The Fifth Victim (Cherokee Pointe Trilogy #1) [NOOK Book]

The Fifth Victim

The Fifth Victim is one of the best books that I have read all year. Genny Madoc has had visions all her life. The ones she has been having lately are getting for violent by the day. When a gruesome murder brings FBI agent Dallas Sloan to the scene, Genny knows that her world is going to change. As Genny and Dallas relationship grows so does the violence in Cherokee Pointe. This book is a must read, its fast paced and the chemistry just sizzles. The suspense will keep you guessing till the end. Looking forward to the next books in this exciting series.

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

i love beverly bartons books she was one of the best writers ive

i love beverly bartons books she was one of the best writers ive ever read going too miss her voice

Highly Recommended

If you like romance and mystery combined, it is a very interesting book to read.

was good reading

would recommend this book and the sequels

excellent

This trilogy is excellent.

ONE OF THE BEST

When i first started this book I didn't realize that it was a trilogy. When I was finished with it I couldn't wait to start the next

Excellent

Can't wait to read the rest if the trilogy.....

My new favorite writer.

This is the 2nd book by Beverly Barton I read. All I can say if so far sheis my newest favorite writer. This book was fast paced and interesting. I have already read #2 and am almost finished with #3 in this trilogy. I will be reading every book she writes.

Uber creepy...

But worth the ride. You won't be disappointed. It'll keep you guessing. Beverly Barton is a writer I found by accident reading a book called Raintree where she was part of a trio of writers contributing to the story. I've read many and have enjoyed her books with the exception of a few. I did love this and am now reading the 2nd book in this series; The Last to Die about Jazzy and Caleb. As soon as I finish it, I will read the 3rd book in this series that focuses on Jacob Butler and Reve Sorrell. I just love the twists and turns.

Not For Me

I just could not get into this book. I found there were too many characters dumped in all at once. The book opened with a graphic in-your-face scene, which made me believe the book would be fast-paced and easy to get into. But then we go through pages and pages of various people, all with their backstories, all at once. I found there were too many characters with viewpoints. There was no one main character that stood out right away and too much information dumped on me that I didn't immediately need.

I also didn't like the way some of the females were portrayed. They seemed to have no backbone at all. One went weak-kneed every time this certain guy came around and he had been doing nothing but using her for sex for years. Yet she continued to fall for him. Another was in a bad, somewhat abusive marriage and needed a man to rescue her. Therefore she seeks that by risking stupid affairs that, if discovered, would cause worse problems for her with her husband.

When I read fiction, I need characters that I can really latch onto. This book simply didn't do that for me.

Hard to put down

The was the first book that I read from this particular author and rather enjoyed all the twists and turns from beginning to end. Over the years, I seem to alway get caught up in mystery/thriller/romantic/crime book seris and can't wait to finish one just to pick up another to continue feeling part of the story. I recommend this book to anyone who, like me, enjoy's being lost in a crime thriller for a few hours.

Nail Bitting

This was the first book I read by Barton. I could not wait to read the sequel when I was done with this. I couldn't put it down!

I love this trillogy

This book was given to me by a friend, and I just so happened to fall in love with this author. This book was so amazing, I love the detail of the romantic suspense!!!

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

It's been two years since I read this. I just had to write a review. Go get this book. It was great. Scary and romantic all rolled into one. Romantic suspense at its finest.

college student

THIS BOOK WAS EXCELLENT AND LEFT ME LOOKING ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE OF HER BOOKS. A MUST READ!!

katie a reader

THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK I HAVE READ BY HER AND IT ONLY LEFT ME LOOKING ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE OF HER BOOKS TO READ. IT WAS A GREAT BOOK ONE YOU CANT PUT DOWN, I LOVED IT

A fantastic read

The Fifth Victim is one of the best books that I have read all year. Genny Madoc has had visions all her life. The ones she has been having lately are getting for violent by the day. When a gruesome murder brings FBI agent Dallas Sloan to the scene, Genny knows that her world is going to change. As Genny and Dallas relationship grows so does the violence in Cherokee Pointe. This book is a must read, its fast paced and the chemistry just sizzles. The suspense will keep you guessing till the end. Looking forward to the next books in this exciting series.

Page turning

Well, this was a great book i truely enjoyed it and i just couldnt put it down till i lost but i just went and bought anotehr copy because it was sooo good. The end is such a surprise any one looking for a good murder book wih a lil bit of romance this is a great book.

strong romantic suspense

In Cherokee Pointe, Tennessee ¿gifted¿ Genny Madoc ¿sees¿ the ritual murder of a teen through the eyes of the killer. She informs her cousin, county Sheriff Jacob Butler who knows to trust in her visions. He finds the corpse of Susie Richards based on her input. On his own time, FBI Agent Dallas Sloan has been hunting the killer of his niece for about a year. He believes a serial killer murdered four women and drank their blood, before a final homicide in which the culprit cut out the heart and probably ate it. He thinks this killer has followed this pattern four times in different locale and once he learns about the death in the Smoky Mountains, he believes round five has begun. Dallas arrives in an unofficial capacity and finds himself half in love with the bewitching Genny though he scoffs at her powers. As three more die, he and Jason conclude that the killer wants Genny next. Both men willingly risk their lives to keep her safe. Though some of the antics of Genny¿s wannabe lovers seem unreasonable and the man that her best friend loves seems inane, readers will appreciate this strong romantic suspense. The lead couple is a delight as she knows and he doubts, but both need each other. The serial killer is an intriguing character who seems so shadowy and frightening while the police procedural is top rate. Readers will be pleased with this taut tale and look forward to the two upcoming novels starring the heroine¿s best friend and the sheriff respectively. Harriet Klausner

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