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The Hand of God
5.0 (9 ratings)

The Hand of God

Fans of Se7en and Red Dragon — this is your next obsession.

Detective Bennett Jenkins had seen violence before.

But this was something else.

She sat propped against scorched bricks. Burned. Cleansed—the fire still smoldered in the morning light.

Above her body, a biblical verse stared back at him from the soot.

Not a clue. A judgment.

Jenkins told himself it was just another psychopath—another broken mind hiding behind scripture and fear.

He was wrong.

He was wrong about everything.

This was only the beginning.

THE HAND OF GOD

Published: November 13, 2025

Pages: 352

ISBN: 9798989078660

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5.0

9 ratings

Holly S.

Inside Story
Aug 15, 2026
Review for The Hand of God by J.B. Arnold
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I had the great privilege to read a beta copy of The Hand of God. J.B. Arnold successfully weaves a great tale through dual timelines and red herrings as Detectives Jenkins and Barrientos attempt to unravel the mystery of The Hand of God Killer. The body count is rising, all victims are female, and all are connected to one man, David Miller. Who is The Hand and why is he focused on David? You will need to read it to find out. I thoroughly enjoy stories that follow the trail of a serial killer and the detectives that piece the puzzle together to follow that trail. This story did not disappoint. It’s twisted in all the best ways. Check it out for yourself. Release date: 11/14/25

Kayla W.

Inside Story
Aug 15, 2026
As much as I wanted to dislike the killer, I felt bad for the cards they were dealt. The desperation the detectives felt to find who was behind the heinous crimes bleed from the pages. The poor tortured souls. The story was well crafted drawing you in.

Crystal O.

Inside Story
Aug 15, 2026
This was a great book by J.B. Arnold. Keeps you guessing and on your toes. read it in one sitting. Poor David has no idea why bad things keep happening to those that he knew or knows, until his only friend Jenna goes missing. This is a must read!

Cecily B.

Inside Story
Aug 15, 2026

I am not going to like when I first saw the covers for this book I thought it was going to be religious and I wasn't here for it. However, after reading this novel for the Indie Author Melee and I was very pleasently surprised. First of all, the writing is superb. I was drawn in right away and didn't want to put it down. The characters were dynamic and the story was creepy and interesting. The novel read a bit like an Alex Cross/James Patterson thriller. I will definitely continue to read more from this series as the author writes them and check out others J. B. Arnold has written.

Such a great read.

Natasha S.

Inside Story
Aug 15, 2026

This story was amazing and intense. Will keep you hooked until the last page!

Sarah L.

Aug 15, 2026
Currently reading to finished in 2.3 seconds.

Let me tell ya, WOWZERS!!!

J.B. Arnold did this one GOOD!
This was an intense crime thriller that I actually loved and devoured!
I’m all about ANYTHING Serial K!//3r related, I even looked up these verses that the k!//3rs left behind with his victims.

Carly B.

Aug 15, 2026
This story was sooooo good. The intensity was 11/10. I know people say unputdownable, but seriously this was. I ignored my dogs until one of them slapped it out of my hand. If you love a good thriller about a serial killer that is full of suspense and twists, this one is for you!

Mandy S.

Aug 15, 2026
Utterly riveting and disturbingly brilliant! The Hand of God drags you into the darkness of guilt, obsession, and divine retribution—and doesn’t let go. J.B. Arnold masterfully weaves a psychological thriller that’s as chilling as it is thought-provoking. Every chapter tightens the noose, every revelation hits like a blow. A haunting, high-stakes game of sin and salvation that will leave you breathless until the final, shocking twist!

Rachel B.

Aug 15, 2026
Wow! What an intense story—I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. The suspense kept building, and every twist pulled me in deeper. J.B. Arnold delivers a gripping, addictive thriller that delivers nonstop tension and excitement. I can’t wait to see what he comes up with next!

About the Author

J. B. Arnold
J. B. Arnold is a thriller and horror writer who crafts his darkest tales under the bright California sun. He lives with his beautiful wife, their four children, and his most dedicated writing companion—Max, a gray tabby with impeccable taste in plot twists. When he's not exploring the shadows of the human psyche on the page, he can be found navigating the cheerful chaos of family life, proving that the best horror writers know how to balance the macabre with the mundane.