This was probably my least favorite from this series. I definitely still found it entertaining and liked that we finally got some closure to Glover. My expectations were high from book two so I think I was setting myself up to be disappointed.

Also, if I’m being honest, I wanted something romantic to happen between Zoey and Tatum. I realize it’s implied towards the end, though.

What a FANTASTIC series!! This is the 3rd book in the Zoe Bentley BAU trilogy series and it was another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read!! The second book was my favorite in the series, but all 3 books were captivating from page 1. I could not put them down. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this series! Thank you Mike Omer for your writing talent!!

I have crush on Tatum

I absolutely loved the first two books and i always recommend them to my friends who are looking for something new to read. This third installment, although still excellent, just did not live up to the first two for some reason. It’s still worth a read for sure, but it felt like something was missing...

The third offering in Mike Omer’s very good Zoe Bentley series, Thicker Than Blood does not disappoint. In this novel, Zoe and her partner, FBI agent Tatum Gray, are back in Chicago following up leads on Rod Glover and find themselves assisting the local police solving a case that apparently deals with vampirism.

Mr. Omer’s novel is fast-paced, building tension throughout, and his writing-style makes the novels a pleasure to read. While the mystery itself is interesting, the best part of the book is Zoe herself. In Zoe Bentley, Mr. Omer has created a fully realized, complex character, who is learning to deal with unresolved childhood issues, panic/anxiety attacks, family matters, and her social inadequacies. Tatum Gray, while not as full realized as Zoe Bentley, is another well-developed character who nicely complements Zoe without appearing patronizing or condescending (a testament to Mr. Omer’s story telling abilities). The interactions between Tatum and his grandfather, Marvin, provide some much needed “comic” relief as this novel is chock full of tense and suspenseful moments. The supporting characters are well crafted; everyone from Detective O’Donnell to Albert Lamb to Rod Glover had a unique perspective and voice in the narrative that felt true to their nature and worked in the story. I appreciate an author who pays attention to the supporting characters, even if it is just a grieving father or meth addict; they help create a rich world and enhance the story telling.

I thoroughly enjoyed Thicker Than Blood and hopes that Mr. Omer brings us more Zoe Bentley stories sooner than later (though I understand he is taking a “break” from this series to work on another).