Three arbitrary killings have occurred in the small town of Wooster, Ohio. Each killing is marked with the killer's bloody signature. Call it his calling card, if you will. These murders send the entire town into a state of shock. Lieutenant Elbert Wainwright and his men are in hot pursuit of their suspect. They believe the perpetrator of these ghastly murders is Steven Lambright, a mentally disabled war veteran. At the same time, Jenny Hershberger, an aging Amish woman, moves back into her old home in Apple Creek, Ohio. Elbert recruits Jenny and her friend, Bobby Halverson, to assist with the case. Both are highly qualified for the job. Jenny is very intuitive, and Bobby is a retired sheriff with military skills. Jenny and Bobby's investigation reveals that the case is more complex than initially presumed. The answers are buried in the past. But the eyes of a vengeful killer are aimed at Jenny. Can she solve this riveting case before it's too late? Get your copy of 3 X 3 by Patrick E. Craig today.

The author has created a captivating story filled with suspense and mystery that evolves in a presumably peaceful town. With an excellent blend of drama, intrigue, and depth, this tale guides readers on a fascinating journey that merges the past with the present. Patrick E. Craig's mystifying tale will draw readers into a world shrouded by unforeseen darkness, enigmas, and terrifying motives. Jenny's character is expertly designed, making her challenges and achievements authentic and understandable. She stumbles upon startling clues that point to jarring secrets that have been buried and forgotten for many years. Her unwavering quest for truth and impartiality is at the center of this novel. Jenny's journey to solving these blood-curdling murders is packed with surprising twists that will hold readers' attention from beginning to end. Craig's proficiency in creating a detailed and engaging world brings this novel to life. I am convinced that when mystery enthusiasts pick up 3 X 3, they won't be able to put it down.

Patrick E. Craig's 3 X 3 begins with Det. Gary Linden and Lt. Elbert Wainwright investigating a series of murders in which the killer leaves a cryptic "3 X 3" signature. The victims, Anna Myerson, Liz Ingersoll, and Missy Berringer, are all found bound, strangled, and staged similarly. Evidence points to Steven Lambright, a former Amish and Vietnam veteran with PTSD and amnesia. Despite his pacifist vow after the war, DNA, tire tracks, and other evidence lead to his arrest. With connections to the Amish community, Jenny Hershberger and Bobby Halverson are brought in. As they dig into Lambright and the victims' backgrounds, they uncover a shared traumatic history and systemic oversights in the investigation, especially once they discover the mysterious deaths of another Amish couple and a symbol associated with a secret society.

In 3 X 3, Patrick E. Craig gives readers a mystery with a unique angle and a lot of surprises. Femicide mysteries feel extremely relevant right now and Craig does well by linking it with a closed community. The murders are sadistic and it's tough to pair that with Lambright, who is dragged through a trial. This might be pretty brazen gambling on reader emotion on Craig's part, but it forces Jenny's work to surge forward. I loved the settings and the Amish details throughout the story. What is uncovered is shocking and readers are taken back to heartbreaking stories of youth, some true ingenuity on the part of a community member, and hikes through the woods where horrible secrets lurk in caverns and hideaways. The writing is tight and Craig's thoughtful attention to character motivation is exceptional, making this a solid read for suspense and mystery lovers.