“…the perfect novel for anyone who loves a blend of murder, romance and spirituality. This book was fast paced, had a megaton of action and had heavy sprinkles of humor. I loved the storyline, plot and character development; they had depth and evoked emotions in me.”
—Jennifer Ibiam for Reader’s Favorite
Second Place—Fiction, Detective, Police Procedural | Second Place—Fiction, Mystery, Murder and Crime
her mentor Dr. Sampson who died during a heinous serial killer profile dubbed “The Reservations Case;” a complex, socially and ethnically sensitive, multi-state case in the West involving Native American boys being sexually defiled and murdered. An accomplished profiler, and unconventional forensic psychologist, seeing things with the clarity of a seer, Sam’s profiles are tragically accurate and psychologically warped. To cope in her macabre world of death, Sam relies on her dark and self-deprecating sense of humor.
Sam along with her boss and part-time lover, Special Agent Charlie Falken, plans to apprehend the killer on the Cheyenne Reservation outside Ashland, Montana and finish what Dr. Sampson started to bring the serial killer to justice—dead or alive.
To navigate the nuances of the Native American culture and the reservations, Sam hires a Cheyenne tracker, Will Little Bear, to back her up. The journey for Sam and Will ensues with a blending of cultures and a deep personal connection. This weaving of crime, enduring romance and a multi-cultural overture takes the reader on a breath-taking ride.
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“…the perfect novel for anyone who loves a blend of murder, romance and spirituality. This book was fast paced, had a megaton of action and had heavy sprinkles of humor. I loved the storyline, plot and character development; they had depth and evoked emotions in me.”
—Jennifer Ibiam for Reader’s Favorite
“Janson’s Reservations is an emotionally resonant thriller that follows FBI profiler Samantha Wright’s gripping hunt for a serial killer, evolving into a profound story of healing, connection, and unwavering resilience amidst lingering threats.
Reservations is more than just a crime story; it’s an exploration of human endurance, the power of connection, and the enduring quest for justice. Recommended for fans of crime fiction with a heart.”
—Printed Word Reviews
“Reservations is the visceral, thought-provoking story of Samantha’s pursuit of a serial killer her mentor had failed to catch before he died. The murder scenes become highly engaging, requiring the reader to be as methodical and deliberate in the reading of those scenes as the writer was in creating them. Five Stars.”
—Vivian Stones for OnlineBookClub.org
Theresa Janson grew up in the American Midwest and uprooted to Colorado in the mid-90’s. Writing has always been in her blood, and she has culled stories from working as a paralegal with attorneys and law enforcement—knowing everyone’s secrets. Her life and work have given her insight into a subconscious collection of experiences prevalent in the words of this novel and all her works. She was given nightly dreams, and those dreams are the words that lead you through these chapters until you can’t catch your breath.
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