Copycat: The Hunters Book 1

by Sandy James

Retired FBI agent Dr. Beau Peterson’s strange psychic ability enables him to connect with murder victims after their deaths, a talent that aided him in capturing the infamous Ryland Ripper. Now teaching criminal psychology at a local college, he is asked to work with his former partner, Cody Taylor, on a baffling new case—someone, whom the media dubs “Ripper Junior,” is mimicking the Ryland Ripper. With each of Junior’s kills, Jordan Stafford falls into a trance, forcing her to see every hideous detail through his eyes. Beau reluctantly accepts her assistance in pursuing the dangerous serial killer, but in a macabre twist of fate, she becomes Junior’s new target. Beau, Jordan, and Cody must utilize all of their skills to prevent her from becoming Junior’s next victim.

277 pages, Paperback

Published December 21, 2021

About the author

Sandy lives in a quiet suburb of Indianapolis and is a high school psychology teacher. She is published through Grand Central Forever Yours and Carina Press as well as indie-published. An Amazon #1 Bestseller many times, she has won numerous awards, including two HOLT Medallions.

Please visit her website at http://sandyjames.com for more information or find her on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/sandyjamesbooks)

Reviews

[Shannon Clagg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Copycat is a gripping romantic suspense with a paranormal twist. Dr. Beau Peterson, a retired FBI profiler with a psychic connection to murder victims, is pulled back into the field when a copycat killer begins mimicking a case from his past. Teaming up with Jordan Stafford, who has a chilling link to the murders herself, Beau must catch the killer before Jordan becomes the next target.

Sandy James delivers an engaging mix of suspense, supernatural elements, and slow-burn romance. Some twists felt predictable, but the strong character dynamics and fast-paced plot kept me hooked. A solid start to The Hunters series!