful job in pacing out The Watcher. It read so smoothly and I flew through the chapters as I always felt the story was enticing me to keep reading. There is a steady investigation progression, the threat of danger over some characters looms large and you want to know how that turns out. There is a fascinating side story around Jessie’s boyfriend and a problem he has been experiencing (something returning readers will very much appreciate) and I enjoyed the side story about the kennels – which you need to read to understand!
In brief, The Watcher was a hit with me. I want to read more in the series as I loved the characters. The book is deliciously dark, creepy when it matters and it gave me a fair chance at working out killer and motive (but I didn’t).
The good news for new Kate Medina readers (like myself) and committed fans of Jessie Flynn and DI Simmons is that The Watcher is a terrific read which perfectly hit the balance of psychological thriller and strong police procedural. The murders in the book were twisted and nasty which is what I enjoy in crime stories and when I finally realised the driving force which prompted the murders I felt there was a very satisfying build up to the reveal.
I don’t want to encroach into spoiler territory but Jessie is asked to assist DI Simmons (Marilyn) when he is called to a double murder of a successful couple in their luxurious home. The attending police are deeply unsettled by the vicious nature of the attacks and Jessie is asked to share her thoughts on potential motives behind the sadistic attacks. Her initial conclusions are not entirely accurate and before long the killer strikes again to give further confusion to our investigators.
Kate Medina has done a wonderful job in pacing out The Watcher. It read so smoothly and I flew through the chapters as I always felt the story was enticing me to keep reading. There is a steady investigation progression, the threat of danger over some characters looms large and you want to know how that turns out. There is a fascinating side story around Jessie’s boyfriend and a problem he has been experiencing (something returning readers will very much appreciate) and I enjoyed the side story about the kennels – which you need to read to understand!
In brief, The Watcher was a hit with me. I want to read more in the series as I loved the characters. The book is deliciously dark, creepy when it matters and it gave me a fair chance at working out killer and motive (but I didn’t).
September 5, 2020
I’ve enjoyed catching up on the last two books in this series over the last couple of weeks, and I like the direction in which Kate Medina has taken the series.
The Watcher is book number four in the Dr Jessie Flynn series. The case in this book is one of the most complex Jessie has taken part in, alongside the investigative team. A couple is found murdered at their home, but what is even more disturbing is that it is believed that the husband was forced to watch his wife being murdered. The strange thing about it though was that the perpetrator seemed to take great care of the couple’s dog. Is this just a one-off killing? The police don’t want to cause panic by releasing details about the killer too soon. But when another murder takes place in very similar circumstances, they know that the killer is on a mission and that they won’t stop.
Jessie realises very early on that these killings are personal. It is the chilling way in which the killer forces his victims to watch or listen to their loved one being tortured that prompts this idea. But what grudge could the killer have against their victim that is so powerful that means they are willing to resort to murder?
I found this book really chilling as I was reading it. It was the killer’s motive that I kept questioning. Along the way, I was able to guess who the killer was going to be, but I was wrapped up in the mystery. I wanted to understand the reasons why they were doing this, which Kate Medina doesn’t make clear until the final pages. When she does, she wraps the book up in a devastating finale.
I really liked the addition of Lupo, a white husky, in this book. When the first murder takes place, the couple’s dog is taken to an animal shelter. After Jessie visits it, she decides to adopt Lupo, although her partner Callan isn’t particularly keen on taking a dog in. But Callan is quickly won over by Lupo. Kate Medina continues to explore their relationship, which was on a rocky path in the last book, and I’m glad that they seem as solid as ever here.
The Watcher is a pacy, tense and chilling read. If you’re yet to read this series and if you enjoy thrillers with a psychological aspect, then I would highly recommend it.
The Watcher is book number four in the Dr Jessie Flynn series. The case in this book is one of the most complex Jessie has taken part in, alongside the investigative team. A couple is found murdered at their home, but what is even more disturbing is that it is believed that the husband was forced to watch his wife being murdered. The strange thing about it though was that the perpetrator seemed to take great care of the couple’s dog. Is this just a one-off killing? The police don’t want to cause panic by releasing details about the killer too soon. But when another murder takes place in very similar circumstances, they know that the killer is on a mission and that they won’t stop.
Jessie realises very early on that these killings are personal. It is the chilling way in which the killer forces his victims to watch or listen to their loved one being tortured that prompts this idea. But what grudge could the killer have against their victim that is so powerful that means they are willing to resort to murder?
I found this book really chilling as I was reading it. It was the killer’s motive that I kept questioning. Along the way, I was able to guess who the killer was going to be, but I was wrapped up in the mystery. I wanted to understand the reasons why they were doing this, which Kate Medina doesn’t make clear until the final pages. When she does, she wraps the book up in a devastating finale.
I really liked the addition of Lupo, a white husky, in this book. When the first murder takes place, the couple’s dog is taken to an animal shelter. After Jessie visits it, she decides to adopt Lupo, although her partner Callan isn’t particularly keen on taking a dog in. But Callan is quickly won over by Lupo. Kate Medina continues to explore their relationship, which was on a rocky path in the last book, and I’m glad that they seem as solid as ever here.
The Watcher is a pacy, tense and chilling read. If you’re yet to read this series and if you enjoy thrillers with a psychological aspect, then I would highly recommend it.
October 8, 2020
I absolutely loved this tense, addictive and frightening read. It’s going to be a hard book to review as I don’t want to give anything away.
Firstly I absolutely loved the main character Jessie who I warmed to instantly and enjoyed following throughout the book. She was a fascinating, highly original character and I liked that the author included some of her personal life into the story so the reader gets more of an idea about what she is really like. I think it’s fair to say she’s been through quite a lot and it was quite poignant to see how she was dealing with all of that on top of her job.
I found this to be quite a creepy read which had me at the edge of my seat at times. This is definitely not a book to read on your own at night as the scenes describing people being watched in their homes really got into my head and made me very paranoid. I had to get up and shut the curtains whilst reading as I kept thinking someone was watching me too.
Overall I really enjoyed this fast paced, creepy read which I sailed through in a couple of days. The many twists kept me guessing and I often found myself changing my mind about what was happening. The tension in the book is slowly increased until it becomes almost unbearable and I found myself wanting to keep reading to find out what happens but also wanting to stop as I wasn’t sure if I really wanted to know. If you are a fan of creepy, absorbing crime thrillers then this is definitely the book for you!
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Harper Collins for my copy of this book via Netgalley.
Firstly I absolutely loved the main character Jessie who I warmed to instantly and enjoyed following throughout the book. She was a fascinating, highly original character and I liked that the author included some of her personal life into the story so the reader gets more of an idea about what she is really like. I think it’s fair to say she’s been through quite a lot and it was quite poignant to see how she was dealing with all of that on top of her job.
I found this to be quite a creepy read which had me at the edge of my seat at times. This is definitely not a book to read on your own at night as the scenes describing people being watched in their homes really got into my head and made me very paranoid. I had to get up and shut the curtains whilst reading as I kept thinking someone was watching me too.
Overall I really enjoyed this fast paced, creepy read which I sailed through in a couple of days. The many twists kept me guessing and I often found myself changing my mind about what was happening. The tension in the book is slowly increased until it becomes almost unbearable and I found myself wanting to keep reading to find out what happens but also wanting to stop as I wasn’t sure if I really wanted to know. If you are a fan of creepy, absorbing crime thrillers then this is definitely the book for you!
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Harper Collins for my copy of this book via Netgalley.
September 25, 2020
A wealthy & seemingly perfect couple are found murdered. Brutally murdered. The quiet Sussex village is rocked but the assumption is that it is a one off killing, possibly something to do with business. However psychologist Jessie Flynn isn't so sure & detective "Marilyn" is determined to find the killer.
I am not a big fan of police procedural books. However, I did enjoy this book. The main protagonist isn't the police detective, Marilyn, but rather the psychologist Jessie. This looked at the situation from a slightly different point of view than many police books. We follow Jessie's home life and what she does outside the immediate investigation as well as following the investigation.
This is obviously one of a series which I didn't know when I decided to read it. It was quite apparent throughout the book that I was missing out on some parts of the long term story. There are mentions of people and events that I didn't know about. Although I was aware of this, the book did read well as a stand alone book. However, I am tempted to go back & read the series from the beginning.
The book was generally well written though I felt the ending was slightly rushed. The main characters were very 3D and interesting. I did find myself getting mixed up with some of the lesser detectives but this may be because I hadn't read the previous books in the series. On the whole it was a good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Netgalley.
I am not a big fan of police procedural books. However, I did enjoy this book. The main protagonist isn't the police detective, Marilyn, but rather the psychologist Jessie. This looked at the situation from a slightly different point of view than many police books. We follow Jessie's home life and what she does outside the immediate investigation as well as following the investigation.
This is obviously one of a series which I didn't know when I decided to read it. It was quite apparent throughout the book that I was missing out on some parts of the long term story. There are mentions of people and events that I didn't know about. Although I was aware of this, the book did read well as a stand alone book. However, I am tempted to go back & read the series from the beginning.
The book was generally well written though I felt the ending was slightly rushed. The main characters were very 3D and interesting. I did find myself getting mixed up with some of the lesser detectives but this may be because I hadn't read the previous books in the series. On the whole it was a good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Netgalley.
September 4, 2021
This was another good book by Kate Medina about psychologist Dr Jessie Flynn. It's really a tense book and the tension is ratchetting upwards at the rate of knots as the book progresses.
A couple were found dead in their house, the wife dead in the swimming pool and the husband tied to a chair with his eyes gouged out, their wolfhound Lupo is found tied to a lamppost a kilometre away. Jess adopts the dog from the local dog rescue centre and before the investigation really gets going another couple are found in the same set of circumstances when their young very drunk daughter arrives home in the early hours of the morning to a scene of carnage. Before long there is another death, a young mother is found in the bath with one eye gouged out, her husband had to go away for work unexpectedly that night so she was alone, and her 3yr old son is missing. DI "Marilyn" Simmons is struggling to work out what is happening and Jessie is convinced it is to do with watching and dogs.
This is not a book to be read if you are alone in a dark house which is in a slightly isolated position, because it certainly gave me the heebee jeebees! My idea of living in wonderful isolation in the countryside is completely shattered now, I should be rigging up cameras, booby traps, and locking myself in the bedroom every night (note to self must have an en suite bathroom and a fully charged mobile phone). Forget a wolfhound it needs to be a rottweiler I think!
A couple were found dead in their house, the wife dead in the swimming pool and the husband tied to a chair with his eyes gouged out, their wolfhound Lupo is found tied to a lamppost a kilometre away. Jess adopts the dog from the local dog rescue centre and before the investigation really gets going another couple are found in the same set of circumstances when their young very drunk daughter arrives home in the early hours of the morning to a scene of carnage. Before long there is another death, a young mother is found in the bath with one eye gouged out, her husband had to go away for work unexpectedly that night so she was alone, and her 3yr old son is missing. DI "Marilyn" Simmons is struggling to work out what is happening and Jessie is convinced it is to do with watching and dogs.
This is not a book to be read if you are alone in a dark house which is in a slightly isolated position, because it certainly gave me the heebee jeebees! My idea of living in wonderful isolation in the countryside is completely shattered now, I should be rigging up cameras, booby traps, and locking myself in the bedroom every night (note to self must have an en suite bathroom and a fully charged mobile phone). Forget a wolfhound it needs to be a rottweiler I think!
September 6, 2020
I hadn't read any other books by Kate Medina before this, but that's something I now need to rectify! Although I read this as a stand alone novel, it is actually the fourth in the series featuring psychologist Dr Jessie Flynn who works with the Surrey and Sussex Serious Crimes Unit alongside DI Bobby Simmons (known to everyone as 'Marilyn').
This novel opens with the gruesome and horrific murder of a married couple in their large and remote house. Dr Jessie Flynn is brought in to advise on what looks to be an interesting case in psychological terms as the dead man has unusual - and perhaps significant - injures. The Surrey and Sussex Serious Crimes unit seem to have a problem on their hands - they have few leads and the dead man was known to be deeply unpleasant, so there is also no shortage of suspects. It soon becomes clear that the murders are part of a much larger situation, but poor Dr Jessie Flynn is also struggling with issues in her private life and past that risk overshadowing her work.
I think the thing that stood out for me with this book is how absolutely terrifying it is in places! It's called 'The Watcher' so I should have had a clue, but there are so many heart-in-mouth scenes where characters are being observed in their own homes. The creepy sense that someone malevolent is watching is conveyed so well that I really felt so tense reading!
Another strength of the book is the plotting. Without giving any spoilers, I do need to just mention that there were several points in the story where I was totally going down the wrong path with my thinking and was genuinely surprised.
Dr Jessie Flynn is also an engaging and intriguing central character. Obviously I've missed a lot of the backstory in the first three books, but the fact that she is coping with the trauma of her own past brings an extra dimension to this story. Her history (as much as her psychological training) allow her to empathise with the troubled boy, Robbie, who is linked to the story via another police officer in the team.
The rest of the police team are also distinct characters which I really appreciated - often the supporting cast in this type of book can be a little flat in terms of characterisation, but I found myself really liking several of them and appreciating how their differences actually made a solid team.
Overall, I would say this this is a strong police procedural with plenty of menace. I would recommend this to anyone who is after a truly surprising crime novel - not in the sense of an amazing plot twist (I hate those reviews that put you on edge for an amazing revelation!) but in the sense of a skilfully crafted plot with plenty of unusual elements.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in return for an honest review.
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This novel opens with the gruesome and horrific murder of a married couple in their large and remote house. Dr Jessie Flynn is brought in to advise on what looks to be an interesting case in psychological terms as the dead man has unusual - and perhaps significant - injures. The Surrey and Sussex Serious Crimes unit seem to have a problem on their hands - they have few leads and the dead man was known to be deeply unpleasant, so there is also no shortage of suspects. It soon becomes clear that the murders are part of a much larger situation, but poor Dr Jessie Flynn is also struggling with issues in her private life and past that risk overshadowing her work.
I think the thing that stood out for me with this book is how absolutely terrifying it is in places! It's called 'The Watcher' so I should have had a clue, but there are so many heart-in-mouth scenes where characters are being observed in their own homes. The creepy sense that someone malevolent is watching is conveyed so well that I really felt so tense reading!
Another strength of the book is the plotting. Without giving any spoilers, I do need to just mention that there were several points in the story where I was totally going down the wrong path with my thinking and was genuinely surprised.
Dr Jessie Flynn is also an engaging and intriguing central character. Obviously I've missed a lot of the backstory in the first three books, but the fact that she is coping with the trauma of her own past brings an extra dimension to this story. Her history (as much as her psychological training) allow her to empathise with the troubled boy, Robbie, who is linked to the story via another police officer in the team.
The rest of the police team are also distinct characters which I really appreciated - often the supporting cast in this type of book can be a little flat in terms of characterisation, but I found myself really liking several of them and appreciating how their differences actually made a solid team.
Overall, I would say this this is a strong police procedural with plenty of menace. I would recommend this to anyone who is after a truly surprising crime novel - not in the sense of an amazing plot twist (I hate those reviews that put you on edge for an amazing revelation!) but in the sense of a skilfully crafted plot with plenty of unusual elements.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in return for an honest review.
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August 11, 2020
A wealthy couple have been murdered, the man's eyes having been brutally gouged. Their dog was found tied to a lamppost in the nearby village and there are what look like paw scratches from a very large dog on the door frame. Jessica is a clinical psychologist who helps the police get inside the mind of criminals and describes the criminal in this case as a watcher- he has been seen to be hanging around and the eyes have some significance. A woman with a small child is worried when he sees ghosts in the garden and her husband finds footprints. The rescue kennel centre is having sporadic nighttime visits from someone who is sleeping in a dog bed and playing with dog toys. Jessica and DI “ Marilyn” Simmons are on the case but there are so few clues. Why is this happening and what is the significance of the eyes? I liked Jessica. Her tenacity and empathy shone through. This held me and kept me turning wanting to know more and more- always the sign of a good book to me. A cleverly crafted story, a new author to me and one I would happily read more of.
August 19, 2022
4.5⭐️
Gore score 3.5/5
This is my first book by this author who I saw recommended in a crime group. It’s a part of a series, but I can’t find any indication of where in the series this one lies. The narrator is Stephanie Racine, she is excellent providing a lot of emotion.
Dr Jessie Flynn ex Military psychologist is working with DI Bobby ‘Marilyn’ Simmonds on a grisly double murder.
It’s dark and gritty serial killer thriller. There’s some quite graphic description of the murder scene. Theres also some mention of animal abuse which broke my heart.
I think the author has got mixed up with freeholds and leaseholds for ground rent, which I found irritating. Also there’s mention of a bullet on her partners brain, but later on it’s referred to as shrapnel.
Hugo is a hateful character. There are likeable characters, those who draw your sympathy. Jessie is likeable.
This one won’t be for everyone. If you like dark and gritty and not adverse to gore, it’s a great listen. I highly recommend it, but different to a standard procedural.
Gore score 3.5/5
This is my first book by this author who I saw recommended in a crime group. It’s a part of a series, but I can’t find any indication of where in the series this one lies. The narrator is Stephanie Racine, she is excellent providing a lot of emotion.
Dr Jessie Flynn ex Military psychologist is working with DI Bobby ‘Marilyn’ Simmonds on a grisly double murder.
It’s dark and gritty serial killer thriller. There’s some quite graphic description of the murder scene. Theres also some mention of animal abuse which broke my heart.
I think the author has got mixed up with freeholds and leaseholds for ground rent, which I found irritating. Also there’s mention of a bullet on her partners brain, but later on it’s referred to as shrapnel.
Hugo is a hateful character. There are likeable characters, those who draw your sympathy. Jessie is likeable.
This one won’t be for everyone. If you like dark and gritty and not adverse to gore, it’s a great listen. I highly recommend it, but different to a standard procedural.
August 2, 2020
I'm a harsh critic for this novel. Not because it deserves it. If you like this kind of novel (serial killer on the loose), then you might well give it 4 stars instead of the 3 I do. But I would never in a month of Sundays pick a novel like this to read for pleasure. I was obliged to read it for my work.
It's pretty well-written, and the audio book is pretty well-read, too! It's the subject matter that I cannot warm to. My imagination is too vivid and the subject matter too gory, for me ever to be able to enjoy or get a thrill from something like this.
But now you know what you'd be getting, you can make up your own mind if it's your cup of tea. For what it is, it's pretty good. I will never reread it, even if I'm paid to.
It's pretty well-written, and the audio book is pretty well-read, too! It's the subject matter that I cannot warm to. My imagination is too vivid and the subject matter too gory, for me ever to be able to enjoy or get a thrill from something like this.
But now you know what you'd be getting, you can make up your own mind if it's your cup of tea. For what it is, it's pretty good. I will never reread it, even if I'm paid to.
September 9, 2020
Jessie Flynn is a psychologist working with a major crimes team and DI Simmons.
One night they are called to a horrific crime scene where a wealthy couple have been murdered. The beaten, mutilated bodies and the violence perpetrated on them seems to show this may have been personal.
And so the investigation begins.
This is a dark, psychological with a really creepy atmosphere which adds to the tension. If you like your thrillers on the darker side, you’ll love The Watcher.
Thank you to Random Things Tours for the opportunity to be part of this blog tour, for the promotional material and an eARC of The Watcher. This is my honest and unbiased review.
One night they are called to a horrific crime scene where a wealthy couple have been murdered. The beaten, mutilated bodies and the violence perpetrated on them seems to show this may have been personal.
And so the investigation begins.
This is a dark, psychological with a really creepy atmosphere which adds to the tension. If you like your thrillers on the darker side, you’ll love The Watcher.
Thank you to Random Things Tours for the opportunity to be part of this blog tour, for the promotional material and an eARC of The Watcher. This is my honest and unbiased review.
December 26, 2020
I enjoyed the 1st 90% of this book immensely and then felt let down by die ending. It seemed a bit rushed. I wanted more flesh. In saying so I still think this is a very enjoyable read that most people will enjoy.
A random (or so it seems) brutal killing, but a killer who showed compassion when it came to the dog. Is this a once-off crime or do we have something more sinister behind the killings? Also, who is breaking into the dog sanctuary and sleeping in the dog bed?!
If you like a nice gory read like me you will definitely enjoy this 1!
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion
A random (or so it seems) brutal killing, but a killer who showed compassion when it came to the dog. Is this a once-off crime or do we have something more sinister behind the killings? Also, who is breaking into the dog sanctuary and sleeping in the dog bed?!
If you like a nice gory read like me you will definitely enjoy this 1!
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion
December 17, 2024
This is a new author to me, which I picked up to send to my secret Santa. It maybe wasn’t the best book for reading with my partner having some eye issues at the moment. It starts out with a prertty gruesome murder and the hunt is on to find the killer. I like the cop and physiologist combo, both being believable characters. There was also a side story going on between Dr Jessie and her partner which didn’t distract from the main tale but gave you an insight into her life. I don’t want to give too much away about the plot, but it was fast paced and had me guessing for some time. I hadn’t realised it was part of a series so would be interested to read more.
January 17, 2025
'The Watcher' is a very dark book indeed so be prepared before you start reading it. The crime scenes are gruesome and the plot is quite spooky, not one to be read on your own on a dark, Winter's night like I did. This aside and I really liked the plot. It is extremely intense but also gripping and Medina throws in plenty of twists to keep the readers interest.
The book is a series featuring the characters of Jessie and Marilyn, I have not read the others but this did not matter as Medina fills in the backstory for the characters and I quickly got to know them.
This is a very dark but gripping read.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for an advance copy.
The book is a series featuring the characters of Jessie and Marilyn, I have not read the others but this did not matter as Medina fills in the backstory for the characters and I quickly got to know them.
This is a very dark but gripping read.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for an advance copy.
August 13, 2020
This is possibly book 4 in the Jessie Flynn series... I've not read the previous books,but there's enough back history and character chemistry in this book to make me think I should.
Some brutal murders definitely leading to one of the strangest serial killer set ups I can remember in a while.
The whole book kept me engaged and turning pages as fast as I could.
Interesting central characters,that now have me invested on where we go next.
Some brutal murders definitely leading to one of the strangest serial killer set ups I can remember in a while.
The whole book kept me engaged and turning pages as fast as I could.
Interesting central characters,that now have me invested on where we go next.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 2, 2020
A dark, creepy and gripping thriller that kept hooked till the end.
It's a well written story, the cast of characters is well thought and interesting, the solid plot, full of twists and turns, kept me guessing till the end.
I loved Jessie and Marilyn as they are strong and relatable characters.
It's the first book I read in this series and won't surely be the last.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
It's a well written story, the cast of characters is well thought and interesting, the solid plot, full of twists and turns, kept me guessing till the end.
I loved Jessie and Marilyn as they are strong and relatable characters.
It's the first book I read in this series and won't surely be the last.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
September 15, 2020
And she does it again!
One of my favourite series and as always I was not disappointed. Kate Medina always does a superb job of hooking you in, keeping you engaged and wanting more,
A complex deep and disturbing case which is written with skill Kate really goes deep in her writing she gets to the root (nitty gritty) and inside the mind of the characters that she is portraying and she captures them to perfection.
One of my favourite series and as always I was not disappointed. Kate Medina always does a superb job of hooking you in, keeping you engaged and wanting more,
A complex deep and disturbing case which is written with skill Kate really goes deep in her writing she gets to the root (nitty gritty) and inside the mind of the characters that she is portraying and she captures them to perfection.
November 9, 2020
A disturbing dark crime thriller featuring psychologist Dr Jessie Flynn. Invalidated out of the army, Jessie is now working as a police consultant. Again, helping DI "Marilyn" Simmons, she is called out in the middle of the night to the gruesome double murder of a married couple at their huge country home. The husband has been stabbed through both eyes while tied to a sun lounger. A tense and creepy read.
February 8, 2021
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
I was provided an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher. This is my own honest voluntary review.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
I was provided an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher. This is my own honest voluntary review.
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