Butterfly Kisses: A Thrilling Serial Killer Novel (Detective Damien Drake)

Great series so far. Now remember it's a serial killer, who is whacked. Defective Drake, is actually a great charter, humerus with his style of "what follow the rules". He tries, good story line, all of the characters have a purpose that makes this a great read for a serial killer novel. Already reading 2nd book in series. 1st attempt on a series. Read it! If your not in to cursing. To bad your problem, your missing out! Truly, enjoyed this , tons of kudos, to the author Patrick Logan. Well written!!!

The enigmatic Patrick Logan, author of horror novel “Butterfly Kisses,” is hard to get a handle on. He has a website but there is little on it. This book isn’t even listed. But he exists, has written some seventeen mysteries that have sold over 100,000 copies and have largely been best sellers.Logan is a former pathologist who spent his early years probing through dead bodies. These days he prefers writing about such gritty endeavors and, in “Kisses,” there is much made of autopsies and medical examiners. NYC detective Damien Drake, an alcoholic who is suspected of causing his partner’s death, is haunted by and lives in constant memory of the event. He is slowly killing himself by imbibing huge amounts of alcohol to dull the pain.Drake is ignominiously replaced as lead investigator of a murder in which the body of a junior partner in a respected New York law firm is found in an abandoned warehouse with a butterfly painted with what appears to be blood on his nude back. Drake’s new leader is a young rookie detective, a woman without much experience, but who exhibits great promise. He reluctantly accepts the assignment, although he tends to freelance at will.The case reveals other similar killings, including one in Montreal, that are perplexing to investigators and that threaten to accelerate if the serial murderer isn’t found. Many secrets, including the significance of the bloody butterfly insignia and live embryonic caterpillars found in the victims’ mouths, are dark and seemingly undecipherable. It soon becomes apparent that the killer is also closing in on the detective and those close to him.Logan’s writing is excellent with strong dialogue, an extensive knowledge of police procedure, and the ability to weave realistic and horrific details into his story. I regretted the overuse of alcohol by his main character. The amounts and frequency did not add credibility to his ability to function with such a foggy mind and suffering body and brain. I didn’t see the significance of such a disability, a trait too frequently used in novels these days. I have to respect the author’s decision, however, because it’s his invention and story.I liked the author’s ability to keep his characters straight in my mind. There are a lot of them but all are important to the story and don’t create a logjam that needs navigating to get over. The decision to use the beautiful and peaceful butterfly as an instrument of horror makes this intriguing story even better.Schuyler T WallaceAuthor of TIN LIZARD TALES

An interesting story combined with many twists and turns. Entertaining and fast paced. Filled with many believable characters - each adding to the story with their own personalities. This is the first of Detective Damien Drake and sure to appear again in future episodes by author and storyteller, Patrick Logan. I am sure these episodes will be best if read in the order as presented by the author and creator. Timely conclusion serving several purposes, both ending this episode and leading to the future.

This book was an enjoyable read. The characters were a bit typical, but the story held my interest, and the writing style was good enough that I didn't find myself tripping over the writing. For me, the litmus test for a book is whether I look forward to the short and scattered times I pick it up, and this one passed. It's not the best, but I've read far worse.

This was an excellent mystery but Logan’s horror side raised its head too. Take a broken, alcohol soaked detective and a newby transfer from Seattle Narcotics as his boss and you have the makings of a police procedural. Now add in a deranged serial killer that has a disturbing way of killing his victims. Fasten you seatbelts and settle in. Enjoy!

This book was pretty decent and kept my attention. Although as soon as the murderer was introduced I knew who it was. I have read so many mysteries that this happens frequently. There is a lot of gore which didn’t bother me so much. Some of the story seemed a little bit of a stretch, but not so much that the book wasn’t enjoyable. I liked it a lot better than the first Chase Adams book. Also I can’t remember if there was a disclaimer about “the characters being fictional etc.” but I can say with an amount of educated certainty, that the author has wrote himself into the books. The cool medical examiner with the tattoos and the spiked hair that loves meatball pizza in Montreal? Patrick Logan alias Dr. Beckett Campbell. Tell me I’m wrong, and I won’t believe you sir. I’m glad I have kindle unlimited so I can read the next book. Damian irks me at times, but I’m cheering for him and I want to see what happens in the story.

An excellent detective novel with a great plot, lots of suspense, twists and turns, and realistic characters. Provides an enjoyable read that keeps you interested and is hard to put down. The audio has a very good narrator. I also read the book. I would definitely recommend this book and audio to family and friends.I purchased the book, but was provided a copy of the audio from the author in exchange for this honest review.

I started reading the Chase Adams series first. I got to book four when I just had to see how everything went down in New York. This gives a peek of seeing her while she is still with her husband and son. It shows her determination in catching the killer. She doesn’t put up with crap. She has a bond with Drake.Drake is a great detective that has fallen from grace because of his partner’s death. He has put the blame on himself. He has made bad decisions but for the right reasons. He is living with survivors guilt. I want to see him win his battle. I look forward to reading more of his story. I hope he takes them all down!!

Twists and turns . Gripping story line with excellent back story. Drake,s character is someone you can totally relate to having lost a friend in tragic circumstances.

Love this book! Very well-written thriller and reminds me of Robert Bryndza's books. The main character hooked me from the get-go and I really liked him. And this cover is absolutely gorgeous!

First contact with Patrick Logan, was very pleased with this thriller, went fast was providing unexpected twists and turns. Would gladly read another of Patrick's new book.

Liked the rouge cop portrait.

I enjoyed this story, I was reading as fast as I could to see what happened.