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A Killer's Mind (Zoe Bentley Mystery Book 1) Kindle Edition

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The New York Times and Washington Post bestselling serial-killer thriller that will leave you wondering, is the past really in the past?

Three Chicago women have been found strangled, embalmed, and posed as if still alive. Doubting the findings of the local PD’s profiler, The FBI calls on forensic psychologist Zoe Bentley to investigate.

Zoe quickly gets off on the wrong foot with her new partner, Special Agent Tatum Gray. Zoe’s a hunter, intense and focused; Tatum’s a smug maverick with little respect for the rules. Together, they must descend into a serial killer’s psyche and untangle his twisted fantasies, or more women will die. But when the contents of three inconspicuous envelopes reveal a chilling connection to gruesome murders from Zoe’s childhood, suddenly the hunter becomes the hunted.

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It’s rare for a thriller to truly shock me. After all, I read mystery novels for a living. But at every turn of Mike Omer’s A Killer’s Mind, I was surprised: Three brutal crime scenes for Special Agent Tatum Gray. Three envelopes addressed to forensic psychologist Zoe Bentley. Three gray ties with no connection to the cases. Three gasps I let out as the novel came to its thrilling close.

Mike Omer has created a unique blend of police investigation, horrifying scenarios, and psychological twists with just a dash of both humor and hubris from unlikely partners Tatum and Zoe. Special Agent Tatum Gray is new to the Behavioral Analysis Unit and has a reputation as a troublemaker. Forensic psychologist Zoe Bentley grew up in a community struck by a serial killer, and as a result, she’s almost superhuman in her ability to profile killers. And now the very same serial killer is leaving envelopes for the investigators.

But nothing is as it seems. Zoe can’t trust her gut, Tatum can’t trust his partner, and in the end, it seems as if the only things the police force can predict are the murders themselves.

A Killer’s Mind is an unexpected gem sure to surprise and terrify even the most seasoned mystery and thriller reader. Just when I thought I had it figured out, I was yelling at the book in disbelief. Don’t start it, unless you have time—and a safe place—to finish it.

- Jessica Tribble, Editor

About the Author

Mike Omer has been a journalist, a game developer, and the CEO of Loadingames, but he can currently be found penning the next in his series of thrillers featuring forensic psychologist Zoe Bentley. Omer loves to write about two things: real people who could be the perpetrators or victims of crimes—and funny stuff. He mixes these two loves quite passionately into his often-macabre, suspenseful mysteries. Omer is married to a woman who diligently forces him to live his dream, and he is father to an angel, a pixie, and a gremlin. He has two voracious hounds that wag their tails quite menacingly at anyone who dares approach his home.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0788R7HM3
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas & Mercer (August 1, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 1, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3021 KB
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 382 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1503900746

Best Sellers Rank: #2,532 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #20 in Crime Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #36 in Mystery (Kindle Store)
- #43 in Suspense (Kindle Store)

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Mike Omer is the author of the Zoe Bentley Mystery Series and the Glenmore Park Mystery Series. In the past, he's been a journalist, a game developer, and the CEO of the company Loadingames. He is married to a woman who diligently forces him to live his dream, and is the father of an angel, a pixie, and a gremlin. He has two voracious hounds that wag their tail quite menacingly at anyone who comes near his home.

Mike loves to write about true-to-life people who are perpetrators or victims of crimes. He also likes writing funny stuff. He mixes these two loves quite passionately into his mystery books.

You can contact Mike by sending him an e-mail to mike@strangerealm.com

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Alexphil P.

A great mixture of thrill and humour

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024

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I have a new favourite author! The book is like an impeccable dish: a mixture of great ingredients. Plot was exciting, suspenseful without burning you out, and interspersed with bits of humour done tastefully. This one is definitely a great read.

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024

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This story was so creepy! And I loved it. I couldn’t put it down. The crimes were so bizarre and sick. When the villain’s origin story was revealed, it became even more twisted. He didn’t stand a chance of not being completely irrational and damaged. Zoe’s backstory was so interesting. I love how it got pushed to the side then popped back up in the cliffhanger ending. I can’t wait to see what happens with that part of her storyline. She was a very bright and fearless leading lady. I loved that. Tatum was so likable. I absolutely loved the comic relief that came from his grandfather. Mike Omer hasn’t let me down yet with anything that I’ve read by him. I’m really looking forward to the next book in this series.

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I was Hooked in Chapter 1 - Why Isn't "A Killer's Mind" A BLOCKBUSTER MOTION PICTURE Already?

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2018

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Prime Day was great for me. I was able to buy the other five Amazon First titles, in addition to “The Tenth Island.” Although I greatly enjoyed that memoir, I can readily understand why “A Killer’s Mind” rocketed to the number one bestseller on Kindle.

This book already has a terrific review by Dee Arr, which deserves the popularity it is receiving. I will not repeat what was said in Dee Arr’s review. Rather, for the few who might be interested in certain other aspects, this review may help.

As the other review indicated, Chapter 1, starting with the sense of smell, is one of the better written opening chapters I have ever stumbled across. Shows us just enough of the mindset of the murderer, and leaves us eager to turn the page to Chapter 2.

Chapter 2, although as well-written as 1, it was a bit of a downer to be lurched back in time. I’m not criticizing the move, just expressing its effect on me, as the reader.

To better understand the writer’s style and flow, please take a look at the below excerpt.

BLUSH FACTOR: Chapter exhibits the only f-word in the story. There are a few, very few, other locker-room words in the entirety of this book. Having said that, the content of this story might suggest due consideration before reading this allowed to youth or, say, to your prayer group. This includes the topic of sex, although, frankly, this hinted more than it actually showed, in a literary sense.

ADVENTURE: Although differing locales are mentioned, I can’t state that there is a sense of adventure in this book. If the writer had attempted to show the locales, in fact, it probably would have detracted from the story at hand.

SOUL: Yes, well, sort of, in an oblique way, because a murderer such as is depicted is not likely to have a soul, as I understand the term. If you consider the feeling that, as a reader, was it possible to inhabit the villain’s embodiment and feel much of what he was feeling, well, in that sense, absolutely. This book has soul.

WHAT GRABBED MY ATTENTION: The writer’s ability to get me inside the killer was so well done and expertly personified. That, and the writer’s understanding of the chemicals used by the serial kiler.

WHAT PERPLEXED ME: Perhaps the lurching back in time. Otherwise, see the question below just after the heading, BOTTOM LINE.

POINT OF VIEW: This is written in third person POV.

EXCERPT

‘…right. When he moved the chair slightly backward, he inevitably collided with the cabinet, emitting a loud clang.

As the day went by, the detectives around him talked and joked with each other, went to lunch together, and pointedly ignored him.

He suddenly yearned to be one of them. How had he gotten here? A job in an agency that didn’t appreciate him, in a department he didn’t want to be a part of, with no friends and a superior who distrusted him.

And a bunch of self-pity to boot. Disgusting. People would give their left kidney to be an FBI agent and their right one to be in the Behavioral Analysis Unit. Except that would be counterproductive. Having at least one functioning kidney was a requirement for all FBI agents, he was pretty sure of it.

He saved the report he was working on. He had spent the entire day going over the autopsies of the two victims, talking to the medical examiner, and discussing the case with the detectives assigned to it. The task force was actually on the right track—or had been, up until three days ago. The first thing he had to do was to help them get back on course. He had a vague idea how to do it. He took out his phone, about to call the chief, when he saw the notification of four unread messages. He opened them—all four were from Marvin.

Where is the cat food?
Never mind found it.
That wasn’t the cat food but he likes it.
I think the cat is ill, he vomited in the living room. The fish is fine.

Tatum groaned and wrote back that the cat food was in the leftmost cupboard in the kitchen. He wondered what Marvin had been feeding Freckle and decided that any answer to that would only make him feel worse. Scrolling down his contacts, he located the contact Christine Mancuso and pressed the call button.

She answered after a few seconds. “Hello?” “It’s Tatum.” He looked around him. The room was currently empty; all the detectives were either somewhere else or had gone home. “I know.” “Right. Okay, listen. The guys here are fine. The lieutenant in charge is pretty sharp, they have a decent task force working on those murders, and they were doing well until recently.”

“And then what happened?”…’

Omer, Mike. A Killer's Mind (Zoe Bentley Mystery Book 1) (pp. 32-33). Thomas & Mercer. Kindle Edition.

BOTTOM LINE

Rather than again tell you why this is a great thriller, I will pose one question: How is it possible that “A Killer’s Mind” has not yet been turned into a blockbuster motion picture already?

A most solid five stars out of five.

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Debbie Bolen

Great book

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024

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I read this book in paperback form and liked it so much that I purchased the audiobook for a blind friend. She hasn't listened it yet, so I don't know if she liked it or not. But, I liked so much that I read the whole series and other books by this author.

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024

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At 14, Zoe profiles the murderer creating havoc in her small town. No one listens to her. Her suspect disappears in the middle of the night. Towns people believe he left out of embarrassment from being accused. The police's suspect commits suicide in jail.

Years later, now a profiler consultant with the FBI, Zoe is sent to Chicago to consult on a serial killer. She works with FBI agent Tantum Gray.

When the past murders overlap with the new murders, can Zoe keep her emotions out of it?

I decided to read this book because Zoe and Tatum made an appearance in the Abby Mullen thrillers, a later series by Mike Omer. I wanted to read more about her.

A Killer's Mind didn't let me down. Zoe is a multi-layered character who gets obsessive over her work. Tatum is charming, caring, and smart. He and Zoe are a great pair.

Zoe is a great insight into the mind of a profiler.

Recommended for people interested in:
- serial Killer's
- criminal profiling
- strong, independent, smart female MC

Content warnings:
- guns
- murder
- rape
- blood and injury (although not graphic)
- prostitution
* does not contain sexual scenes

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Jussara Berlie

fácil leitura

Reviewed in Brazil on February 5, 2022

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Livro de fácil leitura, bons personagens, diálogos inteligentes, bom entretenimento. Um livro que faz a gente querer sempre ler uma página a mais.

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Talk about a cliffhanger at the end of this book!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed in Canada on September 23, 2021

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I'm loving these books . I actually started reading mike omer books when I came across the Abby Mullen series ,however the next one is not out yet. But I loved it so much I went to his earlier work . That's how I fell in love with the Zoe Bentley mysteries! I'm on to my next one and I can't wait!!!!

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Sophia Scarlett

A Fast paced psychological thriller

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2024

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"A Killer's Mind" by Mike Omer is the first book in the Zoe Bentley Mystery series. The story revolves around three Chicago women who have been found strangled, embalmed, and posed as if still alive. The FBI calls on forensic psychologist Zoe Bentley to investigate the case, and she teams up with Special Agent Tatum Gray. The book is a fast-paced read, delving into the investigation of the crimes and the dynamics between the characters. It is described as an over-the-top, mindless fun read, with a focus on the killers not as monsters but as men. The novel presents a blend of forensic psychology, mystery, and thriller elements, and it is the beginning of a series centered around Zoe Bentley and her work as a civilian consultant to the FBI. The book has been praised for its engaging storyline and the chemistry between the main characters. That ending was jaw dropping.

Kopylova

Excellent

Reviewed in France on August 20, 2023

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J’ai absolument adoré ! A very good book. Scary and funny at the same time :)

Ajay Pal

mind crashed to 1000 pieces 💥

Reviewed in India on March 21, 2023

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1) Best serial killer books of recent times .
2) suspense building is amazing.
3) the end was hurriedly done .
4 ) I really loved the emotional touch bw zoe and tatum

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