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Field of Graves
Escrito por J.T. Ellison
Narrado por Joyce Bean
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With Field of Graves, New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison goes back to where it all began.…
All of Nashville is on edge with a serial killer on the loose. A madman is trying to create his own end-of-days apocalypse and the cops trying to catch him are almost as damaged as the killer. Field of Graves reveals the origins of some of J.T. Ellison's most famous creations: the haunted Lieutenant Taylor Jackson; her blunt, exceptional best friend, medical examiner Dr. Samantha Owens; and troubled FBI profiler Dr. John Baldwin. Together, they race the clock and their own demons to find the killer before he claims yet another victim. This dark, thrilling and utterly compelling novel will have readers on the edge of their seats, and Ellison's fans will be delighted with the revelations about their favorite characters.
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Field of Graves
Escrito por J.T. Ellison
Narrado por Joyce Bean
Descripción
With Field of Graves, New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison goes back to where it all began.…
All of Nashville is on edge with a serial killer on the loose. A madman is trying to create his own end-of-days apocalypse and the cops trying to catch him are almost as damaged as the killer. Field of Graves reveals the origins of some of J.T. Ellison's most famous creations: the haunted Lieutenant Taylor Jackson; her blunt, exceptional best friend, medical examiner Dr. Samantha Owens; and troubled FBI profiler Dr. John Baldwin. Together, they race the clock and their own demons to find the killer before he claims yet another victim. This dark, thrilling and utterly compelling novel will have readers on the edge of their seats, and Ellison's fans will be delighted with the revelations about their favorite characters.
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Apparently there is something good about being late to the game. This is the 8th book in the "Taylor Jackson" series, but it is the first book the author wrote in this series. It is actually a prequel where it sets the stage for the meeting of Jackson and Baldwin as well as the origin of the scar on her neck. I have not read any of the books in the series, so I guess I started at the right time. I really enjoyed this story, it was gritty, suspenseful, a bit violent but hopeful as well.
Taylor Jackson in a Lieutenant in charge of a squad of police that investigate strange homicides or ones that other detectives have given up on. She is dealing with a past situation where she killed a dirty cop in self-defense, but feels that she is being judged by others. When they are called to investigate the murder of a young co-ed from Vanderbilt, they have no idea what is coming. Her chief (Price) is asked by a friend from the BSU at the FBI if a troubled member of his team can consult, we meet Baldwin. He and Jackson have an immediate attraction to one another and are able to get by their personal demons to work the case. As more bodies show up, Dr, Samantha Owens (Sam) the M.E. and friend of Taylor notices some strange things during autopsy. This story hooked me right from the beginning. It was a taut suspense novel as well as a police/detective mystery.
I loved meeting the characters in this story. Ellison did a great job developing the characters and letting us get to know them. The team Taylor works with all admire her and work hard. I enjoyed learning about everyone's past that was shared as well as their troubles and demons. They were shown to be human, not perfect, they had flaws. They followed procedure, chased down the clues and kept you reading until the end. Can they save the last victim? A good read. I also enjoyed reading the author's notes at the end. It gives me background now that I am going to read the rest of this series. I am hooked on Taylor Jackson.
Rating: 4Taylor Jackson in a Lieutenant in charge of a squad of police that investigate strange homicides or ones that other detectives have given up on. She is dealing with a past situation where she killed a dirty cop in self-defense, but feels that she is being judged by others. When they are called to investigate the murder of a young co-ed from Vanderbilt, they have no idea what is coming. Her chief (Price) is asked by a friend from the BSU at the FBI if a troubled member of his team can consult, we meet Baldwin. He and Jackson have an immediate attraction to one another and are able to get by their personal demons to work the case. As more bodies show up, Dr, Samantha Owens (Sam) the M.E. and friend of Taylor notices some strange things during autopsy. This story hooked me right from the beginning. It was a taut suspense novel as well as a police/detective mystery.
I loved meeting the characters in this story. Ellison did a great job developing the characters and letting us get to know them. The team Taylor works with all admire her and work hard. I enjoyed learning about everyone's past that was shared as well as their troubles and demons. They were shown to be human, not perfect, they had flaws. They followed procedure, chased down the clues and kept you reading until the end. Can they save the last victim? A good read. I also enjoyed reading the author's notes at the end. It gives me background now that I am going to read the rest of this series. I am hooked on Taylor Jackson.
Even though this is number eight in the series, it's actually a prequel case which shows how Taylor and Baldwin met. The case is very interesting and it was suspenseful as usual. This case explains how she was injured on her neck. The murders were graphic, women of course and the women were tortured as well by a delusional religious zealot who thought he was creating the Son of God by impregnating one of his victims, who survived actually. I like the Taylor Jackson series. She is a strong female character who is quite likeable.
Rating: 4From my blogJT Ellison takes us back to where it all started and we get to meet characters who we already know for the first time. I didn't enjoy this part as much as I thought I would because I have followed the journey's of theses characters and love both Dr. Samantha Owens (the medical examiner) and Lieutenant Taylor Jackson series. I thought it would bring new information for us to know which I didn't really think it did and of course we get to have a case to follow which is the great part of her series. I have read 4/8 of LT Taylor series and all but one of Sam Owens, they both appear in both series because they are an amazing team together. I will have to analyzing why I enjoy Dr. Sam Owens series more.We get to see how Baldwin and Taylor get together which was interesting, a nice to know. They found each other when they were put together on this case and their history and the support was a perfect match, more than the spark they initially felt. I like that they are still together and now show the dynamics of the balance of work and personal.I am also a fan of Andrea Kane, and this story reminded me of one of hers, Twisted. University students are going missing and found murdered, all but one who ended up being the chosen one. I really like the style of letting the reader be a part of the investigation, guessing along the way, profiling the killer, agreeing or not agreeing with the detectives. I did feel like it took to long to investigate one part of the story coming together, which I believe could have made the difference in possibly two being murdered. The illness of the killer didn't sit well with me and so the ending wasn't climatic. JT Ellison is one of my favourite authors and I will read all her new works while still catching up on the older ones. I expected a different spin on this one since it was taking us back but it fits perfectly with the LT Taylor series. I would put this as Book 1 maybe in the series. My expectation not being met and the investigation missing a key clue to get to the killer earlier makes it a 3 1/2 instead of a 4 or 4/12 on a favourite series, which I highly recommend.Thanks to NetGalley for this read, they really help to keep me updated on her books.
Rating: 4A serial killer is determined to create his own apocalypse and begins by haunting Nashville. Police Lieutenant Taylor Jackson, medical examiner Samantha Owens, and FBI profiler John Baldwin are just as determined to put a stop to the killing before the madman claims another victim.Background revelations give the characters dimension and provide insight for readers. The credible plot twist and turns as it ramps up suspense and builds tension. Compelling and captivating, readers will find the story difficult to set aside.Highly recommended.
Rating: 5I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for a fair and honest review.I became hooked on the Taylor Jackson series after reading All The Pretty Girls back in 2007. Taylor Jackson is a kick-ass cop with a host of personal problems. It's been fascinating to watch her journey as a police officer, not to mention follow her romance with Dr. John Baldwin. I won't even get into all of the drama with Taylor's BFF, Samantha Owens... Guess you can tell that I really enjoy this series (Thank you Ms. Ellison for crafting such amazing characters and storylines). Needless to say, when I found out there was going to be a prequel released, providing us with more of the backstories for Taylor, John, and Samantha I was beyond delighted. After reading Field of Graves, I'm even more enamored with this series. Yes, there is murder, mayhem, and mystery involved, but we also get to see a more fragile side to both Taylor and John, as well witness the beginning of their romantic relationship. If you haven't read any of the books in the Taylor Jackson series, start with Field of Graves and you'll be hooked. If you're already a fan of the series, then this is one book you want won't to miss.
Rating: 4
Good story. Very engaging. Lots of gaps in the audio. Very frustrating because a lot of them where when important details were being revealed. Very buggy audiobook.
Rating: 4Taylor Jackson has a delightful cat. She also has an intruder, soon to become a dead body on the floor. And she works in homicide in Nashville, Tennessee. She’s a convincingly vulnerable and strong protagonist in J. T. Ellison’s dark police procedural, Field of Graves. Well promoted and good at her job, she should have everything going for her, but behind the scenes she struggles to keep nightmares of the past from interfering with a present investigation.When a body is found, posed on the steps of the Parthenon, Taylor finds a washed out FBI agent, with demons of his own, assigned to “help” her team. But will two wounded, almost broken, investigators manage to work together. Can they heal each other? And how many deaths will it take before the killer is found?Field of Graves blends convincing investigation with fear and myth, offering a truly scary and cleverly hidden antagonist, and revealing just enough as each day passes to draw the reader in. The characters and relationships are warmly believable, with very real strengths and weaknesses. The mystery is complex and dark. Well-chosen side-plots serve to reinforce the tale. And the police procedures feel convincingly real.This is the first book I’ve read by J. T. Ellison. It’s the first (or zeroeth) in the Taylor Jackson series, and I’d love to read more.Disclosure: I won an ecopy. Lucky me!
Rating: 4