About the Book

Book: Anchored by Death

Author: Catherine Finger

Genre: Christian Mystery/Thriller

Release Date: June, 2017

Police Chief Jo Oliver needed a little time to herself. But when her escape to Wisconsin turns deadly, she teams up with FBI agent Nick Vitarello, hoping to catch the Bow Tie Killer. Their romantic past and complicated present leads them into uncharted territory as they match wits with a psychopath bent on destroying everything they hold dear.

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MY REVIEW

I have read the other books in this series and found them enjoyable. It does help to read them but I think this book could stand alone and still be able to follow the storyline. The attraction between Jo and Nick seemed to be a big focus in the book. There were parts that I felt were a little more descriptive than I like. Everyone has their preference in that area so I will leave it up to the readers. Jo is not quite sure she wants to continue her relationship and I was a bit frustrated with her. I did like that she realized she needed to work on trusting more and having more faith.

It’s not everyday you go golfing and find a body, but Jo does. As the author focuses on several murders, the story finds Jo and Nick working together. I really liked the profiling and how defined the investigation is. It is easy to suggest that the author has done research on profiling because the details are good and follow a trail that opens up several possible suspects to the team.

There is a lot of action in this story which heightens the intensity to find out who is behind the killings. Could the killer have ties to Jo or Nick? Just as they get close to catching their suspect, a diversion is set to lead them off his path. It a race to the finish line in this heart pounding story. I liked the faith element in the story which were placed throughout the book. The ending is an adrenaline rush with a few surprises.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.

About the Author

Catherine Finger loves to dream, write, and tell stories. Retired from a wonderful career in public education, she celebrates the ability to choose how to spend her time in a new way during the second half of life. So far, she chooses to write books, ride horses, serve others, and generally find her way into and out of trouble both on the road and at home. She lives in the Midwest with a warm and wonderful combination of family and friends.

More from Catherine

Thank you for your interest in the Jo Oliver thriller series. Today we celebrate Anchored by Death—book three in the series. The basic plot for this book came as a result of an FBI workshop I attended on how profilers track killers. A particular method was presented that really stuck with me. As I thought it over, I had the idea to combine a map of Wisconsin with the tracking technique I had learned, and I actually built the crime scenes around the theory. I then created a killer who would do the sorts of things I had mapped out, and in that order. This was a satisfying challenge for Josie and I enjoyed my research jaunts throughout Wisconsin while writing the chase and takedown scenes.

When Josie’s off the clock and spending time with family and friends, you can catch our heroine in the kitchen. Ever since her infamous Flourless Chocolate Cake appeared in Anchored by Death, fans have requested the recipe. For the epicurean readers, here is the recipe she used when preparing this special treat:

Ingredients:

12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

1 ½ sticks butter

¼ salt

6 eggs, room temp

1 ½ cups sugar (white granulated or brown will do)

Confectioner’s sugar and cocoa powder for dusting top and cake stand

How To:

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare springform or regular round pans with nonstick spray or butter and flour.

Melt chocolate, butter, and salt—microwave will work in a pinch—or add all to heatproof bowl and place over small saucepan of simmering water to melt without burning. Set aside to cool

Beat eggs and sugar until light and thickened, around 6-8 minutes. Fold in melted chocolate mixture until completely combined.

Pour batter into buttered and floured cake pan—springform or regular round—and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 90 minutes, until a toothpick comes out wet but relatively clean.

Allow cake to cool completely before removing from pan. Dust with confectioner’s sugar and cocoa—Jo used a stencil for a quick and pretty design.

Thanks again for celebrating Anchored by Death—and know that I appreciate you. Readers are a special breed. As a lover of the written word and an author, I invite you to enjoy the read.