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Jessie Reach #1
His Other Side
When another high-profile politician is found murdered by a serial killer, the FBI assembles an elite team to solve murders in the political world. FBI agent Jessie Reach, the most brilliant of them all, must lead the team through treacherous political waters—while coming up against the most diabolical killer she has yet to encounter….
HIS OTHER SIDE is book #1 in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings.
A cat-and-mouse thriller with harrowing twists and turns and filled with heart-pounding suspense, the JESSIE REACH mystery series offers a fresh twist on the genre as it introduces a brilliant protagonist who will make you fall in love and keep you turning pages late into the night.
HIS OTHER SIDE is book #1 in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings.
A cat-and-mouse thriller with harrowing twists and turns and filled with heart-pounding suspense, the JESSIE REACH mystery series offers a fresh twist on the genre as it introduces a brilliant protagonist who will make you fall in love and keep you turning pages late into the night.
153 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 8, 2023
About the author
Rylie Dark
117 books196 followersRylie Dark is author of the SADIE PRICE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising six books (and counting); of the CARLY SEE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising six books (and counting); of the MIA NORTH FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising six books (and counting); of the MORGAN STARK FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising five books (and counting); of the HAILEY ROCK FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising five books (and counting),of the TARA STRONG MYSTERY series, comprising five books (and counting); and of the ALEX QUINN SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising five books (and counting).
Rylie loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.ryliedark.com to receive free ebooks, hear the latest news, and stay in touch.
BOOKS BY RYLIE DARK
ALEX QUINN SUSPENSE THRILLER
FIRST, MURDER (Book #1)
SECOND, DEATH (Book #2)
THIRD, ENVY (Book #3)
FOURTH, LUST (Book #4)
FIFTH, WRATH (Book #5)
HAILEY ROCK FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER
BEHIND YOU (Book #1)
BESIDE YOU (Book #2)
AFTER YOU (Book #3)
WATCHING YOU (Book #4)
JUDGING YOU (Book #5)
TARA STRONG MYSTERY
GIRL WITHOUT A CHANCE (Book #1)
GIRL WITHOUT A HOME (Book #2)
GIRL WITHOUT A TRACE (Book #3)
GIRL WITHOUT A NAME (Book #4)
GIRL WITHOUT A PRAYER (Book #5)
SADIE PRICE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER
ONLY MURDER (Book #1)
ONLY RAGE (Book #2)
ONLY HIS (Book #3)
ONLY ONCE (Book #4)
ONLY SPITE (Book #5)
ONLY MADNESS (Book #6)
MIA NORTH FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER
SEE HER RUN (Book #1)
SEE HER HIDE (Book #2)
SEE HER SCREAM (Book #3)
SEE HER VANISH (Book #4)
SEE HER GONE (Book #5)
SEE HER DEAD (Book #6)
CARLY SEE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER
NO WAY OUT (Book #1)
NO WAY BACK (Book #2)
NO WAY HOME (Book #3)
NO WAY LEFT (Book #4)
NO WAY UP (Book #5)
NO WAY TO DIE (Book #6)
MORGAN STARK FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER
TOO LATE (Book #1)
TOO CLOSE (Book #2)
TOO FAR GONE (Book #3)
TOO LOST (Book #4)
TOO BROKEN (Book #5)
Rylie loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.ryliedark.com to receive free ebooks, hear the latest news, and stay in touch.
BOOKS BY RYLIE DARK
ALEX QUINN SUSPENSE THRILLER
FIRST, MURDER (Book #1)
SECOND, DEATH (Book #2)
THIRD, ENVY (Book #3)
FOURTH, LUST (Book #4)
FIFTH, WRATH (Book #5)
HAILEY ROCK FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER
BEHIND YOU (Book #1)
BESIDE YOU (Book #2)
AFTER YOU (Book #3)
WATCHING YOU (Book #4)
JUDGING YOU (Book #5)
TARA STRONG MYSTERY
GIRL WITHOUT A CHANCE (Book #1)
GIRL WITHOUT A HOME (Book #2)
GIRL WITHOUT A TRACE (Book #3)
GIRL WITHOUT A NAME (Book #4)
GIRL WITHOUT A PRAYER (Book #5)
SADIE PRICE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER
ONLY MURDER (Book #1)
ONLY RAGE (Book #2)
ONLY HIS (Book #3)
ONLY ONCE (Book #4)
ONLY SPITE (Book #5)
ONLY MADNESS (Book #6)
MIA NORTH FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER
SEE HER RUN (Book #1)
SEE HER HIDE (Book #2)
SEE HER SCREAM (Book #3)
SEE HER VANISH (Book #4)
SEE HER GONE (Book #5)
SEE HER DEAD (Book #6)
CARLY SEE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER
NO WAY OUT (Book #1)
NO WAY BACK (Book #2)
NO WAY HOME (Book #3)
NO WAY LEFT (Book #4)
NO WAY UP (Book #5)
NO WAY TO DIE (Book #6)
MORGAN STARK FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER
TOO LATE (Book #1)
TOO CLOSE (Book #2)
TOO FAR GONE (Book #3)
TOO LOST (Book #4)
TOO BROKEN (Book #5)
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December 11, 2024
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Will I'm impressed. A lot of laughs with all the characters, that also work together well to carry the the story to its end. This is nice work for one from the author. Lets see if she can keep it going.
Will I'm impressed. A lot of laughs with all the characters, that also work together well to carry the the story to its end. This is nice work for one from the author. Lets see if she can keep it going.
March 27, 2024
Great beach read. Characters and story sucked me in. I’ll be reading more of this series.
February 18, 2024
The story: decent, some twists and turns, interesting detective work going from one clue to the next, digging for information, etc. Satisfying ending with a tiny cliffhanger to tease the reader on to the next book.
The characters: Meh. Maybe I watch too many FBI and detective shows, or have interacted with too many in law enforcement (BIL was an asst Chief of Police), but lead investigator conversations are short, snappy. Not the case here. This FBI special agent MC is supposedly not good with people, a loner. Her dialogue sounds anything but. She comes across either brash or as a people pleaser. Quite the disconnect. Bottom line: inauthentic dialogue threw me out of the story way more than once.
Needs an Editor: Grammar. Punctuation - so many errors. Inconsistency with names, as in, a character addresses another character by the dead person's name (whose body lays in front of them). More than once, a character's name totally changes on one page, then changes back again in the next paragraph or on the next page. I don't have time to figure out who is who simply because the author couldn't be bothered to proofread more carefully or hire a good editor. A few goofs I can put up with. There were far too many for me to read another book by this author. Three stars is generous.
The characters: Meh. Maybe I watch too many FBI and detective shows, or have interacted with too many in law enforcement (BIL was an asst Chief of Police), but lead investigator conversations are short, snappy. Not the case here. This FBI special agent MC is supposedly not good with people, a loner. Her dialogue sounds anything but. She comes across either brash or as a people pleaser. Quite the disconnect. Bottom line: inauthentic dialogue threw me out of the story way more than once.
Needs an Editor: Grammar. Punctuation - so many errors. Inconsistency with names, as in, a character addresses another character by the dead person's name (whose body lays in front of them). More than once, a character's name totally changes on one page, then changes back again in the next paragraph or on the next page. I don't have time to figure out who is who simply because the author couldn't be bothered to proofread more carefully or hire a good editor. A few goofs I can put up with. There were far too many for me to read another book by this author. Three stars is generous.
June 22, 2024
Easy read
Chief of staff to the president is horribly murdered sitting at his desk in the White House. With security so tight there, no one can conceive how that could happen. The FBI was called in to oversee the investigation. So is the capital police, secret service and city police. They were to work together as a joint force to solve it. Since Jessie is FBI, she is in charge and she has to figure out how to get them to work as a team since they all want to be the boss. She pairs them up into teams using each one’s strength and access. Of course none are too happy about it but She is the boss. After teaming up and assigning duties another is murdered. This time it’s a senator in the capital.
I found the story interesting but not riveting. But they do learn to work together according to their strengths. They manage to solve the cases be for the next one is murdered.
Chief of staff to the president is horribly murdered sitting at his desk in the White House. With security so tight there, no one can conceive how that could happen. The FBI was called in to oversee the investigation. So is the capital police, secret service and city police. They were to work together as a joint force to solve it. Since Jessie is FBI, she is in charge and she has to figure out how to get them to work as a team since they all want to be the boss. She pairs them up into teams using each one’s strength and access. Of course none are too happy about it but She is the boss. After teaming up and assigning duties another is murdered. This time it’s a senator in the capital.
I found the story interesting but not riveting. But they do learn to work together according to their strengths. They manage to solve the cases be for the next one is murdered.
November 20, 2024
"His Other Side" by Rylie Dark is the first book in the Jessie Reach Mystery series, and it’s a fast-paced political thriller. The story follows FBI agent Jessie Reach as she tackles a string of high-profile political murders, leading her team in a tense game of cat-and-mouse. The book is packed with twists and turns, which makes it a pretty engaging read. It’s been well-received overall, with a 4.28 rating on Goodreads from over 1,200 readers. Fans seem to enjoy the suspenseful plot and the way it keeps you guessing. That said, there are a few downsides — some readers found the character development a bit shallow, and the dialogue felt unnatural. Plus, there were some editing issues, like grammatical errors and mix-ups with character names, which can be a little distracting. If you’re into political thrillers and mystery, it’s worth checking out. Just go in knowing it’s a solid story but might not be the most polished book out there.
March 11, 2024
I liked the premise and the idea of a collective team from different branches of law enforcement working together...I do hope this team continues into the next instalments. I wasn't crazy about Jessie's character. I don't think it is clear whether she wants to be a bad ass loner or if she is longing for companionship and easy connections that Matt seems to engender. The story line was decent, but the ending was a departure from the brilliant careful killer into a crazy lunatic. With his careful murders, that change didn't suit me personally. His careful planning was exposed far too easily as well.
There were a TON of editing errors in this story. Names changed so that I was wondering who the author was referring to...sometimes the names changed on the same page. I could do a better job. Hire me.
There were a TON of editing errors in this story. Names changed so that I was wondering who the author was referring to...sometimes the names changed on the same page. I could do a better job. Hire me.
January 17, 2025
Another good read! Jessie Reach is a behaviorist with the FBI. She partners with the Capital Police to investigate the murder of a politician, fearing (and later confirming) he is the first victim of a serial killer. Can they find the killer before he strikes again? What I liked about this book is that it was a quick listen and the story was well paced, so I never lost interest. I was able to connect with the characters and I wanted the best for them. The ending was somewhat predictable but still had some surprises as well, and it let enough curiosity for me to feel compelled to check out the next book in the series when it comes out.
March 21, 2024
I really liked the team that was put together for this book. FBI, Capital Police, Secret Service, etc. what I’m not surprised at is that the FBI agents mother was murdered and the murderer was never found. Most of these books have a similar thread to them. I do find it interesting that her father is the FBI Chief she works for and she’s risking A LOT, well everything really, to did I to her mothers murder by starting with his confidential file. I’m very interested to start the next book in the series.
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February 25, 2024
The past is never forgotten
A thrilling read. A new team is working on a case at the White House but they haven't been able to find any clues that leads them to the killer. Can Jessie & her interagency team find the killer before they kill again? Will she be able to prove to her boss that she can do this? But the case turns personal and she realizes that the past needs to be looked at closely again. A good interesting read. Good characters
A thrilling read. A new team is working on a case at the White House but they haven't been able to find any clues that leads them to the killer. Can Jessie & her interagency team find the killer before they kill again? Will she be able to prove to her boss that she can do this? But the case turns personal and she realizes that the past needs to be looked at closely again. A good interesting read. Good characters
March 28, 2024
I Couldn't Put It Down
When a politician is murdered in his office, FBI agent Jessie Reach is sent to find the murderer. Results are expected immediately, if not sooner, but first she has to get a team together and give them a little time to gel, but then another body is found. It seems the murderer does not like people cheating on their partners. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next in the series.
When a politician is murdered in his office, FBI agent Jessie Reach is sent to find the murderer. Results are expected immediately, if not sooner, but first she has to get a team together and give them a little time to gel, but then another body is found. It seems the murderer does not like people cheating on their partners. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next in the series.
April 13, 2024
Are all government bigwigs crooked?
Jessie was an FBI profiler and was sent to solve the murder of the Chief of Staff at the White House. Before his body was cold another high ranking official was murdered.
Jessie is a strong character and Matt, her new partner is good with people. The combined team from several agencies became a well oiled machine.
After the killer tried to kill her father, Jessie herself had unanswered questions.
Off to read second book.
Jessie was an FBI profiler and was sent to solve the murder of the Chief of Staff at the White House. Before his body was cold another high ranking official was murdered.
Jessie is a strong character and Matt, her new partner is good with people. The combined team from several agencies became a well oiled machine.
After the killer tried to kill her father, Jessie herself had unanswered questions.
Off to read second book.
February 17, 2024
Started pretty slowly. Got more interesting as I read further, but there were a number of grammatical errors to distract the reader. Not a lot of depth to the plot and of course the reader is left wondering regarding Jessie's father. However, I'm afraid I didn't enjoy the book enough to read its sequel.
February 21, 2024
His Other Side is a light, easy criminal investigation read. The characters are likeable and the author wrote them with a bit of mystery to find out as the series continues. The criminal was not fully developed or explained which is always irritating--he's part of the story too. This is not a deep read-think Patricia Cromwell--but interesting enough when one wants a quick read.
February 23, 2024
Good story, but too many errors
I enjoyed the story, but the errors were distracting. In many places, different names were used for a character. It was confusing and I had to go back to see who the author was talking about. The fact that there was a cliffhanger at the end was disappointing. It’s a teaser to get you to buy the next book.
I enjoyed the story, but the errors were distracting. In many places, different names were used for a character. It was confusing and I had to go back to see who the author was talking about. The fact that there was a cliffhanger at the end was disappointing. It’s a teaser to get you to buy the next book.
February 26, 2024
Other Review
An entertaining murder mystery with a soft romance side story. Additionally, there's the internal struggles of the main character searching for answers when there aren't any - at least not in this book. Whole the book stands alone, there's the thread to tie you to the next in a series. Enjoy the book, I did.
An entertaining murder mystery with a soft romance side story. Additionally, there's the internal struggles of the main character searching for answers when there aren't any - at least not in this book. Whole the book stands alone, there's the thread to tie you to the next in a series. Enjoy the book, I did.
March 5, 2024
Only a short novel but an easy, engrossing read that has prompted me to try other books by this author. Would be a good book to read on a plane as it so brief. The author creates suspense and plot twists that kept me wanting to read and not be interrupted. Marred by some grammar and spelling errors. Needs a good edit.
September 4, 2024
This book sucked. I'm so sorry Rylie Dark! It was so bad. It was wordy and didn't need to be. Repetitive, and it felt like there was a page limit she needed to hit and didn't. You couldn't guess the killer because we didn't know it. Everyone saying that oh yeah it was suspenseful it was because there was no lead to who it was.
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December 25, 2024
WHAT A CLIFFHANGER ENDING
IT was my first book by Dark. What hooked me was the easy conversational narrative. I kept highlighting the witty observations by Jessie and her team, the idioms that brought life to human characters. A simple plot without structural complications. I recommend the book to lovers of crime scenes, the FBI versus local law enforcement.
IT was my first book by Dark. What hooked me was the easy conversational narrative. I kept highlighting the witty observations by Jessie and her team, the idioms that brought life to human characters. A simple plot without structural complications. I recommend the book to lovers of crime scenes, the FBI versus local law enforcement.
January 18, 2024
Jessie is the leader of a new FBI team that has been put together to work with local law enforcement in the search for a cunning criminal who hides in plain sight and commits crimes in the most unexpected places. At the same time, she is working on this case she´s faced with doubts regarding her father and his responsibility in her mother's death. The story is fast-paced, well-written, and grabbed my interest from the beginning. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series!
I thank Ms. Dark and her publisher for this ARC.
I thank Ms. Dark and her publisher for this ARC.
February 19, 2024
A Nice Discovery!
First Rylie Dark book I have read. Glad I did. Plan to read more. Enjoyed the Jessie Reach character as well as her supporting cast. The author also has several other series that I plan to check out.
First Rylie Dark book I have read. Glad I did. Plan to read more. Enjoyed the Jessie Reach character as well as her supporting cast. The author also has several other series that I plan to check out.
February 24, 2024
Great Read
Jessie Reach may have met her match. Can she take the well deserved advice from her coleader, realizing she may not have all the answers, and in the way she treated other team members.
Jessie Reach may have met her match. Can she take the well deserved advice from her coleader, realizing she may not have all the answers, and in the way she treated other team members.
March 11, 2024
Generational
Great characters in a who done it at a political level. Investigative team from multiple agency origins must cooperate to find a serial killer bent on revealing hidden secrets.
Great characters in a who done it at a political level. Investigative team from multiple agency origins must cooperate to find a serial killer bent on revealing hidden secrets.
April 25, 2024
The investigating group
For a book one the story line as a profiler is a good. The group worked with each other as a team in order to find out who was killing these public figures. Not bad for a first time.
For a book one the story line as a profiler is a good. The group worked with each other as a team in order to find out who was killing these public figures. Not bad for a first time.
July 12, 2024
I read this book after I had finished the rest of the series, didn't realize I started with book 2. This filled in some of the question I had about the relationship between Jesse and her father known as Caesar.
September 9, 2024
Thriller!
Rylie Dark was the writer. There were two killers who were adulterer’s. Jessie is called by her father as the head of FBI. She is called to be the head of a group of leaders from the staff of the White House. Jeanette Stracner
Rylie Dark was the writer. There were two killers who were adulterer’s. Jessie is called by her father as the head of FBI. She is called to be the head of a group of leaders from the staff of the White House. Jeanette Stracner
November 27, 2024
his other side
An interesting and intriguing story. My first book from this author, will read others now.
The book keeps your interest and is in danger of being a “page turner” which it is!
An interesting and intriguing story. My first book from this author, will read others now.
The book keeps your interest and is in danger of being a “page turner” which it is!
February 16, 2024
An edge of the seat read
This book was intriguing from the first page to the last! I liked the characters and how they became a unit
This book was intriguing from the first page to the last! I liked the characters and how they became a unit
February 21, 2024
A very goor, interesting story well told.
This was a good first story in a5 book series. I look forward to reading other books in this series in the future.
This was a good first story in a5 book series. I look forward to reading other books in this series in the future.
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