Opening Moves (Patrick Bowers Files #0) by Steven James -- Starting February 15th 2024

[Melanie]

Milwaukee, 1997. In a city reeling from the crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer, a series of gruesome kidnappings and mutilations draw authorities into a case like nothing they've ever seen. Cops think a Dahmer copycat is on the loose. But Patrick Bowers, working as a homicide detective, suspects this is more than an ode to the infamous cannibal.

When he discovers that the shocking acts reference some of the most notorious and macabre killers in our nation's history, the investigation spirals into a nightmare of manipulation, brutality, and terror.

[Melanie]

Starting. I know this reread is going to be an intense read. 😬

[Melanie]

Chapter 3

(view spoiler)[Oh, I forgot the cop that caught him was Bowers! Not surprised at all that he was able to figure out how he'd run and cut him off.

What a horrible thing Vincent did. I wonder why someone would take his wife and make him do what he did to that man. (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Page 90

(view spoiler)[So unbelievably horrible what his father made Joshua do... and now he's probably continued doing those things. Such evil. (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Chapter 60

(view spoiler)[Oh, wow. How did his jacket get in Griffin's box. And is Griffin the one who killed Jenna and Mindy all those years ago? Or is it the mysterious partner? I can't remember completely... it's been almost 10 years since I last read this, so I only remember parts of the story. (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Finished

(view spoiler)[Such a good ending! I thought that Joshua was the police chaplain.

The final scene was great with Christie and Tessa (more meaningful after reading the rest of the books). 💕 (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

I finally got my copy😊

[Melanie]

Sharon wrote: "I finally got my copy😊"

Get ready for an intense, but great, read!

[Sharon]

Melanie wrote: "Sharon wrote: "I finally got my copy😊"

Get ready for an intense, but great, read!"

Enjoying it so far! Will post some of my updates soon

[Sharon]

Melanie wrote: "Chapter 3

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(view spoiler)[I really was wondering about that as well. Also I find that people are willing to do horrible things in order to keep their own loved ones alive. I was sad that the man who kidnapped his wife has cut her hands off. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 19: (view spoiler)[Wow…I can’t believe that there was an ad for police tape on the back of the catalog. Also, this storyline with Joshua and his father made me sad. It seems like Joshua is following in his dad’s footsteps. Also, I feel bad for the victims that he does these horrible things to. I hope this Adele Weston lady doesn’t die. (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Sharon wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Chapter 3

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(view spoiler)[
It was horrible that he cut off her hands. *shudders* (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 47: (view spoiler)[I think there is a difference between becoming a cannibal for survival and becoming a cannibal because you want to. I cannot believe that he ate the one woman who may have understood his fascination. I feel bad for Celeste. This story about the Maneater was sad. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 72: (view spoiler)[Going to the funeral of the person you murdered is really shocking to me. Also, I am so curious who this partner is. I am loving the book so far. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Melanie wrote: "Chapter 60

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(view spoiler)[The mysterious partner…I want to know more. I just finished chapter 72, and the ending tells me that the partner reveal is coming soon. I am curious to find out who it is! (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Ending Thoughts: (view spoiler)[ Nice way to start the series. I actually thought the ending with his new girlfriend’s daughter was sweet. It was a fantastic read. The story and the characters were so engaging and fun. I can’t wait to see what the Pawn has in store for me. (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Sharon wrote: "Ending Thoughts: [spoilers removed]"

So glad you loved it!! That last scene with Christine and Tessa is so sweet!