I thought this was a pretty amazing book for her first written work. I'm surprised it wasn't picked up by anyone when she first submitted it. ( )

#8 in the series flashes back to the backstory of Taylor & Baldwin. Starting where Taylor killed a fellow officer and Baldwin's FBI team was killed it's a prequel to All The Pretty Girls. A serial killer is targeting Nashville and Taylor & her murder squad are on the case. Enter John Baldwin on loan from the FBI after taking a leave of absence. Both he & Taylor are broken but brought together pursuing the investigation to bring the killer down. Loads of backstory on Taylor, Baldwin, Sam, & the murder squad. Interesting murders and I would actually read this book as the first in the series ( )

Back to the beginning with the story of Jackson and Baldwin origins. In Nashville a student is found dead, then another.Is there a serial killer in the area. Jackson and her team investigate.
This is the first of the series that I have read, and I enjoyed the story, a well paced plot, and I liked the characters. ( )

Field of Graves by J.T. Ellison is a riveting addition to the Taylor Jackson series. This enthralling mystery is a prequel that provides readers with an insightful peek into the background of Lt. Jackson and Dr. John Baldwin.

Taylor is a hardworking detective whose meteoric rise through the ranks is well deserved. Having recently returned to duty following her self-defense shooting of a fellow officer, she is still struggling with nightmares and the occasional panic attack. When someone begins murdering young college women, Taylor and her team work around the clock to capture the person responsible for the deaths.

The evidence recovered from the victims' bodies is puzzling but it is unique enough to link the crimes together and the police soon fear a serial killer is on the loose. FBI profiler John Baldwin joins the investigation as a consultant, but he is battling his own demons from a case that went horribly wrong several months earlier. When another body is discovered and they learn another young woman is missing, Taylor, John and the rest of the investigators finally uncover the link between the victims but will they find the catch the killer before it is too late?

While Taylor has the unconditional support of her boss and her team of detectives, she is well aware that other members of law enforcement are not so forgiving. She is still wrapping up the final details stemming from the shooting and the corruption case she uncovered. With a grand jury appearance looming over her, Taylor focuses her full attention on the troubling murders. The dump site has been elaborately staged and it is apparent the killer performed some of ritual on the body. The cause of death is equally disturbing and Taylor is stymied as she tries to understand the possible motive for the murders. While she welcomes John's assistance, she is afraid his baggage might interfere with his ability to put together a viable profile of the killer.

Deeply depressed for months and drinking heavily while contemplating his next move, John is not exactly jumping at the opportunity to help solve the case. His reluctance to join the investigation slowly disappears as he becomes intrigued by the various elements of the murders. Taylor is quick to notice how deeply troubled he is and she does not hesitate to confront him about some of his behavior. Much to her surprise, John is soon fully immersed in the case and as they are closing in on the killer, he is able to accurately piece together the reasons for the murders.

Field of Graves by J.T. Ellison is a compelling police procedural that has an unusual storyline and a multi-faceted cast of characters. Although initially a little slow paced, the novel quickly builds up steam and hurtles to a rather dramatic and pulse-pounding conclusion. Although this latest release is the eighth book in the Taylor Jackson series, it can easily be read as standalone. I highly recommend this outstanding mystery to fans of the genre. ( )

Apparently there is something good about being late to the game. This is the 8th book in the "Taylor Jackson" series, but it is the first book the author wrote in this series. It is actually a prequel where it sets the stage for the meeting of Jackson and Baldwin as well as the origin of the scar on her neck. I have not read any of the books in the series, so I guess I started at the right time. I really enjoyed this story, it was gritty, suspenseful, a bit violent but hopeful as well.

Taylor Jackson in a Lieutenant in charge of a squad of police that investigate strange homicides or ones that other detectives have given up on. She is dealing with a past situation where she killed a dirty cop in self-defense, but feels that she is being judged by others. When they are called to investigate the murder of a young co-ed from Vanderbilt, they have no idea what is coming. Her chief (Price) is asked by a friend from the BSU at the FBI if a troubled member of his team can consult, we meet Baldwin. He and Jackson have an immediate attraction to one another and are able to get by their personal demons to work the case. As more bodies show up, Dr, Samantha Owens (Sam) the M.E. and friend of Taylor notices some strange things during autopsy. This story hooked me right from the beginning. It was a taut suspense novel as well as a police/detective mystery.

I loved meeting the characters in this story. Ellison did a great job developing the characters and letting us get to know them. The team Taylor works with all admire her and work hard. I enjoyed learning about everyone's past that was shared as well as their troubles and demons. They were shown to be human, not perfect, they had flaws. They followed procedure, chased down the clues and kept you reading until the end. Can they save the last victim? A good read. I also enjoyed reading the author's notes at the end. It gives me background now that I am going to read the rest of this series. I am hooked on Taylor Jackson. ( )