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Blood in the Bayou (FBI Agent Jade Monroe Live or Die Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by C. M. Sutter (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 16,254 ratings

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On her first assignment since her promotion to SSA status in the Serial Crimes Unit of the FBI, Jade Monroe and her new partner, Lorenzo DeLeon, are tasked to southern Louisiana where disturbing discoveries have been made. Human bones have been found in numerous sites deep in bayou country, and the residents aren’t excited about the law poking into their business.

After a chance meeting with a local hunter who offers to help Jade break through that unwelcoming barrier, she brings him on board as their go-between. He inserts himself into their investigation and gains Jade’s trust, but is he authentic, or does he have his own agenda?

A bone-chilling blindside and a dangerous chase through the Louisiana swamps is just the beginning, but the question remains—is Jade the hunter, or is she the prey?


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A lot of suspense! Awesome characters and non-stop action.

FBI Agent Jade Monroe Live or Die Series books are listed in chronological order below
#1 Blood in the Bayou
#2 Blood Trail
#3 Blood Reckoning
#4 Blood Legacy
#5 Blood Equity
#6 Blood Stream
#7 Blood Rules
#8 Blood Retreat
#9 Blood Gamble
#10 Blood Bank
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    FBI Agent Jade Monroe Live or Die Series
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0926VH8DK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (April 9, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 9, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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C. M. Sutter has spent most of her adult life in Wisconsin but in 2017 decided on a warmer year-round climate to call home and moved to Tampa, Florida.

She has been writing and self-publishing since 2014 with eleven titles published in a different genre. Because of her deep interest in crime and thriller novels, she took up writing in the police procedural/crime thriller genre in 2016.

Ms. Sutter is a world traveler and her sense of wanderlust fits in well with creating locations for her books. When her schedule permits, she can be found on an airplane plotting her next novel. She enjoys visiting relatives scattered across the USA and visits as often as possible.

Walking, gardening, and creating art is high on her list of activities. When time allows, making hand-made soaps is one of her favorite pastimes.

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Customers find the book has a compelling plot and engaging storyline. They describe it as an excellent, easy read with well-written and edited content. The characters are described as fantastic, complex, and believable. Readers appreciate the fast pace and smooth action flow. However, some found the gruesome scenes too intense for their liking. There are mixed opinions on the entertainment value - some found it entertaining and never bored, while others felt it was too gory and demented.

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376 customers mention "Suspenseful story"275 positive101 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story with its compelling plot and non-stop action. They find the characters engaging and the book fast-paced with lots of twists and turns. The new partner adds a fresh dynamic to the thriller genre, keeping readers hooked. Overall, customers describe the book as an investigative read that keeps them on the edge of their seats.

"I grew up in South Louisiana, so this one held extra interest for me. It kept my interest- was very believable- and I recommend it without hesitation." Read more

"...Putting my observations aside, there was considerable suspense, and an interesting story line which kept me reading well into the night...." Read more

"Ms. Sutter does a good job with her story line. It’s an easy read with enough happening to keep you interested." Read more

"...The plot here seems compelling – somebody in the bayou of Louisiana is abducting people, murdering them, and leaving behind piles of bones, stripped..." Read more

228 customers mention "Readability"228 positive0 negative

Customers find the book an engaging read. They say it's a page-turner that moves quickly and is highly recommended for fans of the genre.

"I basically enjoyed the book, but there were some things about it that were totally implausible...." Read more

"...It's not a terrible book...." Read more

"...But soon it turned into a great example of a crime thriller. It was so good in fact I'm ready for the next book in the series. Enjoy your read." Read more

"...with all my choices, I settled on this book and I found it to be a decent read. It was the first book I’d ever read from the author...." Read more

121 customers mention "Writing quality"88 positive33 negative

Customers enjoy the book's writing quality. They find it masterfully written, easy to read, and well-edited. The story is described in detail without being overly descriptive. Readers appreciate the vivid setting and complex characters.

"...Besides that the writing was good, characters well developed and editing thorough as there were not many editing errors...." Read more

"Ms. Sutter does a good job with her story line. It’s an easy read with enough happening to keep you interested." Read more

"...It's not a terrible book. But there are far too many descriptions of irrelevant events and unimportant details that do not advance the story, nor..." Read more

"...C. M. Sutter consistently writes good stories, "Blood in the Bayou," is another winner, in my opinion...." Read more

100 customers mention "Character development"80 positive20 negative

Customers find the characters well-developed and complex. They appreciate the FBI characters and believable heroine. The story has unexpected twists and turns, with a satisfying ending.

"...Besides that the writing was good, characters well developed and editing thorough as there were not many editing errors...." Read more

"...I like how this book creates a vivid setting and complex characters whose motivations are as murky as the waters they investigate." Read more

"...Scary antagonist. Believable heroine. Satisfying ending." Read more

"Detailed story and character description. The end part could have had a few twists and turns. Overall a good read." Read more

72 customers mention "Pacing"54 positive18 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find the story moves quickly and the action flows smoothly. The book is described as an easy, fast read that keeps them turning the pages.

"...Keeps you intrigued and turning the pages. Oh, and blood and gory guts too." Read more

"Quick read, if you live FBI stories, you will enjoy this book. I need to look up the rest of books in the series." Read more

"Was a little slow but ended up pretty good. Coming from a Louisiana girl it was very good with details. Very much enjoyed it." Read more

"...The narrative is well-crafted with tight pacing and suspense that builds with each chapter...." Read more

38 customers mention "Entertainment value"25 positive13 negative

Customers have different views on the book's entertainment value. Some find it entertaining and engaging, keeping their interest until the end. Others feel the story is unrealistic and predictable, with characters that seem naive and gullible.

"...Overall, however, it is an entertaining novel. Reviewed by the author of The Children's Story, About Good and Evil." Read more

"I really like Jades character. This book was a little far fetched as I never know of law enforcement letting bad guys get involved in the case." Read more

"...It's entertaining and didn't require keeping track of a myriad of details to follow the story. A great read if you need something engaging and light...." Read more

"...The decision-making process often didn't make sense. However it was never boring and the ending was decisive." Read more

30 customers mention "Intelligence level"14 positive16 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the intelligence level of the book. Some find the killer too smart and well-spoken for his environment and backstory, while others say the agents are not very smart or slow to catch on. The FBI agents lack credibility and seem naive or too naive to be FBI agents.

"...the characters who were the heroes in this story, but they were too naive to be FBI. This made them not believable...." Read more

"...The killer seems too smart and too well-spoken for his environment and backstory for most of the book...." Read more

"...The FBI agents were unbelievably inept and it’s not possible for them to be in senior positions. No background check on a consultant?!..." Read more

"...The antagonist is creepy, a consummate actor and totally amoral. Everyone who loves a thriller should read this book!" Read more

48 customers mention "Gruesomeness"11 positive37 negative

Customers find the book gruesome and gory, but they still enjoy reading it. They mention the killer is demented and the graphic violence is key to the story. Some readers also mention the content is dark and sickening.

"...The gruesome kills are no more compelling because we have a relationship with the killer...." Read more

"All monsters are evil. Some are smart; perhaps, some are not as smart as they believe...." Read more

"This is a little gross but I guess there are evil people and this could happen in the back woods. Kinda funny too. A hammer of all things...." Read more

"Flesh eating bad guy. Bone headed feds. What could go wrong. Summer read beside the pool. Pretty well edited. Easy read." Read more

This one has lots of twists and turns and a bad guy who pretends to be a good guy
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This one has lots of twists and turns and a bad guy who pretends to be a good guy
This one has lots of twists and turns and a bad guy who pretends to be a good guy and even has Jade believing him!! Trying to get any info out of the people in the bayou is not an easy task. They seriously don't like outsiders messing in their business-and have the shotguns to prove it!! Eventually she will track the killer down--but will she survive it?
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  • Lydie V.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2025
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    I grew up in South Louisiana, so this one held extra interest for me. It kept my interest- was very believable- and I recommend it without hesitation.
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  • Old Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2021
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    I basically enjoyed the book, but there were some things about it that were totally implausible. For instance why would 2 experienced FBI agents not notice a vehicle that tailed them every where they went , all day, even when they made multiple stops. Of course there wouldn't have been a story if they had noticed , but even so, you would expect FBI Agents to be more observant of their surroundings.There were other not quite as obvious discrepancies that they could have picked up on if they had been more alert. I'll leave that for other readers to think about.
    Besides that the writing was good, characters well developed and editing thorough as there were not many editing errors. I also had issues that someone who seemed not especially bright for an FBI agent was also the lead character in a whole series. Putting my observations aside, there was considerable suspense, and an interesting story line which kept me reading well into the night. So I would still recommend this book to those that like a lot of blood and gore mixed with a lot of suspense.
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  • Gayle Long
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
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    Ms. Sutter does a good job with her story line. It’s an easy read with enough happening to keep you interested.
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  • Kevin G. Chapman
    3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing effort from an author who should do better
    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023
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    This is not the first series featuring detective Jade Monroe, but picks up her career when she is promoted to Senior Special Agent at the FBI, transferred to Milwaukee, and matched up with a new partner. The plot here seems compelling – somebody in the bayou of Louisiana is abducting people, murdering them, and leaving behind piles of bones, stripped of “meat” as if flayed by a butcher. Jade and Lorenzo (“Renz”) are sent away to the bayou to investigate on Jade’s first day in the office. Can they track down this cannibalistic killer in a remote area where the locals are generally hostile to police? Will Jade and her new partner be able to work together effectively? Will the killer set his sights on Jade? It should be a great opportunity for an experienced author to launch an established character into a new series. Many people, apparently, think it was a success, and Ms. Sutter wrote 8 books in this series. But, for me, this was a very disappointing read and does not make me want to read any more about Jade.

    Right off the start, any new readers who are not huge fans of the earlier books featuring Jade should skip chapter one of this book. Really. Just start with chapter two. Chapter one is a wedding scene where Jade meets up with a parade of people whose names and relationships with Jade fly past in quick succession with no connection to anything. I’m sure for readers who are familiar with these characters from prior books will find it comforting and familiar to see their names and find out how they are doing. But for a new reader, it is confusing beyond description. None of those characters have anything to do with there rest of the book and they never appear again, except for Jade’s niece, with whom she has meaningless check-in phone calls throughout her trip to Louisiana. The first chapter is worse than a waste of time – it’s affirmatively confusing. Skip it. Start with chapter two. You will thank me.

    The rest of the story follows the structure of a common police procedural as Jade and Renz travel to the bayou and try to find the serial killer. The author gives us many chapters from the point of view of the killer, leaving no suspense about who the killer is. The killer’s point-of-view adds some context, but fails to create suspense. He tells us exactly what he’s doing, what he intends to do, and how he’s going to do it. The gruesome kills are no more compelling because we have a relationship with the killer. As the story plays out, Jade and Renz are clueless and make no progress toward finding their killer. The killer, however, insinuates himself into the investigation as a helpful local citizen, hoping to keep tabs on the feds and also hoping to have the chance to kill (and eat) Jade. When he finally tries to carry out his scheme, it’s not a surprise.

    The killer seems too smart and too well-spoken for his environment and backstory for most of the book. His plans go off without a hitch and he stays two-steps ahead of the police. Then, as the story winds down and the federal agents are scheduled to leave town whether they have solved the case or not, the killer makes a series of stupid and clumsy mistakes that lead to his downfall. The big climax is not nearly as suspenseful as the author wanted it to be, the bit twist was easily predicted and the ultimate end was way too easy and quick. The execution of the story here is simplistic and includes numerous questionable logic, not the least of which is the very idea that the feds would invite this unknown local into their investigation without any background check and that Jade would expose herself in the end while earlier in the story the feds always had a squad of local deputies with them to act as a buffer against the locals.

    The prose here is clean and the reading easy, which makes the story tolerable. It's not a terrible book. But there are far too many descriptions of irrelevant events and unimportant details that do not advance the story, nor set any important tone. There is no relationship between Jade and Renz, no other characters in the story who have any personality, and no subplots to keep the story interesting. It feels like a phone-it-in execution of a reasonably interesting story premise – as if the author didn’t have time to develop the characters or carefully present the narrative. As the first installment of a new series, this book does not make me want to read the next one.

    If you like your police procedurals to have suspense, follow realistic procedure, and have characters you care about, you should look elsewhere unless you are already emotionally invested in Jade Monroe.
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  • Kindle Customer Scherrie Kaye
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024
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    Full of nail-biteing twists turns, stomach rolling ups and downs. Keeps you intrigued and turning the pages. Oh, and blood and gory guts too.
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  • LindaG
    4.0 out of 5 stars First book I've read by this author
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2024
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    At first this didn't seem to be a book I'd want to read. But soon it turned into a great example of a crime thriller. It was so good in fact I'm ready for the next book in the series.
    Enjoy your read.
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  • Jane Serianni
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good series to start
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025
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    Quick read, if you live FBI stories, you will enjoy this book. I need to look up the rest of books in the series.
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  • Mr.Bill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Blood in the Bayou: Book 1 in this new series
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
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    This is a great investigative book. Obviously, it takes place in the Bayou, home of big snakes and bigger 'gators. I don't know if it's in the water or the genes, but there are some crazy 'goings on' in the Louisiana bayou. C. M. Sutter consistently writes good stories, "Blood in the Bayou," is another winner, in my opinion. In this series, FBI Agent Jade Monroe finds herself tracking down a serial killer with a sadistic fetish that will make you wince. -Mr.Bill
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  • Meryl G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really Good Read
    Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2023
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    Couldn't put it down after picking it up. Will look for more in the series. Characters well drawn and believable.
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  • mg
    5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2024
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    After giving up on three previous kindle books I’m happy to say that I really enjoyed this one. If you don’t like gory, don’t read it. FBI agents trying to solve the mystery of bones found and tie that up with missing people. I didn’t skip over any of it, which I usually do if there are pages of description and no story.
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  • Francesca Ristagno
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not sure how I feel
    Reviewed in Italy on May 20, 2023
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    Would an FBI special agent really accept the help of some rando she met in a store? Don't they teach agents not to in "Don't trust a Stranger 101"? I mean, even I would have thought it was too good to be true. And I won't spoil the ending but it takes another rando to outsmart the killer? Really?
    I'm sorry but it just makes the female agent look naive and clueless....
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  • Venkatagiri appa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, wonderful read very good English after the book ready to fire ,unputtable till the end
    Reviewed in India on August 29, 2021
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    The best I read in a crime story lovable English finished very fast what an author ,what a gripping storyline one word superb .thank u author Sutter c m .
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  • Lorraine C.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Blood in the Bayou
    Reviewed in Spain on August 28, 2021
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    Excellent crime thriller, good plot with lots of twists.
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