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Tara Mills Mystery #3
One Last Unveil
ONE LAST UNVEIL is book three in the FBI mystery series by debut author Sarah Sutton.
A true-crime podcaster is found brutally stabbed to death in her home after walking her child to the bus stop. At first, all fingers point to those closest to her. But when a friend and fellow podcaster digs into her obsession—a cold case laid to rest for fifteen years—and later turns up dead, local police realize that a serial killer dubbed the Silent Stalker could be striking again for the first time in years.
With the FBI called in and no leads to follow, they quickly realize they need a brilliant mind to crack the case: FBI Agent Tara Mills. But Tara is reluctant at first. The case reminds her too much of her mother’s, when it’s revealed that the victim’s daughter—a selective mute––lost her mother at the same age as Tara. But Tara is compelled as she realizes it is only a matter of time before he strikes again. As she peels back each layer, she falls deeper into the darkest depths of her mind and into the nightmares she had tried so hard to escape.
Meanwhile, Tara digs deeper into her past, obsessed with revealing the mystery woman visiting her father in prison, which leads to a shocking discovery. As she battles her own psyche and more victims go missing, Tara realizes that the key to solving it all could be what she finds most triggering: her connection to the victim’s daughter. As she takes a path she fears to travel, deep into the depths of her mind, she unveils a truth she never expected.
Book #4 in the series will be available soon!
A true-crime podcaster is found brutally stabbed to death in her home after walking her child to the bus stop. At first, all fingers point to those closest to her. But when a friend and fellow podcaster digs into her obsession—a cold case laid to rest for fifteen years—and later turns up dead, local police realize that a serial killer dubbed the Silent Stalker could be striking again for the first time in years.
With the FBI called in and no leads to follow, they quickly realize they need a brilliant mind to crack the case: FBI Agent Tara Mills. But Tara is reluctant at first. The case reminds her too much of her mother’s, when it’s revealed that the victim’s daughter—a selective mute––lost her mother at the same age as Tara. But Tara is compelled as she realizes it is only a matter of time before he strikes again. As she peels back each layer, she falls deeper into the darkest depths of her mind and into the nightmares she had tried so hard to escape.
Meanwhile, Tara digs deeper into her past, obsessed with revealing the mystery woman visiting her father in prison, which leads to a shocking discovery. As she battles her own psyche and more victims go missing, Tara realizes that the key to solving it all could be what she finds most triggering: her connection to the victim’s daughter. As she takes a path she fears to travel, deep into the depths of her mind, she unveils a truth she never expected.
Book #4 in the series will be available soon!
320 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2022
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About the author
Sarah Sutton
5 books120 followersDebut author Sarah Sutton is author of the TARA MILLS mystery series, which includes ONE LAST STEP (Book #1) ONE LAST BREATH (Book #2), and ONE LAST UNVEIL (Book #3).
Sarah has always been fascinated by the mystery genre and loves to write suspenseful books with complex characters. Sarah would love to hear from you, so please visit www.sarahsuttonauthor.com to email her, to join the mailing list, to hear the latest news, and to stay in touch!
Sarah has always been fascinated by the mystery genre and loves to write suspenseful books with complex characters. Sarah would love to hear from you, so please visit www.sarahsuttonauthor.com to email her, to join the mailing list, to hear the latest news, and to stay in touch!
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August 7, 2022
Tara Mills is a young FBI agent. She is engaged to John although they have not yet set a date. Tara still has nightmares about the night her father killed her mother when she was a child and she saw her mother’s brutalised body. She has a vague idea someone else may have been in the room. She is also strangely terrified of a letter she got which says simply “stop digging”. Tara suspects it is from MacKenzie James who frequently visits her father in jail. But who is she? There is a great deal of awkwardness when John finds out about the letter and gets upset that she didn’t trust him with this information. And then she gets called away, to Nashville, on a new case.
This start was not an auspicious one. Tara came across as quite juvenile and there was much introspection and guilt - over what I’m not quite sure but I’m tired of guilty feeling, introspective, hang wringing women.
The book improves when she goes to Nashville with her FBI partner Warren. There has been a murder which eerily echoes those of the Silent Stalker from 20 years ago. He only murdered mothers when they were alone in their homes. The current victim, Chloe Waterman, was not only a mother but she ran a true crime podcast and, in a recent episode, had alluded to a new witness having come forward in the silent stalker case. Is this why she was killed? Is the silent stalker back or is it a copycat?
There are, of course, more murders and she eventually learns more about Mackenzie James but it is all pretty much standard police procedural fare. There were a few tense moments towards and a nice little twist at the end but nothing that would put you on the edge of your seat. The characters themselves were a bit “thin” and I didn’t feel any affinity towards any of them. All in all it was good story that was easy to read but it didn’t wow me. Many thanks to BookSirens for providing a much appreciated free copy of the book which I reviewed voluntarily and honestly.
This start was not an auspicious one. Tara came across as quite juvenile and there was much introspection and guilt - over what I’m not quite sure but I’m tired of guilty feeling, introspective, hang wringing women.
The book improves when she goes to Nashville with her FBI partner Warren. There has been a murder which eerily echoes those of the Silent Stalker from 20 years ago. He only murdered mothers when they were alone in their homes. The current victim, Chloe Waterman, was not only a mother but she ran a true crime podcast and, in a recent episode, had alluded to a new witness having come forward in the silent stalker case. Is this why she was killed? Is the silent stalker back or is it a copycat?
There are, of course, more murders and she eventually learns more about Mackenzie James but it is all pretty much standard police procedural fare. There were a few tense moments towards and a nice little twist at the end but nothing that would put you on the edge of your seat. The characters themselves were a bit “thin” and I didn’t feel any affinity towards any of them. All in all it was good story that was easy to read but it didn’t wow me. Many thanks to BookSirens for providing a much appreciated free copy of the book which I reviewed voluntarily and honestly.
May 19, 2022
Wonderful book that makes me want to read more by this author. Great characters with distinctive personalities that draw the reader in and has them wishing they could become part of the story. Great storyline and enough suspense to keep you turning pages into the night. A can't miss book!
I received an arc of this book and voluntarily provided a review.
I received an arc of this book and voluntarily provided a review.
October 22, 2023
Ho aspettato uno sconto per comprare questo libro, anche se non era fra i più cari che avevo nella mia lista degli acquisti, però lo ho poi letto nel giro di poco tempo. E mi è veramente piaciuto, sia per la storia sia per il fatto che trova qui la sua conclusione il mistero riguardante l'omicidio della madre della protagonista.
June 3, 2022
This is book 3 of the Tara Mills Mystery series but could be read as a standalone. I would recommend the previous books in order to get a complete understanding of the characters development.
Tara Mills is a rookie detective right out of Quantico who has attracted attention with her role in solving some difficult cases. She grew to receive the respect of her seasoned partner Agent Warren. Although, she does seem to get herself in trouble with her impatience and urge to go rogue.
This in this installment we find Tara trying to recover from her last big case while trying to plan a wedding. She seems to have learned a lot from the prior escapades in the name of justice. The second book was less enjoyable since Tara put herself in unnecessary harm which didn’t seem believable for a trained Quantico detective, rookie or not! This book centers around Tara and Detective Warren tracking down the Silent Stalker when it seems that he has resurfaced after many years dormant. He was responsible for the deaths of several women resulting in their cases going cold when he could never be found.
Chloe Waterman is obsessed with true crime and had reignited interest into the cold cases of the Silent Stalker. Her podcast is widely popular and with the help of her friend Serenity, they attempt to lure the killer out of the shadows. Unfortunately, they are both met with untimely deaths which leads people to wonder if it’s a copy cat killer or did the Silent Stalker from the past actually emerge to start another killing spree? It is hardly a coincidence that their deaths occur soon after the duo seem to uncover some information that could help “Unveil the Silent Stalker”.
Aside from a very patient and understanding fiancé, John, Tara is focused on discovering the truths from her own past. She had witnessed the death of her mother by her drunken father. But, she just can’t shake the feeling that she is missing something from that night. She is determined to find out who Mackenzie James is and how she is connected to her father who is presently in jail. Some of her questions are finally answered in this book.
Tara Mills is a rookie detective right out of Quantico who has attracted attention with her role in solving some difficult cases. She grew to receive the respect of her seasoned partner Agent Warren. Although, she does seem to get herself in trouble with her impatience and urge to go rogue.
This in this installment we find Tara trying to recover from her last big case while trying to plan a wedding. She seems to have learned a lot from the prior escapades in the name of justice. The second book was less enjoyable since Tara put herself in unnecessary harm which didn’t seem believable for a trained Quantico detective, rookie or not! This book centers around Tara and Detective Warren tracking down the Silent Stalker when it seems that he has resurfaced after many years dormant. He was responsible for the deaths of several women resulting in their cases going cold when he could never be found.
Chloe Waterman is obsessed with true crime and had reignited interest into the cold cases of the Silent Stalker. Her podcast is widely popular and with the help of her friend Serenity, they attempt to lure the killer out of the shadows. Unfortunately, they are both met with untimely deaths which leads people to wonder if it’s a copy cat killer or did the Silent Stalker from the past actually emerge to start another killing spree? It is hardly a coincidence that their deaths occur soon after the duo seem to uncover some information that could help “Unveil the Silent Stalker”.
Aside from a very patient and understanding fiancé, John, Tara is focused on discovering the truths from her own past. She had witnessed the death of her mother by her drunken father. But, she just can’t shake the feeling that she is missing something from that night. She is determined to find out who Mackenzie James is and how she is connected to her father who is presently in jail. Some of her questions are finally answered in this book.
July 30, 2022
This story begins with Tara and Warren handling minor cases until the next big one drops. Tara is also being pushed by John, her fiancee, to start planning for her wedding. Tara has received a letter regarding her mother's murder froma person who is visiting her father. Tara is still trying to get closure on her mother's murder and wants to resolve it before she is ready to worry about her wedding.
Tara receives a phone call from the Nashville chief of police asking for her assistance in finding a serial killer who has been dormant for 20 years. After talking with her boss, Tara and Warren fly out to Nashville to assist. The police chief believes that the killer has returned based on the murder of a woman whose podcast caused to case to be reopened. The scene had all of the earmarks of the killer's M.O. except for one item. Tara and Warren began looking into the podcaster's friend and wound up meeting with another woman who helped previously on the podcast, but who was now going to take it over.
Tara and Warren received a clue which led them to arrest an individual that delivered packages in the area. They thought that they had their killer, but while he was in custody, another body was found so they had to start fresh. At the scene of the latest victim, they were able to retrieve a partial fingerprint which was thw 1st lead that they hoped would find the killer. It seems that this individual's workplace was mentioned in an earlier case where the victim's husband worked. Folling up with the husband, they went to interview the owner of the business, but he was not there. Once they located certain items, they considered him a prime suspect. When they went in the shed on his property, they found photos of all the victims, so this clinched it for them. One of the groups of pictures had someone who was not one of the victims. They immediately notified the police about him as they then proceeded to the woman's house.
With the case wrapped up, Tara then started trying to get closure on her mother's killing. Talking to an old friend of her father, she got an address of the person visiting her father. Once she got to the location, she was able to finally get the closure that she needed.
To learn who the serial killer was, what happened at the homen of the woman in the suspect's shed and what was the final disclosure that provided Tara with the resolution of her mother's killing, then you need to read this book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Tara receives a phone call from the Nashville chief of police asking for her assistance in finding a serial killer who has been dormant for 20 years. After talking with her boss, Tara and Warren fly out to Nashville to assist. The police chief believes that the killer has returned based on the murder of a woman whose podcast caused to case to be reopened. The scene had all of the earmarks of the killer's M.O. except for one item. Tara and Warren began looking into the podcaster's friend and wound up meeting with another woman who helped previously on the podcast, but who was now going to take it over.
Tara and Warren received a clue which led them to arrest an individual that delivered packages in the area. They thought that they had their killer, but while he was in custody, another body was found so they had to start fresh. At the scene of the latest victim, they were able to retrieve a partial fingerprint which was thw 1st lead that they hoped would find the killer. It seems that this individual's workplace was mentioned in an earlier case where the victim's husband worked. Folling up with the husband, they went to interview the owner of the business, but he was not there. Once they located certain items, they considered him a prime suspect. When they went in the shed on his property, they found photos of all the victims, so this clinched it for them. One of the groups of pictures had someone who was not one of the victims. They immediately notified the police about him as they then proceeded to the woman's house.
With the case wrapped up, Tara then started trying to get closure on her mother's killing. Talking to an old friend of her father, she got an address of the person visiting her father. Once she got to the location, she was able to finally get the closure that she needed.
To learn who the serial killer was, what happened at the homen of the woman in the suspect's shed and what was the final disclosure that provided Tara with the resolution of her mother's killing, then you need to read this book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 18, 2022
Last we saw Tara Mills, she was pursuing leads to resolve her past. She had received a note saying, "Stop Digging." And, she became engaged to marry John.
This book picked up where we left in One Last Breath. Tara is desperately seeking answers and although now engaged, she has continued "protecting" John from her endeavors to uncover who Mackenzie James is in relation to her father.
I was growing sick of her not evolving in her relationship with John, secretly wishing she would just figure out her past and then determine if she really wants John in her life. The storyline was wearing on me.
Because on a professional level, she continues to make great strides in becoming an excellent FBI agent with her partner, Warren. A cold case becomes reopened due to a podcast following a serial killer.
Will this new case in Nashville be the serial killer coming out due to the attention of the podcast or is it a copycat killer?
I enjoyed the breakneck speed of this book. And, it was wonderful for her to reach conclusions on the past, although more is sure to come.
I definitely recommend this series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book picked up where we left in One Last Breath. Tara is desperately seeking answers and although now engaged, she has continued "protecting" John from her endeavors to uncover who Mackenzie James is in relation to her father.
I was growing sick of her not evolving in her relationship with John, secretly wishing she would just figure out her past and then determine if she really wants John in her life. The storyline was wearing on me.
Because on a professional level, she continues to make great strides in becoming an excellent FBI agent with her partner, Warren. A cold case becomes reopened due to a podcast following a serial killer.
Will this new case in Nashville be the serial killer coming out due to the attention of the podcast or is it a copycat killer?
I enjoyed the breakneck speed of this book. And, it was wonderful for her to reach conclusions on the past, although more is sure to come.
I definitely recommend this series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 25, 2023
I really do enjoy this writer's stories....they flow along and are just a really easy read for me.
Tara Mills remains to me a bold and bright character whose skills are growing in each book. I am still not a fan of her significant other. There is just something about John I don't care for. I am sure he is a great guy but he is just kind of blah to me. Of course the book isn't about him but he holds very little interest for me as does their relationship which is a bigger part of the book now and Tara was a little upset at him in this book at certain times.
I still think the case from book 1 is the best case but this one was good. There are a few smaller crimes happening in the book that kind of steer you off track for a minute but when they finally get the right clues lined up its all pretty exciting.
The biggest thing about this book is that she finally is able to get some answers about the murder of her mother. She has been looking for these over the past two books and I was pretty surprised to actually find out some answers this time around and am eager to see what the next book will bring out in reference to her mom.
Good books, definitely recommend them to people who enjoy crime books or FBI thrillers or just don't mind a murder mystery overall.
Tara Mills remains to me a bold and bright character whose skills are growing in each book. I am still not a fan of her significant other. There is just something about John I don't care for. I am sure he is a great guy but he is just kind of blah to me. Of course the book isn't about him but he holds very little interest for me as does their relationship which is a bigger part of the book now and Tara was a little upset at him in this book at certain times.
I still think the case from book 1 is the best case but this one was good. There are a few smaller crimes happening in the book that kind of steer you off track for a minute but when they finally get the right clues lined up its all pretty exciting.
The biggest thing about this book is that she finally is able to get some answers about the murder of her mother. She has been looking for these over the past two books and I was pretty surprised to actually find out some answers this time around and am eager to see what the next book will bring out in reference to her mom.
Good books, definitely recommend them to people who enjoy crime books or FBI thrillers or just don't mind a murder mystery overall.
July 16, 2025
Gripping, twisty, and one of the best in the series!
One Last Unveil is easily one of the strongest books in Sarah Sutton’s FBI mystery series so far. This third installment shows just how well Sutton has mastered the art of keeping readers hooked — her writing style is sharp and immersive, and the suspense kept me turning pages late into the night.
The story weaves two chilling mysteries together: a present-day murder that may be the work of a dormant serial killer, and Tara’s own unsettling family history, which begins to unravel in unexpected ways. The emotional depth Sutton brings to Tara’s struggles — particularly her connection to the victim’s daughter — adds a powerful layer to the plot and makes the stakes feel all the more real.
The big twist toward the end was brilliant and caught me by surprise, yet it felt perfectly in line with the breadcrumbs sprinkled throughout the book.
Why not five stars? The pacing lagged just slightly in the middle, but it quickly picked up again — hardly enough to take away from how much I enjoyed it.
I can’t wait to pick up the final book in this series and see how Tara’s journey concludes. If you’ve enjoyed the first two books, this one will not disappoint — highly recommended!
One Last Unveil is easily one of the strongest books in Sarah Sutton’s FBI mystery series so far. This third installment shows just how well Sutton has mastered the art of keeping readers hooked — her writing style is sharp and immersive, and the suspense kept me turning pages late into the night.
The story weaves two chilling mysteries together: a present-day murder that may be the work of a dormant serial killer, and Tara’s own unsettling family history, which begins to unravel in unexpected ways. The emotional depth Sutton brings to Tara’s struggles — particularly her connection to the victim’s daughter — adds a powerful layer to the plot and makes the stakes feel all the more real.
The big twist toward the end was brilliant and caught me by surprise, yet it felt perfectly in line with the breadcrumbs sprinkled throughout the book.
Why not five stars? The pacing lagged just slightly in the middle, but it quickly picked up again — hardly enough to take away from how much I enjoyed it.
I can’t wait to pick up the final book in this series and see how Tara’s journey concludes. If you’ve enjoyed the first two books, this one will not disappoint — highly recommended!
May 4, 2022
One Last Unveil is the third book in the Tara Mills Mystery. This can be read as a stand alone, but for me having not read the prior books I had unanswered questions while reading this one.
Tara is newly engaged and should be on cloud nine, but the nightly nightmares makes this time unsettled for her. A serial killer has returned after twenty years and the bodies are being discovered.
On another front, Mackenzie James is visiting Tara's father in prison. Tara wants to know why this women has been visiting her father, but neither will explain.
Tara is working to find the serial killer with her partner at the FBI, trying to remember who was in the room with her father when he killed her mother, and plan a wedding. Definitely a lot to juggle.
This story was a riveting read I couldn't put down. The characters are well developed and likeable. The ending is a cliff hanger leading you to believe there will be another book. I am not necessarily a fan of these endings, but the book was very good and made me want to read then next one when available in spite of the ending.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Tara is newly engaged and should be on cloud nine, but the nightly nightmares makes this time unsettled for her. A serial killer has returned after twenty years and the bodies are being discovered.
On another front, Mackenzie James is visiting Tara's father in prison. Tara wants to know why this women has been visiting her father, but neither will explain.
Tara is working to find the serial killer with her partner at the FBI, trying to remember who was in the room with her father when he killed her mother, and plan a wedding. Definitely a lot to juggle.
This story was a riveting read I couldn't put down. The characters are well developed and likeable. The ending is a cliff hanger leading you to believe there will be another book. I am not necessarily a fan of these endings, but the book was very good and made me want to read then next one when available in spite of the ending.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 25, 2022
The Tara Mills mystery, One Last Unveil, is compelling, suspenseful and revealing. Tara, an FBI BAU special agent newest assignment is to explore the murder of Chloe Waterman whose crime podcast was responsible for the reopening the cold case of the Silent Stalker, a serial killer who has been dormant for 20 years. Sarah Sutton involves the reader in the investigation to its conclusion, detailing the frustration, pain and excitement in revealing new clues.
Newly engaged to John, Tara instead of planning her wedding, is experiencing nightmares regarding her mothers death that are becoming more frequent. She finds it difficult to share with her fiancé her fears and needs to find out the truth behind her nightmares. Tara issues are like an onion. I believe Ms. Sutton is able to excellently peel back Tara’s the many layers of an emotional childhood.
One Last Unveil is an excellent read. This is not a stand alone book, but it s well worth reading the series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Newly engaged to John, Tara instead of planning her wedding, is experiencing nightmares regarding her mothers death that are becoming more frequent. She finds it difficult to share with her fiancé her fears and needs to find out the truth behind her nightmares. Tara issues are like an onion. I believe Ms. Sutton is able to excellently peel back Tara’s the many layers of an emotional childhood.
One Last Unveil is an excellent read. This is not a stand alone book, but it s well worth reading the series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 20, 2023
This is the 3rd in a series about FBI Agent, Tara Mills. Tara is an excellent agent, along with her partner, Frank Warren. She has now been requested to be on a murder investigation in Nashville, TN where they think the the Silent Stalker is back after 20 years.
When they are called in to the brutal murder of the women who was hosting a podcast about this serial killer, which is why they think that the serial killer must have come back because she has information on him. Then when other killings start happening, they are not sure who or why these killings are taking place.
Tara is also trying to get started with her wedding plans, and her fiance thinks she wants to do everything else but. She is also trying to find out what happened all those years ago when she was just a child when she came in and found her mother dead and her Dad over her. He has been serving time in prison for the murder, but Tara thinks someone else might have been involved.
This is another great one in the series and can't wait until the next one comes out.
When they are called in to the brutal murder of the women who was hosting a podcast about this serial killer, which is why they think that the serial killer must have come back because she has information on him. Then when other killings start happening, they are not sure who or why these killings are taking place.
Tara is also trying to get started with her wedding plans, and her fiance thinks she wants to do everything else but. She is also trying to find out what happened all those years ago when she was just a child when she came in and found her mother dead and her Dad over her. He has been serving time in prison for the murder, but Tara thinks someone else might have been involved.
This is another great one in the series and can't wait until the next one comes out.
August 8, 2022
One Last Unveil is the third book in the Tara Mills FBI Agent series. I have read the previous books, and found this entry to be the weakest in the series.
Tara and her partner, Warren, are sent to Nashville to investigate the murder of a true crime podcaster, Chloe Waterman. Chloe had mentioned that she had new information in the old Silent Stalker murders from 20 years ago. Her murder is reminiscent of The Stalkers'.
Throughout this Tara is still trying to figure out her own mother's murder, which her father was convicted. She has received a letter from an unknown woman who has been visiting her father.
I had a hard time with some of the police procedures, they didn't follow what anyone familiar with protocol would expect. I would recommend reading the previous books before starting this one to understand Tara's backstory.
I received an advance review copy for free from BookSirens and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Tara and her partner, Warren, are sent to Nashville to investigate the murder of a true crime podcaster, Chloe Waterman. Chloe had mentioned that she had new information in the old Silent Stalker murders from 20 years ago. Her murder is reminiscent of The Stalkers'.
Throughout this Tara is still trying to figure out her own mother's murder, which her father was convicted. She has received a letter from an unknown woman who has been visiting her father.
I had a hard time with some of the police procedures, they didn't follow what anyone familiar with protocol would expect. I would recommend reading the previous books before starting this one to understand Tara's backstory.
I received an advance review copy for free from BookSirens and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 1, 2022
This is definitely my favorite book in the series so far, although I do recommend you read the books in order to understand how monumental some of the revelations in this book are. The book was fast-paced and held my attention. There are very few- or maybe no - unnecessary sentences. It was a good mystery that felt very modern with the doorbell cameras, podcast host, etc. I'm glad to see Tara is continuing to increase in self-confidence, as you would expect from a FBI agent. I still find some of the dynamics between Tara and her fiancé to be a little weird - she definitely has a sense of how she thinks she "should" act as a girlfriend/fiancé/wife and I don't always agree (and Tara herself finds it hard to act that way). I'm excited to read the next book!
April 30, 2022
Suspenseful, a page turner. Enjoy this series. A reawakened serial killer, but what spurred him to start killing again after being dormant for so many years? Lead after lead seems to go no where but who will provide that lead that help Tara and Warren crack the case? You will be surprised. Also has the continuing subplot of the haunting mystery, surrounding the murder of Tara's mother. Tara needs closure on this chapter of her life before she can move on and be happy. Will she finally learn the truth? Would have given a 5 star review if not for the need of additional editing because the storyline and subplot were both captivating. Looking forward for the next book in this series. Recommend. Received a free copy and this is my voluntary honest review.
July 6, 2022
FBI Agent Tara Mills is still fairly fresh out of training, but has been able to help solve a few difficult cases. This next case is a bit too close to home, in that it reminds her of her own tragic past, which she is still trying to come to terms with.
This is a well plotted story, although feeling a bit slow to start with, it soon picks up pace to almost impossible to put down. This might be because I hadn’t read the first couple of books in the series which I feel I should have done to be able to enjoy this more. That said there are some decent twists, I didn’t guess all of them coming, and I was sorry when it came to an end. A good read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
This is a well plotted story, although feeling a bit slow to start with, it soon picks up pace to almost impossible to put down. This might be because I hadn’t read the first couple of books in the series which I feel I should have done to be able to enjoy this more. That said there are some decent twists, I didn’t guess all of them coming, and I was sorry when it came to an end. A good read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
April 22, 2022
One Last Unveil is Book 3 of A Tara Mills Mystery by Sarah Sutton. This series is fantastic! The characters are so good and well written. The story is fast paced, an exciting thriller with tons of action. A serial killer has returned and is murdering again,and Mackenzie James is visiting Tara's father in prison for murdering her mother. Tara is juggling FBI work, A serial killer, she is still trying to remember who was in the room with her father when he killed her mother. And, she is newly engaged. I could not out the book down and I was totally surprised at the end. Can't wait to read book 4. I received an arc for free and am leaving my review voluntarily.
May 12, 2022
This one definitely kept me guessing! Not only did we have a mystery with an FBI case and a possible serial killer coming out of dormancy, but we also had a mystery within the FBI agent’s personal life which added another dimension to this one.
There were some parts that seemed a little implausible to me.. but not so far fetched that it took away from the story. I did enjoy going down the rabbit hole of the possible suspects and the gratification of finally figuring out who was responsible for all of the deaths!
Overall, it was super fast paced and those pages kept turning! Read it on the beach this afternoon and definitely would recommend
There were some parts that seemed a little implausible to me.. but not so far fetched that it took away from the story. I did enjoy going down the rabbit hole of the possible suspects and the gratification of finally figuring out who was responsible for all of the deaths!
Overall, it was super fast paced and those pages kept turning! Read it on the beach this afternoon and definitely would recommend
May 15, 2022
Sarah Sutton has done it again! Another suspenseful mystery featuring our MC Tara Mills. This book was a page turner with some surprise twists I didn’t see coming.
This is book number 3 while I do recommend reading the others in the series you can read it as a standalone but might be a bit confused.
Besides trying to catch a serial killer Tara is trying to figure out what more details of her mothers murder.
This psychological thriller will definitely keep you up late wanting more.
I received advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This is book number 3 while I do recommend reading the others in the series you can read it as a standalone but might be a bit confused.
Besides trying to catch a serial killer Tara is trying to figure out what more details of her mothers murder.
This psychological thriller will definitely keep you up late wanting more.
I received advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 1, 2022
I read this book in its German translation and in e-book form, so some of the inept storytelling may be due to (probably computer-aided) translation (Tara's main organ seems to be her stomach: alternating between turning, getting knots or butterflies in it, depending on her emotions). Still, what I disliked most is the implausibility of it all: no police officer with any profiler's knowledge would go about solving a case just guessworking along as Tara Mills and her senior collegue Warren do. And that slim and predictable love story intertwined with the crime mystery... just boring.
April 23, 2022
Thank you to the author and BookSirens for the free copy of this book.
The case that Tara and her partner Warren work on is really challenging. Tara is also trying to solve something that has been bothering her about her mother's murder. Both come to a climatic ending that caught me by surprise.
I am eagerly waiting on book 4 as I really want Tara to finally close that chapter on her past and start her future with her fiancé. Or will she?
The case that Tara and her partner Warren work on is really challenging. Tara is also trying to solve something that has been bothering her about her mother's murder. Both come to a climatic ending that caught me by surprise.
I am eagerly waiting on book 4 as I really want Tara to finally close that chapter on her past and start her future with her fiancé. Or will she?
May 7, 2022
This is a wonderful addition to this thrilling series!
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Such a thrilling read that I couldn't put it down.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Such a thrilling read that I couldn't put it down.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
October 19, 2024
I enjoyed the story and the investigation, but holy cats there were so many grammatical errors. It was like this whole book was typed really fast and no one went back and proofread it to correct anything. It bothers me because this series is great and I love the storytelling. The errors pull me out of the story so much that I'm taking off a star just for that. I really hope this author gets a proofreader for the next one.
December 7, 2025
Another wild ride…right to the very last page!
Book one of the Tara Mills series was fantastic, book two carried on that fantastic vibe, and this book three keeps up the same fast pace. You are so convinced about the guilt of all suspects that you don’t see what’s coming and once you have the answer to the “Who Done It” question, you are in for a real shocker. I highly recommend this book!
Book one of the Tara Mills series was fantastic, book two carried on that fantastic vibe, and this book three keeps up the same fast pace. You are so convinced about the guilt of all suspects that you don’t see what’s coming and once you have the answer to the “Who Done It” question, you are in for a real shocker. I highly recommend this book!
May 23, 2022
I do not like reading books in a series, unless in order. This is book 3 about Tara Mills an FBI, Behavioral Analysis Unit agent and despite my misgivings of not having read the prequels this can be read comfortably as a stand alone.
Tara's mother was murdered when Tara was just a child and her father is doing time for the crime. Newly engaged, she is unable to concentrate on her impending wedding and readily agrees to an out of town case when her expertise is requested after it's suspected that a serial killer has resurfaced following a long period of dormancy.
In parallel, Tara becomes aware of a woman regularly visiting her father in prison and wants answers about who this woman is and her connection to her father.
The basis for a page-turner was there but the story was fraught with spelling and grammatical errors and could do with a good edit. Unless I missed something, I didn't understand how a witness could help the police draw a sketch when the perpetrator wore a ski mask!
I received a copy from BookSirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. 3 and a half stars
Tara's mother was murdered when Tara was just a child and her father is doing time for the crime. Newly engaged, she is unable to concentrate on her impending wedding and readily agrees to an out of town case when her expertise is requested after it's suspected that a serial killer has resurfaced following a long period of dormancy.
In parallel, Tara becomes aware of a woman regularly visiting her father in prison and wants answers about who this woman is and her connection to her father.
The basis for a page-turner was there but the story was fraught with spelling and grammatical errors and could do with a good edit. Unless I missed something, I didn't understand how a witness could help the police draw a sketch when the perpetrator wore a ski mask!
I received a copy from BookSirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. 3 and a half stars
April 10, 2022
This is a well written murder mystery and the end of a nightmare for Mills. The story flows well and is hard to put down. I have to say that more threads were tied up but have to wonder in future books if a new nightmare will show up.
May 13, 2022
I've never read anything by this author before this book but I'll definitely rectify that now.
It's a terrific story. The host of a podcast looking into cold cases ,in particular a vicious killer who targeted mothers in their own homes 20 years ago, is murdered in a similar fashion. The local police chief is convinced it's the same killer so Tara and her partner Warren from the FBI are called in.
Tara also has to deal with her imprisoned father and some threatening letters while also trying to set a date for her wedding.
The story gripped me right from the start and had me captivated all the way through. There's plenty of tension and had some nice twists towards the end. A really satisfying read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
It's a terrific story. The host of a podcast looking into cold cases ,in particular a vicious killer who targeted mothers in their own homes 20 years ago, is murdered in a similar fashion. The local police chief is convinced it's the same killer so Tara and her partner Warren from the FBI are called in.
Tara also has to deal with her imprisoned father and some threatening letters while also trying to set a date for her wedding.
The story gripped me right from the start and had me captivated all the way through. There's plenty of tension and had some nice twists towards the end. A really satisfying read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 23, 2022
The Tara Mills books are good…strong & gripping. Somehow, I enjoyed this one less than the first two.
This is the story of a serial killer, dormant for 20 years, who begins killing again when a blogger starts exploring the cold cases.
This is the story of a serial killer, dormant for 20 years, who begins killing again when a blogger starts exploring the cold cases.
October 18, 2023
Okay, said I was done but decided to read book 3. Another "just okay" one. The case she was working on was entertaining but the personal "mystery" was kind of disappointing. Think i'm officially done reading this series.
May 3, 2024
To be continued
Just when you think there’s a happy ending, the cliffhanger arrives. Having both elements play out and keeping you interested throughout can be tricky. It was well done in this story. On to book 4..
Just when you think there’s a happy ending, the cliffhanger arrives. Having both elements play out and keeping you interested throughout can be tricky. It was well done in this story. On to book 4..
October 10, 2024
Each installment better than the last
Good storytelling platform, one work case and one personal case. Even a clue drop meant for the reader that has you asking why the FBI sleuths didn't pick up on it. Now fully ensconced in Tara's fate. On to book Four!
Good storytelling platform, one work case and one personal case. Even a clue drop meant for the reader that has you asking why the FBI sleuths didn't pick up on it. Now fully ensconced in Tara's fate. On to book Four!
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