Desecration, Brooke & Daniel Crime Thriller #1, Ebook
Desecration, Brooke & Daniel Crime Thriller #1, Ebook
Desecration, Brooke & Daniel Crime Thriller #1, Ebook
Desecration, Brooke & Daniel Crime Thriller #1, Ebook

Desecration, Brooke & Daniel Crime Thriller #1, Ebook

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Death isn't always the end...

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When Detective Sergeant Jamie Brooke is called to investigate a murder at London's prestigious Royal College of Surgeons, she's unprepared for the brutality of the crime. The body of a young woman has been artfully displayed, her organs removed with surgical precision.

As Jamie delves deeper, more bodies surface — each one a twisted reflection of medical history. The investigation leads her into the dark world of body modification, secret anatomical collections, and a mysterious group known only as the Lyceum.

The only person who might be able to help is Blake Daniel, a reluctant psychic whose gift allows him to read the stories behind ancient objects.

Together they must untangle a sinister web of obsession, power, and human experimentation with its roots in the bloody history of surgery. Some collectors will stop at nothing to obtain the specimens they desire...

Perfect for fans of Mo Hayder, Tess Gerritsen and Kathy Reichs, DESECRATION is a gripping crime thriller that blends police procedural with a touch of the supernatural. This dark and twisting tale asks: how far would you go to understand the mysteries of life and death?

If you’re drawn to page-turning mysteries with a visceral sense of place and a protagonist who refuses to surrender, dive into this darkly compelling novel—and discover just how far one detective will go to protect what she loves most.

The first book in the bestselling Brooke and Daniel series will keep you turning pages late into the night. Buy DESECRATION now to begin this haunting journey into London's secret history.

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★★★★★

"Desecration is focused on a surgically precise murder, which is perfectly appropriate, because this story eviscerates its readers. It had me hunched over the screen in horror and sitting back in tears, within the first two chapters. By the end of the book I was a mess, but what a ride!
This is a meticulously researched and emotionally gripping story created by an author at the height of her powers."

Spineless Reviews
5 star Amazon review
★★★★★

"I was not sure what to expect from this book by its title but, was I floored when I started reading it!

Desecration deals with the dark aspects of human psyche and has the readers wondering about the mental and emotional make-up of such people ... Joanna has made the character of Jamie so down to earth and one in which the reader can believe."

Uma IVR
5 star Amazon review
★★★★★

"This book is not for the squeamish or faint of heart ... It freaked me out and I loved it! The heroine Jamie Brooks takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions ... I hope J.F. Penn keeps writing forever. Her books are a treat for readers."

Gillian F
5 star Amazon review
★★★★★

"Desecration will have you begging for more books with Jamie and Blake ... An excellent read, not only for crime readers but also for those fascinated with death, the supernatural, and the macabre. There are body snatchings, secret societies, teratology [genetic monsters], body modification, psychic readings, and more."

Jane V B
5 star Amazon review

A serial killer stalks London

When rebellious detective Jamie Brooke is assigned to a murder at an anatomy museum, she enlists the help of Blake Daniel, a museum researcher with the supernatural ability to read the history of objects.

Together they must find the killer in a race against time, even as they battle their own personal struggles.

A crime thriller trilogy with a supernatural edge.


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Jared
Dark, Emotional, and one Hell of a Story!

Wow. I loved this book! The darkness of scientists pushing forward their field by playing God made them compelling villains, and it was fascinating to learn about past physicians who did the same in real life. The research shared in the book was fantastic. And Jamie was a wonderful character. I felt for her throughout and loved rooting for her to recover her daughter's remains and stop the villains, even as she faced resistance for her superiors. Can't wait to read the next books in the series!

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Normand Girard
Desecration

Full disclosure: I received the book free from the author, but the thoughts expressed here are my own. When I read the first few pages, I thought this was just another detective story - was I ever wrong! The story had me spellbound once the action started and it held my attention right till the very last page. Warning: if you are the least bit squeamish about needles or hospital visits, the descriptions in this story leave nothing to the imagination - you have been warned!

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Shirley A. Gordon Gordon

I have not read the book as yet....but when I am done , I will certainly give a review. thank you .