Pretty Broken Dolls by Jennifer Chase

Release: August 5th 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Bookouture
Source: Pumpupyour Book Tours
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In the thin light of the moon, the woman’s limp body hangs from the iron fence amongst the redwoods. Looped over the railings is the little gold locket her mother gave her when she turned sixteen. The picture of the girl inside smiles out at a future she’ll never see…

As day breaks over the fairground, Detective Katie Scott forces herself to take in another disturbing scene in front of her. A woman, the same age as her, found slumped in the carriage of the Ferris wheel, red lipstick dragged across her lips, her throat cut.

Katie doesn’t want to believe that the serial killer picking off women across the state has found their way to the small town of Pine Valley, California, but when her team finds a gold engagement ring hanging nearby, it’s a terrifying, but undeniable fact.

With a twisted killer on her doorstep, Katie knows if she doesn’t act fast, she’ll find more women left out in the cold like broken dolls. Her team hit dead end after dead end, but only she can see the vital link between the victims: a connection with Katie herself.

Katie has spent years pushing traumatic memories of her years in the military far out of reach, but she must confront them now or more innocent women will die. But as the killer circles closer and closer to Katie, what if the only answer is to give him what he wants? There must be another way…

About the Author:

Jennifer Chase is a multi award-winning and USA Today BestSelling crime fiction author, as well as a consulting criminologist. Besides, Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in police forensics and a master’s degree in criminology & criminal justice. These academic pursuits developed out of her curiosity about the criminal mind as well as from her own experience with a violent psychopath, providing Jennifer with deep personal investment in every story she tells. In addition, she holds certifications in serial crime and criminal profiling. She is an affiliate member of the International Association of Forensic Criminologists, and member of the International Thriller Writers.

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Pretty Broken Dolls Review:

If I see a Ferris Wheel over the next few days, I will surely remember the gripping crime fiction novel “Pretty Broken Dolls.”

I didn’t know this book was the sixth one in the series. Even though I have not read the previous five books, I had no trouble reading this as a standalone. Katie is good in the lead as she and her partner McGaven try to find a possible serial killer whose victims appear like broken dolls. The author writes crime fiction nicely, and it was interesting to see how Katie started to connect the clues. The author adds potential suspects and suspicious people like Agent Campbell, who just gave me the creeps.

Moreover, I enjoyed how Katie analyses the situation and studies all areas before making her next move. I also liked how the author merged Katie’s background in the military and how it could connect her to the murderer. Some scenes shocked me, like when Katie sees the Bamboo or the message about her friend Lizzie. The climax to the end was exciting, and I could not put it down. The author also gives good background towards K9 training, which I found fascinating. On a side note, I also adored Cisco.

However, there were some scenes that I felt the author could have trimmed. Even though I liked the author’s moments to Katie, like how she misses Chad, few parts felt redundant. Frankly, I would have wanted to see her spend more time with her adorable Uncle.

Overall, “Pretty Broken Dolls” is a thrilling crime fiction novel. Even if you have not read the previous books, you will still enjoy it if you enjoy reading the genre.