Reviews"Shocking suspense, compelling characters and fascinating forensic details." -Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on A Deeper Darkness, A genuine page-turner... Ellison clearly belongs in the top echelon of thriller writers. Don't leave this one behind., "Fans of forensic mysteries, such as those by Patricia Cornwell, should immediately add this series to their A-lists." -Booklist, starred review, on When Shadows Fall, "Thriller fanatics craving an action-packed novel of intrigue will be abundantly rewarded!" -Library Journal on What Lies Behind, "Full of carefully mastered clues...a true thrillfest that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end." -Suspense Magazine on When Shadows Fall, "Exceptional character development distinguishes Thriller Awardwinner Ellison's third Samantha Owens novel (after Edge of Black), the best yet in the series." -Publishers Weekly, starred review, on When Shadows Fall, "Darkly compelling and thoroughly chilling, with rich characterization and a well-layered plot, All the Pretty Girls is everything a great crime thriller should be." -Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of Fear No Evil, "A genuine page-turner... Ellison clearly belongs in the top echelon of thriller writers. Don't leave this one behind." "Thriller fanatics craving an action-packed novel of intrigue will be abundantly rewarded!" -Library Journal on What Lies Behind "Fans of forensic mysteries, such as those by Patricia Cornwell, should immediately add this series to their A-lists." -Booklist, starred review, on When Shadows Fall "Exceptional character development distinguishes Thriller Award-winner Ellison's third Samantha Owens novel (after Edge of Black), the best yet in the series." -Publishers Weekly, starred review, on When Shadows Fall "Full of carefully mastered clues...a true thrillfest that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end." -Suspense Magazine on When Shadows Fall "A gripping page-turner...essential for suspense junkies." -Library Journal on When Shadows Fall "Shocking suspense, compelling characters and fascinating forensic details." -Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on A Deeper Darkness "Mystery fiction has a new name to watch." -John Connolly, New York Times bestselling author "Darkly compelling and thoroughly chilling, with rich characterization and a well-layered plot, All the Pretty Girls is everything a great crime thriller should be." -Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of Fear No Evil
Series Volume Number1
Dewey Decimal813.6
SynopsisNashville Homicide lieutenant Taylor Jackson is working to catch a serial rapist after a local girl falls prey to a sadistic killer. The Southern Strangler is slaughtering his way through the Southeast, leaving a gruesome memento at each crime scene--the prior victim's severed hand. Taylor finds herself in a joint investigation with her lover, FBI profiler Dr. John Baldwin, as they pursue the vicious murderer. Ambitious TV reporter Whitney Connolly is certain the Southern Strangler is her ticket out of Nashville; she's got a scoop that could break the case. But she has no idea how close to this story she really is--or what it will cost her. Battling an old injury and her own demons, Taylor is desperate to quell the rising tide of bodies. But as the killer spirals out of control, everyone involved must face a horrible truth--the purest evil is born of private lies., All the pretty girls vanish one by one... Return to the riveting start of the Taylor Jackson series by New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison with a heart-pounding case of murder, intrigue, and lies buried deep. After a local girl turns up dead, Nashville Homicide lieutenant Taylor Jackson is determined to catch the serial rapist responsible for the crime. Called "The Southern Strangler," this sadistic killer is slaughtering young women throughout Southeast, leaving a gruesome memento at each crime scene--the prior victim's severed hand. Taylor finds herself in a joint investigation with her lover, FBI profiler Dr. John Baldwin, as they pursue the vicious murderer. Ambitious TV reporter Whitney Connolly is certain the Southern Strangler is her ticket out of Nashville; she's got a scoop that could break the case. But she has no idea how close to this story she really is--or what it will cost her. Battling an old injury and her own demons, Taylor is desperate to quell the rising tide of bodies. But as the killer spirals out of control, everyone involved must face a horrible truth--the purest evil is born of private lies. Previously Published. Read the Taylor Jackson Series by J.T. Ellison: Book 1: All the Pretty Girls Book 2: 14 Book 3: Judas Kiss Book 4: The Cold Room Book 5: The Immortals Book 6: So Close the Hand of Death Book 7: Where All the Dead Lie