If you follow my book reviews then you know I read a lot of books by this author. She is stretching a little out of her normal genre and is getting ready to publish a police procedural crime and suspense story.
This is not written like her typical romantic suspense books so I would recommend not expecting that type of writing in this particular story and series. She also has the Lilah Love series that is in this genre which I just love too! Gripping!
Read on for my full review on this upcoming publication.
The Poet by Lisa Renee Jones
Publisher: Entangled: Amara
Publication Date: March 9, 2021
ISBN-13: 978-1682815175
About:
“The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth.” -Jean Cocteau
Some call him friend or boss.
Some call him husband or dad.
Some call him son, even a favorite son.
But the only title that matters to him is the one the media has given him: The Poet.
A name he earned from the written words he leaves behind after he kills that are as dark and mysterious as the reason he chooses his victims.
One word, two, three, a story in a poem, a secret that only Detective Samantha Jazz can solve. Because he’s writing this story for her.
She just doesn’t know it yet.
The Poet by Lisa Renee Jones
Jones takes us on a journey that will grab a hold and take you for a wide ride with The Poet.
While it seems to start a bit slow and come off as a simple cop fiction novel, don’t let that fool you. Typical of Jones, the further you get into this story, the more things change and twist around. What seems to be a dead-end all of a sudden becomes something more sinister and dives right into the psychological genre of a thriller.
Her lead character, Detective Sam Jazz, has some interesting ties, quirks, and friendships. I love the complexity of all of her layers and issues, her humorous and tight work relationship with her partner, and especially her non-boyfriend, Wade, who totally gets her.
Jones has authored a story complete with all things we look for in a police procedural thriller. Multiple streams of suspects; plenty of twists and added crime to muddy the waters; and the raw descriptions that bring us right into the story. The pacing is right on track and by the end, she throws in one more spiral to taking down this serial killer.
Detective Jazz is a complex character that will make a fabulous lead in which to build a series. Do I miss the romance portion? Not really, but maybe there is something building and growing here. Fingers crossed!
The Poet is a gripping, gritty, and raw look at murder and obsession that will raise your hackles a few times.
5 STARS!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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