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Watching You: A Psychological thriller with a killer twist (Detective Kerri Blasco Book 3) Kindle Edition

by J.A. Schneider (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 1,236 ratings
A cyber stalking serial killer TEXTS his victims first - but how does he get their phone numbers? A detective vows revenge. He comes after her.

In the chill of an October night, Detective Kerri Blasco is called to a bizarre murder scene. Leda Winfield, a young volunteer for the homeless, has been shot. Her cell phone displays the frightening text, WATCHING YOU, and into her back, hideously pushed with a hat pin, is a note with the same awful message. Leda's socialite family and friends insist that no one would have wanted to harm her, but Detective Kerri isn't convinced.

Until another random young woman is killed in exactly the same way. Kerri and her team profile a monstrous killer who enjoys terrifying his victims before stalking and killing them. Soon Kerri finds that the killer is after her, too, and that the key to finding him may just be in the homeless shelter. When the body count rises, she vows to stop the madman - even if it means battling her own personal trauma, risking her job, her love relationship with her boss Alex Brand, and her life.

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"Wow, another gripping, fast paced thriller. Emotionally intense, ingenious in concept, an expertly woven plot, and an ending that left me gasping. Highly recommended!" Literati Literature Lovers

"Though third in the series, this book can be read as a superb standalone. The plot is brilliant; also the terrifying concept - a killer cyber-stalking people VIA THEIR PHONES! On a more comforting note I just love Kerri, haunted by her painful past and hiding her secret love with the equally likable Alex. The whole book is well thought out, nonstop with twists and turns. I was left open-mouthed when the killer's identity was finally revealed. This is a totally gripping, chilling, fast-paced thriller and a fantastic addition to the series. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next one!" Relax and Read Book Reviews

"Heart-breaking and heart-racing. An incredible nail-biter when the killer comes after the detective. The ending was sensational...I was floored and never would have guessed. Five stars!" Strong Book Reviews

"Terrifying, to start in the mind of the killer. 100% engrossing with not a single lull. I thought I had guessed, but the ending was a shock." Goodreads reviewer

"WOWSERS, this series just gets better and better. I loved the first two but OMG, this has one seriously cold and twisted killer stalking a detective who's vowed revenge. What a fast-paced, gripping story with descriptions that made me squirm...I freaking loved it. 5 massive stars!" Chelle's Book Reviews

"Ingenious and frightening because the killer's methods are so plausible. The most innocent and unaware are vulnerable. Previous Detective Kerri Blasco books are Fear Dreams and Her Last Breath. All are highly recommended. Five stars!"Goodreads reviewer

"I just DEVOURED this and OMG FREAKING FANTASTIC! The twist at the end was absolutely stunning! And i just love Kerri and Alex, they rock! This is such a fantastically thrilling book!" Melissa Shranz Reviews

"Grabs you from the first page, and superbly written. Psychologically taunts you, exciting and fast-paced with no lulls. This thriller will have you forgetting to breathe!" Whispering Stories Book Blog

"Holy crap!!! THIS BOOK WAS So amazing, creepy, scary, Thrilling, JUST A Great book!!!! I read and loved it, YOUR TURN!!" Kimberly-Aisha Hashmi
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    • Books by J.A. Schneider
    • MEDICAL THRILLER *EMBRYO* series
    • EMBRYO
    • CROSSHAIRS
    • RANEY & LEVINE
    • CATCH ME
    • SILVER GIRL
    • RAZOR SHARP
    • DETECTIVE KERRI BLASCO POLICE/PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS
    • Fear Dreams: A sensitive woman fears insanity. Intuitive Detective Kerri Blasco tries to unravel the truth of what really haunts her...
    • Her Last Breath: A woman wakes to horror in a strange apartment next to a murdered man, and can't remember the night before.
    • Watching You: A serial killer texts his victims first - but how does he get their phone numbers? Kerri Blasco vows revenge. He comes after her.
    • Shoeless Child: A little boy has seen a horrific murder but is too traumatized to speak. Kerri Blasco struggles to connect with him...
    • STANDALONE THRILLERS
    • Into The Dark: A perfect marriage deteriorates as a woman starts to fear that her husband is a killer...
    • Girl Watching You: A young woman, obsessed by a man she considers a predator, climbs a fire escape and thinks she sees a murder.
    • What You've Done: A small town divorce lawyer ("I know people's secrets") blames herself when a client's teen daughter is brutally murdered. She investigates and finds herself the killer's next target.
    • Cry To Me:Liddy Bell shot her husband - or did she? In the middle of a party she's giving with her guests just feet away? Liddy's sister Kim, a true crime writer, struggles to prove her sister innocent - and avoid falling for a man who might be dangerous.
    • The Wife List: Has a group of men conspired to murder each other's wives - figuring their perfect alibis will save them? That is what Beth Kemp starts to suspect, but is she losing her mind? Her husband says he fears so...
    • The Girl Thief: Ensnared into the lives of a troubled, wealthy couple - or is she?
    • HISTORICAL THRILLER, U.S. CIVIL WAR
    • Kate Warne's Sister is Missing: April 1861, New York City. Civil War has just broken out. Kate Warne, first female detective and a Pinkerton, returns to find that her beloved actress sister, Saskia, has gone missing. Where to turn? Who to suspect? Danger surrounds Kate. Secessionists' fury has followed her since she thwarted their recent attempt to assassinate Lincoln in Baltimore. New York City is also a powder keg, with most elites and even the city's mayor violently pro-South. Or could Kate's possibly pro-South relatives have anything to do with Saskie's disappearance?

    About the Author

    Joyce Anne Schneider is a former writer at Newsweek. She is the author of the 6-book Embryo medical thriller series; the 4-book police psychological thriller series featuring NYPD Detective Kerri Blasco (Fear Dreams, Her Last Breath, Watching You, and Shoeless Child), and the standalone domestic noir thriller, Into the Dark.

    When not writing she's usually thinking about writing and dreaming up new stories, and can rarely be seen without her trusty laptop. She lives with her family in Connecticut and loves gardening. You can find out more about her books on her website jaschneiderauthor.net or by following her on Twitter (@JoyceSchneider1) or Facebook (facebook.com/JASchneiderAuthor?fref=ts).

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    • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XK66X7D
    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ RGS Media (April 25, 2017)
    • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 25, 2017
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
    • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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    • Print length ‏ : ‎ 281 pages
    • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1544767927
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    Joyce Schneider is a former writer at Newsweek and the author of multiple murder mysteries and psychological thrillers. She has studied at the Sorbonne and been an exchange student in the Soviet Union. Now her idea of more than enough excitement is writing thrillers and gardening (chasing off deer and using a crowbar to get out stubborn rocks). She lives with her family and two funny dachshunds in Connecticut. To write Joyce or find more of her thrillers, check out jaschneiderauthor dot net. Thanks for reading!

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    Customers find this psychological thriller to be an excellent page-turner with many plot twists that keep them guessing until the last chapter. The book features well-developed characters, with one review highlighting the tough-as-nails detective with compassion, and maintains a good pace throughout. Customers describe the writing style as decent and the story as believable and gritty. While customers find the book easy to follow, some mention it's very hard to put down.

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    125 customers mention "Readability"125 positive0 negative

    Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an excellent page turner that entices them to keep reading until near the end.

    "...before he or she can take Kerri’s life. In this phenomenal third book of the series, we learn more about Kerri’s background and gain valuable..." Read more

    "...that didn’t need to be said over and over, but in general, it wasn’t a bad read...." Read more

    "...three of J.A. Schneider’s Kerri Blasco series, ‘Watching You’, is mesmerizing...." Read more

    "...But either way, Watching You was a nice piece of conventional entertainment...." Read more

    124 customers mention "Suspenseful story"113 positive11 negative

    Customers enjoy the suspenseful story of the book, which features many plot twists and keeps readers guessing until almost the last chapter.

    "...heart pounding, and riveting, don’t miss out on this gripping psychological thriller. I deeply enjoyed reading Watching You...." Read more

    "...It keeps you guessing, but my suspicions were confirmed at the end of story. Guess I read too many mysteries!..." Read more

    "...very believable and entertaining characters; again, a superb and original storyline where we the readers are quickly placed into the victims’ shoes..." Read more

    "...This is a well written mystery with a unique plot and the characters seem real. I don't think you'd be disappointed in this one." Read more

    46 customers mention "Character development"42 positive4 negative

    Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, noting there are not too many of them, and one customer describes the lead female cop as a tough-as-nails detective with compassion.

    "...series, we learn more about Kerri’s background and gain valuable insight into her character...." Read more

    "...the police procedural populated with very believable and entertaining characters; again, a superb and original storyline where we the readers are..." Read more

    "...This is a well written mystery with a unique plot and the characters seem real. I don't think you'd be disappointed in this one." Read more

    "Her characters are well developed, and the plot has suspects to spare!..." Read more

    29 customers mention "Writing style"26 positive3 negative

    Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as a well-written mystery with smooth sentence structure.

    "...Fear Dreams, I was pleasantly surprised to find Watching You a decently written, though derivative thriller, earning Ms. Schneider a respectable..." Read more

    "...What surprised me was that there was nary a foul word throughout the book. If you are looking for such a book this would be a good series...." Read more

    "Good read, well written and easy to follow. Ok, a little too easy to follow...." Read more

    "...No graphic violence, no outrageous sex and no foul language! I was able to read it easily and always know exactly what was going on at any given time." Read more

    16 customers mention "Pacing"16 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting it maintains a good flow even during the killing spree scenes.

    "...Delighted, I never saw it coming. Fast paced, heart pounding, and riveting, don’t miss out on this gripping psychological thriller...." Read more

    "...The pace is fast as we jump immediately into the mind of the killer and witness the murder of Leda Winfield through his eyes and within his thoughts...." Read more

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    Customers find the book believable, describing it as gritty and showing strength.

    "...The characters presented in the book were believable and interesting...." Read more

    "Being a lover of mysteries, this one caught my eye and started out pretty well...." Read more

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    "...If you are looking for such a book this would be a good series...." Read more

    18 customers mention "Ease of use"12 positive6 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the book's readability, with some finding it fairly easy to follow and very hard to put down, while others describe it as tedious and difficult to understand.

    "Good read, well written and easy to follow. Ok, a little too easy to follow...." Read more

    "...It was very hard to put down, and I can't believe that I honestly did not know "who done it" until the very end! Loved it!" Read more

    "...Once I started, it was difficult to put down and the final twist was not easy to spot. A great weekend read!" Read more

    "This was an excellent thriller and hard to put down. Too often I find the female investigators to have aggravating personalities...." Read more

    Top reviews from the United States

    • Leigh Holland
      5.0 out of 5 stars Ingenious!
      Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2017
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      Watching You by J.A. Schneider, 281 pages, RGS Media, April 25th 2017, Genre: Psychological Thriller/Suspense, ISBN: 1544767927. Warning: May Contain Spoilers.

      “WATCHING YOU” says the text message each victim receives before their untimely demise. At first, it’s a mystery how the killer is choosing and tracking his prey. However, in this age of free-flowing information and cell phones, it’s much easier to stalk people than we like to think it is. A feeling of dread turns by degrees into horror as we realize how easy and plausible the killer’s methods are. Horror turns to panic as the reader realizes how difficult it would be to stop such a killer. In this third installment of the Kerri Blasco series, J.A. Schneider takes us on a trip of terror we’re not likely to soon forget.
      The first victim, Leda Winfield, was a treasure to society, a lovely young woman who volunteered at the local shelter, helping the homeless. She was coldly executed with a single shot to the back of the head, a note that says “Watching You” pinned into her back with a hatpin. Nearby, the cops discover the victim’s cell phone, with a message from a few days prior showing the same words as in the note. As the detectives interview family and friends, they discover that there were plenty of people who may have had reasons to kill Leda. The stakes increase as another unrelated victim is discovered. When our heroine, Kerri Blasco, becomes the next target, the cat and mouse game has the highest stakes of them all. The story turns into a race against time as they seek the killer’s identity before he or she can take Kerri’s life.
      In this phenomenal third book of the series, we learn more about Kerri’s background and gain valuable insight into her character. The relationship between Kerri and Alex Brand, her boss and lover, deepens and intensifies. Kerri considers where the relationship is heading and how that may impact her career. This decision is not made by the end of the book, but it’s something Kerri won’t be able to put off forever. The characters presented in the book were believable and interesting. Most fascinating of all, J.A. Schneider allows us inside the terrifying mind of the killer as he stalks his victims.
      The plot is woven ingeniously. Usually I have figured out the mystery by the time the answer is revealed, but in this amazing new book, I was stumped. Delighted, I never saw it coming. Fast paced, heart pounding, and riveting, don’t miss out on this gripping psychological thriller. I deeply enjoyed reading Watching You. I’d recommend it to anyone who loves crime, mystery, or psychological thriller novels.
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    • ms readalot
      4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good
      Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2017
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      Being a lover of mysteries, this one caught my eye and started out pretty well. It keeps you guessing, but my suspicions were confirmed at the end of story. Guess I read too many mysteries! I did find that there were frequent repetitions of previous thoughts of main characters at certain times, that didn’t need to be said over and over, but in general, it wasn’t a bad read. Would probably read another book by this author, just as a comparison to this one and to see if her writing style is the same.
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    • Enrico Grafitti
      5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizingly scary - a 6 Star read!!!
      Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
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      Book three of J.A. Schneider’s Kerri Blasco series, ‘Watching You’, is mesmerizing. Again, the police procedural populated with very believable and entertaining characters; again, a superb and original storyline where we the readers are quickly placed into the victims’ shoes and experience the fear and desperation as they realize they have no chance against their attacker. And this time, not only do we also live in the mind of the killer, privy to their innermost thoughts and devilish planning of the crimes, but Schneider’s protagonist, Kerri, is also on the murderer’s list of future victims. The pace of this tale will anchor you to your chair, so forget trying to take a break and do something else: the book will cry out to you to return and allow its author to submerge you again in the world of a New York City murder squad. Schneider outdoes herself with the twists this tale takes; almost everyone seems to be hiding something. It’s personal for Kerri and her boss (and love interest), and the insights into her thoughts as her mind rails against the pressure she finds herself under are fascinating.

      I’ve just binge-read the first three books in the series, and this is a definite 6 Star read. Can’t recommend it enough!
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    • Wiseask
      3.0 out of 5 stars A Confession
      Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2017
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      I confess that I was prepared to hate this book, having just finished reading Fear Dreams, J. A. Schneider’s clumsy copycat version of the popular movie What Lies Beneath.

      So in contrast to her earlier Fear Dreams, I was pleasantly surprised to find Watching You a decently written, though derivative thriller, earning Ms. Schneider a respectable three stars. To her credit, her manuscript was relatively free of editorial errors. I counted four minor ones, and two which were not so minor.

      A young, idealistic woman from a rich family is brutally murdered in the Bowery neighborhood of New York City where she worked at a homeless shelter. The serial killer diabolically texts his prey with the ominous message Watching You (in caps) and pins that message to their bodies to taunt the police. Naturally he is targeting the female detective investigating the case as his next victim. This plot pretty much echoes the dozens of books which have appeared like clockwork ever since The Silence of the Lambs did it first and better decades ago.

      Ms. Schneider describes her book’s climactic twist as “mind-bending.” I call it contrived — and I call her self-promotional description “wishful thinking.” But either way, Watching You was a nice piece of conventional entertainment.

      By the way, the readers who claim to have figured out whodunnit before the end are full of themselves — and full of something else too. They may have “guessed” who the killer was based on no evidence whatsoever, but they couldn’t have figured it out, because unfairly or not, Ms. Schneider withholds a piece of vital information to the very end which is necessary to identify the real killer.
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    • Joann R. Greene
      4.0 out of 5 stars Clean mystery with no foul language
      Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2017
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      This is #3 in the Kerri Blasco series and I didn't feel like I missed much so it could be read as a stand-a-lone. What surprised me was that there was nary a foul word throughout the book. If you are looking for such a book this would be a good series. I sort of thought that maybe this person might be the killer, but then I'd say "Nah, can't be". This is a well written mystery with a unique plot and the characters seem real. I don't think you'd be disappointed in this one.
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    • Maria
      5.0 out of 5 stars Watching You
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2017
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      Highly recommend to readers who enjoy Karin Slaughter (US) and Val McDermid (UK).
      Thoroughly enjoyed this fast paced thriller, with plenty of suspense and likeable lead detectives. An interesting story line with fully rounded characters.
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    • Jada Ryker
      5.0 out of 5 stars Shivery Thriller
      Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2017
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      Detective Kerri Blasco has a lot on her plate. She has to keep her love interest a secret, she catches the heart-breaking murder of a naïve volunteer—and oh yes, she’s on a murderer’s list.

      “It’s starting to get dark. I am thrilled again, shaking with new excitement. The feeling swells, a hot, furious balloon of new daring in my chest. I’m relieved, too. The chicken voice has stopped. I’m coming for you . . .”

      I loved the book! The title is quite correct . . . Watching You is a terrifying thriller with a mind-bending twist.
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    • louise Little
      5.0 out of 5 stars Do not miss this one
      Reviewed in Australia on May 4, 2017
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      Wow Wow Wow. This was another fabulous book by Joyce Schneider featuring Kerri Blasco. Love how her character is developing.It Its a great read and kept me at the edge of my seat. So terrifying that I could not read it all in one go.Fabulous ending too.Congratulations Joyce!!
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    • pat goode
      4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2021
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      Was a good book,a bit predictable,I thought,but a very good storyline ,I liked the characters too.i like this author also
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    • Lorraine Garant
      4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
      Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2017
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      I thought this was a good psychological thriller with good character development. It was a good who dunnit story trying to decipher who was the real killer. Quite enjoyable.
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