The Perfect Mask

Jessie Hunt #24

by Blake Pierce

When wealthy housewives are found dead in their own backyards, victims of a serial killer dubbed the “backyard killer,” Jessie must solve the case in the face of tremendous media pressure and a ticking clock. What secrets lie behind these hedges? And what do these victims have in common?

Jessie is baffled at these crime scenes, so isolated, with seemingly no way the killer could have known these women were there.

Yet something, she knows, must be connecting them.

Behind their troubled marriages and phony friendships, a killer is lurking.

But can Jessie uncover him before the next victim dies?

Genres: Thriller, Audiobook, Crime, Mystery

226 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 10, 2023

About the author

Blake Pierce is author of the bestselling RILEY PAGE mystery series, which includes seven books (and counting). Blake Pierce is also the author of the MACKENZIE WHITE mystery series, comprising four books (and counting); of the AVERY BLACK mystery series, comprising four books (and counting); and of the new KERI LOCKE mystery series.

An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Blake loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.blakepierceauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch.

Reviews

[Millie]

I am listening to the audiobook. I think I would enjoy the book, however, the narrator is horrible! Sounds like she's fighting falling asleep. Such a monotone voice. I don't think I'll make it through.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series. Jessie is a great character and has only developed over time. I never want this series to end.

[Tamara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually thought this series was going to end after this book. I am mistaken.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good Jessie Hunt book! Love this series but I’m ready for it to end 😅

[Ann Nuss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better than the last few Hunt Sagas

Enjoyed this Jessie Hunt book alot! Story flowed better. Did not do so much unnecessary retelling of past background books. For that I'm appreciative!

[Bec · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loving this twisty series.
I never know what’s gunna happen in Jessie’s life.
Recommend to all

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series.

[Claudete Takahashi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jessie is struggling with her physical shortcomings when she returns to work. To top it up, her new partner is Valentine (whom Jessie dislikes a lot) and she has to report to her husband who is now the Chief. Their case is not a simple one, someone is killing wealthy ladies and leaves no trace behind. At the same time, Ryan and the rest of the team are working on Operation Z and Jessie is not involved. The two cases almost collide in time but Jessie has an outstanding performance and is able to help solve both. The ending leaves the reader on a cliffhanger. I wonder what will happen next! I thank the author for the ARC.

[Cathy Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Loved This Jessie Hunt Psychological Suspense Thriller

In this the Twenty-fourth book 📚📖 in this series Jessie is recovering from having been kidnapped by Andy Robinson and she's starting back to work as Mrs. Hernandez. Jessie and Ryan got married in the hospital room as she was recovering from her injuries. Now there's another mystery to solve and the HSS team have the threat of the last of Andy's a acolytes. She's supposed to put Operation Z in place. I really enjoyed this story and can't wait for the next Jessie Hunt Psychological Suspense Thriller ☺️🤗.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The series has gotten too long. Yahoo that Jessie and Ryan are married, but is she pregnant? Or really recovering from everything she dealt with with Andrea? At least she has Hannah on her side who thinks like her and supports her.
I'm glad she can still solve crimes, and that Balentine is making peace and being honest with Jessie. I like Ryan as chief but can tell there will be drama and arguing within the marriage if he withholds information from Jessie. But he is the chief, and he is looking out for her.
I see great things ahead for Hannah! She works well with Kat!

[Krysti Tauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic Book!

Blake Pierce never disappoints with a Jessie Hunt novel. There were almost 3 stories going on here. I am really enjoying the friendship between Hannah and Kat, as well as the trust being earned with Valentine. Looking forward to the next book and being kept on my seat.

[Marcie · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I've got bad news-."

Goodness sake! I can't believe I thought Book #23 was nonstop!!!

I wonder if Blake Pierce slept AT ALL writing Book #24.

Very good and unpredictable as always, and, just like all the other previous novels before, it has left me craving MORE!

I am moving on to Book #25 but I need to slow down because I believe books #29-3? Aren't released yet. 😳🥹🫣

[Mary Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

love the series with Jessie Hunt

…but kindle version has too many typos. And audible leaves out some of the verbiage. It makes reading and listening simultaneously difficult to follow.

[Brandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have enjoyed all the cases in this series and the storyline remains interesting. I am glad Jesse and Valentine buried the hatchet and Hannah is starting to strike out on her own and find her passion.

[Lisa Terry · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book started to lose me a little bit. Still good but other books in this series were better.

[Renee Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pierce delivers again!

I love Blak Pierce's writing style. Her characters are awesome. They grab you and pull you into every book! Highly recommended

[Tomi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Better than many of the series.

[Cristina Volpin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solo tre stelline perché la soluzione del caso non mi é piaciuta. Diciamo che siamo arrivati alla conclusione ormai.. come un telefilm durato troppo

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

PG15

[Amy Temple · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series!!!!!!!

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m not sure how these books are actually getting better after 20+ in the series but this one was enjoyable!

[Brenna Albritton · Rating 3 out of 5]

🎧🎧🎧

This one was actually more interesting to me! But god why are these books so bad but so good? I HATE that I want to know what happens. Why are there like 40 books?!

[Marsha Badertscher · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can’t enjoy the book because of narrator.

[Kelly Dayhoff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book!

[Toni H · Rating 4 out of 5]

Newly married Jessie Hunt has been assigned a case where wealthy women are being murdered in their homes. She has to figure out what all the women have in common and try to stop the killer before more victims appear. At the same time, Jessie has to deal with her husband being her new boss and how things are changing. Plus deal with the issue surrounding the woman who kidnapped her, now presumed to be dead, having her devious plot to cause harm to Jessie’s family, being carried out by her crazy followers.

[Debbie Joyner · Rating 5 out of 5]

After recuperating for a month, Jessie returns to work. Her new boss, Ryan (her husband), assigns her to a new case with Valentine. Wealthy women are being killed with no trace left behind. Ryan & his team begin working on "Operation Z" (also known as "OZ") trying to keep Jessie out of it. Things begin happening. Jessie & Valentine finally have a long past due talk. Things on both cases heat up and Jessie becomes involved in both. Great book!