Once Gone (A Riley Paige Mystery–Book 1)
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“A dynamic story line that grips from the first chapter and doesn't let go.”--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Once Gone)
“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.”--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)
Women are turning up dead in the rural outskirts of Virginia, killed in grotesque ways, and when the FBI is called in, they are stumped. A serial killer is out there, his frequency increasing, and they know there is only one agent good enough to crack this case: Special Agent Riley Paige.
Riley is on paid leave herself, recovering from her encounter with her last serial killer, and, fragile as she is, the FBI is reluctant to tap her brilliant mind. Yet Riley, needing to battle her own demons, comes on board, and her hunt leads her through the disturbing subculture of doll collectors, into the homes of broken families, and into the darkest canals of the killer’s mind. As Riley peels back the layers, she realizes she is up against a killer more twisted than she could have imagined. In a frantic race against time, she finds herself pushed to her limit, her job on the line, her own family in danger, and her fragile psyche collapsing.
Yet once Riley Paige takes on a case, she will not quit. It obsesses her, leading her to the darkest corners of her own mind, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. After a series of unexpected twists, her instincts lead her to a shocking climax that even Riley could not have imagined.
A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE GONE marks the debut of a riveting new series—and a beloved new character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night.
Book #2 in the Riley Paige series is now available!
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Good story, odd narration.
I enjoyed the story, but why does the narrator have an English accent? It was just odd. The mispronounced US locations and the British inflection (ie. mum instead of ma’am). It just made the whole thing sound odd. If I decide to continue with the series, I’ll read it rather than listen.
Wonderful
I’ve listened to another of Blake Pierce’s audiobooks and while it was a good book I didn’t like listening to the narrator, however this time I very much enjoyed this narration.
Pierce has a wonderful way of giving the reader great insight into not just the life of the protagonist but also their feelings, thoughts, and feelings. Pierce also gives great descriptions of the interpersonal relationships between characters and you can identify with each of them.
I highly recommend this book.
Ehh
The narrators voice really ruined this for me. The story line wasn’t horrible, but the voice made it hard to focus. Didn’t match the vibe. Probably won’t read further into this story