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Brandon Fisher FBI #7
On the Count of Three
Drinking and driving may be deadly in more ways than one…
FBI Special Agent Brandon Fisher and his team join forces with Miami PD Detective Kelly Marsh to find a missing woman Kelly believes was taken by a serial killer.
From their first meeting, Brandon sees the detective as competition, and this isn’t helped by the personal history she shares with his boss. Brandon sees the similarities between Detective Marsh’s missing person case and the two cold cases: all three victims served time for vehicular homicide while driving under the influence and disappeared three days after being released from prison—but is that enough to assume the woman has been abducted by a serial killer? Brandon’s not so sure and fears his boss may have let his personal connection to Marsh cloud his judgment. Surely there isn’t any other explanation for why they jumped into an investigation less than twenty-four hours after the missing persons report was filed. Then again, maybe Brandon is letting his own differences with the detective affect his perspective. If he can’t pull himself together, the missing woman may pay with her life—and one of the team may not make it out of Miami alive.
FBI Special Agent Brandon Fisher and his team join forces with Miami PD Detective Kelly Marsh to find a missing woman Kelly believes was taken by a serial killer.
From their first meeting, Brandon sees the detective as competition, and this isn’t helped by the personal history she shares with his boss. Brandon sees the similarities between Detective Marsh’s missing person case and the two cold cases: all three victims served time for vehicular homicide while driving under the influence and disappeared three days after being released from prison—but is that enough to assume the woman has been abducted by a serial killer? Brandon’s not so sure and fears his boss may have let his personal connection to Marsh cloud his judgment. Surely there isn’t any other explanation for why they jumped into an investigation less than twenty-four hours after the missing persons report was filed. Then again, maybe Brandon is letting his own differences with the detective affect his perspective. If he can’t pull himself together, the missing woman may pay with her life—and one of the team may not make it out of Miami alive.
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Carolyn Arnold
73 books1,264 followersCAROLYN ARNOLD is an international bestselling and award-winning author, as well as a speaker, teacher, and inspirational mentor. She has several continuing fiction series and has nearly thirty published books. Her genre diversity offers her readers everything from cozy to hard-boiled mysteries, and thrillers to action adventures. Her crime fiction series have been praised by those in law enforcement as being accurate and entertaining. This led to her adopting the trademark: POLICE PROCEDURALS RESPECTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT™.
Carolyn was born in a small town and enjoys spending time outdoors, but she also loves the lights of a big city. Grounded by her roots and lifted by her dreams, her overactive imagination insists that she tell her stories. Her intention is to touch the hearts of millions with her books, to entertain, inspire, and empower.
She currently lives near London, Ontario, Canada with her husband and two beagles.
Carolyn was born in a small town and enjoys spending time outdoors, but she also loves the lights of a big city. Grounded by her roots and lifted by her dreams, her overactive imagination insists that she tell her stories. Her intention is to touch the hearts of millions with her books, to entertain, inspire, and empower.
She currently lives near London, Ontario, Canada with her husband and two beagles.
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December 4, 2018
Book Reviewed by Stacey on www.whisperingstories.com
How do you find a serial killer that waits years between decapitating his victims? That is what faces Detective Kelly Marsh and she needs Profiler Brandon Fisher’s help to catch her man.
The first two victims were kidnapped three days after being released from prison for drink driving offences. Their decapitated heads were boxed up and left to be found. Now Jenna Kelter who was also released from prison three days ago for D&D has gone missing. The detectives know that they only have three days to find her before she becomes the killers next victim.
With not much to go on can the detectives find a needle in a haystack and save Jenna?
Once again Carolyn Arnold has written a superb detective thriller featuring one of the best modern-day fictional detectives, Brandon Fisher. He is a complex man but his job always comes first and the need to catch the bad guys is inbuilt within him.
As well as watching the detectives work the case and the clues unfold we also get to spend time inside the killers head too. I had my ideas as to why he was killing, what drove him to pick these victims, and why he was decapitating them. Not your average way of killing someone. Some of my ideas did run true whilst others I missed by a long shot.
The book is like having an adrenaline rush, there is so much happening and you find yourself wanting to save Jenna even though you know she has been to prison and that what she did was so wrong, yet as compassionate people we know that death isn’t the answer for her crimes, whereas the killer believes it is.
If you like crime thrillers and detective novels this whole series is one of the best. The plot lines are filled with rich, well-researched storylines and the excitement throughout keeps you attached to the pages and on the edge of your seat. On the Count of Three is an intense, shocking book that you won’t want to put down once you have started.
How do you find a serial killer that waits years between decapitating his victims? That is what faces Detective Kelly Marsh and she needs Profiler Brandon Fisher’s help to catch her man.
The first two victims were kidnapped three days after being released from prison for drink driving offences. Their decapitated heads were boxed up and left to be found. Now Jenna Kelter who was also released from prison three days ago for D&D has gone missing. The detectives know that they only have three days to find her before she becomes the killers next victim.
With not much to go on can the detectives find a needle in a haystack and save Jenna?
Once again Carolyn Arnold has written a superb detective thriller featuring one of the best modern-day fictional detectives, Brandon Fisher. He is a complex man but his job always comes first and the need to catch the bad guys is inbuilt within him.
As well as watching the detectives work the case and the clues unfold we also get to spend time inside the killers head too. I had my ideas as to why he was killing, what drove him to pick these victims, and why he was decapitating them. Not your average way of killing someone. Some of my ideas did run true whilst others I missed by a long shot.
The book is like having an adrenaline rush, there is so much happening and you find yourself wanting to save Jenna even though you know she has been to prison and that what she did was so wrong, yet as compassionate people we know that death isn’t the answer for her crimes, whereas the killer believes it is.
If you like crime thrillers and detective novels this whole series is one of the best. The plot lines are filled with rich, well-researched storylines and the excitement throughout keeps you attached to the pages and on the edge of your seat. On the Count of Three is an intense, shocking book that you won’t want to put down once you have started.
December 4, 2018
Miami Homicide Detective Kelly Marsh calls an old acquaintance in the FBI ... Special Agent Jack Harper, the head of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit.
The daughter of the mayor of Miami has disappeared and Kelly is afraid she has a serial killer on her hands. There are already two unsolved murders and this will be the third. The two previous cases disappeared and three days later their heads were found ... but never their bodies.
Harper gathers up his team including Agent Brandon Fisher and Profiler ... the relative newbie. When they start investigating, they start connecting the dots. All three of the victims have served jail time for DUI Vehicular Homicide.
But Brandon isn't so sure the third missing woman hasn't left on her own. This puts him at odds with Kelly .. and Kelly evidently has a special place in Harper's life. Brandon wants to start going backwards to see if there are any other victims that may have been overlooked.
What they find stuns them all! The longer they investigate, the closer to the killer's identity they get .. and the killer has no intention of being caught. He will kill them first.
On the Count of Three is the seventh installment in the international bestselling Brandon Fisher FBI series. Although this one reads easily as a stand alone, I highly recommend starting at the very beginning.
Many thanks to the author / HIbbert & Stiles Publishing for the advanced digital copy of this crime fiction. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
October 12, 2018
Personal feelings and misgivings add an extra layer of suspense to Carolyn Arnold’s ON THE COUNT OF THREE. When a woman goes missing in Miami, a favor is called in and the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit is wheels up, enroute to the tropical paradise. In the past, two women were found decapitated and a Miami police detective has found what she thinks is a horrific and compelling link to believe this is more than a missing person case. Now it’s up to Brandon Fisher and his team to find the needle in the haystack before the latest victim becomes another statistic.
Is three the unlucky charm or does this unknown monster have more bodies hidden away? The biggest lead is the fact that these women all have DUI convictions and went missing only days after their release from prison. Does someone think they haven’t paid for their crimes? Are they giving out their own brand of justice? Evil lurks in the shadows and the clock is ticking…
Carolyn Arnold’s style is gritty, intense and layered in rich detail. Each scene read like a movie running across my mental screen as I sat riveted to each page. Dark, graphic and gut-clenching at times, the personal interactions among the FBI team may make this case even harder as seasoned veterans re-think their life’s work as they dance to the Unsub’s tune.
Edgy and bold writing make this another hit for Carolyn Arnold and suspense lovers everywhere!
I received a complimentary ARC edition from Hibbert & Stiles!
Series: Brandon Fisher FBI Series - Book 7
Publisher: Hibbert & Stiles Publishing Inc. (December 4, 2018)
Publication Date: December 4, 2018
Genre: Suspense
Print Length: 378 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews, Giveaways, Fabulous Book News, follow: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Is three the unlucky charm or does this unknown monster have more bodies hidden away? The biggest lead is the fact that these women all have DUI convictions and went missing only days after their release from prison. Does someone think they haven’t paid for their crimes? Are they giving out their own brand of justice? Evil lurks in the shadows and the clock is ticking…
Carolyn Arnold’s style is gritty, intense and layered in rich detail. Each scene read like a movie running across my mental screen as I sat riveted to each page. Dark, graphic and gut-clenching at times, the personal interactions among the FBI team may make this case even harder as seasoned veterans re-think their life’s work as they dance to the Unsub’s tune.
Edgy and bold writing make this another hit for Carolyn Arnold and suspense lovers everywhere!
I received a complimentary ARC edition from Hibbert & Stiles!
Series: Brandon Fisher FBI Series - Book 7
Publisher: Hibbert & Stiles Publishing Inc. (December 4, 2018)
Publication Date: December 4, 2018
Genre: Suspense
Print Length: 378 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews, Giveaways, Fabulous Book News, follow: http://tometender.blogspot.com
December 10, 2018
Carolyn Arnold’s attention to detail makes her writing so engrossing, riveting, that once I start, I am unable to stop reading until the last page is read.
When the Night called to him, he felt the need to find one who is worthy of his attention. I don’t want him focusing on me. He counts down, preparing to wreak havoc on his victim, “One, Two….saved by the bell, the ringing telephone.
Brandon, a special agent with the BAU woke to the ringing phone. His girlfriend Becky is a police officer so she knows the drill. Jack, Brandon, Zack and Paige are a team. But for how long?
I always wonder how long a person can last in such a stressful position as the BAU? When is it time to walk away? Do they all become jaded over time? Inured to the evil they deal with?
I wonder how and why the villain chose his gruesome method of murder. Serial killers have a reason for what they do, even if no one else can understand it.
I am looking forward to watching Brandon’s growth from a rookie to a seasoned agent. It takes time and training and I am a patient person.
I feel the agents pain as they arrive…just a little too late. It’s not all glamour, save the day action. The investigation is thorough and we go through it step by step, watching and learning. The tedium of questioning and more questioning and research. Criminal Minds is an awesome TV show that I watch religiously, but it cannot begin to cover…in realistic terms…what Carolyn Arnold covers in her novels.
We are all byproducts of our experiences. It’s what each person chooses to do with those experiences that comes to define them.
On The Count Of Three by Carolyn Arnold ends in hope and eagerness to see tomorrow and the next day…
She writes some of the best procedural novels I have ever read
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of On The Count Of Three by Carolyn Arnold.
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When the Night called to him, he felt the need to find one who is worthy of his attention. I don’t want him focusing on me. He counts down, preparing to wreak havoc on his victim, “One, Two….saved by the bell, the ringing telephone.
Brandon, a special agent with the BAU woke to the ringing phone. His girlfriend Becky is a police officer so she knows the drill. Jack, Brandon, Zack and Paige are a team. But for how long?
I always wonder how long a person can last in such a stressful position as the BAU? When is it time to walk away? Do they all become jaded over time? Inured to the evil they deal with?
I wonder how and why the villain chose his gruesome method of murder. Serial killers have a reason for what they do, even if no one else can understand it.
I am looking forward to watching Brandon’s growth from a rookie to a seasoned agent. It takes time and training and I am a patient person.
I feel the agents pain as they arrive…just a little too late. It’s not all glamour, save the day action. The investigation is thorough and we go through it step by step, watching and learning. The tedium of questioning and more questioning and research. Criminal Minds is an awesome TV show that I watch religiously, but it cannot begin to cover…in realistic terms…what Carolyn Arnold covers in her novels.
We are all byproducts of our experiences. It’s what each person chooses to do with those experiences that comes to define them.
On The Count Of Three by Carolyn Arnold ends in hope and eagerness to see tomorrow and the next day…
She writes some of the best procedural novels I have ever read
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of On The Count Of Three by Carolyn Arnold.
See more at fundinmental
December 3, 2018
Note: I received an advanced reader's copy (ARC) of On the Count of Three from the publisher Hibbert & Stiles in exchange for an honest review.
"Our unsub has never been about hiding the identity of his victims. He's always left their teeth intact and never mutilated their faces, making identification easy."
On the Count of Three by Carolyn Arnold is the seventh instalment in the Brandon Fisher series. This is my first read in the series and I didn't feel lost in any way with it being the seventh.
I loved that the book opens with a flashback from the killer, initiating suspense from the first page. The "unsub" appears to seek out recently-released people who were found guilty in drunk-driving accidents.
Miami police department (PD) officer Kelly Marsh investigates a murder and thinks there is a serial killer on the loose. So, she calls former mentor Jack Harper and his FBI team to assist her with the investigation.
A lot of emotions are flying as Kelly struggles with her boss, who doesn't do much but get the spotlight, while Brandon Fisher, a member of Harper's team, feels that there is some kind of history between Kelly and Jack. Throughout the novel, we see Brandon being jealous of Kelly, creating some occasional humour and suspense.
"Not only had they been happy to see each other but every word that came from [Kelly's] lips seemed to make Jack proud. And in contrast, everything I said was frowned up. Literally." /
On the Count of Three reminded me of the show Criminal Minds, and later one of the characters voices my thoughts. I felt that several of the characters were similar to those from Criminal Minds; Zach is a lot like Spencer Reed, and their lead Jack Harper is a bit like Aaron Hotchner.
Also like the series, there were some bits that felt like the quotes they used at the beginning and ending of each episode. Still, the book is different in its own way.
"The BAU?" Her brows rose in perfectly shaped arches. "Like from that TV show Criminal Minds?"
Each character has their pros and cons; I liked the medical examiner with her black humour, and Kelly, a woman hell-bent on bringing justice to those who deserve it and one who views the perpetrators who were murdered by the killer as victims.
One of the things I really liked about On the Count of Three is the use of actual policing and procedures. Carolyn Arnold provides detailed information about decomposition and lividity for the bodies they find in a way that is both educational and exciting.
There is also lots of conversation throughout the book to keep the pace quick and the reader's mind working.
"Hope was a double-edged sword. It could empower and destroy. In some ways, hope was worse than closure. Especially, when bad news came on the tail end of sparked optimism."
I felt that the book had too many perspectives. Nearly all were in the third person, with the exception of Brandon's, which was in the first person. In most cases it was easy to pick up whose perspective the reader was seeing the events from.
The sections where the killer was the speaker were interesting, showing how they felt, spoke, acted and reacted, and so on.
"I would kill to sleep in."
She had no idea how exhausting kidnapping and killing were. How both deserved a nice, long snooze afterward.
Although the book is one of the Brandon Fisher series, Brandon is not the only main character. We see perspectives from various characters including Zach and Kelly. I felt that Brandon wasn't the know-it-all who had all the answers. Again, since this is my first read in the series, I don't know if this is the case with the other books – but it is something I thought worth mentioning.
Overall, On the Count of Three is quick-paced and exciting. The reader is easily immersed in the investigation as the FBI and Miami PD detective seek to uncover clues and pinpoint bits and analyse what is going on to catch the serial killer.
"Charm and charisma were two of the best weapons in any murderer's arsenal. Sweet, yet sticky like honey."
The language is easy and I picked up some new investigative and medical-examiner terminology. I enjoyed Arnold's word choice throughout On the Count of Three, including the quotable bits at the beginning of some chapters. But particularly how the book ends not only by catching the killer but through word choice.
"Chaos and aftermath didn't have to be viewed as horrible. Light came from darkness."
Overall rating: 4.5 stars
"Our unsub has never been about hiding the identity of his victims. He's always left their teeth intact and never mutilated their faces, making identification easy."
On the Count of Three by Carolyn Arnold is the seventh instalment in the Brandon Fisher series. This is my first read in the series and I didn't feel lost in any way with it being the seventh.
I loved that the book opens with a flashback from the killer, initiating suspense from the first page. The "unsub" appears to seek out recently-released people who were found guilty in drunk-driving accidents.
Miami police department (PD) officer Kelly Marsh investigates a murder and thinks there is a serial killer on the loose. So, she calls former mentor Jack Harper and his FBI team to assist her with the investigation.
A lot of emotions are flying as Kelly struggles with her boss, who doesn't do much but get the spotlight, while Brandon Fisher, a member of Harper's team, feels that there is some kind of history between Kelly and Jack. Throughout the novel, we see Brandon being jealous of Kelly, creating some occasional humour and suspense.
"Not only had they been happy to see each other but every word that came from [Kelly's] lips seemed to make Jack proud. And in contrast, everything I said was frowned up. Literally." /
On the Count of Three reminded me of the show Criminal Minds, and later one of the characters voices my thoughts. I felt that several of the characters were similar to those from Criminal Minds; Zach is a lot like Spencer Reed, and their lead Jack Harper is a bit like Aaron Hotchner.
Also like the series, there were some bits that felt like the quotes they used at the beginning and ending of each episode. Still, the book is different in its own way.
"The BAU?" Her brows rose in perfectly shaped arches. "Like from that TV show Criminal Minds?"
Each character has their pros and cons; I liked the medical examiner with her black humour, and Kelly, a woman hell-bent on bringing justice to those who deserve it and one who views the perpetrators who were murdered by the killer as victims.
One of the things I really liked about On the Count of Three is the use of actual policing and procedures. Carolyn Arnold provides detailed information about decomposition and lividity for the bodies they find in a way that is both educational and exciting.
There is also lots of conversation throughout the book to keep the pace quick and the reader's mind working.
"Hope was a double-edged sword. It could empower and destroy. In some ways, hope was worse than closure. Especially, when bad news came on the tail end of sparked optimism."
I felt that the book had too many perspectives. Nearly all were in the third person, with the exception of Brandon's, which was in the first person. In most cases it was easy to pick up whose perspective the reader was seeing the events from.
The sections where the killer was the speaker were interesting, showing how they felt, spoke, acted and reacted, and so on.
"I would kill to sleep in."
She had no idea how exhausting kidnapping and killing were. How both deserved a nice, long snooze afterward.
Although the book is one of the Brandon Fisher series, Brandon is not the only main character. We see perspectives from various characters including Zach and Kelly. I felt that Brandon wasn't the know-it-all who had all the answers. Again, since this is my first read in the series, I don't know if this is the case with the other books – but it is something I thought worth mentioning.
Overall, On the Count of Three is quick-paced and exciting. The reader is easily immersed in the investigation as the FBI and Miami PD detective seek to uncover clues and pinpoint bits and analyse what is going on to catch the serial killer.
"Charm and charisma were two of the best weapons in any murderer's arsenal. Sweet, yet sticky like honey."
The language is easy and I picked up some new investigative and medical-examiner terminology. I enjoyed Arnold's word choice throughout On the Count of Three, including the quotable bits at the beginning of some chapters. But particularly how the book ends not only by catching the killer but through word choice.
"Chaos and aftermath didn't have to be viewed as horrible. Light came from darkness."
Overall rating: 4.5 stars
December 16, 2018
Carolyn Arnold has done it again by creating a story so terrifying and thrilling that has you guessing from the first page you cannot help to keep reading.. She knows how to a write a good mystery and as a fan of hers and the genre, picking up this book was an easy decision. From the first page she had me on the edge of my seat with a nail-biting prologue.
On the Count of Three is the 7th book in the Brandon Fisher FBI series and can be read on its own. In this installment Brandon along with his team members faced their biggest challenge. A serial killer determined to punish persons convicted of DUI homicide. The fascinating thing about this killer was his obsession with the number three. Victims are killed three years apart and three days after being abducted. There were more connections with the number 3 but you need to read the book to find out.
I had a front row view into the killer’s mind and it was not pretty. It is obvious he had a disturbed mind based on his actions. However, there comes a point when things escalate and they make mistakes which results in the end of their reign of terror. It was no different with this Un Sub.
I looked forward to spending time with the main characters. A member of the team struggled with personal issues which led to him agonising about future choices as it relates to his position with the BAU. They were real people facing real problems, which made it to establish a connector with them. Dealing with a case such as this had a lasting effect on them mentally.
A fast-paced plot which kept me on the edge of my seat. Disturbing and cringe worthy scenes but it did not stop me from turning the pages to learn who would eventually win the villain or the FBI. Besides of you are a fan of Criminal Minds then you will have no problem with these scenes.
Figuring out the identity of the killer and his motive was no easy task. Then when all had been revealed the author threw in a twist, I never expected. It goes to show you not everyone in your circle is your friend.
I enjoyed the author’s writing style which as always is detailed, intense, bold and true to life. Her stories are riveting and graphic, and this installment was no different, however it was edgy and darker and definitely not for the faint of heart. I loved how she blended the characters’ work life and personal life into the story allowing readers an opportunity to seem as persons to whom they can relate.
Conclusion/Recommendation
Fans of Criminal Minds and police procedural will enjoy On the Count of Three. I am eager to see what next the author has in store for her fans.
On the Count of Three is the 7th book in the Brandon Fisher FBI series and can be read on its own. In this installment Brandon along with his team members faced their biggest challenge. A serial killer determined to punish persons convicted of DUI homicide. The fascinating thing about this killer was his obsession with the number three. Victims are killed three years apart and three days after being abducted. There were more connections with the number 3 but you need to read the book to find out.
I had a front row view into the killer’s mind and it was not pretty. It is obvious he had a disturbed mind based on his actions. However, there comes a point when things escalate and they make mistakes which results in the end of their reign of terror. It was no different with this Un Sub.
I looked forward to spending time with the main characters. A member of the team struggled with personal issues which led to him agonising about future choices as it relates to his position with the BAU. They were real people facing real problems, which made it to establish a connector with them. Dealing with a case such as this had a lasting effect on them mentally.
A fast-paced plot which kept me on the edge of my seat. Disturbing and cringe worthy scenes but it did not stop me from turning the pages to learn who would eventually win the villain or the FBI. Besides of you are a fan of Criminal Minds then you will have no problem with these scenes.
Figuring out the identity of the killer and his motive was no easy task. Then when all had been revealed the author threw in a twist, I never expected. It goes to show you not everyone in your circle is your friend.
I enjoyed the author’s writing style which as always is detailed, intense, bold and true to life. Her stories are riveting and graphic, and this installment was no different, however it was edgy and darker and definitely not for the faint of heart. I loved how she blended the characters’ work life and personal life into the story allowing readers an opportunity to seem as persons to whom they can relate.
Conclusion/Recommendation
Fans of Criminal Minds and police procedural will enjoy On the Count of Three. I am eager to see what next the author has in store for her fans.
December 10, 2018
I am a huge fan of police/criminal dramas – CSI, NCIS, Chicago PD, Hawaii Five-0 – they’re my jam so when it comes to reading police drama related books – Carolyn Arnold is my go to recommendation.
First and foremost, these books can be read as stand alone. I don’t feel you are lost among anything other than maybe personal history/backgrounds, but it’s not enough that it takes away from the thrill, suspense, and mystery of the story. Granted, reading all of the books in the series is always more fun and my preferred method, but don’t let a little thing like that stop you from enjoying an amazing read.
I felt this book was darker than some of the previous in the series (or maybe my memory is bad. It’s probable.) If you have followed my book reviews at all, you know I am a big fan of John W. Mefford and the feel of this book reminded me of his stories, but with more of the FBI/police aspect than we get in John’s book. An all around winning combination if you ask me.
My love of police/criminal drama is working the case right along with the agents/officers. I love taking in the details that are shared, getting stumped, running ideas – all to run down a suspect. Carolyn’s books deliver that so well that even though I am reading the book; I feel like I’m a part of the team, working the case right along with them.
On the Count of Three gripped me, pulled me in, and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire ride. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it; wished it wasn’t over; but can’t wait to see what Carolyn has in store for us to read next!
First and foremost, these books can be read as stand alone. I don’t feel you are lost among anything other than maybe personal history/backgrounds, but it’s not enough that it takes away from the thrill, suspense, and mystery of the story. Granted, reading all of the books in the series is always more fun and my preferred method, but don’t let a little thing like that stop you from enjoying an amazing read.
I felt this book was darker than some of the previous in the series (or maybe my memory is bad. It’s probable.) If you have followed my book reviews at all, you know I am a big fan of John W. Mefford and the feel of this book reminded me of his stories, but with more of the FBI/police aspect than we get in John’s book. An all around winning combination if you ask me.
My love of police/criminal drama is working the case right along with the agents/officers. I love taking in the details that are shared, getting stumped, running ideas – all to run down a suspect. Carolyn’s books deliver that so well that even though I am reading the book; I feel like I’m a part of the team, working the case right along with them.
On the Count of Three gripped me, pulled me in, and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire ride. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it; wished it wasn’t over; but can’t wait to see what Carolyn has in store for us to read next!
December 12, 2018
I really enjoyed Power Struggle by Carolyn Arnold so couldn't wait to get stuck into On the Count of Three her new book.
A decapitation got me hooked straight away wanting to know who where and why. There had already been 2 murders would there be a third or would the crime be solved in time or is it not even connected I had so many questions that needed answering.
The book didnt disappoint and will have you turning the pages to find out if the case can be cracked and what else will be discovered along the way.
This book is part of the Brandon Fisher FBI series but can be read stand alone. I love how there are now more books I can turn to, to find out more about this department and the people involved. I can guarantee you will want to read the others as I will definitely be adding them to my 2019 reading list I just need to decide which one to read next.
A decapitation got me hooked straight away wanting to know who where and why. There had already been 2 murders would there be a third or would the crime be solved in time or is it not even connected I had so many questions that needed answering.
The book didnt disappoint and will have you turning the pages to find out if the case can be cracked and what else will be discovered along the way.
This book is part of the Brandon Fisher FBI series but can be read stand alone. I love how there are now more books I can turn to, to find out more about this department and the people involved. I can guarantee you will want to read the others as I will definitely be adding them to my 2019 reading list I just need to decide which one to read next.
December 19, 2018
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This is the kind of book I love...serial killers, BAU, unsubs, police procedure and more.
This is the 7th book in the series and although this is the first one I read I didn’t feel lost. But I will certainly read the others in the series.
This talented author researched and wrote an excellent suspense thriller with twists and turns. Character development was thorough and the pace was action fast.
I highly recommend it.
This is the kind of book I love...serial killers, BAU, unsubs, police procedure and more.
This is the 7th book in the series and although this is the first one I read I didn’t feel lost. But I will certainly read the others in the series.
This talented author researched and wrote an excellent suspense thriller with twists and turns. Character development was thorough and the pace was action fast.
I highly recommend it.
December 5, 2018
Brandon Fisher is back in this grizzly tale of a killer seeking revenge on those who have caused deaths by DUI. I loved the last book in this series but this one has moved to top spot now.
The FBI and the Miami PD are joining forces in a missing persons case that is showing eerily similar circumstances to two cold cases involving decapitated heads. How the cases are connected start coming to light when the three victims all appear to have have served jail time for causing death by DUI, and three days after being released two ended up headless. Can Brandon and his team stop the third woman from meeting the same fate?
The victims don't seem to be connected at first glance and how the killer is choosing them is something the team need to try and discover, I loved seeing them all work together and try to piece the puzzle together before it was too late. Throughout the book we get snippets of the killers viewpoint, and as the team get closes to catching him you find yourself on the edge of your seat as the dots start to connect.
Whilst this is book 7 in the series and only the second I have read, you can read this as a stand alone, though there is obviously some back stories with the characters that are moving forward with each book, so I feel that I need to go and start at the beginning to clue myself up on the past. Thought that being said it doesn't hinder the reading of this one as you are so engrossed in the killer that sub-stories don't mess with the main plot too much.
The FBI and the Miami PD are joining forces in a missing persons case that is showing eerily similar circumstances to two cold cases involving decapitated heads. How the cases are connected start coming to light when the three victims all appear to have have served jail time for causing death by DUI, and three days after being released two ended up headless. Can Brandon and his team stop the third woman from meeting the same fate?
The victims don't seem to be connected at first glance and how the killer is choosing them is something the team need to try and discover, I loved seeing them all work together and try to piece the puzzle together before it was too late. Throughout the book we get snippets of the killers viewpoint, and as the team get closes to catching him you find yourself on the edge of your seat as the dots start to connect.
Whilst this is book 7 in the series and only the second I have read, you can read this as a stand alone, though there is obviously some back stories with the characters that are moving forward with each book, so I feel that I need to go and start at the beginning to clue myself up on the past. Thought that being said it doesn't hinder the reading of this one as you are so engrossed in the killer that sub-stories don't mess with the main plot too much.
December 11, 2018
Carolyn Arnold drives up the intensity to the max setting with On The Count Of Three! I am consistently impressed with her high-quality, accurate information that doesn't bore you to tears. She twists realistic situations into a psychological mystery that will have you turning page after page. I promise, you won't stop until you reach the end. Then you'll have to go back and re-read because you'll be thinking, "how did I NOT see this alignment?!". You'll almost lose YOUR head trying to put the puzzle pieces together. Arnold creates more than a dark, sinister killer needing to be stopped - she creates character with whom you build relationships. You start to care about their personal lives, their families, and the relationships they build with one another as a team. If you haven't started this series, start from the beginning so you can get all of the back-story to the characters!
I have volunteered to share my review and all the opinions are 100% my own.
I have volunteered to share my review and all the opinions are 100% my own.
December 4, 2018
What happens on the count of 1-2-3 will make your skin crawl. This is one sick serial killer the FBI and the Miami police have gotten together to find! As if the drama that goes on between those two branches aren't enough to make your eyes open wide.
Will these dedicated professionals be able to figure all this out. We all know that drinking and driving can cause serious accidents and even death. The people found dead had just gotten out of prison for a DUI--three days later--dead. And how does a church figure into all this? And who was giving the families 30,000.00 each--Again with the number 3.
This is one book you really don't want to miss reading. The emotions of all involved are dealt with in a straight forward and probably truthful way. Remember this book if you ever decide to drink and drive!
Will these dedicated professionals be able to figure all this out. We all know that drinking and driving can cause serious accidents and even death. The people found dead had just gotten out of prison for a DUI--three days later--dead. And how does a church figure into all this? And who was giving the families 30,000.00 each--Again with the number 3.
This is one book you really don't want to miss reading. The emotions of all involved are dealt with in a straight forward and probably truthful way. Remember this book if you ever decide to drink and drive!
December 3, 2018
I have to admit I'm a big fan of the Criminal Minds TV show. This book makes it feel like you're stepping right inside an investigation with the BAU, team dynamics and all.
Three women, and three days before two decapitated heads become three. Three no longer seems to be a lucky number, but the adage bad things come in threes appears to be true...unless there are more victims, as investigators come to suspect. With the clock running out the killer toys with agents and detectives as they race this monster before it beheads again.
Every heart-pounding moment will leave you on the edge of your seat wondering what's around the next turn of a page. Definite must read.
Received as a gift
Three women, and three days before two decapitated heads become three. Three no longer seems to be a lucky number, but the adage bad things come in threes appears to be true...unless there are more victims, as investigators come to suspect. With the clock running out the killer toys with agents and detectives as they race this monster before it beheads again.
Every heart-pounding moment will leave you on the edge of your seat wondering what's around the next turn of a page. Definite must read.
Received as a gift
December 5, 2018
This is a gritty, twisty murder mystery, with just the right amount of personal backstory to keep it interesting. The BAU is called in to help solve a missing person case and possible serial killer case.
But is someone hunting the BAU while they're hunting a killer? And can they find Jenna alive before a serial killer takes her head?
This is the seventh book in the Brandon Fisher FBI series, but it can definitely be read as a stand alone book! However, I recommend backing up and reading the whole series - you won't be sorry!
I have volunteered to share my review and all the opinions are 100% my own.
But is someone hunting the BAU while they're hunting a killer? And can they find Jenna alive before a serial killer takes her head?
This is the seventh book in the Brandon Fisher FBI series, but it can definitely be read as a stand alone book! However, I recommend backing up and reading the whole series - you won't be sorry!
I have volunteered to share my review and all the opinions are 100% my own.
December 5, 2018
This book shows the emotions of missing family members as well as the pressure that the law enforcement people put on themselves trying to catch a serial killer. It is raw, gritty and nerve wracking! When a woman’s disappearance ticks off all the same boxes as two unsolved murders, Miami homicide detective Kelly Marsh is convinced there’s about to be a third. If she’s right and the killer sticks to their previous MO, she only has three days before Jenna Kelter’s decapitated head will show up somewhere in the city. That's when she reaches out to her friend and mentor Jack Harper, who has a team of FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit. The time is ticking down, and the killer is doing all he can to prove who is in charge.
December 4, 2018
On the Count of Three by Carolyn Arnold is the 7th book in her Brandon Fisher FBI series. Refresher: Our FBI BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit) team consists of Jack (leader), Brandon, Paige and Zach. Their cases are always violent, intense, squeamish and at times difficult for the agents, especially Brandon.
We meet homicide detective Kelly Marsh, who trained under Jack to be an FBI agent, and when she investigates the case of a missing woman, she begins to see some similarities of other cases. Kelly will call Jack and ask him to come to Miami and help with this case.
The team will discover that the similarities of the other missing case, which resulted in decapitation, are indeed the work of a serial killer. The victims were all sent to prison for DUI vehicular homicide, and shortly after their release, they disappeared, eventually with the head purposely showing up.
Jack was Kelly’s mentor, and is pleased to have her working with them. Not so, Brandon, who seems jealous that Jack and Kelly get along so well. But Brandon will work with Jack on some investigations and Paige will work with Zach on other people. Kelly will work with either of them or on her own.
As normal in this series, we get to see the POV of the killer, which adds a good element to the story, despite being also very intense. What follows is an exciting, tense, edgy, non- stop dark adventure to find the killer before they strike again. I do not want to give spoilers, as this is a story that you need to read from start to finish.
This series is always intense, exciting and filled with wonderful details about how the team breaks down all the clues. No one does this better than Arnold, and she is an expert on all types of police/FBI procedurals. The end of the story looks like there will be some changes, and I will also mention that I still am not a fan of Brandon Fisher, but love the rest of the team.
Carolyn Arnold once again gives us a fantastic and graphic story, which keeps us on the edge of our seats. If you have not read the earlier books of this series, which I suggest you do, this can read as a standalone.
Barb
The Reading Cafe
We meet homicide detective Kelly Marsh, who trained under Jack to be an FBI agent, and when she investigates the case of a missing woman, she begins to see some similarities of other cases. Kelly will call Jack and ask him to come to Miami and help with this case.
The team will discover that the similarities of the other missing case, which resulted in decapitation, are indeed the work of a serial killer. The victims were all sent to prison for DUI vehicular homicide, and shortly after their release, they disappeared, eventually with the head purposely showing up.
Jack was Kelly’s mentor, and is pleased to have her working with them. Not so, Brandon, who seems jealous that Jack and Kelly get along so well. But Brandon will work with Jack on some investigations and Paige will work with Zach on other people. Kelly will work with either of them or on her own.
As normal in this series, we get to see the POV of the killer, which adds a good element to the story, despite being also very intense. What follows is an exciting, tense, edgy, non- stop dark adventure to find the killer before they strike again. I do not want to give spoilers, as this is a story that you need to read from start to finish.
This series is always intense, exciting and filled with wonderful details about how the team breaks down all the clues. No one does this better than Arnold, and she is an expert on all types of police/FBI procedurals. The end of the story looks like there will be some changes, and I will also mention that I still am not a fan of Brandon Fisher, but love the rest of the team.
Carolyn Arnold once again gives us a fantastic and graphic story, which keeps us on the edge of our seats. If you have not read the earlier books of this series, which I suggest you do, this can read as a standalone.
Barb
The Reading Cafe
February 3, 2019
I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t watch anything too grisly on television. Not a Criminal Minds kind of girl. Love my true crime stuff though. Go figure. What I really liked about this book is that has realistic characters that are somewhat at a crossroads in their careers and in life. While dealing with a serial killer. My kind of book. I like the human aspect of a thriller. Ms. Arnold does not disappoint for me.
I’ll also admit that this is my first Brandon Fisher book. I really liked him. At times, he was whiny but I could totally understand this from him. Not everything is going to be crystal clear and people get frustrated with their job. It makes him human and I appreciate that I got to know him in that way. Plus, he is also dealing with the possibility that a team member is leaving and then having someone come in as the “competition”. Again, real-life issues regardless of the job. And I loved how his mind worked.
The actual story is a nail biter. There are some grisly parts but for a reader to fully understand the plot, they needed to be put in there. The research and the attention to detail that Ms. Arnold writes about is just AWESOME!!! I’ve read Madison Knight books and they are so good because I feel like I’m actually there. I felt the same with Brandon Fisher. I really think that I need to go back and at least read the first book in the series.
All that said, this book isn’t all Fisher. In fact, I thought it was more about Zach, who works in the unit. His story comes full circle and at times, I just wanted to hug him. Again, real-world issues. At the end of the day, you have to make the right decision for you and for your family and I think he did so. I couldn’t imagine seeing the things that they have seen and not be affected by it all. Plus, as I’ve said before, there are just some really grisly stuff in the book. Definitely not for the faint of heart. It’s not a cozy mystery.
Overall, I really enjoyed getting to know the unit and Brandon Fisher. I will back for more.
I’ll also admit that this is my first Brandon Fisher book. I really liked him. At times, he was whiny but I could totally understand this from him. Not everything is going to be crystal clear and people get frustrated with their job. It makes him human and I appreciate that I got to know him in that way. Plus, he is also dealing with the possibility that a team member is leaving and then having someone come in as the “competition”. Again, real-life issues regardless of the job. And I loved how his mind worked.
The actual story is a nail biter. There are some grisly parts but for a reader to fully understand the plot, they needed to be put in there. The research and the attention to detail that Ms. Arnold writes about is just AWESOME!!! I’ve read Madison Knight books and they are so good because I feel like I’m actually there. I felt the same with Brandon Fisher. I really think that I need to go back and at least read the first book in the series.
All that said, this book isn’t all Fisher. In fact, I thought it was more about Zach, who works in the unit. His story comes full circle and at times, I just wanted to hug him. Again, real-world issues. At the end of the day, you have to make the right decision for you and for your family and I think he did so. I couldn’t imagine seeing the things that they have seen and not be affected by it all. Plus, as I’ve said before, there are just some really grisly stuff in the book. Definitely not for the faint of heart. It’s not a cozy mystery.
Overall, I really enjoyed getting to know the unit and Brandon Fisher. I will back for more.
December 30, 2018
Arnold is a brilliant writer and I enjoy everything she writes. I have read a few of her Brandon Fisher series and a few of her Madison Knight series. Arnold has also started a more recent series which involves the character Matthew Conor. Every single one I have read has been a five star read and this book is no exception. A lot of hard work has gone into these books and the story lines are just so good.
Arnold is very good at her detail and has you engrossed in the story line from start to finish. Although there are a large range of crime/thriller writers out there, Arnold should be one of your top go to books if not already. She should definitely be up there with some of the top writers. I also enjoy how there is always plenty of involvement with the characters in her books. Although Brandon Fisher is the main character of this series, we also get plenty of dialogue from the other characters and how their back stories intertwine with one another. This book in particular brought about quite in that aspect for our main character Brandon with it's setting in Miami.
Arnold's book can all be read as stand alones which is also another great factor of all of her series. I haven't read all of the books in any of the series but I know when I start any of the books that that will not be an issue. Even though is book seven in the series, Arnold has consistently made each one just as great. I really enjoyed the story line around the serial killer in this book and the psychology with it.
Overall, Arnold has delivered yet another great book in her Brandon Fisher series. I really hope she will keep it going. Also a big thank you to Hibert and Stiles Publishing for sending me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. It is always appreciated!
Arnold is very good at her detail and has you engrossed in the story line from start to finish. Although there are a large range of crime/thriller writers out there, Arnold should be one of your top go to books if not already. She should definitely be up there with some of the top writers. I also enjoy how there is always plenty of involvement with the characters in her books. Although Brandon Fisher is the main character of this series, we also get plenty of dialogue from the other characters and how their back stories intertwine with one another. This book in particular brought about quite in that aspect for our main character Brandon with it's setting in Miami.
Arnold's book can all be read as stand alones which is also another great factor of all of her series. I haven't read all of the books in any of the series but I know when I start any of the books that that will not be an issue. Even though is book seven in the series, Arnold has consistently made each one just as great. I really enjoyed the story line around the serial killer in this book and the psychology with it.
Overall, Arnold has delivered yet another great book in her Brandon Fisher series. I really hope she will keep it going. Also a big thank you to Hibert and Stiles Publishing for sending me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. It is always appreciated!
December 4, 2018
I chose to read this book after receiving a free e-copy. All opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased.
I’ve read quite a few of Carolyn Arnold’s books including Remnants, one of the books in the Brandon Fisher series. I like Carolyn Arnold’s characters but I think Brandon Fisher is one of my favorites and I’m hoping to find the time to read the rest of the books in her series in order. Each book is a standalone but I like to read a series in order when I can.
Brandon Fisher works for the BAU with the FBI and his team goes to Miami, Florida, to find a serial killer. Someone fitting the profile of the victims is missing, but will they be able to save her in time? Throughout the investigation, one of the members of the team is struggling with leaving the BAU for a desk job because he’s going to be a father. Not only would he be away from his child often, but he’s seen some horrific things.
The team has a lot of clues to follow and they meet up often to keep each other up-to-date and to theorize about the killer as well as what circumstances may have occurred to make him/her a serial killer. There are a few suspects, a lot of twists, and an exciting ending.
I like Carolyn Arnold’s writing whether it’s a cozy mystery or a grizzly FBI thriller or something in between. Her writing flows well and her characters are realistic. If you like murder mysteries and/or if you like the TV show Criminal Minds, you should like On the Count of Three.
I’ve read quite a few of Carolyn Arnold’s books including Remnants, one of the books in the Brandon Fisher series. I like Carolyn Arnold’s characters but I think Brandon Fisher is one of my favorites and I’m hoping to find the time to read the rest of the books in her series in order. Each book is a standalone but I like to read a series in order when I can.
Brandon Fisher works for the BAU with the FBI and his team goes to Miami, Florida, to find a serial killer. Someone fitting the profile of the victims is missing, but will they be able to save her in time? Throughout the investigation, one of the members of the team is struggling with leaving the BAU for a desk job because he’s going to be a father. Not only would he be away from his child often, but he’s seen some horrific things.
The team has a lot of clues to follow and they meet up often to keep each other up-to-date and to theorize about the killer as well as what circumstances may have occurred to make him/her a serial killer. There are a few suspects, a lot of twists, and an exciting ending.
I like Carolyn Arnold’s writing whether it’s a cozy mystery or a grizzly FBI thriller or something in between. Her writing flows well and her characters are realistic. If you like murder mysteries and/or if you like the TV show Criminal Minds, you should like On the Count of Three.
December 4, 2018
This is book 7 in the series featuring FBI agent Brandon Fisher.
The FBI team fly urgently to Miami, having been summoned by homicide detective Kelly Marsh who believes that due to similarities with 2 cold cases, missing person Jenna Kelter has been abducted by a serial killer. The previous 2 victims were decapitated on day 3 after abduction, so time is of the essence to find Jenna.
One small gripe was the use of 3 letter acronyms. DUI and BAU were used in the book blurb and frequently throughout the book. I do wish authors would avoid using these. The only BAU I know is Business as usual, which wouldn’t make sense in the context of the story. I therefore had to look them up. So for anyone else as mystified as me, they are Driving under the influence and Behavioural Analysis Unit.
Also I found a small sub-story that was running throughout a bit perplexing. It is pretty obvious that it is leading up to one of the other agents Zach leaving the team at the end of the book. But why? It is not as if it is a film series, where an actor has requested to be written out.
Once again, Carolyn gives us a gripping story to keep you on the edge of your seat.
This is a review of an e-book I was sent for free. All opinions are my own.
The FBI team fly urgently to Miami, having been summoned by homicide detective Kelly Marsh who believes that due to similarities with 2 cold cases, missing person Jenna Kelter has been abducted by a serial killer. The previous 2 victims were decapitated on day 3 after abduction, so time is of the essence to find Jenna.
One small gripe was the use of 3 letter acronyms. DUI and BAU were used in the book blurb and frequently throughout the book. I do wish authors would avoid using these. The only BAU I know is Business as usual, which wouldn’t make sense in the context of the story. I therefore had to look them up. So for anyone else as mystified as me, they are Driving under the influence and Behavioural Analysis Unit.
Also I found a small sub-story that was running throughout a bit perplexing. It is pretty obvious that it is leading up to one of the other agents Zach leaving the team at the end of the book. But why? It is not as if it is a film series, where an actor has requested to be written out.
Once again, Carolyn gives us a gripping story to keep you on the edge of your seat.
This is a review of an e-book I was sent for free. All opinions are my own.
December 16, 2018
The FBI is on the hunt for a serial killer, and this one is losing control faster than anyone cares to admit...
Brandon Fisher and the BAU are on the trail of a killer. This serial killer abducts and holds his victims for three days before he then then kills them by beheading them. The number 3 figures into everything that the killer does - three days after they are released from prison. Three days before they are killed. But he begins to make mistakes. Little mistakes that lead to larger mistakes. He seems to be devolving so quickly that the team seems to be two steps behind him at all times. A seemingly unrelated issue might just be the break the team needs to crack the case wide open.
As the team races to find a missing woman in the Sunshine State, there are other cases that seem to connect to the serial killer, but the trails have gone cold, and the pieces are not quite fitting together as easily as they should.
I enjoyed this book! If you like a good mystery that will leave you scratching your head to put the pieces together, then you need to read this book! On The Count Of Three will have you trying to figure out who the killer is before another person goes missing, and the trail goes cold again.
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Brandon Fisher and the BAU are on the trail of a killer. This serial killer abducts and holds his victims for three days before he then then kills them by beheading them. The number 3 figures into everything that the killer does - three days after they are released from prison. Three days before they are killed. But he begins to make mistakes. Little mistakes that lead to larger mistakes. He seems to be devolving so quickly that the team seems to be two steps behind him at all times. A seemingly unrelated issue might just be the break the team needs to crack the case wide open.
As the team races to find a missing woman in the Sunshine State, there are other cases that seem to connect to the serial killer, but the trails have gone cold, and the pieces are not quite fitting together as easily as they should.
I enjoyed this book! If you like a good mystery that will leave you scratching your head to put the pieces together, then you need to read this book! On The Count Of Three will have you trying to figure out who the killer is before another person goes missing, and the trail goes cold again.
Get your copy today!
July 17, 2021
This story is a definite winner.
It begins with the abduction of a women who has been taken by a serial killer. Jack's team does not normally get called until someone is murdered. In this instance, Jack receives a direct call from a detective in Miami Beach who he is friendly with. This person has determined that this case is similar to cases which have resulted in a killing where the victims' head is decapitated. Jack calls his team together and they go to Miami Beach.
The victim is still missing when they arrive and they begin looking for information to learn where the victim is so they can save her. As they do their search and start looking into old cases, an event occurs which gives them their 1st lead. As they learn more, they head of the victim has turned up. In addition, more bodies have also been found that don't fit with the MO of the serial killer. They learn that the killer is using the name John Doe. Through hard work, they discover who the killer and take steps to arrest him.
To discover what the killer's real name is, what drove him to start killing, what connection the detective in Miami Beach had, then you need to read this book. Following the deductive reasoning will keep your interest right through the end.
It begins with the abduction of a women who has been taken by a serial killer. Jack's team does not normally get called until someone is murdered. In this instance, Jack receives a direct call from a detective in Miami Beach who he is friendly with. This person has determined that this case is similar to cases which have resulted in a killing where the victims' head is decapitated. Jack calls his team together and they go to Miami Beach.
The victim is still missing when they arrive and they begin looking for information to learn where the victim is so they can save her. As they do their search and start looking into old cases, an event occurs which gives them their 1st lead. As they learn more, they head of the victim has turned up. In addition, more bodies have also been found that don't fit with the MO of the serial killer. They learn that the killer is using the name John Doe. Through hard work, they discover who the killer and take steps to arrest him.
To discover what the killer's real name is, what drove him to start killing, what connection the detective in Miami Beach had, then you need to read this book. Following the deductive reasoning will keep your interest right through the end.
December 4, 2018
On the Count of Three - a review by Rosemary Kenny
The latest and greatest Brandon Fisher novel by Queen of the Murder-Mystery, Carolyn Arnold, On the Count of Three is a shocking and spine-tingling thriller that will give you nightmares about Marie Antoinette if you're unlucky!
Miami Homicide Detective Kelly Marsh calls in Jack Harper, her former FBI mentor, and his BAU team of profiler Brandon Fisher, Paige and Zach. (The latter's new fiancee Sheri has just perturbed and excited him with the news they're expecting a baby). Based around the modern issues of child abuse and DUI-caused motoring deaths,I like the way Carolyn Arnold hits the perfect balance, avoiding sensationalism and gratuitous detail, to concentrate on the human emotions surrounding these dreadful crimes and the outcomes for those who survive or are left behind to recover - or not - and their grieving loved ones.
It's a tragic, sensitively explored, yet grittily realistic FBI/police cold case come alive, sure to haunt you with its engaging unputdownable psychological thriller that you won't want to miss! Make sure you order your copy today - and read it with all the lights on!!
The latest and greatest Brandon Fisher novel by Queen of the Murder-Mystery, Carolyn Arnold, On the Count of Three is a shocking and spine-tingling thriller that will give you nightmares about Marie Antoinette if you're unlucky!
Miami Homicide Detective Kelly Marsh calls in Jack Harper, her former FBI mentor, and his BAU team of profiler Brandon Fisher, Paige and Zach. (The latter's new fiancee Sheri has just perturbed and excited him with the news they're expecting a baby). Based around the modern issues of child abuse and DUI-caused motoring deaths,I like the way Carolyn Arnold hits the perfect balance, avoiding sensationalism and gratuitous detail, to concentrate on the human emotions surrounding these dreadful crimes and the outcomes for those who survive or are left behind to recover - or not - and their grieving loved ones.
It's a tragic, sensitively explored, yet grittily realistic FBI/police cold case come alive, sure to haunt you with its engaging unputdownable psychological thriller that you won't want to miss! Make sure you order your copy today - and read it with all the lights on!!
April 15, 2019
Another brilliant and excellent psychological thriller and we are on the case again with Brandon Fisher and his acquaintances.
How do you find out who is sending decapitated heads as messages? Carolyn Arnold's brilliant insight to detective lines of inquiry and thought process is second to none. The creation of smart and intelligent criminals adds to the story line with no hints as to the mastermind behind the killings or their reason for them. keeps the reader enrapt and intrigued. The book is a fast paced page turner that keeps the reader enrapt and intrigued to find out if the authorities will catch the culprit before he strikes again.
I have read several novels by the author and have never been disappointed in their content, intrigue, brilliant descriptive writing and the way she draws to her conclusions. The characters go from strength to strength in every novel they appear.
Having read a lot of British murder mysteries, Carolyn is becoming one of my favorites from over the pond and always look forward to her next publication and should be on any readers list. As with any good detective series I hope they make it into a TV series.
How do you find out who is sending decapitated heads as messages? Carolyn Arnold's brilliant insight to detective lines of inquiry and thought process is second to none. The creation of smart and intelligent criminals adds to the story line with no hints as to the mastermind behind the killings or their reason for them. keeps the reader enrapt and intrigued. The book is a fast paced page turner that keeps the reader enrapt and intrigued to find out if the authorities will catch the culprit before he strikes again.
I have read several novels by the author and have never been disappointed in their content, intrigue, brilliant descriptive writing and the way she draws to her conclusions. The characters go from strength to strength in every novel they appear.
Having read a lot of British murder mysteries, Carolyn is becoming one of my favorites from over the pond and always look forward to her next publication and should be on any readers list. As with any good detective series I hope they make it into a TV series.
December 30, 2018
I loved the mystery of this book. However, one thing that I found irritating was that the person whose viewpoint you were reading about each chapter changed. However, sometimes it was hard to know whose viewpoint was being expressed until you were well into the chapter. I think it would have been nice to have the person's name at the beginning of the chapter so you would save time trying to guess who was "thinking" or "talking" at the time.
Other than that little issue, I found the book to be well written, the story was interesting, and the characters well developed. The author brought out an intriguing murder mystery, but you also had personality and relationship conflicts, internal conflicts for several of the characters, and power struggles. The book will grab you from the beginning and have you quickly turning the pages to see if you can beat the race to discover the identity of the killer.
Thank you to the author for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Other than that little issue, I found the book to be well written, the story was interesting, and the characters well developed. The author brought out an intriguing murder mystery, but you also had personality and relationship conflicts, internal conflicts for several of the characters, and power struggles. The book will grab you from the beginning and have you quickly turning the pages to see if you can beat the race to discover the identity of the killer.
Thank you to the author for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
June 25, 2019
Brandon Fisher and the rest of the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) team that he is a member of have been dispatched to Miami to help local police rescue a woman who has been abducted by a likely serial killer. Lots of surprises and people who should be good people, but are not so good; e.g. a local detective sergeant (This is not a spoiler; he is identified as a jerk early in the book.). Bodies are piling up as the BAU team and a City of Miami Police detective work to catch the killer before he kills the abducted woman and any other ancillary characters die. Major life changing events happen to major characters in this series. As usual Ms. Arnold has created a well written and exciting book. I recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries. While Ms. Arnold defines her characters well enough that this book can be read stand alone readers will enjoy the rest of the Brandon Fisher series as well.
October 21, 2020
Drinking and Driving Can Be Deadly
Jack, Brandon, Zach and Paige set off on another case. This one huts too close in many ways.... Jack has taken a missing person case because of ties to the requesting officer - the grand daughter of an army buddy. The victim the granddaughter of a local politician, recently released from prison for vehicular homicide has been missing less than 48 hours. Zach begins the case just as he finds himself questioning his career and future. and th hen, there is Brandon who has just vocal used the "L" word to his girlfriend after his last case.
The threads that are being pulled in this case include, drunk drivers, political connections, family, church and secret relationships; with a dose if Serial Killing thrown in for good measure.
Carolyn Arnold has once again created a book that will keep you up well into the night.
Jack, Brandon, Zach and Paige set off on another case. This one huts too close in many ways.... Jack has taken a missing person case because of ties to the requesting officer - the grand daughter of an army buddy. The victim the granddaughter of a local politician, recently released from prison for vehicular homicide has been missing less than 48 hours. Zach begins the case just as he finds himself questioning his career and future. and th hen, there is Brandon who has just vocal used the "L" word to his girlfriend after his last case.
The threads that are being pulled in this case include, drunk drivers, political connections, family, church and secret relationships; with a dose if Serial Killing thrown in for good measure.
Carolyn Arnold has once again created a book that will keep you up well into the night.
December 28, 2018
"A Complex Investigative Mystery"
This is a murder mystery about Miami Homicide Detective Kelly Marsh. There are two unsolved murders of women and Kelly knows there will be a third. Time is running out and her former mentor and family friend, Jack Harper, will help lead a team with FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit. I was disappointed in reading this novel. It's complicated and a slow read for me. In fact, it really didn't captivate me like other great novels by Carolyn Arnold. I finally scanned through the last half, and I was not happy at the end of the decision that Brandon Fisher makes.
This is a murder mystery about Miami Homicide Detective Kelly Marsh. There are two unsolved murders of women and Kelly knows there will be a third. Time is running out and her former mentor and family friend, Jack Harper, will help lead a team with FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit. I was disappointed in reading this novel. It's complicated and a slow read for me. In fact, it really didn't captivate me like other great novels by Carolyn Arnold. I finally scanned through the last half, and I was not happy at the end of the decision that Brandon Fisher makes.
November 21, 2018
If you like Criminal Minds, you will love this book. This is my first novel by this author, but it will not be the last. As the story unfolds, it keeps you riveted to your seat, wanting – no needing - to know what is going to happen next. From the BAU to the serial killer, the characters are well developed in this entertaining read which only adds to this gripping tale. I will definitely have to catch up on the previous novels in this series.
I received a free copy of this book and choose to review it voluntarily.
I received a free copy of this book and choose to review it voluntarily.
March 20, 2022
So Gripping
Carolyn Arnold produced another amazing suspense thriller. And the dynamics of the team was quite interesting. The characters are a lively bunch. I will admit I need to go back and read some of the Brandon Fisher series as I jumped right to book 7. But I loved it as a standalone.
Carolyn Arnold produced another amazing suspense thriller. And the dynamics of the team was quite interesting. The characters are a lively bunch. I will admit I need to go back and read some of the Brandon Fisher series as I jumped right to book 7. But I loved it as a standalone.
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