On the Count of Three (Brandon Fisher FBI, #7)

by Carolyn Arnold

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

Carolyn Arnold has done it again by creating a story so terrifying and thrilling that has you guessing from the first page you cannot help to keep reading.. She knows how to a write a good mystery and as a fan of hers and the genre, picking up this book was an easy decision. From the first page she had me on the edge of my seat with a nail-biting prologue.

On the Count of Three is the 7th book in the Brandon Fisher FBI series and can be read on its own. In this installment Brandon along with his team members faced their biggest challenge. A serial killer determined to punish persons convicted of DUI homicide. The fascinating thing about this killer was his obsession with the number three. Victims are killed three years apart and three days after being abducted. There were more connections with the number 3 but you need to read the book to find out.

I had a front row view into the killer’s mind and it was not pretty. It is obvious he had a disturbed mind based on his actions. However, there comes a point when things escalate and they make mistakes which results in the end of their reign of terror. It was no different with this Un Sub.

I looked forward to spending time with the main characters. A member of the team struggled with personal issues which led to him agonising about future choices as it relates to his position with the BAU. They were real people facing real problems, which made it to establish a connector with them. Dealing with a case such as this had a lasting effect on them mentally.

A fast-paced plot which kept me on the edge of my seat. Disturbing and cringe worthy scenes but it did not stop me from turning the pages to learn who would eventually win the villain or the FBI. Besides of you are a fan of Criminal Minds then you will have no problem with these scenes.

Figuring out the identity of the killer and his motive was no easy task. Then when all had been revealed the author threw in a twist, I never expected. It goes to show you not everyone in your circle is your friend.

I enjoyed the author’s writing style which as always is detailed, intense, bold and true to life. Her stories are riveting and graphic, and this installment was no different, however it was edgy and darker and definitely not for the faint of heart. I loved how she blended the characters’ work life and personal life into the story allowing readers an opportunity to seem as persons to whom they can relate.

Conclusion/Recommendation
Fans of Criminal Minds and police procedural will enjoy On the Count of Three. I am eager to see what next the author has in store for her fans.