A Kettle of Hawks

The Birdwatcher Series, Book 3

By: European P. Douglas

Narrated by: Lincoln Gillett

Five identical murders, five different suspects — no one of them could have done it all!

Sarah and Tyler continue their efforts to reel in the mass serial killer, Dwight Spalding. As they do so, another horrific case comes to light. Five men had been murdered all in the exact same manner. There are five suspects, one for each crime. None has a motive and none could have carried out any more than one of the slayings.

Sarah and Tyler are mixed up in the case, but this time one of them has a lot more to lose than ever before, who holds the secrets?

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The dangerous pursuit of a killer continues

Received as an audio review copy from Story Origin, this is an honest review.

Narrated beautifully by Lincoln Gillet, A Kettle of Hawks turns into a dangerous thriller.

Another gritty thriller from this series with a wild murder case that keeps being turning on its head the more you read. Still reeling with the shocking revelation of her former, agent Sarah Brightwater is given a new partner in Pedro Delgado as a very complex and bizarre set of murders and suspects demand their attention. Nothing makes sense though in Sarah's mind and at makes her wonder if the shadowy serial killer Spalding could be behind those murders... even the supposed suspects are in danger as the body count rises. The murderer Spalding casts a very tall presence within this book and not just over the that unfolds but also clearly still being able to exploit survivors Megan and Ellie, leaving them twisting in the wind if either person can never be truly freed from such a messed up individual. What's revealed about the journalist reporter Tyler Ford is as disturbing as he has this own dark demons he tries keep at bay but even Tyler's own secret are just a step away from destroying him if they were to be exposed. It changes and challenges readers to question do we truly know everything about a person or is it all an illusion until the person reveals who they truly are

Highly recommended.

Not your typical bird book.

So....book 3 in the series. Now we know why these books have these titles! They are not about birds. The excitement and mystery just keeps coming. So complicated. So complex. So violent. Edge of your seat twists and turns. So good.

I was gifted an Audible version of this book from the author through Story Origin. The narrator, Lincoln Gillett, was easy to listen to, although he was a little too laid back for me. I prefer more excitement and expression. I still give him 5 stars. My problem, not his.

Good story.

The Birdwatcher Series:
AN UNKINDNESS OF RAVENS, #1 - I usually like books by this author, but this one I dislike. While the story lines are interesting, I disliked the FBI agent. Instead of being like a dog with a bone, she was like a mad dog with a living baby. Source: My Kindle library. 3*

A CLATTERING OF JACKDAWS, #2, Audiobook - This is a better book. The FBI agent isn't as unlikeable as she was in the first book, just a dog with a bone. Picks up where #1 ends. Interesting story lines and good characters set to a good pace. The narrator Raymond Kallai does a good job with his reading and the voices of the characters. Source: StoryOrigin and Ghost Creative. 4*

A KETTLE OF HAWKS, #2, Audiobook - This book picks up where #2 ends. Interesting story lines and good characters, including an improvement with the FBI agent, set to a good pace. The narrator Lincoln Gillet does a better job with emotions instead of just reading, but some of his voices take a bit to adjust to since I listened to this book after #2. Source: StoryOrigin and Ghost Creative. 4*

A Must-Listen Thriller That Keeps You Guessing

A Kettle of Hawks is a stellar addition to the Birdwatcher series. Sarah’s ongoing battle with the mastermind Spalding remains deeply unsettling, and his dark, manipulative presence continues to drive the tension perfectly. While I am becoming more familiar with the author's style—making some plot points easier to predict—the major twist in this installment still caught me completely off guard. Eustace P. Douglas has a rare talent for crafting an immersive, dark atmosphere, and Lincoln Gillet’s narration brings that intensity to life beautifully. With well-developed characters and constant, high-stakes surprises, this is an addictive, edge-of-your-seat thriller that I couldn’t put down. I am already looking forward to the next book.

A well-written, entertaining read in the series

A Kettle of Hawks: The Birdwatcher Series, Book 3, my eighteenth read from author European P. Douglas. Another well-written, entertaining read in the series, with intriguing, well-developed characters that I read in a single setting. 5-hours 58-minutes/233-pages. Lincoln Gillett's narration adds to a good book's enjoyment. “I received a complementary Audible copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. I'll be reading more from this author with A Clamour of Rooks (The Birdwatcher Series Book 4) added to my TBR list today & The Light Beneath the Cauldron (The Alderman James Mystery Thriller Series Book 4) already on my TBR list. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).