Agent Bowers is used to tracking the country's most dangerous killers, but now it looks like a killer is tracking him. When he realizes the murderer is using clues from an ancient manuscript as a blueprint for his crimes, Bowers faces a race against time to decipher who the next victim will be and to stop the final shocking murder--which he's beginning to believe might be his own.
“James writes smart, taut, high octane thrillers. But be warned—his books are not for the timid. The endings blow me away every time.”— Mitch Galin, producer of Stephen King’s The Stand and Frank Herbert’s Dune
Average Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(4.5 out of 5 stars)
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jaimie P. (Owasso, OK), November 30, 2009
I love this series! Yes, there is violence, because the main character is an FBI agent! Its not happy-go-lucky for real life agents all the time. Its
just reality. I really want them to make these books into movies!
3 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Myrna Brorman (Hereford, Texas), October 27, 2009
The entire Bowers Files Series were a disappointment because I did not find anything spiritually uplifting in them. They should not be classified as christian fiction. They were pretty good just plain ole mystery/suspense novels. But, I just didn't see why they were categorized as Christian fiction. Really gorey stuff.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Linda Collier (Missouri City, TX), October 13, 2009
I've liked his first 2 books about Agent Bowers but this book solidified him, in my mind, as an excellent author. He fleshed out his characters more and the creepy factor was a 10+!!! Can't wait for the next one in the series, but I'm sure it will be worth the wait.
0 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Cheri Wright (Catawissa, PA), October 06, 2009
My favorite type of book to read is Christian mystery and suspense. However, this book did not read like a Christian novel; it was filled with gore and made me feel physically ill (I quit reading when a decapitated head was found in a flowerpot).
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Maureen Smith (Burleson, TX), September 10, 2009
The Knight --- I could not wait to get this book and when I got it I could hardly put it down! There is so much human interest as well as the spiritual effect combined with suspense and humor. Wonderful!
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Ronda B (Bettendorf, IA), September 08, 2009
I love all the Steven James Book!! They are action packed, and have twists that you didn't see coming. I like that Agent Bowers is a mostly normal guy with family matters always pressing as well as a high stress job that he excells at. Can't wait for the next one. Gotta go--Im almost finished!!
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Peggy Nivison (Holland, MI), September 02, 2009
The Knight is a fast paced gorey thriller. It's the third in a series featuring Patrick Bowers. A 4th book is coming out next summer. A very good read if you like thrillers.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Christy Lockstein (Oconto Falls, WIsconsin), August 29, 2009
The Knight by Steven James is the third book is the exciting Patrick Bowers series. FBI Agent Bowers uses his unique geographic profiling skills to track down the most violent of criminals. He'll have to use all of his abilities to find a sadistic murderer who is killing people for a twisted story before Bowers and his stepdaughter Tessa become the next victims. This riveting thriller never lets up for a second. From tense courtroom drama to intense action scenes, every page zips by. I love how James has given Bowers an unusual ability, making him stand out from the overloaded FBI action genre. Bowers relies more on his brain than his brawn to outwit criminals, but he's a bit clueless about matters of the heart in interactions with Tessa and new love interest Cheyenne. If you're going through withdrawal this summer because of repeats on Criminal Minds, Numbers,CSI, etc, Patrick Bowers will satisfy your need for a smart and scary suspenseful thriller.
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Author: Steven James
Located in: Johnson City, TN
Submitted: August 05, 2009
Tell us a little about yourself. Since getting my Master's Degree in Storytelling in 1997, I've been privileged to pursue a career of telling and writing stories. My latest venture, The Patrick Bowers novels, has been my most challenging series yet.
What was your motivation behind this project? I began asking myself a question, "What is more important, truth or justice?" The journey toward the answer led me to this story.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? First of all, I hope they'll enjoy the story and connect with the characters. Also, my goal is to lead people on a journey to asking questions that ultimately matter.
How were you personally impacted by working on this project? Honestly, as I wrote about the serial killer, I was deeply disturbed. He was so evil, that he began to give me nightmares. I ended up taking a break from the novel and finishing a prayer book I had been working on. I'm happy both with how the novel and the book of prayers turned out.
Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? Calvin Miller's Singer Trilogy inspired me to weave imagination and faith into my writing. Lately, I've been reading a variety of thriller authors including Dave Morrell and Jeffrey Deaver to get a handle on how other authors craft thrillers.
Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: This is the third book in The Bowers Files. If you like high octane suspense, check out The Pawn and The Rook as well.
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