Copycat Killer

Synopsis:

Murder strikes close to home

for a new K-9 unit in Brooklyn

When a double homicide is strikingly familiar to a twenty-year-old cold case, Detective Nate Slater is rattled by the parallels. With a child as the only witness, he and his K-9 partner must protect little Lucy and her aunt, Willow Emery. Nate’s rough past means he always keeps an emotional distance…but in this case getting closer is the only way they’ll all survive. (Goodreads)

Review:

The characters are well developed and well rounded. When Willow finds her brother and sister-in-law dead in their house and her niece playing outside, her world is turned upside down. Her biggest concern is keeping her niece, Lucy safe. She will have help with that from Nate, the detective who took the case, and his canine partner, Murphy. They are members of a newly opened K-9 Unit opened in Brooklyn, The case is very similar to a twenty year old case, and Nate is very aware of the similarities. He will do anything to solve the case and keep Willow and Lucy safe.

The writing style flows smoothly and the book is a quick easy read. The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and these descriptions pulled me into the book from the very beginning. There was a faith-based feel to this book and I liked the way that Willow did not lose her faith, even with everything going on. The plot flowed well and had me turning the pages as fast as I could.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted Christian mystery and suspense book. I am looking forward to reading about the other members of the K-9 Unit.

A great start to a new series. When tragedy strikes, Willow gets unexpected help from Nate and his K-9 partner, Murphy. Together they work to help her niece through the troubling times. Keep Willow and Lucy safe becomes Nate’s major goal. Who is after her and why? All of those questions are answered with a surprised ending.

I loveeee this book, I’m a big fan of K-9 Unit series, Man with uniform with amazing K-9, oh yesss I can’t not love it, then add an easy-to-read chilling suspense story to it, then it becomes my fav suspense read. The one that captured me from the get go and since then I just can’t put it down.
It has great story, although the big mystery hasn’t reach a conclusion it will be continuing to the next book, It still full of suspense and actions,
It has great characters and couple, I adore Nate and Lucy, they’re definitely match made in heaven, this couple put a big smile on my face, they’re just so sweet together.
Definitely a perfect book for anyone who is looking for an easy-to-read suspense mystery book.

Copycat Killer by Laura Scott has Willow Emery finding her brother and sister-in-law dead with their toddler, Lucy crying nearby. The killings are identical to a crime that occurred twenty years prior. Detective Nate Slater and his K-9 partner, Murphy take the traumatized pair home to find Willow’s apartment ransacked. Are the crimes tied together? Slater works to keep Willow and Lucy safe while searching for the elusive criminal. As Slater spends time with Willow, he begins to fall for her. Slater knows, though, that marriage and family are not in his future. Can Willow change his mind? Copycat Killer is the first book in True Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn series. We are introduced to the staff of the newly formed Brooklyn K-9 Unit. Detective Nate Slater is nearby when Willow calls 9-1-1. He is surprised at the similarities to a 20-year-old cold case where the killer left 4-year-old Penelope McGregor as the only witness. Her older brother, Bradley was at a sleepover. Bradley is now a K-9 officer with their unit and Penelope is the desk clerk. I thought Copycat Killer was a suspenseful story. There is action that kept the book moving forward at a fast pace. I liked the camaraderie between the members of the K-9 unit and how sweet they were to Lucy. I, of course, loved following the investigation as they searched for the guilty party. The romance is sweet and natural. I was amazed at the talents of the K-9 dogs. They have amazing sniffers. I was disappointed that the murder investigation is not wrapped up in Copycat Killer. I hope we get the answers in the next True Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn novel. I especially enjoyed Willow’s strong faith and how she shared it with Lucy and Nate. Copycat Killer is an intriguing suspense with clever canines, a crazed killer, a cute kid, an affectionate aunt and determined detectives.

Willow Emery is concerned about her three-year-old niece Lucy. She believes her brother Alex and his wife Debra are neglecting Lucy. Last time Willow stopped in to visit the house was trashed and filthy dirty. Liquor bottles and empty takeout containers were everywhere and there was practically no food in the house. She should have called Child Protective Services but wanted to give her brother a chance to clean up his act and do right by Lucy. She is back to see if there is an improvement. As she approached the house she noticed the gate was open. What? Now she notices the front door is partway open. Something is very wrong. She enters and hears sobs. There’s little Lucy hovering over the very dead bodies of her mother and father and crying. There’s blood all over. They both had been shot dead. Willow’s 911 call results in the fast arrival of K-9 Detective Nate Slater and his yellow lab partner Murphy. This is just the beginning of the deaths and the threats.

K-9 Detective Nate Slater and his partner Murphy respond to a 911 call and pull up to what turns out to be a horrific scene. A woman with a little girl was standing by a tree outside a neglected house and he told them to wait in his SUV while he waited for backup before entering the house. After his backup arrived and a quick inspection in the house he went back out to his SUV to question the woman and child. The little girl is a witness. He knows he needs to tread carefully. What little she could tell him chills him. This is eerily similar to a cold case murder from twenty years ago. Is it the same murderer? What is the motive? Where was this murderer for twenty years? Or is this a copycat?

Copycat Killer by Laura Scott is the first book in Harlequin’s series True Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn. Laura Scott begins this series with lots of action, suspense, caring and camaraderie. She introduces the characters of the new Brooklyn K-9 unit in a unique way. First some are introduced to the heroine and her niece via a tour of the unit as a way to make their visit to the station less stressful. Then Willow and Lucy get to visit the kennel next door to see some of the dogs. I admire Ms. Scott’s characterization of Willow and Nate as strong, caring people who both had adversity to overcome in their youth. The plot flows well and kept me turning the pages. I hope the rest of the series will be as thrilling and entertaining as this book. Next book up is Chasing Secrets by Heather Woodhaven.

“Copycat Killer” by Laura Scott is a great, easy read. This is part of the Love Inspired Suspense True Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn series. This book caught my attention in the first few pages and kept my attention throughout.

This book centers around a double homicide that ends up being very similar to one that took place 20 years ago. Nate Slater is the detective on the case. He must protect Willow and Lucy. Willow is the sister/sister-in-law of the murdered couple. Lucy is the murdered couple’s young daughter. She is the only witness to the case. There was a slight twist at the end of this book.

I recommend this book if you like good, clean, romantic suspense.

I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest opinion.