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When an Angel Whispers: A Gripping Serial Killer Thriller (Chance O'Brien Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Charlene Tess (Author), Judi Thompson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.5 431 ratings

Book 1 of 5: Chance O'Brien Series

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Macy Adams, a beautiful FBI agent with a tortured past, must track down the serial killer who nearly took her life in this gripping novel of murder, revenge, and redemption.

On Chance O’Brien’s first day as a Houston homicide detective, a young boy finds a dead woman on the banks of White Oaks Bayou. The body count is mounting, and a serial killer, dubbed the Bayou Butcher, is preying on beautiful young college students again.

Macy Adams was abducted, tortured, and repeatedly assaulted. Moments before she perished in a raging fire, she escaped with the help of a guardian angel and Detective O'Brien.

Macy begins to build a new life but is compelled to return to Houston to help find the copycat killer. Now, Macy is an FBI Agent on the Serial Killer Task Force whose mission is to stop the murders. Macy has always believed that there was more than one monster who tortured her.

The attraction between Chance and Macy intensifies as they work together to uncover new clues connecting the victims and their killer. Only Macy can help the FBI catch the Butcher before he kills again, but no one knows that this time he’s out for revenge while pulling Macy into his carefully planned trap.

"I found this to be a gripping romantic suspense novel with terrific characters that are well-developed, intelligent, and strong. "

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Houston is home to Captain Chance O'Brien and FB Special Agent Macy Adams

Join them as they share their ives and careers …

Couple standing in front of the image of a big city with a ferris wheel.


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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00TXN1S7O
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Charlene Tess and Judi Thompson; 1st edition (February 22, 2015)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 22, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2620 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 348 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1985725029

Best Sellers Rank: #105,651 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #381 in Psychic Suspense
- #800 in Serial Killers
- #1,099 in Mystery Romance

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Judi Thompson
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Judi Thompson grew up in El Paso, Texas and moved to Houston with her husband Roger in the 1980s. She has two sons and seven grandchildren and enjoys living in the Bayou City. She is proud to be a native Texan and enjoys the rich history and diverse cultures of the state.
Judi has been interested in writing since her early teens and published her first poem in the school paper while in high school, but was unable to pursue her passion until recently. “I’ve always carried stories around in my head, imagining scenes and scenarios. I thought I might be a little bit crazy until I read that one of my favorite authors did the same thing. “
Judi retired from a rewarding career in education as a speech language pathologist, educational diagnostician, and special education supervisor. Since retiring, she and her sister Charlene Tess have written several novels under the pseudonyms Tess Thompson (combining their two last names) and Annie Curtis.
She and her sister are currently collaborating on their next book. You can see my book trailers on this YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/charlenetess
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Charlene Tess
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Charlene Tess co-writes thrilling romantic suspense novels with her sister Judi Thompson. The sisters combined their two last names into the pen name Tess Thompson. Their novels are psychological romantic mysteries combined with tender love stories and compelling characters that readers will long remember. You can view book trailers on my YouTube Channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/Charlenetess.
The heroines are independent intelligent women who are attracted to strong, caring men. It doesn’t hurt that the men are also virile and easy on the eyes.
The sisters invite you to visit their website www.sisterswritingcrime.com and subscribe to their newsletter https://tinyurl.com/SWCNewsL and receive a FREE eBook.
Charlene is an English and creative writing teacher who also writes grammar workbooks and lessons. Her highly acclaimed series of grammar eBooks, Simple Steps to Sentence Sense, is widely used.
Charlene is married to the love of her life and has two daughters and three grandsons. She loves to read and is usually reading a book, listening to an audiobook, and writing a book all at the same time. It can get a little confusing.
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Brandi M

Angel, super hero, and the protector of innocence

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2021

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This is a great book that sucks you in from the first page.
Macy wakes up in the pitch dark unable to move. That's already her biggest fear but it gets worse when she realizes the real danger she is in and the nightmare she is living. She has a guardian angel but only hopes she will live through this all.
Chance O'Brian has just been promoted to a Homicide Detective when he gets the case of the serial rapist/murderer causing terror in Houston. He has a family who supports him and maybe baby's him a bit but he plans on doing well and hopes to stop this guy before the newest victim dies.
This book has amazing characters (whom I look forward to read more on), the story is great and keeps you sucked in and trying to figure it out.
The story ends in a happy for now but leaves it open for more adventures.

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Carolyn Wilhelm

Compelling Mystery

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2015

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This is a compelling read I couldn't put down. There is a serial killer on the loose, and that is one scary thread throughout the book. Then the sparks are flying towards the end with a few situations, and only one ends badly. I so like a book with a satisfying ending and this has one (although I thought it would from the author's previous books). Chance's grandmother although dying in the hospital reveals information to a few of the characters that help them through the mystery. Chance (the hero) is a great guy and loves his family and is respected by coworkers. In the beginning it looks as though he may remain single and he does for many years, and of course I worried about that when the perfect girl left for another city. Although I figured out early on who the bad guy was, I couldn't see how it would be revealed or how there could possibly be an ending I would like---the twists and turns of the stories within the story were surprising, which I like in a book. I couldn't imagine all that happened and I liked that it was partly predictable and yet was amazing because I couldn't see how it would all resolve. When I thought I had it figured out there were unexpected events that kept me on the edge of my seat. Great read!

Oh, and with the flooding in Houston and seeing the bayous on TV recently, it was all the more vivid!

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What the heck?

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024

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Someone is raping and killing young blond women students from the local college! Several have disappeared only to be found in the bayou! One escaped, killing her captor. But the memories convince her that there was more than one rapist! Years later, coming back to the “scene of the crime “ as a profiler with the FBI, she’s convinced that the current deaths are the work of the same man who was one of her rapists! Will she find him before he comes after her?

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Great police thriller

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023

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This story w you on your toes until the end. Loved the main characters. Loved the twist as to whom the killer was. Loved the happy ending between Chance and Macy. Can't wait to read more from this author.

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Denise Van Plew

pins and needles

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2020

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Not having read this author before I found a gem in this one plus it is the beginning of the series. What has been my favorite to read of late is suspense so this one captivated me right away. This will also be a romance so it became a bonus read. The detective you follow will require all your attention it is that good. Chance is after a serial killer and it is not pretty. Whom needs to help also has to overcome quite a bit with Macy being in the middle of this also. If you do not like pins and needles do not open this one haha. So much intrigue and suspense it made my reading with having when I finished with this one I have to have more, in will need more from this author.

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susanwr

Houston Angle enhanced a great story.

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2015

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Enjoyed this book very much. It was easy to imagine the action happening in the Houston area. Living here myself for 34 years, I really enjoyed the references to places that have become very familiar to me. The story and characters were engaging and I always appreciate a strong heroine and a good man. This story has both! (Several actually. )
Babushka was an endearing character who looked out for her loved ones in a truly unique way. We could probably all use a Babushka in our lives. Her angelic presence added a poignant sweetness to the story.

I didn't figure out "who done it" until almost the end, so this story truly kept me spellbound. Now I am waiting to see what happens next with Macy and Chance. Hope we get to find out soon!

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Great book

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2022

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Really enjoyed this book. Good story line with unexpected turns. I liked these characters and the touch of supernatural was just right.

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meghan varner

Gripping

Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2021

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Good storyline and balance of intrigue and romance. There is a dash of paranormal, but it works great with the suspense and the romance. The villain is predictable, but the steps to find him play nicely. Good pacing and characters. Great ending and look forward to reading the next book.

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CM

When an Angel Whispers

Reviewed in Australia on February 15, 2021

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I love the way these ladies tell a story the always keep me engaged. This is a clean romance with likeable characters and plenty of suspense.

Jemima

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2016

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A really good storyline.

Heather

A gripping thriller

Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2020

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When an Angel Whispers is the first book in the "A Chance O'Brien Novel" series.

I found this to be a gripping romantic suspense novel with terrific characters that are well developed, intelligent, and strong. The storyline is well written and kept me on the edge of my seat with the kidnapping, assault, the aftermath, and the resurgence of the Bayou Butcher.

I loved this book and would love to read more by this author.

Xox2read

Excellent

Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2018

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A new author to me. I liked this book. It is compelling and complicated and I liked the surprise ending. I don’t isually go for this genre, knowing there is a serial killer on the loose is too nerve racketing for me, but I got through it but believe me, there were times I felt a little u easy. Often books slowly burn building up to a big ending but fall short. It’s as if the writer rushes, but not so in this book. Information is revealed at the end by Chance's grandmother. I loved the character Chance in this book but worried he would never be matched up successfully in a good relationship. I also loved the twists and turns of the stories. A good read. I tried to figure how this book would end but I had no idea in the end and I love that. I voluntarily received an arc copy of this book and purchased a copy as well

Alverne

Although this book is fiction it makes you feel that all things are possible!

Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2019

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I really enjoyed this book. Easy to read and kept me in suspense. I recommend this for anyone looking for something different!

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