Crimson Lake Road

Written by Victor Methos

Narrated by Brittany Pressley

Bestselling author Victor Methos’s acclaimed series continues as prosecutor Jessica Yardley races to catch an art-obsessed serial killer before she becomes his next masterpiece.

Retiring prosecutor Jessica Yardley can’t turn down one last investigation. This time, it’s a set of murders inspired by a series of grisly paintings called The Night Things. She’s the only one who can catch the killer, who’s left a trail of bodies in a rural community outside of Las Vegas.

But the more Jessica finds out, the less clear her case becomes. Out of options, she’s forced to consult her serial killer ex-husband—to gain additional insight into the crimes and the killer’s motivations.

By the time Jessica realizes that pursuing this case is a deadly mistake, it’s too late to turn back. Can she catch the killer, or will she be the final addition to a killer’s masterpiece?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Feb 9, 2021
• ISBN: 9781713506195

Victor Methos

At the age of thirteen, when his best friend was interrogated by the police for over eight hours and confessed to a crime he didn’t commit, Victor Methos knew he would one day become a lawyer. After graduating from the University of Utah School of Law, Methos sharpened his teeth as a prosecutor for Salt Lake City before founding what would become the most successful criminal defense firm in Utah. In ten years Methos conducted more than one hundred trials. One particular case stuck with him, and it eventually became the basis for his first major bestseller, The Neon Lawyer. Since that time, Methos has focused his work on legal thrillers and mysteries, earning a Best Novel Edgar nomination for his title A Gambler’s Jury. He currently splits his time between Southern Utah and Las Vegas.

Reviews for Crimson Lake Road

[Rashawnda Clemons · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Mr.Methos is a good story teller and knows have to capture your attention.

[carole888fort · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Crimson Lake Road by Victor Methos is a combination of police procedural, serial murder mystery and legal drama. In Las Vegas, a woman is brutally murdered and her body is left displayed to replicate a famous and disturbing painting. Jessica Yardley, a prosecutor, is getting ready to move from Las Vegas to start a new career elsewhere. But, with encouragement from an FBI agent and a local cop, she remains to help solve this crime and prosecute the killer when a second woman is found on Crimson Lake Road, unconscious and left for dead. She is in a house on the same road as the previous victim and she is displayed to replicate a second painting from the same series. The problem is that there are two more paintings in the series: will there be two more victims and who will they be? This is a well-paced mystery with plenty of red herrings and a flawed yet engaging and dedicated lead character. There is a warning about this book: the violence is graphic and quite gruesome at times. But the story moves along with intrigue and suspense and nothing is revealed till the very end. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers. Thank you to Thomas & Mercer, NetGalley and the author for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.