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Martin Rhodes #3
Say Your Prayers
A killer is enacting his own form of justice by hanging dead bodies for all to see.As former Detective Martin Rhodes attempts to move on from his dark past, he is suddenly confronted by someone from his past who needs his help. At the same time, a shocking request from his estranged father throws his world into disarray.Special Agent Jo Pullinger, already struggling with a heart condition, is thrown into a case involving the sudden and suspicious deaths of two individuals with criminal histories. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a family secret that threatens to shatter everything she thought she knew.As Rhodes and Pullinger race against time to unravel the mysteries before them, they have no idea that they are about to come face to face with the infamous Bridgeton Ripper, a serial killer who has eluded justice for far too long. In a heart-pounding battle for survival, they must confront their own demons and embrace the darkness within if they hope to emerge victorious.
Gritty, fast-paced, and utterly suspenseful. You will stay up all night to finish it!
Praise for Martin Rhodes
“Kept me on the edge of my seat”
“Once you start you can't stop!”
“Scary to close your eyes”
“This book deserves an A+!”
“Hooked on Martin Rhodes!”
“Couldn't out it down!!”
“A page turner that will keep you reading until you're cross eyed!”
Gritty, fast-paced, and utterly suspenseful. You will stay up all night to finish it!
Praise for Martin Rhodes
“Kept me on the edge of my seat”
“Once you start you can't stop!”
“Scary to close your eyes”
“This book deserves an A+!”
“Hooked on Martin Rhodes!”
“Couldn't out it down!!”
“A page turner that will keep you reading until you're cross eyed!”
227 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 10, 2016
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About the author
Thomas Fincham
77 books152 followerspen name for Mobashar Qureshi
THOMAS FINCHAM holds a graduate degree in Economics. His travels throughout the world have given him an appreciation for other cultures and beliefs. He has lived in Africa, Asia, and North America. An avid reader of mysteries and thrillers, he decided to give writing a try. Several novels later, he can honestly say he has found his calling. He is married with two kids, and he lives in a hundred-year-old house. He is the author of LEE CALLAWAY series, the HYDER ALI series, the MARTIN RHODES series, and the ECHO ROSE series.
THOMAS FINCHAM holds a graduate degree in Economics. His travels throughout the world have given him an appreciation for other cultures and beliefs. He has lived in Africa, Asia, and North America. An avid reader of mysteries and thrillers, he decided to give writing a try. Several novels later, he can honestly say he has found his calling. He is married with two kids, and he lives in a hundred-year-old house. He is the author of LEE CALLAWAY series, the HYDER ALI series, the MARTIN RHODES series, and the ECHO ROSE series.
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July 17, 2018
Not often I read three books in a row by one author, very pleased I found this author and followed the story throughout the three books to a conclusion.
FROM THOMAS FINCHAM, THE NEW VOICE IN THE CRIME AND SUSPENSE GENRE, COMES A HERO UNLIKE ANY OTHER !!
Martin Rhodes is a former police detective who spent years in prison for murder. He is flawed but honorable. He always gets his man...
Gritty, fast-paced,and utterly suspenseful. You will stay up all night to finish it!
A killer is enacting his own form of justice by hanging dead bodies for all to see.
Former Detective Martin Rhodes spent ten years in prison for murder. Someone from Rhodes's past comes knocking on his door asking for his help. Rhodes is also caught off guard by his father's unexpected requested. Meanwhile, Special Agent Jo Pullinger has to deal with two dead bodies of individuals who were once accused of crimes. Jo's heart condition only worsens as she is also faced with a family secret. As Jo and Rhodes continue their investigation, they have no idea that they will finally come face-to-face with the Bridgeton Ripper.
What we have here is a well paced addictive thriller, which comes to a conclusion, but the stories throughout the three books are great, within each book, and the main story, the great characters, a few big shocks.
All I suggest is do start with Book 1, then 2 and then 3 !!
You will be pleased you did. Great books. Five stars
FROM THOMAS FINCHAM, THE NEW VOICE IN THE CRIME AND SUSPENSE GENRE, COMES A HERO UNLIKE ANY OTHER !!
Martin Rhodes is a former police detective who spent years in prison for murder. He is flawed but honorable. He always gets his man...
Gritty, fast-paced,and utterly suspenseful. You will stay up all night to finish it!
A killer is enacting his own form of justice by hanging dead bodies for all to see.
Former Detective Martin Rhodes spent ten years in prison for murder. Someone from Rhodes's past comes knocking on his door asking for his help. Rhodes is also caught off guard by his father's unexpected requested. Meanwhile, Special Agent Jo Pullinger has to deal with two dead bodies of individuals who were once accused of crimes. Jo's heart condition only worsens as she is also faced with a family secret. As Jo and Rhodes continue their investigation, they have no idea that they will finally come face-to-face with the Bridgeton Ripper.
What we have here is a well paced addictive thriller, which comes to a conclusion, but the stories throughout the three books are great, within each book, and the main story, the great characters, a few big shocks.
All I suggest is do start with Book 1, then 2 and then 3 !!
You will be pleased you did. Great books. Five stars
December 23, 2024
Great read!!!
This was a great read! Try to read in order as it makes for a continual story. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
This was a great read! Try to read in order as it makes for a continual story. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
February 28, 2025
YouTube audiobook
I aren't sure if this is AI or not, hearing breathing, and repetition throughout but I liked the story but not the narration so much
5* story
2* narration
I aren't sure if this is AI or not, hearing breathing, and repetition throughout but I liked the story but not the narration so much
5* story
2* narration
September 25, 2020
An old friend he had worked with on the force, came to see him, wanting help on a case. Just read through the fikes and let him know.
A landlord’s so. Has been out of prison, stealing cars and taking to chop shops and now back doing it abain, she wants Rhodes to talk to him. Not wanting him to end up in prison for life, like his father in Russia.
Jo still puzzled over Mathais what he wanted to tell her. Taking a require time off, she strips the articles iff the walls in her house. Till one article catches her attention, and once again confronting the father on his alibi,
At the hands of a madman the peices fell into place, would this be theend for her. Another triangle of cases woven together for Jo and Rhodes.
A landlord’s so. Has been out of prison, stealing cars and taking to chop shops and now back doing it abain, she wants Rhodes to talk to him. Not wanting him to end up in prison for life, like his father in Russia.
Jo still puzzled over Mathais what he wanted to tell her. Taking a require time off, she strips the articles iff the walls in her house. Till one article catches her attention, and once again confronting the father on his alibi,
At the hands of a madman the peices fell into place, would this be theend for her. Another triangle of cases woven together for Jo and Rhodes.
October 23, 2024
All the answers
Jo gets answers to it all…her mom’s health, dad not perfect, heart condition, who the Bridgerton serial killer was…she had a busy book! Rhodes worked on several issues and cases as well that worked together with Jo or to help him move forward from his crime and time spent in prison. The secondary characters were in full color this book, especially Chris and Irina and Tarik. Charlotte and Jo had some great and tough conversations. I love Ben and adore the relationship Jo has with her niece. I flew through this book and enjoy this series.
Jo gets answers to it all…her mom’s health, dad not perfect, heart condition, who the Bridgerton serial killer was…she had a busy book! Rhodes worked on several issues and cases as well that worked together with Jo or to help him move forward from his crime and time spent in prison. The secondary characters were in full color this book, especially Chris and Irina and Tarik. Charlotte and Jo had some great and tough conversations. I love Ben and adore the relationship Jo has with her niece. I flew through this book and enjoy this series.
August 11, 2017
For Everyone....
Job well don't!! The bad guys are gone, the good guys prevailed, and something fresh and new will now surface and the twists and turns are all straight now. Justice was served , endings were made happy and all main characters came full circle just as it should be and all was right with the world of evil with no room for error, at least not on the surface any way. Though I'm extremely satiated after the last installment in the series was comp!eyed, it is not to say I won't pick up another one by Mr. Fincham but whose to say? THIS has been one of my more pleasant experiences, particularly in a series, that I may have ever embarked upon. The five star rating should be indicative of such. Another success from an author on the prowl!! Iandd peoplebknkwbho7
Job well don't!! The bad guys are gone, the good guys prevailed, and something fresh and new will now surface and the twists and turns are all straight now. Justice was served , endings were made happy and all main characters came full circle just as it should be and all was right with the world of evil with no room for error, at least not on the surface any way. Though I'm extremely satiated after the last installment in the series was comp!eyed, it is not to say I won't pick up another one by Mr. Fincham but whose to say? THIS has been one of my more pleasant experiences, particularly in a series, that I may have ever embarked upon. The five star rating should be indicative of such. Another success from an author on the prowl!! Iandd peoplebknkwbho7
July 14, 2018
This was my least favorite of the Martin Rhodes trilogy but still had me eagerly turning the pages to see what happened next. Once again the former detective finds himself embroiled in another investigation only this time he's headed for a showdown with the Bridgeton Ripper, a serial killer who's leaving bodies around town.
Hate for this to be the last we see of Rhodes. He could be the next Jack Reacher. Hope the author changes his mind and comes out with another book!
Hate for this to be the last we see of Rhodes. He could be the next Jack Reacher. Hope the author changes his mind and comes out with another book!
February 3, 2018
Just read book 2 and 3
Cross your heart, book 2 and say your prayers, book 3.
Wow what a ride. Excellent stories. Exciting and suspenseful. The suspense in the story makes you Not able to stop reading... You have to know what's gonna happen next. All the characters are Awesome. Sad the series has no more books..
Cross your heart, book 2 and say your prayers, book 3.
Wow what a ride. Excellent stories. Exciting and suspenseful. The suspense in the story makes you Not able to stop reading... You have to know what's gonna happen next. All the characters are Awesome. Sad the series has no more books..
June 15, 2019
Good but sad
Maybe a little unsatisfying end. Throughout the entire series I sincerely hope someone, somehow would be able to get ex detective Rhodes back in the detective saddle again. But I guess this storyline mimics the reality of today's police officers. They try to do their jobs the best way they can and then they are the persecuted and prosecuted. What a shame!
Maybe a little unsatisfying end. Throughout the entire series I sincerely hope someone, somehow would be able to get ex detective Rhodes back in the detective saddle again. But I guess this storyline mimics the reality of today's police officers. They try to do their jobs the best way they can and then they are the persecuted and prosecuted. What a shame!
May 28, 2022
Best Ending Ever!
Once again the characters were real as me. Very good plot and as before it was as if I was living the story. But once again I'm not sure I'll get another book from Thomas Fincham. I'm ok with stand alone series with same characters but not if you have to keep buying his books to find the end of a story brought up in the first book.😤
Once again the characters were real as me. Very good plot and as before it was as if I was living the story. But once again I'm not sure I'll get another book from Thomas Fincham. I'm ok with stand alone series with same characters but not if you have to keep buying his books to find the end of a story brought up in the first book.😤
November 3, 2017
Easy gripping read
I figured out the bad guy but it was still a great book. Only bad thing was proofreading needs to be a little better. Found quite a few errors in all three books. Hoping for another adventure with Jo & Rhodes.
I figured out the bad guy but it was still a great book. Only bad thing was proofreading needs to be a little better. Found quite a few errors in all three books. Hoping for another adventure with Jo & Rhodes.
May 20, 2019
A Fascinating Mystery
Everything in this book was perfect... From the plot full of twists and turns to the characters. This book was so well written that the ending was a surprise! I'm looking forward to reading more books by this author.
Everything in this book was perfect... From the plot full of twists and turns to the characters. This book was so well written that the ending was a surprise! I'm looking forward to reading more books by this author.
May 29, 2019
Great surprising ending to the trilogy
Another apparent serial killer . Martin is becoming overwhelmed by requests for his help . Jo's heart is getting worse . Martin is an excellent detective , however , and never stops seeking answers .
Another apparent serial killer . Martin is becoming overwhelmed by requests for his help . Jo's heart is getting worse . Martin is an excellent detective , however , and never stops seeking answers .
July 19, 2022
YAY!
All comes full circle as tangled threads are loosened and the full scope and degree of inhuman depravity is revealed. Generations-long family secrets of several protagonists are bared and lives both end and begin again..
All comes full circle as tangled threads are loosened and the full scope and degree of inhuman depravity is revealed. Generations-long family secrets of several protagonists are bared and lives both end and begin again..
March 23, 2023
And another great book
Is Jo gonna die? Is Rhodes gonna? I'll never tell. Read the book to find out. Dr. Lotta is twisted in a way that can never be straightened out. Find out why, where, and when in book 3.
Is Jo gonna die? Is Rhodes gonna? I'll never tell. Read the book to find out. Dr. Lotta is twisted in a way that can never be straightened out. Find out why, where, and when in book 3.
March 4, 2024
Really 4.5
What a story! The end is a bit too pat, yet it pulls the reader in. While this is considered a Rhodes book, it could also be Jo's story. Many storylines are completed in this book.
What a story! The end is a bit too pat, yet it pulls the reader in. While this is considered a Rhodes book, it could also be Jo's story. Many storylines are completed in this book.
October 12, 2024
Love Martin Rhodes & Jo. I know Jo goes on & has her own stories & they are great. I am glad I went to Martin Rhodes books to see how Jo came about. I will be finishing Martin's storyline before going back to Jo's story. Great job, you don't want to stop reading.
February 8, 2018
Very riveting
Anyone liking mysteries will enjoy this sequel and the characters are well developed. Fascinating as you solve the mystery with these characters
Anyone liking mysteries will enjoy this sequel and the characters are well developed. Fascinating as you solve the mystery with these characters
February 13, 2018
Good conclusion
Good ending to the cliffhangers of the last books and all the questions answered. Perhaps we will see more of Rhodes and Jo?
Good ending to the cliffhangers of the last books and all the questions answered. Perhaps we will see more of Rhodes and Jo?
March 26, 2018
Great Read
Excellent writing. A great book to follow the first two. Lots of suspense, mystery and a bit of romance. I would recommend this book to everyone.
Excellent writing. A great book to follow the first two. Lots of suspense, mystery and a bit of romance. I would recommend this book to everyone.
May 10, 2018
Tied up some loose ends! Easy to follow.
January 8, 2019
Day Your Prayers
I really liked this series. Being an avid reader sometimes a series will become a bit of a favorite! Yep my friend this is one of them!😊
I really liked this series. Being an avid reader sometimes a series will become a bit of a favorite! Yep my friend this is one of them!😊
February 11, 2019
Who done it?
I found this book interesting, however, there were so many characters it was difficult to keep track of them as I read through the many chapters until the end.
I found this book interesting, however, there were so many characters it was difficult to keep track of them as I read through the many chapters until the end.
May 7, 2019
Fincham is a good read
Really enjoyed these series. They are great on the bus or in the breakroom kind of reads. Makes the time go really good
Really enjoyed these series. They are great on the bus or in the breakroom kind of reads. Makes the time go really good
July 13, 2019
Great Book
I love the fact that detective Rhodes saved Jo and Jo saved Detective Rhodes. Can’t wait to see if these two work together again.
I love the fact that detective Rhodes saved Jo and Jo saved Detective Rhodes. Can’t wait to see if these two work together again.
August 30, 2019
Say Your Prayers
Great Book! Wonderful writing! Interesting characters. Could hardly put it down. The suspense kept me coming back for more. 😱😄
Great Book! Wonderful writing! Interesting characters. Could hardly put it down. The suspense kept me coming back for more. 😱😄
June 7, 2020
Loved the book but having read previous I found this novel kept going back over previous books too much
January 8, 2021
Fabulous
Isooo enjoy. These books great author!! Will continue to read all of these books. GreAt collection of books. Always enjoy new authors.
Isooo enjoy. These books great author!! Will continue to read all of these books. GreAt collection of books. Always enjoy new authors.
April 17, 2022
Best one yet
This one is the best one yet. So many twists and turns and full of action. You'll enjoy this one
This one is the best one yet. So many twists and turns and full of action. You'll enjoy this one
November 3, 2023
This was a great book but it can get boring at certain points.
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