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A COVERT INVESTIGATION
A stalker attacks behavioral analyst Dr. Tori Crew at knifepoint, shattering the fierce independence she’s built since her parents’ unsolved murder. Forced into an off-the-books criminal investigation, Tori must push her expertise–and her fiercely guarded heart–to the breaking point as a killer’s pattern emerges.
A LOOMING THREAT
Homicide detective Blade St. James has been Tori’s friend and protector since childhood. Haunted by his own past of parental abandonment, Blade is determined to build a stable life and find the peace that always seems just out of reach. But when Tori’s life is threatened, his guardian reflexes collide with everything he’s been trying to build.
A HIDDEN MENACE
As the conspiracy rooted in Tori’s past pulls them deeper, the boundaries of their friendship blur, and the truth neither can deny becomes impossible to ignore. Can they unmask the sophisticated serial killer before they become the final, fatal piece in the pattern?
In this gripping romantic suspense thriller, Kate Angelo delivers pulse-pounding psychological suspense and forensic investigations threaded with slow-burn romance and a heart-stopping cold case. Perfect for fans of Criminal Minds, Lynette Eason, Nancy Mehl, Colleen Coble, and Irene Hannon.
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Violence - 3.5/5
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Summary
Book Review: Fatal Pattern by Kate Angelo
Fatal Pattern is book two in Kate Angelo’s King’s Legacy series, and just wow! I originally picked up one of Kate Angelo’s books because she contributed to a series connected to Lynette Eason, one of my favorite suspense authors. After Fatal Pattern, I can confidently say Kate Angelo has become an author I’ll be following on her own.
Both books in the King’s Legacy series have been exceptional thrillers, particularly for readers who enjoy complex plots that make you think as you try to piece together the clues. Fatal Pattern works well as a standalone, but I definitely recommend reading both books. You won't want to miss the first one!
In Fatal Pattern, a serial killer appears to be a mathematical genius, creating intricate crime scenes with patterns that must be deciphered. Tori is a criminal profiler and one of the troubled teens Stryker helped years ago. Blade, her childhood friend, was also part of Stryker’s group, giving the two of them a shared history that spans decades.
I especially loved the relationship between Tori and Blade. Their connection was built on years of trust, friendship, and an almost instinctive understanding of one another. Blade’s steadfast loyalty and faithfulness grounded Tori as her world began falling apart; not only because of a stalker, but also when new information surfaced about her parents’ murders. Their history made the relationship feel deeper and more believable than a romance based simply on attraction.
The mystery itself was fascinating. There are a lot of pieces to put together, and Angelo kept me engaged as the characters worked to uncover the pattern behind the crimes.
I’m already looking forward to Jett and Harlee getting their own stories. As the tech experts of this group of friends, I have a feeling their books could be especially fun!
Content Notes: This book is noticeably more violent and gruesome than the first in the series. It includes stalking, references to child abuse, kidnapping, murder, and serial killings. If you follow my reviews, you know that I can struggle with graphic violence. Although Fatal Pattern pushed closer to my comfort level in places, I was okay with the way it was handled. Much of the more disturbing material is presented in a clinical or investigative context as the characters analyze the crime scenes and search for patterns, rather than feeling graphic simply for shock value.
If you enjoy Christian romantic suspense with complex mysteries, intelligent investigators, strong friendships, and plenty of twists, I highly recommend giving Kate Angelo’s King’s Legacy series a try. She has definitely earned a spot on my must-read author list.