The Hand of God
Then he learns his date was murdered during those hours he spent waiting—killed while he sat checking his phone, nursing his wounded pride.
The messages arrive next. From her number. Impossible, the police say. Untraceable. But they keep coming: cryptic images, biblical fragments, riddles that burrow into David's mind.
Because this killer knows him. Each message exposes another secret from David's past, another sin he convinced himself didn't count, another person he hurt and forgot.
The press calls the murderer "The Hand of God," inspired by the verses left at crime scenes.
David knows the truth is worse. This isn't random selection or divine mandate. Someone has studied him. Judged him. Found him wanting.
And whatever's coming next, David earned it long ago.
The Hand of God is a psychological thriller about guilt, vengeance, and the terrifying cost of believing you’re right when you’re deadly wrong.
Published: November 13, 2025
Pages: 352
ISBN: 9798989078660
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Cecily B.
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.
This story was amazing and intense. Will keep you hooked until the last page!
Crystal O.
Holly S.
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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
Sarah L.
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.
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