What do you think?
Rate this book
A Murder of Saints: A Novel
Sophie Fields is a little girl tortured by her memories of Damien Smith, a much-loved and respected church elder with a secret lust for the unmentionable. After his misdeeds are covered up by church leaders, she climbs to the roof of her house and jumps to her death, right in front of her shocked brother, Charlie.
Twenty years later, detective Harry Fletcher is still haunted by the personal demons associated with the church cover-up. After losing his faith, his wife, and now his partner, Fletcher learns that Charlie Fields has come back to town with one mission: to kill everyone responsible for his sister's death. It is Fletcher's job to track and stop the crazed killer. But as it becomes clear who the main targets are, Fletcher finds himself in the midst of a moral quagmire. Although he sees justice in Charlie's crusade, the killer seems to be taking out others not responsible for his family's destruction. As Fletcher and his new partner battle each other in a test of ideology and limits of the law, the real demons show up and change everything.
Twenty years later, detective Harry Fletcher is still haunted by the personal demons associated with the church cover-up. After losing his faith, his wife, and now his partner, Fletcher learns that Charlie Fields has come back to town with one mission: to kill everyone responsible for his sister's death. It is Fletcher's job to track and stop the crazed killer. But as it becomes clear who the main targets are, Fletcher finds himself in the midst of a moral quagmire. Although he sees justice in Charlie's crusade, the killer seems to be taking out others not responsible for his family's destruction. As Fletcher and his new partner battle each other in a test of ideology and limits of the law, the real demons show up and change everything.
370 pages, Paperback
First published September 29, 2017
6 people are currently reading
639 people want to read
About the author
Chris Miller
49 books167 followersChris Miller is a native Texan who has been writing from an early age. He began publishing in 2017 with his first novel, A Murder of Saints, and since then he has published several novels—including the Amazon bestselling Splatter Western, Dust—and has also been inducted into many anthologies. When not writing, Chris enjoys playing guitar, watching movies, and reading. He is first and foremost a family man and is happily married to the love of his life (and best friend) Aliana. They have three beautiful children and live in Winnsboro, TX.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 32 reviews
August 24, 2018
Alright, before I started this book, I had high hopes for it. The second I had read the summary, I was hooked. I really love thrillers, but they are often all the same and rather involves police research than the actual murders, or the murderers themselves. Furthermore, I have been disappointed by this type of books before, because most of the time, they are very 'serious', adult books and it is usually heavy and dull, as if a book could not be realistic AND interesting at the same time.
But this one, God, did I get slapped in the face, swallowed whole and spat out again. This book is a wild ride from beginning to end. It is quite long in its 436 pages, and I was a little afraid the plot would linger endlessly like it does in so many other thrillers, but it was not the case, not even a single time. The pace is incredibly fast, packed with action, simply breathtaking. I found myself flipping the pages so fast I felt like in a trance. The story is just mesmerizing: it is incredibly dark and violent and twisted, but it is so thrilling too. And it is not only entertaining, it exposes a cruel truth, of child abuse, of people covering shameful events.
As I said, I read many thrillers and most of the time, you follow the story from the police's eyes and the killer is often that vague, ominious figure always standing in the shadows, out of reach. Perhaps it is more realistic and really represents how an investigation feels, but it was simply so refreshing to be in the killer's point of view too. The author's writing is insane, so fast and powerful in the span of a few, simple words, he just grips your guts and twists them around with bloody details and dark, swirling thoughts. I was completely hypnotized by the story, and I'm not exaggerating. And Charlie is just so interesting as a character! Now, don't get me wrong, he is a bit of an asshole, but you just can't help but find yourself praying he doesn't get caught, always looking out for him in a way.
This book was also interesting in the way that it wasn't just the killer is bad, the police is good and that's all. It really showed how a situation can be in a grey zone: after all, didn't the church elder abuse a child? Doesn't he deserve a punishment, as well with the people who helped him hide his crimes? The ending was really amazing for this dilemna, I really, really, REALLY liked it. Fletcher - our main character - is my man, I really loved his character throughout the entire book.
And for the last thing I wanted to discuss, this book mentally threw me accross the room with the twist that occured roughly halfway. It was already amazing since the beginning, but suddenly everything changed and added a dash of supernatural in it, making this book simply UNIQUE. It was exactly what I wanted to read for years, and I'm not disappointed I picked this book up. It's a masterpiece of the genre, and I would die for it.
But this one, God, did I get slapped in the face, swallowed whole and spat out again. This book is a wild ride from beginning to end. It is quite long in its 436 pages, and I was a little afraid the plot would linger endlessly like it does in so many other thrillers, but it was not the case, not even a single time. The pace is incredibly fast, packed with action, simply breathtaking. I found myself flipping the pages so fast I felt like in a trance. The story is just mesmerizing: it is incredibly dark and violent and twisted, but it is so thrilling too. And it is not only entertaining, it exposes a cruel truth, of child abuse, of people covering shameful events.
As I said, I read many thrillers and most of the time, you follow the story from the police's eyes and the killer is often that vague, ominious figure always standing in the shadows, out of reach. Perhaps it is more realistic and really represents how an investigation feels, but it was simply so refreshing to be in the killer's point of view too. The author's writing is insane, so fast and powerful in the span of a few, simple words, he just grips your guts and twists them around with bloody details and dark, swirling thoughts. I was completely hypnotized by the story, and I'm not exaggerating. And Charlie is just so interesting as a character! Now, don't get me wrong, he is a bit of an asshole, but you just can't help but find yourself praying he doesn't get caught, always looking out for him in a way.
This book was also interesting in the way that it wasn't just the killer is bad, the police is good and that's all. It really showed how a situation can be in a grey zone: after all, didn't the church elder abuse a child? Doesn't he deserve a punishment, as well with the people who helped him hide his crimes? The ending was really amazing for this dilemna, I really, really, REALLY liked it. Fletcher - our main character - is my man, I really loved his character throughout the entire book.
And for the last thing I wanted to discuss, this book mentally threw me accross the room with the twist that occured roughly halfway. It was already amazing since the beginning, but suddenly everything changed and added a dash of supernatural in it, making this book simply UNIQUE. It was exactly what I wanted to read for years, and I'm not disappointed I picked this book up. It's a masterpiece of the genre, and I would die for it.
April 8, 2018
I loved the cover I thought it was very eye catching. What I liked about the cover is it looked a murderer on the loose with a rifle. You could tell instantly it's going to be one of those gruesome stories. Once I received my book looking at it more closely, I could see a church and wondered what the connection was. So apart from the cover that grabbed my attention, the next thing that I particularly liked was the church theme as my daughter goes to church every Sunday. So I'm very familiar with the elders from church. In the story A Murder of Saints Damien Smith was the much loved and respected church elder with a secret lust for the unmentionable. Things about him are hushed up by the church. I've never read such an intense suspense thriller with gruesome scenes of type of horrors that it freshly different. With the church scenes about an elder I do wonder if the author Chris Miller attends church in Texas where he lives. I'm always very interested in what gave the author the idea to write their novel.
June 26, 2018
2.5 Stars
This was an incredibly dark thriller that addressed classic themes of revenge and human sin. Told from multiple perspectives, the narrative moved along quite quickly. At first, this story read like a traditional thriller, but readers should be aware that there were some supernatural horror elements in the later half of the narrative.
This story certainly contained some dark subject matter. I felt that the topic of sexual abuse was sensitively handled in a way that tried to minimize the details of the sister's backstory in order to minimize the potentially triggering material. Yet, at the same time, the book did not shy away from the darker sides of murder. Filled with gruesome detail, the was some wonderfully morbid scenes in this story that appealed to the horror reader in me.
While this was a decent thriller, I felt that it was a story that I have read many times before. The supernatural aspects increased my enjoyment of the book, but they weren't enough to make the story feel fresh. The book itself was fairly well written, yet I found the characters and plot to be just average. Admittedly, I may have become fatigued by the thriller genre and am finding myself overly critical of books that do not break the mold and surprise me.
I received a copy from the author
This was an incredibly dark thriller that addressed classic themes of revenge and human sin. Told from multiple perspectives, the narrative moved along quite quickly. At first, this story read like a traditional thriller, but readers should be aware that there were some supernatural horror elements in the later half of the narrative.
This story certainly contained some dark subject matter. I felt that the topic of sexual abuse was sensitively handled in a way that tried to minimize the details of the sister's backstory in order to minimize the potentially triggering material. Yet, at the same time, the book did not shy away from the darker sides of murder. Filled with gruesome detail, the was some wonderfully morbid scenes in this story that appealed to the horror reader in me.
While this was a decent thriller, I felt that it was a story that I have read many times before. The supernatural aspects increased my enjoyment of the book, but they weren't enough to make the story feel fresh. The book itself was fairly well written, yet I found the characters and plot to be just average. Admittedly, I may have become fatigued by the thriller genre and am finding myself overly critical of books that do not break the mold and surprise me.
I received a copy from the author
May 8, 2020
An excellent crime thriller with supernatural elements
Full of action and suspense this was one of the best revenge stories I’ve read
Well narrated and highly recommended
I received a free review audiobook and voluntarily left this review
Full of action and suspense this was one of the best revenge stories I’ve read
Well narrated and highly recommended
I received a free review audiobook and voluntarily left this review
January 4, 2018
I love first novels and this one didn’t disappoint!
December 31, 2019
SOPHIE FIELDS WILL HAUNT YOU
Chris Miller does it again. Every chapter of this book flew by very quickly because it was a joy to read. I read this one fast because it was enjoyable and trust me other books out there require the patience of a saint to finish reading.
From the beginning, we are hooked by the character of Sophie Fields who is briefly described but burned into our imagination in a deeply haunting description.
Is anything real? That's the question A Murder of Saints poses to the reader. I think the philosophy of the two main characters can be summed up as solipsism. Solipsism is the philosophical idea that only one's own mind can be proven to exist. The protagonist and antagonist are both trapped in their own minds and both of them are ultimately profoundly haunted by the memory of Sophie Fields. The little girl's tragic death was a grave and unspeakable injustice to both of the main characters, one a police detective and the other the brother of the murdered little girl Sophie.
The book reminds me a bit of David Lynch's Twin Peaks and I also think it's kind of a modern version of Umberto Eco's The Name of The Rose.
Still, the book is ultimately an original work from a brand new voice in fiction. And he pulls us into the minds of the story's two conflicted and tormented main characters.
They are haunted by the memory of Sophie Fields.
Chris Miller does it again. Every chapter of this book flew by very quickly because it was a joy to read. I read this one fast because it was enjoyable and trust me other books out there require the patience of a saint to finish reading.
From the beginning, we are hooked by the character of Sophie Fields who is briefly described but burned into our imagination in a deeply haunting description.
Is anything real? That's the question A Murder of Saints poses to the reader. I think the philosophy of the two main characters can be summed up as solipsism. Solipsism is the philosophical idea that only one's own mind can be proven to exist. The protagonist and antagonist are both trapped in their own minds and both of them are ultimately profoundly haunted by the memory of Sophie Fields. The little girl's tragic death was a grave and unspeakable injustice to both of the main characters, one a police detective and the other the brother of the murdered little girl Sophie.
The book reminds me a bit of David Lynch's Twin Peaks and I also think it's kind of a modern version of Umberto Eco's The Name of The Rose.
Still, the book is ultimately an original work from a brand new voice in fiction. And he pulls us into the minds of the story's two conflicted and tormented main characters.
They are haunted by the memory of Sophie Fields.
February 4, 2018
This is my review of the audio version as posted on Audible:
Spoiler alert!
Well, first of all, it's really 3.5 stars overall.
I have ambiguous feelings towards the book. On the one hand, it has a really involving and somehow emotionally moving criminal plot - the revenge of a man on people responsible for his sister's suicide and the moral dillemmas the investigation into the killings poses for the leading detective. On the other hand... well, that's just it, that's the problem I have with the book: the appearance of demons in flesh and body.... Maybe I had just overlooked the part of the book's description that said 'the real demons show up and change everything' or maybe I hadn't taken it literally - and I should have. Because demons do appear, take over the mind and body of Charlie, talk to him, talk to his victims and so on... I'm not sure what it was exactly that clashed for me at that point; maybe it was the fact that the demons looked exactly what we imagine the Devil to look like, with horns, and a tail, and yellow eyes, or maybe the fact that Charlie became almost immortal right then and there, with wounds healing immediately and so on... but the book changed into a B movie for me at that point, almost all feelings of sympathy or support I had had for the main characters before just going away, leaving me totally indifferent... And it could have been so much more interesting if the demons existed only in the minds of Charlie's and Fletcher's, if it was their internal battle to win or lose... So generally it's a 4-star plot with 1 star deducted for the cartoony demons unnecessarily thrown into the middle of an otherwise really interesting crime plot.
As for the narration by Mr Halligan, I liked it although it could have been a little faster at times:) Generally it's a good interpretation of all the characters, very well conveying their emotions, with some acting added to the pot. There were moments when Mr Halligan kind of slowed down, especially in the descriptive parts, with the effect of sounding a little too monotonous, but it didn't disturb me in any way nor made me lose focus, so that's OK. On the whole t's a steady, good performance.
DISCLAIMER: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Spoiler alert!
Well, first of all, it's really 3.5 stars overall.
I have ambiguous feelings towards the book. On the one hand, it has a really involving and somehow emotionally moving criminal plot - the revenge of a man on people responsible for his sister's suicide and the moral dillemmas the investigation into the killings poses for the leading detective. On the other hand... well, that's just it, that's the problem I have with the book: the appearance of demons in flesh and body.... Maybe I had just overlooked the part of the book's description that said 'the real demons show up and change everything' or maybe I hadn't taken it literally - and I should have. Because demons do appear, take over the mind and body of Charlie, talk to him, talk to his victims and so on... I'm not sure what it was exactly that clashed for me at that point; maybe it was the fact that the demons looked exactly what we imagine the Devil to look like, with horns, and a tail, and yellow eyes, or maybe the fact that Charlie became almost immortal right then and there, with wounds healing immediately and so on... but the book changed into a B movie for me at that point, almost all feelings of sympathy or support I had had for the main characters before just going away, leaving me totally indifferent... And it could have been so much more interesting if the demons existed only in the minds of Charlie's and Fletcher's, if it was their internal battle to win or lose... So generally it's a 4-star plot with 1 star deducted for the cartoony demons unnecessarily thrown into the middle of an otherwise really interesting crime plot.
As for the narration by Mr Halligan, I liked it although it could have been a little faster at times:) Generally it's a good interpretation of all the characters, very well conveying their emotions, with some acting added to the pot. There were moments when Mr Halligan kind of slowed down, especially in the descriptive parts, with the effect of sounding a little too monotonous, but it didn't disturb me in any way nor made me lose focus, so that's OK. On the whole t's a steady, good performance.
DISCLAIMER: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
August 3, 2019
In the town of Longview, a secret is kept. A secret that would split the church if ever its sickening deeds came to light. And from those deeds, the actions that would follow, a monster is born.
Chris Miller has penned an amazing, fast-paced story that will have you turning pages faster than your fingers can move. A Murder of Saints is part revenge, part darkness versus light. It truly does give the reader a lesser of two evils choice.
Charlton Fields(little Charlie) lost everything with the death of his sister, all to those under the guise of saints. Police detective Harry Fletcher lost his faith due to the mess that caused the death of Sophie Fields. The chain of events set forth by one sick, twisted man gives way one of the most disturbing vengeance tales I have read in a very long time. And Miller hit his mark perfectly. Strong characterization, dialogue, imagery, he nails it, keeping the suspense high and the mind wondering how this rollercoaster ride from hell will end. He has also highlighted, quite well, the evils that lurk in those we seek guidance from, those that we put our trust into, reminding us that nothing is at it seems, and that is always going to be wolves in sheep's clothing preying on us. And that there will always be someone behind them sweeping their crumbs under the rug.
Certain times while reading this novel, I felt how Harry felt and could see where Charlton was coming from, even if it was a little insane. Miller crafted the story so well, that it was difficult not too. All the pain and heartache of the characters was well written and gave this story life. And there is a lesson to be learned and wisdom to be gained, but I'd rather all of you to read it to what I am babbling about.
Overall, this was a terrific read and I look forward to reading all of Chris Miller's work.
Chris Miller has penned an amazing, fast-paced story that will have you turning pages faster than your fingers can move. A Murder of Saints is part revenge, part darkness versus light. It truly does give the reader a lesser of two evils choice.
Charlton Fields(little Charlie) lost everything with the death of his sister, all to those under the guise of saints. Police detective Harry Fletcher lost his faith due to the mess that caused the death of Sophie Fields. The chain of events set forth by one sick, twisted man gives way one of the most disturbing vengeance tales I have read in a very long time. And Miller hit his mark perfectly. Strong characterization, dialogue, imagery, he nails it, keeping the suspense high and the mind wondering how this rollercoaster ride from hell will end. He has also highlighted, quite well, the evils that lurk in those we seek guidance from, those that we put our trust into, reminding us that nothing is at it seems, and that is always going to be wolves in sheep's clothing preying on us. And that there will always be someone behind them sweeping their crumbs under the rug.
Certain times while reading this novel, I felt how Harry felt and could see where Charlton was coming from, even if it was a little insane. Miller crafted the story so well, that it was difficult not too. All the pain and heartache of the characters was well written and gave this story life. And there is a lesson to be learned and wisdom to be gained, but I'd rather all of you to read it to what I am babbling about.
Overall, this was a terrific read and I look forward to reading all of Chris Miller's work.
June 27, 2018
Twenty years ago, 12 yo Sophie Fields jumped off the roof of her home. She and several other kids accused a prominent church member of molestation. The church elders paid off most of the families. The two families that took the church to court were belittled and ostracized...and lost the case. Sophie’s mother collapsed and died and her father committed suicide. 15 yo Charlie was left an orphan and placed in foster care. Present day...Charlie Fields is back and seeking revenge on the men who destroyed his family. As the bodies pile up, homicide detective Fletcher, whom, coincidentally was a church member that left...and had also arrested the pedophile...is racing against the clock to stop Charlie’s reign of terror. Just when you think you have a handle on this story...enter demonic entities...who kidnap Fletcher’s ex wife and daughter! This book is chocked full of drama and suspense...with Fletcher’s partner trying to explain why evil exists and why we shouldn’t blame God when bad things happen. The ending though...wowwww! Great book!
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.
January 16, 2018
I am not a horror fan and this book at the edge of horror for me. There are some gruesome scenes as well as demons (which are not my favorite). However, the story is strong and the characters are pretty well developed. The main character, Detective Harry Fletcher is haunted by an old case and the “one” that got away. With a new partner, a strong Christian who does not hesitate to show his beliefs, Harry deals with a killer trying to right a wrong as well as Harry’s own questioning and loss of his faith. The book can lead to some really good discussions on right and wrong and while this might not have been my cup of tea, I would recommend this book.
November 28, 2018
I enjoyed this book even though it was a little darker and more grotesque than i had expected. Trauma, demons, revenge and redemption are a part of all our lives and this book through many characters perspectives deals with these very issues. In this well written, very descriptive first novel by Chris Miller, the reader is taken on a wild ride of death at the hands of a very tormented and saddened individual.
The lead character and detective, Harry, is someone you can feel for and root for all the way to the end. His own battles with love, lose and religion mirror that of the bad guy and keep the story moving along.
The lead character and detective, Harry, is someone you can feel for and root for all the way to the end. His own battles with love, lose and religion mirror that of the bad guy and keep the story moving along.
November 6, 2017
5 Stars
"Monsters are created. And they're created by monsters."
A fast paced suspense thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Chris Miller made an unforgettable tale with his spine chilling suspense combined with hatred, revenge, and faith. Then the ending just blindsided me. You will never see that coming. I look forward to more spine-chilling tales from Chris Miller.
"killing was fast becoming his most favorite past time. When he took control of another human being and ended their life, he felt more empowered than ever before."
February 8, 2018
I thought the premise of the book was better than the execution unfortunately. I think a large part of it was that the narration was not to my liking. The other part of the problem was at around 5 hours left in the book. It took a hard left which in and of itself was not bad... if the book had started out with hints of this change I could have dealt with it, but it was a tale of two books and it didn't come together for me. Yeah I know that reads weird but I don't know how else to state it.
This book was given to me for free at my request for my voluntary and unbiased review.
This book was given to me for free at my request for my voluntary and unbiased review.
April 15, 2018
Audible:This was a very good book.A brother sees his sister and family distroyed by church decon pedophiles.It haunts him until he hatches a plan.It may not be all his own,but it is a plan.My big problem with this is the old'the atheist will come around' attitude.It would be nice to see him stick to his beliefs once in awhile.Tim Halligan was a fine narrator.“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”
February 20, 2020
This book immediately grabbed my attention. The definition of a thriller! I couldn't stop turning the pages from the very beginning. You feel connected to the character, I love being in the head of a psychopath. And this book puts you there. You feel what he feels, you feel the anxiousness, and even though he is a psychopath, I caught myself empathizing with him. I wanted justice for little Sophie! It is gruesome! I love it! If you like an edge of your seat can't stop reading it thriller, this book is for you! I CANNOT WAIT to read more of Chris Miller's writings!
October 12, 2017
Wow. What a book! Very rarely do I find a book that I want to stay up all night reading -- literally -- and it has been a very long time since I've come across one. This was it. AND THE ENDING!!!!! Totally did not see that coming. Excellent first novel by the author and can't wait for the next!!!!
April 8, 2018
I’d give this 3.5 if possible. I really enjoyed the revenge storyline and the main characters were believable and well presented. I was a bit thrown by the supernatural element, which perhaps could have been alluded to a little earlier so it wasn’t such a surprise....but maybe that was the author’s intention. Overall a well written and exciting story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 5, 2019
I loved this book! I couldn't put it down the entire day until i finished it. This book has it all. Corrupted religion, deep-set evil in humanity, multiple psychopaths and plenty of gore and lots of surprises. I really thought I knew where this book was going, and then half way through it takes a crazy turn and things get even more intriguing. And the ending will rock you. This is just an all around amazing book.
January 10, 2020
Termine este libro hace dos días y no he podido dejar de pensar en él. Tengo tanto en mi cabeza que con honestidad no se que decir. Por el momento solo diré que me encanto, esas últimas 200 páginas me hicieron reflexionar acerca de mi propia fe.
Quizá más adelante pueda dar una opinión más elaborada. Solo se que este libro se ha convertido en uno de mis favoritos.
Quizá más adelante pueda dar una opinión más elaborada. Solo se que este libro se ha convertido en uno de mis favoritos.
January 3, 2020
Miller has delivered a dark, brutal, and gritty offering with AMOS. My jaw dropped a few times during key scenes where our anti-hero truly shocked me. I thought this was a great read, and an excellent debut. Bravo!
January 21, 2026
Lots of plot twist, expected a different ending. But a choice was made and honestly, it was realistic even though I was hoping for a better ending.
April 8, 2018
Excellent!
April 6, 2020
4.5 Stars
After the blurb mentioned molestation, I was a bit wary because it’s one of the few subjects that I find distasteful. However I found it to be only a small part of the story, and it was done very tactfully, and without too much detail.
The action and horror had good detail, fast paced and hard to put down, a very enjoyable read.
This is the first book I have read of by Chris Miller, but it will not be my last.
After the blurb mentioned molestation, I was a bit wary because it’s one of the few subjects that I find distasteful. However I found it to be only a small part of the story, and it was done very tactfully, and without too much detail.
The action and horror had good detail, fast paced and hard to put down, a very enjoyable read.
This is the first book I have read of by Chris Miller, but it will not be my last.
November 23, 2018
This is amazing book.
August 1, 2025
I was super interested in this book at the beginning. Guy with a vendetta against the perverts who caused his little sister's suicide. A cop trying to catch him, but also kinda rooting for him.
Like, I was in it to win it, friends. I was devouring the first few chapters. But then the Jesus narrative took over, and I was bummed.
If that's your thing, cool. No judgment. We all like what we like. It's not my thing. At all.
I like this author. I just didn't really like this particular book.
Like, I was in it to win it, friends. I was devouring the first few chapters. But then the Jesus narrative took over, and I was bummed.
If that's your thing, cool. No judgment. We all like what we like. It's not my thing. At all.
I like this author. I just didn't really like this particular book.
February 12, 2018
If you can get through the gore of this book it is very suspenseful. I really did enjoy reading it, but I could have done without some of the graphic details. Being raised Catholic as a child it intrigued me.
June 8, 2023
A hell of a book, plenty of drama !! Loved it
April 5, 2020
This book was good. Well written and had just enough twists and turns to keep it interesting!
I am still considering upping my stars(from 3 to 4) on the review, especially since I didn't give it more for personal reasons. It is so well written that portions of it were hard to read. So, do I give it more stars and a higher review because it did it's job in making the reader uncomfortable? The characters were well drawn. I could not only see them, but I found them likeable, or remarkably un-likeable, as intended.
I don't give spoilers in reviews, but I will say, as stated in the description, it deals with some very sensitive topics and will most definitely trigger some emotions, especially if you have ever been in a similar situation. Thankfully there aren't detailed descriptions so much as allusions to what happened.
I have read this book more than once which is a pretty solid recommendation from me. I believe I've read it 3 times since first purchasing it. I originally ordered it on Audible and am now on the hunt for it in any of my second hand book haunts.
If you enjoy crime novels, thrillers, and vigilante stories, You will enjoy it.
I am still considering upping my stars(from 3 to 4) on the review, especially since I didn't give it more for personal reasons. It is so well written that portions of it were hard to read. So, do I give it more stars and a higher review because it did it's job in making the reader uncomfortable? The characters were well drawn. I could not only see them, but I found them likeable, or remarkably un-likeable, as intended.
I don't give spoilers in reviews, but I will say, as stated in the description, it deals with some very sensitive topics and will most definitely trigger some emotions, especially if you have ever been in a similar situation. Thankfully there aren't detailed descriptions so much as allusions to what happened.
I have read this book more than once which is a pretty solid recommendation from me. I believe I've read it 3 times since first purchasing it. I originally ordered it on Audible and am now on the hunt for it in any of my second hand book haunts.
If you enjoy crime novels, thrillers, and vigilante stories, You will enjoy it.
January 18, 2020
A Murder of Saints is a story about a family torn apart by people they and their community trusted and believed in. The tragic tale of this family hangs heavy on the mind of two individuals that oppose each other throughout the story. It's also a story of renewal in the belief of a higher power and looking at the world through positives and not negatives.
Chris Miller is an exceptional and gifted writer! There were twists and turns I did not expect. Just when I thought the story was going to wrap up one way, it went in a totally different direction! This story keeps you guessing. It pulls at your heart strings. It made me angry, happy, and terrified all at the same time. This has to be my favorite book Chris Miller has written so far, hands down. The suspense and thrill ride this book takes the reader is incredible! It's worth the time to read this story and you will not be disappointed!
Chris Miller is an exceptional and gifted writer! There were twists and turns I did not expect. Just when I thought the story was going to wrap up one way, it went in a totally different direction! This story keeps you guessing. It pulls at your heart strings. It made me angry, happy, and terrified all at the same time. This has to be my favorite book Chris Miller has written so far, hands down. The suspense and thrill ride this book takes the reader is incredible! It's worth the time to read this story and you will not be disappointed!
January 22, 2020
Charlie fields has a bone to pick with the church elders after 20 years. He has so much pent up rage and blame for the death of his family. He sets out on a killing spree as revenge for his family’s self inflicted deaths. It all started with his sister who was taken advantage of by one of the church elders and the church holds some power and money to keep things hush hush. Charlie was not happy with how things happened with his sister and family and set outs to make things right. Two homicide detectives ,with their own afflictions with the church, set out to find the murderer. This book has a lot of symbolism and makes you question faith in the characters. How strong is your faith? I thought this was a great book with tons of action. It was a crime thriller with bits of supernatural elements. I wanted to read this story mainly because of the character spears’ from the “the hard goodbye by chris Miller”. It only had a little about this character but the other elements of the book make it worth the read. 4/5🌟 review!
Displaying 1 - 30 of 32 reviews