Instead of trying to find your perfect match in a dating app, we bring you the “Author-Reader Match” where we introduce you to authors you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present Jessica R. Patch!   Writes: Jessica R. Patch writes bestselling, award-winning thrillers and romantic suspense. If you enjoy books that give you Criminal Minds vibes, jaw-dropping twists, and leave you with thoughts like, “What just happened?” “How did I not see that coming?” then the FBI: Strange Crimes Unit series is going to be your jam. With a hurricane approaching the Outer Banks coastal setting, a wicked serial killer collecting prized specimens on his private island, and a personal connection to the Religious Behavioral Analyst on the specialized FBI taskforce, THE GARDEN GIRLS is going to give you all the feels, keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you with a hopeful ending where justice is served and light shines in the darkness.   About: A lover of the horror genre (pointing to you Scream franchise), all things true crime, and tacos, Jessica loves penning thrillers that blend elements of crime fiction, psychological suspense, and horror—but let’s leave out the creepy…

1–What is the title of your latest release? HER DARKEST SECRET 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? When a cold-case serial killer returns, FBI special agent Fiona Kelly has one last chance to stop him before he claims the prize he’s always wanted—her. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I chose to write about the South division of the Strange Crimes Unit first (a fictional unit within the FBI), and Memphis seemed like a good spot since I’m from this area and there’s a particular location I wanted to use for this specific story. It was fun using real places and even people. 4–Would you hang out with your sleuth in real life? I would 100 % hang out with her. Yes, she’s got a lot of baggage (who doesn’t) and she’s obsessive about this killer but she’s a lot of fun and we like the same food and music. 5–What are three words that describe your sleuth? Motivated. Strong. Snarky. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? Nursery rhymes aren’t really for children. 😉 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I wait until…