Title: Blue
Baby (BRANDON FISHER FBI SERIES)
Author: Carolyn
Arnold
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Publisher:
Hibbert & Stiles Publishing Inc.
Blurb:
Where light meets darkness…
Where light meets darkness…
Happiness is
elusive for many, but from the killer’s standpoint, it’s something he creates.
And he’s determined to get it right…at least one more time.
The murders
were one year apart, but the similarities have the interest of the FBI. Both
victims were found in their tubs, dressed in their wedding gowns. But that’s
not the worst of it. When a third body is found, Brandon Fisher and his team
make the chilling discovery that more than the killer’s method of operation connects
the women.
It was hard for me to get into this book at first, but once it caught my attention I loved the Criminal Minds feel the author brought forth. The suspense was killing me, just as soon as I thought they were onto something there was twist that turned things upside down. Just goes to show not everything is as it seems to be. I never expected the suspect to be who is revealed. His character was so minor I really didn't see it coming. The story was well thought out, you can see the author did her homework and research on this one. I love watching NCIS and CSI and reading Blue Baby reminded me a lot of these type of shows including the characters. I really hated Paige's character at first but I think as I got to know her more she kind of grew on me and became my favorite character. If you love a book with suspense and law enforcement then this is def a book for you
CAROLYN ARNOLD
is the international best-selling and award-winning author of the Madison
Knight, Brandon Fisher, and McKinley Mystery series. She is the only author
with POLICE PROCEDURALS RESPECTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.™
Carolyn was
born in a small town, but that doesn’t keep her from dreaming big. And on par
with her large dreams is her overactive imagination that conjures up killers
and cases to solve. She currently lives in a city near Toronto with her husband
and two beagles, Max and Chelsea. She is also a member of Crime Writers of
Canada.
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Prologue
THE WHITE
SILK WAS DRAPED over the porcelain of the tub
like angel wings. She was beautiful, radiant. Her face was flushed, and her
eyes were open and staring at him.
He took the set of fake lashes from his pocket and applied
them. He coated her eyeball with glue before delicately using both hands to
pull her eyes closed. The extensions fanned against her flesh.
He applied the eye shadow and stepped back to appreciate
the hues of brown and gold.
Next. Lipstick.
He smeared the tube across her lips. The bright red was an
exquisite touch of color against her fair skin. He put the veil in place and
wisped back the nylon until it framed her face and ensconced her shoulders. He
stood back to admire his work thus far.
Divine.
The blonde sat with her back against the end of the tub,
her dress spilling down her frame and over the ledge. Her hair was a bed of
curls beneath her veil. Her makeup appeared professional, and he was pleased
with his hard work. He wasn’t nearly as perfect with the first one.
Her mouth carried a hint of peace. Of happiness.
The Big Event was under way.
“Almost.”
His gaze went to her left hand resting in her lap.
How could he have been so foolish? Was he rushing things?
He moved swiftly through her apartment and found what he sought on her dresser.
“There you go, beautiful.” He slipped the wedding ring on
her finger, leaving him with one final task.
He took the cigar cutter from his pocket, slipped her ring
finger into it, and squeezed. As he had the first time, he marveled at the ease
of it, how such small blades were able to cut through bone. He let the severed
finger fall against her ivory dress.
Stepping back, he took in her beauty.
She was pleased. It was in the way her lips were set.
He smiled. “Now, you can just be
happy.”
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