Left To Run (An Adele Sharp Mystery—Book Two)
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Publisher Description
“When you think that life cannot get better, Blake Pierce comes up with another masterpiece of thriller and mystery! This book is full of twists and the end brings a surprising revelation. I strongly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that enjoys a very well written thriller.”
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Almost Gone)
LEFT TO RUN is book #2 in a new FBI thriller series by USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose #1 bestseller Once Gone (Book #1) (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star reviews.
A serial killer is ravaging the American expat community in Paris, his kills reminiscent of Jack the Ripper. For FBI special agent Adele Sharp, it’s a mad race against time to enter his mind and save the next victim—until she uncovers a secret darker than anyone could have imagined.
Haunted by her own mother’s murder, Adele throws herself into the case, delving into the grisly underbelly of a city she once called home.
Can Adele stop the killer before it’s too late?
An action-packed mystery series of international intrigue and riveting suspense, LEFT TO RUN will have you turning pages late into the night.
Customer Reviews
Love the twist hate the foil character
Book II of Blake Pierce’s Adele Sharp mystery series taught me something as a writer: short can be sweet. Not everything has to be drawn out and overly detailed to be effective. One of the best examples is the introduction of a side character, a young woman who knew what it was like to be lost in an unfamiliar world. She decides to meet another lost young woman, only to find a horrific scene.
Later, we witness a tragedy unfold with a girl new to France, whose death ultimately leads to the capture of the serial killer. Pierce skillfully weaves the dangers of technology, strangers, and trust into the narrative. For parents, one chapter is particularly harrowing, offering an immersive look into the character that generates empathy for the victim.
The suspense is fantastic. A whistle, described as a “very pretty song,” becomes a palpable horror. When our victim realizes what’s about to happen, it’s already too late: “The slow blossom of fear now numbing her chest and causing prickles to rise on her spine.” Another fantastic aspect is the psychological delve into the character. The twist with the killer and the larger conspiracy is masterfully executed, touching on some real-life paranoia.
Adele’s relationship with her father is heartwarming, as is her relationship with Robert, who is one of my favorite characters. His innocent yet disgusted reaction to screenshots of a suspect is hilarious.
I love how Adele’s past actions come back to haunt her, but it didn’t make me feel empathy for the foil character, her partner in Paris, Page. Ugh, typing her name annoys me. The lack of self-awareness from this character is maddening. But she had some redeeming qualities, though she was no Jean.
I also love the way Adele discovers leads, very reminiscent of Dr. House. The only negative is how most characters, including the killer, are described as attractive, with the exception of Adele’s foil character. It feels a bit on the nose that Adele’s foil isn’t described as “attractive,” but that’s just my pet peeve.
Only the ending has suspense
Very slow with little suspense.
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