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Jo Pullinger #3

A Killer’s Soul

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FBI Agent Jo Pullinger is tasked to solve a baffling new case, one that will affect someone close to her.

As the sun sets on a quiet highway, a routine traffic stop takes a deadly turn. When Special Agent Jo Pullinger arrives on the scene, she finds a man dead in the back of a semi-truck and the driver in custody, charged with murder. But as she delves deeper into the case, she realizes that the driver is the older brother of a fellow agent, and she must navigate the complex personal and professional ties as she searches for the truth.

Meanwhile, Detective Bryan Ford is tasked with investigating what appears to be a suicide. But as he pieces together the clues, he begins to suspect that there may be more to the death than meets the eye. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a decades-old mystery that will lead him to a shocking conclusion.

When Jo and Ford's cases intersect, they must join forces to solve the puzzle and find out who is behind all these murders.

Fans of James Patterson, David Baldacci, and Harlan Coben will love this new series!

358 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 2, 2023

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About the author

Thomas Fincham

77 books152 followers
pen name for Mobashar Qureshi

THOMAS FINCHAM holds a graduate degree in Economics. His travels throughout the world have given him an appreciation for other cultures and beliefs. He has lived in Africa, Asia, and North America. An avid reader of mysteries and thrillers, he decided to give writing a try. Several novels later, he can honestly say he has found his calling. He is married with two kids, and he lives in a hundred-year-old house. He is the author of LEE CALLAWAY series, the HYDER ALI series, the MARTIN RHODES series, and the ECHO ROSE series.

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Profile Image for Mary Rowe.
2,627 reviews8 followers
January 12, 2023
whoa!

For having a career in economics, Author Fincham certainly has a way with words!

A convoluted concoction of inadvertent misrepresentations-cum-fraud, a fleeing accused, seemingly random, unrelated deaths - some clearly homicides, some less clear-cut - what a ride!
69 reviews1 follower
July 27, 2025
starts out somewhat slow... but then...

FBI Special Agent Jo Pullinger is an amazing woman... and agent! She has a keen mind and a desire to "bring the bad guys down." She works very hard... and has many long hours and days... whatever it takes to solve the case... but... she does NOT want to bring in an innocent person! When her mind tells her to consider other options, she MUST do so... she WANTS to get the "bad guys" ... but she wants do be thorough and careful.
Jo works with Seattle PD Detective Bryan Ford... whom she has worked with previously. Ford goes a bit rogue during this case.
Jo also works with FBI Special Agent Lewis McKinley... who is so very good at digging up information and people whom Jo needs to solve her case. A problem comes up in her case and it involves McKinley's brother... who is trying to get a fresh start in life... but gets involved with some undesirable people... quite unintentionally. Due to this... Agent McKinley also goes rogue... it gets complicated.
It's difficult to put this book down... but... life goes on... laundry... meal prep... housework... you get the idea... I've had to put it down to deal with "life happening!" Enjoy...
101 reviews
September 2, 2024
Outstanding read

Another winner from Thomas Fincham. A KILLER’S SOUL is a great read with lots of action and great characters.
Jo Pullinger, a lady FBI agent, is a dead-eyed shooter when necessary and an investigative genius. Her surrounding characters are excellent as well. The bodies stack up before this book ended. The violence is never gratuitous and Fincham seems to know what to include and what to exclude. I look forward to reading more of this series.
184 reviews
March 14, 2023
Awesome book

Read this in one setting. One thing I love about this author is that his books flow so easily and smoothly. He has characters that are really easy to like and storylines that feel real.
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3,401 reviews8 followers
October 28, 2024
Unlikely partners

Jo and Ford. They have a partnership like no other and I love it. One is a federal agent and one is a police detective. This time they are working two separate cases, or so they think. Their families are adorable and I love how they connected their cases bc Fords wife said to go talk to Jo. Their trustof each other and their job skill sets solved the cases and led to some major action scenes. The action is full throttle in this book with murders, prison violence, shootouts, and more. Other FBI agents had more time in the cases, such as McKinley who blew my mind with how different his personality became in this book. I loved the ending with his reporting for duty. The dreams and career change was unexpected but has me excited for future books!
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1,350 reviews6 followers
August 16, 2024
This is the 3rd in the series following FBI Agent, Jo Pullinger. She will be working again with Detective Bryan Ford, as their paths will meet on a case she is investigating.

One of the agent's brother has been arrested for murder. At a traffic stop, they made him open the doors to the trucks trailer and found a dead man. Now the death of this man ties in with a case that Bryan is following of an apparent suicide. But, was it suicide? The woman had everything to live for, she had a wedding in a few weeks and a honeymoon planned. How do these cases fit together?

Another one to follow to keep up with Jo Pullinger!
796 reviews5 followers
January 4, 2023
Great series!

I love this series and the way Fincham unravels the plot. Jo Pullinger is an FBI agent. I have really enjoyed this one. Since she has the heart of a killer, her approach is often motivated to keep digging until she finds the answer. She gets involved in this one because a fellow agent wants her to find out if his brother who is charged with murder, is guilty or not. This ends up coinciding with an apparent suicide of a young lady just before her wedding. So many questions but few and
answers.
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1,013 reviews15 followers
January 24, 2023
FBI agent Jo Pullinger is tasked with finding out what happened when a dead body is found in a truck. She is also asked by an agent friend to look into the guilt/innocence of his brother who is being held for that murder. Meanwhile a Seattle detective is looking into a young woman murdered right before her wedding. As both of these cases get more convoluted it becomes apparent that they are in fact connected. With a stellar cast of characters, non stop action and a very well written storyline your head will be spinning before you reach the end.
1,995 reviews23 followers
January 5, 2023
Never disappointed

Thomas Fincham sure knows how to capture the readers attention and keep it glued to the words. Full of more than enough action, intrigue and crime solving. This one was more involved for the fact that two cases were really one. Just with many, many moving parts. Highly recommend.
147 reviews
February 8, 2024
Intrigue and action.

Fast paced story of FBI and local police working together to fight crime. Jo Pullinger needs help from her old friend Ford. Together they work and fight to bring down a murdering ring. Very well written and planned. You will have trouble putting the book down until finished. Read and enjoy.
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63 reviews3 followers
June 7, 2025
Take your pick....

So Agent Jo has entered another episode of cat And mouse, teaming up with Detective Dave to track down one murder after another. She enlisted Agent Lewis McKinley to track a few nefarious criminals in order to solve senseless crimes. Good storyline using several avenues to settle old disputes. Thanks TF
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1,388 reviews9 followers
January 9, 2023
A great story

A great story, full of action and drama, and more twists and turns than a rollercoaster. An excellent read, and I loved the ending too. Looking forward to the next one!
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1,439 reviews8 followers
January 23, 2023
A great series with so many twists it makes you dizzy.
Agent Jo Pullinger is asked buy a fellow agent to help him find out if his brother is guilty of murder or not as he's a long criminal record and the family doesn't believe he's innocent.
Would definitely recommend.
37 reviews
February 1, 2023
Another very good book

Man, I loved it! I love this character. I would not mind for Martin Rhodes and Jo Pullinger books to be written together. Mr. Fincham keep up the excellent writing.
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293 reviews8 followers
July 29, 2023
Thrilling!

A complex case, with long reaching elements. Chaotic criminals raise the body count. Jo and Ford work together to catch the person responsible.
Jo & Ford make a great team and I thoroughly enjoy reading about their investigation methods.

I'd highly recommend this book and series.
51 reviews
August 11, 2023
Love Jo.

This was an interesting read. A lot of mystery going on. This is my 3rd book. I really enjoyed it. I like it because it has the same character's in it. Everyone that likes a !it of twist and turns will love this book. On to boom 4 now.
472 reviews1 follower
January 1, 2024
Perfect Plot

Fincham does a masterful job of taking what seems to be unrelated plots and weaving them together. I am always amazed by his skill. The characters are real, and the reader feels they are friends.
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930 reviews8 followers
January 26, 2025
Another winner for Fincham

Interwoven cases, cross-department work. Ford and Jo back together. Lots of flying bullets and a journalist thrown in for good measure. What's not to like?
163 reviews3 followers
February 2, 2025
Another great read!

Mr. Funchal has such a way with words and stories. He has made Agent Pullinger and Det. Ford come to life, such suspense and action and mystery, keeps me reading to late in the night.
7 reviews
June 21, 2025
I found it to be very intriguing, it kept me glued to the pages. I did not want to put it down.
Thank you again. I'm so glad I discovered your books.




























1,654 reviews1 follower
August 16, 2025
A good continuation to this series. The plot line is complex enough to keep you interested. The pages flow because the writing style is easy to follow. This is a good binge series, plan on reading all the books in this series.
12 reviews
November 11, 2025
A killers soul

The author keeps one on their toes trying to figure things out. When you think you about got it the story takes another turn. Keeps you guessing even to the end. If one likes mysteries this is a book for you.
1,723 reviews12 followers
January 8, 2023
Killer On The Loose

The FBI and Seattle Police Department join forces to solve crimes. Exciting and riveting, A Killer's Soul, is an excellent read.
40 reviews
January 14, 2023
Another page turner

Just like the caption above I could not put it down. I am definitely a fan of Agent Jo Pullinger and hope that this series continues.
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36 reviews1 follower
August 7, 2023
a killers soul…

Brilliant fabulous fantastic thank you Thomas Fincham again for a fantastic read can’t wait for the next one fantastic great
97 reviews
September 22, 2023
Amazing Read

This book is amazing. The storyline is great and the suspense is spellbinding! I have read every book this author has written and loved every one of them.
4 reviews
June 16, 2024
This was a great read! A real page turner! I read it in one day! Can’t wait to start the next book in the series.
6 reviews
August 4, 2024
Great story line. Love the characters

Fast paced, easy read and holds your interest. This is my 3rd book and about to start book 4. excellent
27 reviews
August 16, 2024
great read!!!

Each story gets better and better!!! This was an exciting book very hard to put it down. Can’t wait to start next book.
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