Fatal Pattern

Author: Kate Angelo
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Series: The King Legacy #2
Pages: 368
Release Date: September 15, 2026
Publisher: Revell

A COVERT INVESTIGATION
A stalker attacks behavioral analyst Dr. Tori Crew at knifepoint, shattering the fierce independence she's built since her parents' unsolved murder. Forced into an off-the-books criminal investigation, Tori must push her expertise--and her fiercely guarded heart--to the breaking point as a killer's pattern emerges.

A LOOMING THREAT
Homicide detective Blade St. James has been Tori's friend and protector since childhood. Haunted by his own past of parental abandonment, Blade is determined to build a stable life and find the peace that always seems just out of reach. But when Tori's life is threatened, his guardian reflexes collide with everything he's been trying to build.

A HIDDEN MENACE
As the conspiracy rooted in Tori's past pulls them deeper, the boundaries of their friendship blur, and the truth neither can deny becomes impossible to ignore. Can they unmask the sophisticated serial killer before they become the final, fatal piece in the pattern?

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Reviewer: Paula Shreckhise

This story starts out with a startling scene and progresses into an unusually puzzling case, because it connects to the unsolved murder of Behavior Analyst Tori Crew’s parents. Teamed with detective Blake St. James, Tori uses her skills to connect several cases. 

The Fatal Pattern emerges as fractal art. I have been fascinated by fractals for many years. They seem to be the foundation of God’s creation. Ms. Angelo uses them in a unique way to turn a mysterious story on its head. 

Tori and Blake have encountered something much bigger than they thought possible. They discover things about themselves that are unexpected, drawing them closer together and testing their faith and their resolve. But that faith is so much a part of them that they seek God at every turn. And hope and trust are at the forefront. 

There are tie-ins to the first book in the series and hints of things to come in the next book. This series focuses on the members of a group of kids, now grown, who were mentored by Stryker King. 

Fast-paced and compelling, this one grabbed me from the start.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell on behalf of the author and via NetGalley. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.

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Reviewer: Mindy Houng

Kate Angelo knocks it out of the park (again)! From the first page to the last, I was completely enraptured and on the edge of my seat, frustrated that I physically couldn't read faster but wanting to slow down to savor all the nuisances in the story. This is psychological thriller plus romantic suspense at its best. 

I loved getting to know Blade and Tori better. They had an incredible history of trust, friendship, and complete understanding of each other that spanned decades. Blade's steadfast loyalty and faithfulness grounded Tori when her world started falling apart with a stalker and a clue into her parents' murder. I loved watching Tori work as a profiler and analyst and Blade as a brilliant detective. Jett and Harlee's tech expertise came in handy and catching up with Corbin and Luna was fun. The story had three different but converging subplots that left me slack-jawed at the plot twists. Faith thread in Blade and Tori's lives felt raw and real. 
What a heart-pounding chase for justice in the face of deep corruption and evil. I can't wait for the next book in the series! 

I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Revell via Interviews and Reviews and NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.

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