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A Riveting Kidnapping Mystery Series #16
The Painting Murders
Newlywed artist Ellie Batter has it all: the perfect husband, the dream job and a nice cushion of money earned through years of sacrifice and hard work. After creating her latest masterpiece, Ellie's entire world is flipped upside down. What caused her to paint the bloodied stranger? Ellie didn’t know, but days later a woman of the painting’s exact likeness is found dead. Obsessed with finding answers, Ellie quickly becomes the next target of a mysterious killer hunting artists throughout the city of Northampton, Massachusetts.
- GenresMysteryMystery Thriller
351 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 22, 2020
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December 6, 2023
Bla!!!
Didn't like this as much as the others. There was a whole lot of mistakes. Like he forgot to prof read it.
Didn't like this as much as the others. There was a whole lot of mistakes. Like he forgot to prof read it.
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December 30, 2017
I resent novels that do not follow the accepted standards. A true novel ends with a final conclusion.
What a waste. Your talent for story telling is vast. I will not waste my precious time reading any of your serial stories. Its like the soap operas I remember from my childhood and youth and I am not amused or entertained. In fact with an ability such as yours to weave an exciting mystery, it is so disheartening to see those skills cheapened. Interesting characters, great visual scenes, and credible dialog fill the pages of this addition to the serial.
I'm just a purist, but I won't be continuing on this journey. Too bad. It could have been special.
What a waste. Your talent for story telling is vast. I will not waste my precious time reading any of your serial stories. Its like the soap operas I remember from my childhood and youth and I am not amused or entertained. In fact with an ability such as yours to weave an exciting mystery, it is so disheartening to see those skills cheapened. Interesting characters, great visual scenes, and credible dialog fill the pages of this addition to the serial.
I'm just a purist, but I won't be continuing on this journey. Too bad. It could have been special.
June 1, 2020
Very interesting premise. An artist who paints murders that subsequently occur. The writing flows smoothly and you become quickly invested in what happens to the characters. The reason why I only gave 4 stars rather than 5 is because you have the main character, a woman without any background or training, physically overcome a vicious killer on multiple occasions who is trying to kill her or someone she loves with a knife. She also is successful in deterring g the killer by shooting a gun when she has never done so before. Overall a very good book which I e need reading. I hope there are more books with these characters.
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June 6, 2019
Left me wanting more damnit
The prequel was ok but this one I couldn't put down. I really was not looking to begin another series as I have several I am reading. I prefer stand alone novels that have endings, but like to follow authors using the same protagonist. Anyways I guess I'm going to have to read the next book in this series. Hopefully it won't leave me hanging but looking forward to the next adventure.
The prequel was ok but this one I couldn't put down. I really was not looking to begin another series as I have several I am reading. I prefer stand alone novels that have endings, but like to follow authors using the same protagonist. Anyways I guess I'm going to have to read the next book in this series. Hopefully it won't leave me hanging but looking forward to the next adventure.
January 16, 2019
Poor grammar and a cheat end
The author doesn't know which pronoun to use. Uses" her " when it should be "she"! Used " like how" instead of "as". Invest in "Grammarly" to repair the errors or get a better proofreader/ editor!
This is not a complete story! Just ends to get you to buy the next installment! No, thank you!
The author doesn't know which pronoun to use. Uses" her " when it should be "she"! Used " like how" instead of "as". Invest in "Grammarly" to repair the errors or get a better proofreader/ editor!
This is not a complete story! Just ends to get you to buy the next installment! No, thank you!
February 21, 2018
Left me wondering
I’m not sure how I feel about this story. Some of it kept me on the edge while others were over clarified. More descriptive than necessary I thought. But I kept reading to see where it was going.
I’m not sure how I feel about this story. Some of it kept me on the edge while others were over clarified. More descriptive than necessary I thought. But I kept reading to see where it was going.
March 31, 2020
This is book 16 of A Riveting Kidnapping Mystery Series. This book is very well written and has your interest pulled in throughout the book. A great suspenseful mystery that I recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 1, 2020
Unlikely Dectective
Revenge killings depicted by an unlikely artist. The killer is getting closer as the artist begins losing friends. This is a great murder mystery. It’s not your usual killing spree.
Revenge killings depicted by an unlikely artist. The killer is getting closer as the artist begins losing friends. This is a great murder mystery. It’s not your usual killing spree.
May 25, 2020
1st of this series I've read
There needs to be some editing but a good read anyway. The fact that there was very little bad language was refreshing. I will be checking out more of this author's books.
There needs to be some editing but a good read anyway. The fact that there was very little bad language was refreshing. I will be checking out more of this author's books.
December 30, 2017
Second book of series
Good reading.. Great characters... Damn was so frustrated to have it continued in another book... unless it's free I'll never know!!!😭😕😡😐
Good reading.. Great characters... Damn was so frustrated to have it continued in another book... unless it's free I'll never know!!!😭😕😡😐
January 1, 2018
Hmmmmm!
Interesting take on the art of murder! I certainly enjoyed reading these two books and look forward to the next!
Interesting take on the art of murder! I certainly enjoyed reading these two books and look forward to the next!
March 1, 2019
Getting good
This the 2nd one of the series and it is getting really interesting. I have read each story in one day. One more to go.
This the 2nd one of the series and it is getting really interesting. I have read each story in one day. One more to go.
April 21, 2020
Please find an editor!
The storyline is pretty good but the its redundant with a lot of unnecessary details and very choppy. Way too long.
The storyline is pretty good but the its redundant with a lot of unnecessary details and very choppy. Way too long.
September 24, 2020
Kept me entertained
What A great story! Hope there is A sequel. Lots of grammar mistakes in the book but I did my best to correct them all. This story will stay with me awhile...
What A great story! Hope there is A sequel. Lots of grammar mistakes in the book but I did my best to correct them all. This story will stay with me awhile...
November 6, 2021
Easy to lose time with this
Another long book that seemed like it was going to drag on. Weird theme. But as I continued to read, it all fell into place and started to move along.
Another long book that seemed like it was going to drag on. Weird theme. But as I continued to read, it all fell into place and started to move along.
November 10, 2024
I don't want to do this
I object to having to do this
It should be my choice . Great book though. Let me out of here
I object to having to do this
It should be my choice . Great book though. Let me out of here
June 15, 2018
Facinating
I started reading this because it was written in a place I know, I kept reading because it was fascinating. The only part that bothered me was the drawing of her grandfather when she was a child, there was no further mention, did no one but grandpa see it? Why no other paintings until this group? Why did the author dangle the impression that the detective was not on the up and up but leave that thread also hanging?
I started reading this because it was written in a place I know, I kept reading because it was fascinating. The only part that bothered me was the drawing of her grandfather when she was a child, there was no further mention, did no one but grandpa see it? Why no other paintings until this group? Why did the author dangle the impression that the detective was not on the up and up but leave that thread also hanging?
February 14, 2018
The Painting Murders is a type of story I would NEVER have picked up . Not my typical genre to indulge in . However , this was one of my favorite novels and I have had my share of thousands of books . This was an intense page turner. Every turn of the page had me dyeing from suspense . If you are thinking of giving this book a try GO FOR IT !!
March 14, 2018
Strange book. It appears that English may not be the author's native language. For instance, "art room" is used throughout to refer to a studio.
The story held my interest up to a point, but I did skim through most of it.
The story held my interest up to a point, but I did skim through most of it.
March 19, 2018
Yes wonderful
This is an awesome story the detail and the storie line was great could not put it down loved it
This is an awesome story the detail and the storie line was great could not put it down loved it
August 8, 2018
Great book loved the story line. Did have spelling issues and a few small errors other then that. I liked the flow of the book. Would love to read the next one(s).
October 16, 2019
Good story
It's a good story, but was hard for me to read. Not sure why, I did a lot of skipping.
It's a good story, but was hard for me to read. Not sure why, I did a lot of skipping.
September 30, 2018
Book 1 of the Painting Murders and again a very good read. Thanks to author J S Donovan for her work and allowing me the privilege of doing what I still love to do in my spare time. Now on to The Painting Murders Book 2. Let's see what taking place now.
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