The Patrick Bowers files was one I kept seeing on Goodreads and added to my TBR but never got time to read, until the end of last year, and what a thrilling ride! If you enjoy thrillers, especially serial killers, this series should be a MUST read on your TBR. The Audiobooks are also amazing if you enjoy listening to those.
The Patrick Bowers was originally published with The Pawn, but since then Steven James published Opening Moves and The New York Files as prequels to this series. Some readers prefer the Publication order, others the Series order. Steven James did a brilliant job to fill gaps where needed, but also not to repeat information in the prequel series, so I think you can do either. The Patrick Bowers series was a bit milder with regards to serial killers and what they did, so if you want to ease into the series, start with the publication order, however, the author gave just enough information to fill the picture of the crimes, but not too much to colour the picture with detail.
This series is definitely highly recommended for fans of thrillers and serial killers. Apart from the murders and killers to find, I loved the character growth which was so strong throughout this series.
Also, almost all of the books in this series won Awards!
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About the author:
Steven James is a national bestselling novelist whose award-winning, pulse-pounding thrillers continue to
gain wide critical acclaim and a growing fan base.
His latest novel, SYNAPSE, a near-future thriller, was a finalist for an International Book Award in the sci-fi category.
Suspense Magazine, who named Steven’s book EVERY WICKED MAN one of their “Best Books of 2018,” says that he “sets the new standard in suspense writing.” Publishers Weekly calls him a “master storyteller at the peak of his game,” and RT Book Reviews promises that “the nail-biting suspense will rivet you.”
Steven deftly weaves intense stories of psychological suspense with deep philosophical insights. As critically-acclaimed novelist Ann Tatlock put it, “Steven James gives us a captivating look at the fine line between good and evil in the human heart.”
Equipped with a unique Master’s Degree in Storytelling, he has taught writing and storytelling on four continents over the past two decades and has spoken more than two thousand times at events spanning the globe.
Steven’s groundbreaking books on the art of fiction writing, STORY TRUMPS STRUCTURE and TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR NOVEL, have both won Storytelling World Awards. Widely recognized for his story-crafting expertise, he teaches regularly as a Master Class instructor at ThrillerFest, North America’s premier training event for suspense writers. He also hosts the biweekly podcast, The Story Blender.
When Steven isn't writing or speaking, you'll find him trail running, rock climbing, or drinking dark roast coffee near his home in East Tennessee.
gain wide critical acclaim and a growing fan base.
His latest novel, SYNAPSE, a near-future thriller, was a finalist for an International Book Award in the sci-fi category.
Suspense Magazine, who named Steven’s book EVERY WICKED MAN one of their “Best Books of 2018,” says that he “sets the new standard in suspense writing.” Publishers Weekly calls him a “master storyteller at the peak of his game,” and RT Book Reviews promises that “the nail-biting suspense will rivet you.”
Steven deftly weaves intense stories of psychological suspense with deep philosophical insights. As critically-acclaimed novelist Ann Tatlock put it, “Steven James gives us a captivating look at the fine line between good and evil in the human heart.”
Equipped with a unique Master’s Degree in Storytelling, he has taught writing and storytelling on four continents over the past two decades and has spoken more than two thousand times at events spanning the globe.
Steven’s groundbreaking books on the art of fiction writing, STORY TRUMPS STRUCTURE and TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR NOVEL, have both won Storytelling World Awards. Widely recognized for his story-crafting expertise, he teaches regularly as a Master Class instructor at ThrillerFest, North America’s premier training event for suspense writers. He also hosts the biweekly podcast, The Story Blender.
When Steven isn't writing or speaking, you'll find him trail running, rock climbing, or drinking dark roast coffee near his home in East Tennessee.
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