Rating:
I have a confession, long time ago as a college student I loved to read true life crime stories and all Stephen King books. Some of them being “difficult” to read. So before I review this book I want to pass along what I was told myself (but be sure to read my opinion about the book below):
- *A word of caution: this book is considered “gritty, chilling and intense”. It contains graphic descriptions of disturbing crime scenes. While not for the faint of heart, the series has been described as “suspense thriller writing at its highest level” and is likely to keep you up all night.
The Knight picks up in The Bowers Files series (I reviewed The Rook here, which was a 2009 Christy Award Finalist), starring FBI criminologist Patrick Bowers, who is assigned to tracking the country’s most dangerous killers. But when he is called to his most disturbing crime scene yet, Bowers begins to realize that this criminal mastermind has actually been tracking him.
To get to the bottom of this cold-blooded case, Bowers uses his cutting-edge investigative techniques to decipher the evidence and discovers that the murderer has been using an ancient manuscript as a blueprint for his crimes. This sends Bowers on a race against time to stop the killer before he takes his next victim in another grisly crime.
But even as he is working to crack the clues of this bloody trail, Bowers finds himself stumped by another matter: An old murder case haunts him, causing him to question himself and wonder which is more important—truth or justice. The answer might set a killer free or change Bowers into a criminal himself.
Steven James Bowers Files series has become a favorite of mine. If you love reading FBI mysteries that keep you on the edge of your seat you will love The Knight. There were a few scenes I think Steven James could have left out and the book would still have been scary enough. This book goes a bit over the top in the area of chilling and intense. With that said, I did enjoy reading the book and I will read more of Steven James books. Just be sure to read the warning that was mentioned above because this book will not be for everyone, but if you enjoy “gritty, chilling and intense” then I would recommend The Knight by Steven James.
The Knight, Bowers Files Series #3 can be purchased here.
“Available August 2009 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”
About:
Steven James is one of the nation’s most innovative storytellers—with a Master of Arts in Storytelling degree to prove it. For the past decade, he has been crafting compelling and evocative stories that pull readers into the thick of his brilliant, mind-bending plots, and his latest creative endeavor is no different: The Knight, the third installment in his bestselling series of thrillers, is full of the chilling twists and adrenaline-laced action that readers have come to expect from James.
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Wow! I'm excited to learn of this writer. His work seems right up my alley. Thanks for giving him such a fair and balanced review!
Wow! I'm excited to learn of this writer. His work seems right up my alley. Thanks for giving him such a fair and balanced review!
I am patiently waiting for The Bishop. I have enjoyed this series and love Steven James’ books. I hope he continues the series
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