Victoria M. Patton

Innocence Taken

Read this edge of your seat police procedural thriller with just enough creepiness to keep you up at night. If you love CSI and Criminal Minds and books with a paranormal twist, serial killers, and cold case mysteries with strong characters, and the feel of real-life murder investigations, then read this book and series today. A buried secret from the past is the catalyst for murder. FBI Agent Derek Reed is back in Phoenix and in charge of his new cold case team, the Legacy Unit. Plagued by visions and nightmares from his previous case, Derek questions why the dead won’t leave him alone. Billy Edmonds is found bludgeoned to death in his home. His connection to high-level politicians and his close friendship with Congressman Jackson gives the dead man special privileges. When the Congressman pulls rank and puts Derek and his team on the case, Derek can’t help but wonder if he is being set up. As evidence unfolds, Derek realizes this killer isn’t done, placing his team in a race against time to stop him. However, when Derek searches beneath the surface of the case, a connection to a cover-up puts one of his team members in danger. Derek turns to the one person he can trust, his director. But when the evidence leads to a bigger circle of government and FBI officials, he knows continuing to dig may not only cost him his career, but the lives of those he loves most. Read Buried Secrets - Book 2 in the Derek Reed Series. Buy your copy today! ﻿ Victoria M. Patton combines forensics and police work with just enough humor. Her unique way of writing will have you on a roller coaster ride of emotions and keep you turning pages well past your bedtime. Visit her online to learn more about her and sign up for sneak peaks of her books, what murders she’s plotting, and what whiskey she is currently drinking.

A Paranormal Forensic Thriller

Buried Secrets

A cold case, a serial killer, and a dead girl that won’t go away. Profiler FBI Agent Derek Reed is dealing with a costly mistake. A mistake leaving him with horrible physical injuries, plagued by nightmares, and the harsh reality a girl is dead because of him. Forced into a sixty-day medical leave, he heads from Arizona to Tennessee to see his family. Using his love of photography, he decides taking photos of old abandoned buildings will help distract him from the mess he’s made. When he finds an old tin box at a farmhouse, he’s sure his luck is about to change. But instead of a treasure, he finds the trophies of a serial killer. Four photos of four girls. Murdered over the course of one year, beginning in 1985. Current cases are hard enough, but tracking a killer from over thirty years ago is almost impossible. Knowing he can’t ask for help from his unit, he questions if he should bury the box and walk away. Not being able to leave a puzzle unsolved, Derek decides to hunt for a killer. Driven by guilt, he hopes solving this case will help him atone for his past sins—a deadly mistake from his childhood. But chasing a ghost from the past stirs up old memories. Memories Derek buried for a reason. The Box is a forensic thriller with a paranormal twist and Book 1 in the Derek Reed Series. Buy your copy today! Other books in this series: The Box - Book 1 Buried Secrets - Book 2 The Music Box Killer - Book 3 (Pre-Order) Victoria M. Patton combines forensics and police work with just enough humor. Her unique way of writing will have you on a roller coaster ride of emotions and keep you turning pages well past your bedtime. Visit her website whiskeyandwriting.com to learn more about her and sign up for sneak peaks of her books, what murders she’s plotting, and what whiskey she is currently drinking.

The Box

Dark edgy stories, not for the faint of heart. No cozy mysteries here. If you like gritty realism, read the Damien Kaine series. If you're a fan of CSI or Criminal Minds then this CRIME THRILLER SERIES is for you. Download this 5 BOOK BUNDLE today! INNOCENCE TAKEN - Bk 1 Two dead girls, another one missing, and a secret that will rip a tight-knit community apart. As Lt. Damien Kaine searches for a sadistic killer, a disturbing pattern emerges. The more he digs into a community’s history, the more missing girls he finds. Tensions rise with the abduction of another girl. Damien is in a race against time to save her. But the case is about to take a frightful turn. What they uncover will not only rock them to their core, it will haunt them forever. CONFESSION OF SIN - Bk 2 A brutal killer with a grudge against the Catholic Church begs the question, can God really protect the flock? After the murders of several priests, evidence points to someone with a grudge. Not just against the Church, but the head of the Church. When the killer kidnaps Bishop Cantor, Damien fears he may be too late. In a race against the clock to save the bishop, he does what it takes to stop a sadistic killer. Making choices that go against protocol have an unintended outcome. Placing Damien in a situation with deadly consequences. FATAL DOMINION - Bk 3 Lies, secrets, and murder. All the makings of a good political race. The brutal murder of Glen Rossdale thrusts Lt. Damien Kaine into Illinois politics pitting him against one of the most powerful families in the city. The Lockharts are in a race for Governor, and Damien’s investigation is getting in the way. With the body count rising, and not sure whom he can trust, Damien must rely on his partner, Joe Hagan. As they get closer to the real meaning behind ter. All the makings of a good political race.he gruesome string of murders, a new threat emerges. A familiar killer from Damien’s past who will do whatever it takes to remove Damien from the case, permanently. WEB OF MALICE - Bk 4 The past doesn't always stay in the past. Sometimes it comes back with a vengeance. A silent killer from the past, hellbent on revenge, is back in Chicago. Forcing Damien to put his career on the line to end this killer’s reign of terror. Keeping secrets from his detectives and family, Damien breaks more laws than he can count. Unknowingly placing those he loves in danger. When he realizes that Dillon's life hangs in the balance, the choice is easy. He will risk everything to save her. But Damien's choices weave a web of danger that he never expected. His actions may cost him more than his job or the woman he loves. It may cost him his life. BLIND VENGEANCE - Bk 5 How far would you go to get justice for someone you love? Would you kill for them? The murders of a millionaire and a stripper seem unrelated, until Lt. Damien Kaine finds a connection to Sunshine Valley orphanage. As the investigation expands, it points to a heinous and sinister reason behind the brutal killings. This case has far-reaching political connections, making Damien question why his Captain reinstated him weeks before his suspension was over. *This series has adult themes, adult language, and has graphic descriptions of crimes and crime scenes. It is intended for over 18.*

The Damien Kaine Thriller Series Book Books 1-5

The Damien Kaine Thriller Series Books 1-3

The past doesn't always stay in the past. Sometimes it comes back with a vengeance. A silent killer from the past, hellbent on revenge, is back in Chicago. Forcing Damien to put his career on the line to end this killer’s reign of terror. Keeping secrets from his team of detectives and his family, Damien breaks more laws than he can count and unknowingly puts those he loves in more danger. After being placed on mandatory suspension from his position as head of the Vicious Crimes Unit, he must decide how far he is willing to go to keep those he cares about safe. When he realizes that Dillon's life hangs in the balance, the choice is easy. He will risk everything to save her. But Damien's choices weave a web of danger that he never expected. His actions may cost him more than his job or the woman he loves. It may cost him his life. If you like police procedurals that mimic real life investigations, then this book/series is for you. Buy Web of Malice today. All books in this series: Innocence Taken Confession of Sin Fatal Dominion Web of Malice Blind Vengeance *Each book is a standalone story and can be read out of order. However, you will get more character insight reading from book 1. This series has adult themes, adult language, and has graphic descriptions of crimes and crime scenes. It is intended for over 18.* Victoria M. Patton combines forensics and police work with just enough humor and sizzling romance in her books. Her unique way of writing will have you on a roller coaster ride of emotions and keep you turning pages well past your bedtime. Visit VictoriaMPatton.com to learn more about her and sign up for sneak peaks of her books, what murders she’s plotting, and what whiskey she is currently drinking.

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