Pattern of Wounds Book Review

Pattern of Wounds (A Roland March Mystery) by J. Mark Bertrand is the second book in the Roland March series of books.  I got the 3rd book, Nothing to Hide, through the Bethany House Review process and I really enjoyed it so I decided to start at the beginning.  I read Back on Murder shortly after back in August.  I had a few other books come up on my list and I didn't get to this book until now but it was worth the wait.  Read the other reviews by clicking on the titles above.

In this novel, Roland March, homicide detective, is working through issues brought up by his past behavior while working on a murder of a young girl (and then more cases are added to the pile).  His attitude gets him in trouble a lot and so do some of his quick actions.  He is well intentioned and you can't help routing for him in the end. 

I hope to read more novels in the Roland March series sometime soon!!  I checked out the author's website and it seems that the publisher only signed him on to write three books and this is the end of the series until another publisher picks up the series.  I am more sad to hear that but hopefully they will come in quickly so that I can read another book soon :)

Since there are only three books in this series, I did look to find another book by the author.  There is one that the author collaborated on and I am going to add that to my growing to read list.  If you want to add it to yours, check it out on Amazon here: Beguiled by Deeanne Gist and J. Mark Bertrand.

I hope that you check out the book at your local bookstore or library.  It is well worth the time and I suggest you read them in order to get the feel for the character.  I wish that I had read the first two books before I got my book to review but the good news is that it turned me on to a great book series so I am super grateful to Bethany House.  Crossing my fingers that they pick him up for book number four!!!