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Patterson Blake FBI Mystery #3
All the Dead Girls
Some monsters prowl in daylight...
FBI Special Agent Patterson Blake is armed with new information and ready to continue the search for her sister Julie, who disappeared sixteen years ago on a cross-country road trip.
But Dallas isn't done with her yet.
A predator is on the loose, snatching girls off their bicycles as they ride home from school and carrying them away. When the girls start showing up dead, investigators realize they have something even worse on their hands. A depraved psychopath with an unknown agenda.
Ordered to stay in Dallas a while longer, Patterson and her rookie partner, Marcus Bauer, must find this burgeoning serial killer before he kills again.
All The Dead Girls is part of the Patterson Blake FBI Mystery Thriller Series but can be read as a standalone book.
FBI Special Agent Patterson Blake is armed with new information and ready to continue the search for her sister Julie, who disappeared sixteen years ago on a cross-country road trip.
But Dallas isn't done with her yet.
A predator is on the loose, snatching girls off their bicycles as they ride home from school and carrying them away. When the girls start showing up dead, investigators realize they have something even worse on their hands. A depraved psychopath with an unknown agenda.
Ordered to stay in Dallas a while longer, Patterson and her rookie partner, Marcus Bauer, must find this burgeoning serial killer before he kills again.
All The Dead Girls is part of the Patterson Blake FBI Mystery Thriller Series but can be read as a standalone book.
358 pages, Paperback
First published September 20, 2022
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A.M. Strong
11 books236 followersA.M. Strong is a British-born writer living and working in the United States. He has worked as a graphic designer, newspaper journalist, artist, and actor.
He currently resides most of the year on Florida’s Space Coast, where he can watch rockets launch from his bedroom balcony, and part of the year on an island in Maine, along with his wife and two furry bosses, Izzie and Hayden.
A.M. Strong also writes under the pen name Anthony M. Strong.
He currently resides most of the year on Florida’s Space Coast, where he can watch rockets launch from his bedroom balcony, and part of the year on an island in Maine, along with his wife and two furry bosses, Izzie and Hayden.
A.M. Strong also writes under the pen name Anthony M. Strong.
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March 23, 2023
This is the 3rd book in the Patterson Blake Mysteries!!! This read is addictive as always!!!
Sixteen years ago, her sister Julie disappeared while on a cross-country road trip with her friend.
Now we have FBI Patterson Blake trying to find out what happened to her sister but just as she is about to leave Dallas to continue her search, her boss has other plans but there is a serial killer on the loose and has been asked to extend her stay to help. I loved the way I didn't even have a clue to who was the killer and it totally surprised me.
Patterson gets herself in situations she shouldn't and always comes up smelling of roses when she shouldn't.
Absolutely love this series I struggle to put my kindle down the book flows flawlessly from one page to the next.
Always excited to hear when a new book comes out by this author.
Totally addictive series!!!!
Sixteen years ago, her sister Julie disappeared while on a cross-country road trip with her friend.
Now we have FBI Patterson Blake trying to find out what happened to her sister but just as she is about to leave Dallas to continue her search, her boss has other plans but there is a serial killer on the loose and has been asked to extend her stay to help. I loved the way I didn't even have a clue to who was the killer and it totally surprised me.
Patterson gets herself in situations she shouldn't and always comes up smelling of roses when she shouldn't.
Absolutely love this series I struggle to put my kindle down the book flows flawlessly from one page to the next.
Always excited to hear when a new book comes out by this author.
Totally addictive series!!!!
September 21, 2022
Third in the Patterson Blake series and it just keeps getting better and better. Patterson is itching to get back on the road in pursuit of a clue in her sister's disappearance when she is pressed into service to aid local enforcement. Someone is kidnapping and murdering young girls. This book was just so so good. Beautifully written with perfect pacing that keeps you glued to the pages. I loathed the times that I had to put it down to do what needed to be done in my actual life. I could not wait to get back to the story. I so very much am loving Patterson. I get totally immersed in her story and race, breathless, with breakneck speed, into danger with her. A.M. Strong knows how to draw you in with believable characters that you latch onto and root for. Just when you think it can't get any better ... it does. I highly recommend the series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and this is my honest and unbiased opinion of the tale.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and this is my honest and unbiased opinion of the tale.
September 24, 2022
This is another great addition to the series. As with previous adventures it can be read as a standalone book. Thee interaction of the characters is captivating and draws you in to the plot. The storyline expertly leads you in one direction before twisting around. A thoroughly engrossing book and well worth reading.
I received an advance reader copy of this book and leave this honest review voluntarily.
I received an advance reader copy of this book and leave this honest review voluntarily.
September 20, 2022
Patterson Blake is delayed in Dallas longer than expected which prevents her from continuing the search for her sister. Someone is kidnapping and killing young girls. I enjoyed the twists and red herrings that were thrown up for Patterson and Mitch. The story was action packed and thrilling. While I did correctly guess who the killer was, I was not prepared for the confession. It makes you realize you just never know. I would highly recommend it. I received an advance copy of this book and this is my honest review.
April 1, 2024
Better than book 2 but still lacking - read on KU
This series isn't the best. I would stop reading it, but it's easier to read the next one than spend an hour trying to find a new series. In other words, it's better than nothing and is free on KU.
I didn't have to skim as much of this book to keep from being bored, but the mess with the first suspect was tiresome. He was very obviously not the killer.
There are a number of aspects about this series that make it less than it could be. However, I think the two thongs that irritate me most are that the biggest part of each book is spent on something that has nothing to do with her original investigation and that she gets lucky. In this book, she would have not solved the serial case nearly as quickly if not for an unbelievable coincidence.
Some of the other things include inconsistencies from chapter to chapter at times. I think it was in book 2 where the main character says the night air is much cooler than it had been during the day. In the 1st paragraph of the next chapter, she says the exact opposite. I assume this is where the authors are taking turns and miss some small things like that.
I also think it is unnecessary for her to be dating her immediate boss and their relationship doesn't improve the story. It hurts her credibility. And then there are the TSTL moments where she goes after bad guys with no back up.
I really don't care if she finds her sister. It's ridiculous to thing she will absolutely find her after all that time. It's also ridiculous that she treats each step as time sensitive. It's been over 15 years, another few days doesn't hurt anything.
This series isn't the best. I would stop reading it, but it's easier to read the next one than spend an hour trying to find a new series. In other words, it's better than nothing and is free on KU.
I didn't have to skim as much of this book to keep from being bored, but the mess with the first suspect was tiresome. He was very obviously not the killer.
There are a number of aspects about this series that make it less than it could be. However, I think the two thongs that irritate me most are that the biggest part of each book is spent on something that has nothing to do with her original investigation and that she gets lucky. In this book, she would have not solved the serial case nearly as quickly if not for an unbelievable coincidence.
Some of the other things include inconsistencies from chapter to chapter at times. I think it was in book 2 where the main character says the night air is much cooler than it had been during the day. In the 1st paragraph of the next chapter, she says the exact opposite. I assume this is where the authors are taking turns and miss some small things like that.
I also think it is unnecessary for her to be dating her immediate boss and their relationship doesn't improve the story. It hurts her credibility. And then there are the TSTL moments where she goes after bad guys with no back up.
I really don't care if she finds her sister. It's ridiculous to thing she will absolutely find her after all that time. It's also ridiculous that she treats each step as time sensitive. It's been over 15 years, another few days doesn't hurt anything.
October 8, 2022
A.M Strong does it again
In the newest installment of the Patterson Blake story, Blake has been recruited by Dallas FBI to find a serial killer that is kidnapping an killing teenage girls. While she really wants to get on the road to continue her search for her sister, she has no choice but to help Marcus find the killer. A thrill ride right to the end (although I kinda had an inkling of the who but not the why halfway through the book), I had a hard time putting this one down. Highly recommend!
In the newest installment of the Patterson Blake story, Blake has been recruited by Dallas FBI to find a serial killer that is kidnapping an killing teenage girls. While she really wants to get on the road to continue her search for her sister, she has no choice but to help Marcus find the killer. A thrill ride right to the end (although I kinda had an inkling of the who but not the why halfway through the book), I had a hard time putting this one down. Highly recommend!
December 21, 2022
FBI Special Agents Patterson Blake and Marcus Bauer are called in to help with the abduction and murders of three teenage girls. All three were found wearing dresses with butterfly pattern on them. Now another girl has been taken, can they reach her before it too late? Bauer is trying to help Phobe with her 98-year-old grandmother who has been seeing shadows in her house at night. Meah while, Blake is antsy to continue her investigation in her sister's disappearance. She gets a surprise gift that pushes her forward to find her sister. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
February 3, 2023
The more I read from these authors, the less sleep I get
Well I'm going to run out of unique ways of expressing how much I love the books from These 2 very successful and talented authors. I guess I'll just have to start repeating myself. Once again they robbed me of sleep that a man my age needs, but that's okay because I am so entertained by their work. The way they mold and craft, not only the story but the characters within the story, They have me hooked from the 1st page all the way through to the last. Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next book
Well I'm going to run out of unique ways of expressing how much I love the books from These 2 very successful and talented authors. I guess I'll just have to start repeating myself. Once again they robbed me of sleep that a man my age needs, but that's okay because I am so entertained by their work. The way they mold and craft, not only the story but the characters within the story, They have me hooked from the 1st page all the way through to the last. Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next book
October 1, 2022
Still Looking
Special Agent Patterson Blake is still searching, trying to find what happened to her sister Julie sixteen years ago. It is hard leaving Dallas and her temporary partner Marcus Bauer. She is leaving in better shape than normal. She did find trouble as always but her partner took the brunt of it this time. If you are following Patterson's search for Julie you won't want to miss All The Dead Girls.
Special Agent Patterson Blake is still searching, trying to find what happened to her sister Julie sixteen years ago. It is hard leaving Dallas and her temporary partner Marcus Bauer. She is leaving in better shape than normal. She did find trouble as always but her partner took the brunt of it this time. If you are following Patterson's search for Julie you won't want to miss All The Dead Girls.
October 11, 2022
After reading the previous Patterson Blake books I was eagerly waiting to read this one. You can read this has a stand alone if not read the others. I like we got to know more about Bauer from book 2. I'm not gonna detail the plot has its hard not to give spoilers! The story had me gripped throughout and I didn't work anything out until the end of the book! I read it in days could not put it down :). Action packed and great writing from A M Strong. Look forward to reading book 4 :)
March 10, 2023
Okay
Patterson's quest to solve her sister's case is postponed after she is assigned a series of abductions. Someone is kidnapping young girls, holding them and then killing them. Can Patterson find out who.
This was an okay procedural identified the serial killer early on. The EU. Plot about one of the victim's step fathers was more aggravating than interesting. Not a bad read.
Patterson's quest to solve her sister's case is postponed after she is assigned a series of abductions. Someone is kidnapping young girls, holding them and then killing them. Can Patterson find out who.
This was an okay procedural identified the serial killer early on. The EU. Plot about one of the victim's step fathers was more aggravating than interesting. Not a bad read.
September 20, 2022
Teenage girls are abducted and their decomposed bodies are found. Meanwhile, an old lady is very sure that an intruder was in her house. Patterson Blake and Marcus Bauer are assigned to the case. What they discover is bizarre. A suspenseful thriller with an unbelievable ending. I like the cover and the cast of characters.
October 13, 2024
Enjoyable but frustrating
A decent story, but the main character, Patterson, it is frustrating. She's supposed to be smart but is really rather stupid and just incredibly lucky. She is also not very likable. The conversations were stilted, overly wordy, and just not really very believable. This whole series is just not up to par with Strong's other works.
A decent story, but the main character, Patterson, it is frustrating. She's supposed to be smart but is really rather stupid and just incredibly lucky. She is also not very likable. The conversations were stilted, overly wordy, and just not really very believable. This whole series is just not up to par with Strong's other works.
February 15, 2025
Fast read
Patterson is still in Dallas looking for a killer. They have a suspect but can't seem to prove it's him. Esther Cutler sees a man in her house but no one believes her. Patterson figures it out and gets herself in a bad situation again. You won't suspect the killer is who it is. Now she is going to Amarillo to find Julie. Great strong characters good story.
Patterson is still in Dallas looking for a killer. They have a suspect but can't seem to prove it's him. Esther Cutler sees a man in her house but no one believes her. Patterson figures it out and gets herself in a bad situation again. You won't suspect the killer is who it is. Now she is going to Amarillo to find Julie. Great strong characters good story.
July 3, 2025
I’m liking this series and each one gets a little better. But I still can’t give it five stars because the lead character does something really dumb at the end. It’s just too easy for her dumb move to set her up for trouble. I’d prefer for the final, intense scenes be more unexpected than that predictable.
September 19, 2022
This has some interesting twists to keep you entertained.
It kept me interested from the start due to some excellently depicted characters and a believable plot line. More murder mystery orientated than police procedural but it has enough to satisfy any fans of the genre.
It kept me interested from the start due to some excellently depicted characters and a believable plot line. More murder mystery orientated than police procedural but it has enough to satisfy any fans of the genre.
September 23, 2022
Terrific book! Page after page of action . Patterson teams up with a local LEO to solve the case of 14 year old girls disappearing. I love her bravery and her sharp sense of deduction. Nice twist at the end.
September 24, 2022
strong woman in a man-dominated field
Relationships explored and questioned with murder, families, grief and loss. Kept my interest from start to finish! I totally enjoyed from start to finish.
Relationships explored and questioned with murder, families, grief and loss. Kept my interest from start to finish! I totally enjoyed from start to finish.
September 27, 2022
good book/ series!!
I love this book/series! Patterson is one tuff lady, that’s trying to find her sister that’s been missing for years. On the way She finds herself in some dangerous places! It’s full of twists and turns!
I love this book/series! Patterson is one tuff lady, that’s trying to find her sister that’s been missing for years. On the way She finds herself in some dangerous places! It’s full of twists and turns!
October 8, 2022
Strong has given us another page turner for Agent Blake on her search to find what happened to her sister. Fans of crime thrillers take note, Patterson Blake is here to solve crimes and chew bubble gum. And she all out if bubble gum.
October 11, 2022
All the Dead Girls
Another great book from Strong and S argent. I like following the characters in this series. Can't wait for the next book. Each one is a must read for me until she finds her sister!
Another great book from Strong and S argent. I like following the characters in this series. Can't wait for the next book. Each one is a must read for me until she finds her sister!
November 21, 2022
FBI
A.M. Strong and Sonya S argent have written a powerful story about a FBI agent trying to find out what happened to her sister 16 years ago. During the search she keeps getting caught up on other cases of serial killers. Read!! Fascinating!!
A.M. Strong and Sonya S argent have written a powerful story about a FBI agent trying to find out what happened to her sister 16 years ago. During the search she keeps getting caught up on other cases of serial killers. Read!! Fascinating!!
January 16, 2023
Book 3. Well not directly related to tracing her sister, we see Patterson seconded to Dallas to work an abduction case. There is certainly a few weird twists and once again we see Patterson in hot water as she races to solve the mystery. I really liked seeing her partnered with Marcus.
February 17, 2023
Great book
This book is another in the series as Patterson searches for her lost sister. She keeps getting clues that takes her further toward finding what happened to her sister 16 years ago. She solves Alot of cases for the FBI in her search. Read these books they're great.
This book is another in the series as Patterson searches for her lost sister. She keeps getting clues that takes her further toward finding what happened to her sister 16 years ago. She solves Alot of cases for the FBI in her search. Read these books they're great.
October 18, 2023
Another good mystery!
Patterson remains a stellar FBI agent and continues to search for her sister. But.. She has to find the Butterfly Killer before she can leave Dallas. Good twists and plot make this another outstanding read. Now, onto Book 4.
Patterson remains a stellar FBI agent and continues to search for her sister. But.. She has to find the Butterfly Killer before she can leave Dallas. Good twists and plot make this another outstanding read. Now, onto Book 4.
September 6, 2024
Just be sure you're old, you don't have to be senile!!
This story grabbed my interest from the beginning until the end. Marcus and Patterson make a good team. There is a lot of action, some twists and turns and an unexpected ending. Can't wait to see what happens next!!
This story grabbed my interest from the beginning until the end. Marcus and Patterson make a good team. There is a lot of action, some twists and turns and an unexpected ending. Can't wait to see what happens next!!
April 8, 2025
FBI overkill
Didn't like how they pursued a man for kidnapping and murdering young girls because of an incident many years ago. It caused him to loose his marriage and kill his girl friend, while not guilty of the kidnapping
Didn't like how they pursued a man for kidnapping and murdering young girls because of an incident many years ago. It caused him to loose his marriage and kill his girl friend, while not guilty of the kidnapping
August 29, 2025
Innovative.
Although part of a set with a specific plot, what is woven into the day to day progress is intriguing and interesting.
This has been a story which has captured my imagination.
Although part of a set with a specific plot, what is woven into the day to day progress is intriguing and interesting.
This has been a story which has captured my imagination.
October 4, 2022
Butterflies fly away
Five stars best thriller and action the characters were fantastic and page turner from the beginning and to the very end
Five stars best thriller and action the characters were fantastic and page turner from the beginning and to the very end
October 6, 2022
Great, another compelling story in this series.
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