Book: Her Mother's Cry
Author: Roberta Gately
Pub Day: Nov 1st 2021
About the Book:
The girl in the photo was laughing, her head thrown back, her lips painted a bright red. Jessie could feel the simple joy reflected in that moment. And as she looked closer, she saw the same gold cross and chain that had adorned the first victim’s neck.
When a young woman falls to her death from a parking garage, the Boston police department rule it as a suicide. But when Jessie Novak examines the scene, she isn’t so sure… The girl’s delicate hands are bruised and her fingernails torn: evidence of a struggle. Did someone push her from the roof?
Then a second young woman is found dead, this time at the foot of her dorm building, her hands injured in the same way as the first victim’s with a gold cross and chain clutched in her fist. Jessie is convinced there is a connection and that a twisted killer is on the loose.
Just as Jessie thinks she is closing in on the culprit, her worst fears are realized: a third girl is found dead. The gap between murders is closing: the killer is getting more confident. He will never stop until he is caught.
But little does Jessie know that, while she works to pick up the trail of her suspect, he is already on hers. She is the only one who can stop this monster before he kills again—but to save the next innocent life, is she prepared to risk her own?
A thrilling and totally gripping crime thriller that will grab you from the start and not let go until the final, heart-stopping page. Utterly addictive reading for fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Melinda Leigh.
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'Her Mother's Cry' by Roberta Gately.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Roberta Gately, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 1st November 2021.
This is the second book I have read by this author. It is also the third book in the 'Jessie Novak' series. I have previously read 'The Frozen Girl' which I also recommend anyone read.
I was originally drawn to this book by its eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated thatthid book is 'Utterly addictive reading for fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Melinda Leigh.' I am a huge fan of Lisa Regan and Melinda Leigh so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Roberta and if this is half as good as 'The Frozen Girl' it is sure to be a page turning read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of a prologue and 65 chapters. The chapters medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in Massachusetts, USA 🇺🇸.
This book is written in third person perspective with the main protagonists being Jessie Novack and the unsub. The benefits of third person perspective especially with multiple points of view are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.
Another heart racing page turner from the extremely talented Roberta Gately!!!
This book is well written with good descriptions to help the reader imagine what is going on to the point where you could feel the chill in the morgue making the hairs on your arms raise. The synopsis, title and cover work perfect with the storyline.
This series is unique in the fact that not only is Jessie a nurse but she's also working with the police so you get the benefit of seeing both the medical and police side of things. It is very fast paced with lots going on to keep the reader absorbed throughout. I cannot say I was surprised when it came to the end which was a shame but I figured something wasn't right with a certain character from pretty much when I met them. However, please don't let this out you off as I read several crime novels a week and get pretty suspicious pretty quickly!! Although I wasn't shocked I still enjoyed reading this book and do believe Roberta did alot of medical research which is great to see so congratulations Roberta as several authors don't do their research which can spoil a storyline. I also feel that Roberta has definitely improved her writing technique and picked up the suspense rate from her second book. There is alot of suspense filled momenta in the book and I was on the edge of my seat on severs occasions. It is filled with murder, romance, suspense, tension and friendship. I love that we get to see from the perps perspective and get to learn more about them, finding out why they are doing what they are and what their next move is going to be. I also love the fact that all medical and police terminology were explained in Layman's terms. The chapter numbers also include the dates which make the book more realistic. It is also handy to know the time line of events.
Although this is the third book in the series readers will have absolutely no problems reading it without the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader
The characters were realistic and strong and I really enjoyed meeting them all again. I also enjoyed getting to know more about Jessie and Sam's characters and watching their relationship develop. It will be interesting to see what happens with them in the next book in this series. I also really enjoyed getting to know Roger , Tony, Donna. Eddie and Rufus who all stood out for me, each their their own unique and likeable personalities. Rufus is such a sweet character and I am really invested in his character. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens between Jess and her mother and seeing if a relationship develops.
Well done Roberta on another success!!! Looking forward to the next installment in this explosive series. Congratulations 🎊
Overall an intriguing and page turning crime thriller novel with the perfect mix of police and medical scenes.
Genres covered in this novel include Thriller, Mystery, Romance Novel, Suspense, Noir Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Police Procedural, Urban Fiction, Crime Fiction, Medical Thriller and Medical Fiction amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Melinda Leigh.
333 pages.
This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
Rated 4/5 (I LOVED it but due to working out the perp can only honestly give a 4 instead of a 5) on Goodreads, Instagram, Amazon UK and Amazon US and on over 30 Facebook pages plus my blog on Facebook.
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Author Bio and Social Media
Roberta Gately, lives in Boston where she works as a nurse at the Boston Medical Center. It was in the ER where she developed an interest in the investigations behind the crimes and the victims she encountered. Working in a busy ER is much like being a detective—the search for answers is a methodical process, not unlike the work required to solve a murder! Her crime series with Bookouture stars the brave and brilliant ER nurse Jessie Novak who teams up with her detective friend to solve tricky Boston murder cases. Expect addictive mysteries, breathtaking suspense and a gutsy heroine you’ll never forget. When she’s not writing or working at the hospital, Roberta enjoys reading, working out and spending time with friends and family. She has also worked in humanitarian aid, providing medical care in some of the world’s bleakest spots ranging from Africa to Afghanistan. Her two previous novels, Lipstick in Afghanistan and The Bracelet were based upon her experiences of nursing abroad. Her memoir—Footprints in the Dust tells the true stories of some of the extraordinary people she met. Roberta loves hearing from readers and you can get in touch with her using the links below.
Author website: robertagately.com
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