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“This series gets better with each book! If you love detective books--don't miss this! Can't wait for the next one.”
Lee B wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Just finished it... awesome. Great first person POV with the Bowers detective tracking down the deadliest psychopathic killer so far. Will keep you guessing until the very very end.”
Eric Reinhold wrote this review Tuesday, September 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Just like the Pawn and the Rook it was a great read.”
Joyce P wrote this review Thursday, September 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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clockstein wrote this review Saturday, August 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The Knight by Steven James is the third book is the exciting Patrick Bowers series. FBI Agent Bowers uses his unique geographic profiling skills to track down the most violent of criminals. He'll have to use all of his abilities to find a sadistic murderer who is killing people for a twisted story before Bowers and his stepdaughter Tessa become the next victims. This riveting thriller never lets up for a second. From tense courtroom drama to intense action scenes, every page zips by. I love how James has given Bowers an unusual ability, making him stand out from the overloaded FBI action genre. Bowers relies more on his brain than his brawn to outwit criminals, but he's a bit clueless about matters of the heart in interactions with Tessa and new love interest Cheyenne. If you're going through withdrawal this summer because of repeats on Criminal Minds, Numbers,CSI, etc, Patrick Bowers will satisfy your need for a smart and scary suspenseful thriller.”
“Whoa! If ever there was a book written that is just itching to be made into a movie - it is definitely "The Knight" by Steven James. Without even reading books #1 and #2 in the Patrick Bowers Thriller series I would say that this could be the next great trilogy of movies!
Janna R wrote this review Friday, August 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I am literally sitting on the edge of my bed, my eyes skimming the pages as fast as possible because the writing is so tight and intense that I fear I'm going to miss something! Is the killer going to succeed before Pat gets there? The amazing thing is that at no time can you just assume as a reader that Pat will stop the killer, he has killed so many times already that no body is sacred and anyone could die at anytime. I was actually holding my breath!
I will absolutely not giveaway anything that would spoil a moment of this book for any of you readers out there so I will not talk plot line at all, I will only emphasize that this is one of the single best suspense thrillers I have ever read. Do you love Brandilyn Collins? You'll love Steven James. Do you enjoy Colleen Coble? You'll love Steven James. Does Ted Dekker bring you to the edge of your seat? Add Steven James to your keeper shelf right next to Ted Dekker, he totally deserves to be there!
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“"'Why didn't you save me, Patrick?' She mouthed the words, but in the dream I [Patrick] heard them as if she spoke them aloud." Haunted by past `failures', facing the retrial of a notorious serial killer, and on the trail of an elusive, dangerous killer, the next part of FBI Agent Patrick Bowers story unfolds.
Meli wrote this review Thursday, August 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Smart, connected, and thorough, the Day Four Killer, has brutally tortured and murdered 7 people in less than a week and left virtually no clues behind. He always seems to be one step ahead and as the mystery unfolds, they begin to realize the grotesque murders mirror a Renaissance story of love and death, suffering and grief.
There are few books I read that have the `wow' effect. The Knight is one of the few. It's an amazingly intense story with a mystery that was virtually impossible to unravel. So many suspects, yet so few definites. Lots of mystery, action, and suspense. A phenomenal story from an author's who's already produced two top notch novels.
Though the main plot is superb, equally enjoyable was Tessa's story. She has become an awesome character that adds an immense depth to the Patrick Bowers series. She's hard to truly understand. One moment she's brash and cold, the next soft and hurting. She's a mixture of emotions and this part of her story was just as mysterious and suspenseful as the main plot.
James tackled some tough questions in The Knight. Save a killer from certain death? Lie and keep a killer behind bars or tell the truth and risk setting him free? What does the Bible teach about truth? Is it alright to lie to protect the innocent? Some difficult questions to answer, but wonderfully used throughout the story.
I'm not a squimish person, but at times, The Knight pushed my comfort zone. There was a healthy amount of blood shed, however, it was the detailed descriptions of torture and pain that made sections difficult to read. It's not gratuitous, but it's certainly intense. I loved it. Thought it made for a more realistic, psychological thriller.
The Knight was truly excellent. From the plot to the characters to the execution of the story, it was a superb thriller. It leaves a couple of the plot lines dangling, which means summer 2010 can't get here soon enough. Great job. James wrote a gem this time.”
“Although I enjoy stories of suspense, I do not usually choose to read thrillers. I'm a wimp, and I don't like to be frightened. Nonetheless, I must admit that I loved this intense novel about a gory, serial killer. I would like to think that the world could not possibly contain a person as evil as Giovanni, but the author is quite adept at writing believable characters. Giovanni is a psychopath who meticulously plots his murders based on The Decameron. The plot moves at an intense pace.
SmilingSally wrote this review Wednesday, August 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers, a widow, struggles with balancing truth and justice while raising Tessa, his free-thinking teenage stepdaughter. Tessa has self-love/hate issues; she cuts herself when confronted with pain. Her grief over the death of her mom and the subsequent discovery of a diary makes for an interesting sub-plot.
I doubt if you will figure out the ending; I didn't. Why, there's even an unexpected twist in the epilogue! ”
“Once again Steven James has penned a frightening thriller that had me guessing at who the bad guy was right until the end. But that isn't what makes this story memorable. Through Patrick Bowers' quest to find the killer, James raises questions regarding truth & justice that for days has left me thinking. What would I say if I were in Patrick Bowers' position? Is justice served best by telling the truth or by lying? ”
Brenda A wrote this review Thursday, August 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
““The Knight” by Steven James is the third book in the Patrick Bowers series, and a thought-provoking and very graphic crime drama. From the first sentence, James transports you into the chilling tale of Agent Patrick Bowers’ latest crime scene. He is on the trail of a killer and the clues seem to point to Bowers being the next intended victim.
Stacey D wrote this review Thursday, August 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I really enjoy Bowers’ character. He is strong and intelligent and human. I’m barely into reading this book, and I already want to go back and read “The Pawn” and re-read “The Rook”, books one and two in this series, so I can get an even fuller picture of this character.”
“very good book reads faster then The Pawn and The Rook.
Nate wrote this review Wednesday, August 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I am a James Patterson fan but the Cross Series started
to be pretty predictable... I wish every one check out Steven James
it's worth it ”
