2nd book in the series I couldn't wait to find out what happened next to Gwen and the children. It was fast paced. Fantastic read that kept you on your toes the whole time. Fantastic read and the 2nd book never disappointed in the slightest. Wondered how the author would take the story this time and it worked. Loved the little twist in the middle turning everyone against Gwen. Highly recommend this one

4.5/5 stars for this one.
I had high expectations going into this book after the whirlwind thriller that was Stillhouse Lake. And Rachel Caine is seemingly not one to let he readers down. Killman Creek is more thrilling, more action-packed, more full of pulse-pounding moments of terror than the first book. Needless to say, I couldn't put it down. And I'm super-glad I picked this up on a weekend where I could devote more time to it.
Killman Creek is extremely gripping and emotive from start to finish.
Really hoping that Rachel Caine manages to put a twist and make this a trilogy at the least.
Thanks to Netgalley for the review copy.

Killman Creek picks up just a few days after the events of Stillhouse Lake, with Gwen and her children hiding out after the prison escape of her psychopathic ex-husband. This book is a taut, tense thriller, and this time we also get the perspectives of Gwen's children, Lanny and Connor, as well as that of Sam Cade, their neighbor who has his own reasons for wanting to hunt down Melvin Royal. The kids' perspectives are tough, particularly Connor's, as he struggles with wanting to believe in the father he thought he knew versus the horrible things he knows put his father in jail. Gwen's strength and resolve is tested repeatedly, and the readers' (and that of her friends and children) faith in her is challenged as well. Killman Creek kept up what Stillhouse Lake did- these are the kind of books that you won't want to read as you fall asleep because what happens in them is the stuff of nightmares, and you won't be able to stop until you've reached the conclusion.

WoW!

I felt the same way with book 1 and this book kept me on the edge of my seat right up to the last page. The premise is the Gwen, former ex-wife of serial killer Melvin Royale, is hunting him for the safety of herself and her children. He is a member of and evil group Absalom, which I feel is what this book is really about . As Gwen and Sam take you on the journey for Absalom you learn just how evil and powerful they are. And that journey will tell you a story on how depraved people really can be. Oh and Melvin Royal , he's a sick MF too. Thanks to Rachel Cain, Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book..https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35329101-killman-creek

"Gwen Proctor won the battle to save her kids from her ex-husband, serial killer Melvin Royal, and his league of psychotic accomplices. But the war isn’t over. Not since Melvin broke out of prison. Not since she received a chilling text…

You’re not safe anywhere now."

A worthy, creepy follow-up to Stillhouse Lake. Gwen and her kids are still on the run from her crazy, murdering ex, and a network of computer hackers determined to bring her down. But the kids are tired of running, and so is Gwen. It's time for her to confront Melvin head-on, but of course it's not that simple. A lot of cat and mouse in this book, with good twists, and lots of horror. A satisfying ending makes you think maybe everything is wrapped up, but of course, there's enough room left for doubt.

This was a pretty fast-paced read. I really wanted to know what was going to happen next so I read this through in a day. I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of a good, tense thriller.

First, make sure you read Stilllake House first. There is a lot of information in that great story that gets you to the sone. While the author does slight recaps, it's not enough to have skipped book one and completely understand book 2 :)

I will say, while I ended up enjoying this story, it was hard at first, The story is 1st person POV with at least 4 people's POV which made it really difficult to get into the right mind set starting out. But after a couple of chapters, I was so into the book I didn't mind having to adjust a little each chapter.

This is a trilling, edge of your set, mystery/thriller. While we know who - we don't know why or how and there are new questions that keep popping up...While this seems like a conclusion, I do hope to visit these characters again in the future!

I absolutely loved Stillhouse Lake and could not wait to read this follow up after that cliffhanger ending!! It certainly did not disappoint. Gwen is determined not to let her murdering ex husband win and sets out to end it once and for all.. put herself and her family in danger. I am sad that it is over but loved the journey! Big thanks to Netgalley and Thomas and Mercer for an advance copy of this book to read and review

This is the second and final book in the Duology and I think I loved this one even more than the first. This one had me feeling so many emotions throughout the book, anger, fear, sadness and happy.
I loved how each chapter has a different characters perspective and this book seemed to have something happening all throughout the book. I was a big fan of the ending also.
I ended up giving Killman Creek 4 out of 5 stars and would recommend anyone who loves to read thrillers or Rachel Caines books to give it a go. Can't wait to see what she brings out next.

Killman Creek is the sequel to Stillhouse Lake. I am not sure if there is going to be a third book in this series. Her ex husband is a serial killer who escaped from prison and it out to kill her. She has 2 kids and herself to protect. This is a very intense thriller. My problem is that this is a trade size book which makes it harder to sell. People are just not wanting to pay $16 for paperback book. I hear this complaint from my bookstore customers all the time

4 stars!

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Killman Creek is an incredible and very intense sequel to Stillhouse Lake. The fast-pace and well-developed characters turn this mystery novel into a story that reminds us of the importance of staying true to yourself and your beliefs. Told in multiple POVs, this novel is engrossing and emotional, delivering a dark tale that keeps you glued to the pages.

Rachel Caine does a wonderful job developing Gwen’s story further. The writing continues to be great, and there is so much emotion in each chapter that it is very easy to get lost in this story. The stakes are higher in this installment, the tension and sense of danger is evident on the page, and there is a claustrophobic atmosphere that follows the main characters throughout the entire plot. Honestly, it is so great.


I did a little victory dance when I managed to snag this one on NetGalley. I really liked Stillhouse Lake and was very much looking forward to the rest of Gwen’s story. So I am very happy to say that this book met all of my expectations and more!

This time, Gwen’s story is told in multiple POVs. In addition to Gwen chapters, we also get glimpses from Lanny, Connor, and Sam. I have to admit this is a bit jarring at first, as the first installment is told entirely from Gwen’s POV, but the smooth shift between narrative voices is done very well. All characters sound unique and it is interesting to see what each of them bring to the story.

The plot is set up so nicely and the execution is amazing. You can really feel the tension and rollercoaster of emotions all of the characters are going through. It makes for an incredibly tense read, and I admit I had to put the book down a few times because the writing got to me. This is only really a testament to how good Caine’s writing is.

In the end, Killman Creek is just as amazing as its predecessor. The plot is as intriguing and gruesome as ever, the characters continue to change and develop, and the ending offers a satisfactory conclusion to an amazing story. Definitely recommend it to all Mystery fans!

I loved Stillhouse Lake and this is a thrilling keep you on the edge of your seat book #2 in the series. As a mom, I empathize with Gwen and everything she does to keep her children safe. Melvin is a super scary character and is truly evil. The ending is pretty well wrapped up but I am still hoping for more books in the series! Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an ARC. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for the free review copy of this novel. All opinions are my own.

This is the sequel to Stillhouse Lake, which I reviewed earlier this year. If you’d like to read the review for this novel, the blog can be found here.

Caine delivered again in this fast pace novel. The story picks up right where she left off with the first book. Right away, the reader is thrust back into the world of Gwen and, now her hunt for her ex-husband Melvin Royal. This novel will pull at all your emotions. Caine does a great job of throwing in plot twists that make you keep guessing throughout the book. I was left on the edge of my seat the entire time and couldn’t read quick enough to find out what was going to happen at the end.

This book explores how psychopaths are able to manipulate those around them into believing whatever they want them to believe. I like how these novels hit on items that aren’t talked about often, but people know they exist, like the dark web. Its with the use of this mysterious space that Caine is able to get the reader involved into what people put on the web and how detrimental it can be.

If you like mysteries, thrillers, reading about psychopath’s ex-wives, then please pre-oder this book. Read the first now, so you’re prepared when the book comes out on December 12. You won’t want to stop until you know the fate of the Proctor family.

A thrilling conclusion to an epic little thriller duology. Where I found the first book lacking, this one definitely made up for it. These are the types of books you read in one sitting, completely glued to the pages, dying to know who's behind it all and what's going to happen. I highly recommend this duology if you can handle a lot of gore and creepy serial killers. Also, this book has a dog in it, so I'M HERE FOR IT. Thanks to Netgalley for providing a review copy!

Having just read Stillhouse Lake, I was thrilled that the sequel, Killman Creek was available on Net Galley so that I didn't have to wait until the 12/12/17 publication date. That said, I enjoyed the content and the format of the first book more than the second. I preferred the single narrator format of book 1 to the alternating 5 narrator approach in this volume. In addition, this book seemed much more violent and graphic than the first - to the point of my skimming over portions (especially in the final scene) because that level of gore isn't something I usually choose to read.

Still, the two books are good thrillers, with a quick pace and page turning appeal. Would suggest to readers of David Baldacci, Lisa Scottoline, James Patterson.

Man, this one got to me just as much as the first one. I thought Gwen had a good plan at the start, that along with Sam they were going to find Melvin and make sure he was punished once and for all. Instead we got more mind fuckery, the worst of which centered around Gwen. I was stunned with the video, stunned even more when everyone believed what they saw even as they knew what these crazies were capable of.

I hated that Gwen was alone and so defenseless, but Gwen has learned a lot in the last 5 years and she managed to step up and do what needed to be done, to protect her kids at any cost.

I was so happy with happened in the end, thought the true bad guys got what they deserved, and it seems, so did Gwen and her kids.

Going into Killman Creek - the sequel to Stillhouse Lake - I wasn't that excited about it. I really enjoyed the first book but I figured, given how things were left at the end, this sequel would be a standard game of cat and mouse until eventually the bad guy was caught and everyone lived happily ever after. Blah blah.

I did not expect it to get so nasty. I did not imagine how dark this book would become. In many ways, it's a horrible book; full of moments that made me feel furious and sad and helpless. Needless to say, I couldn't put it down.

Killman Creek differs from the first in that it is more action-packed, more full of pulse-pounding moments of terror, and there are four perspectives. I'm not usually a fan of multiple perspectives, especially more than two, but it worked well here. Seeing Gwen through the eyes of Sam, Lanny and Connor, feeling their doubt over her trustworthiness, was a big part of this book. Having gotten a glimpse into the minds of these characters, I'm even more eager to see this series expanded into more books.

I felt for Gwen deeply. After the finale events of Stillhouse Lake, she is desperate to protect her kids whatever the cost. Her drive, her pain, and her venom are believable as she hunts down a monster. I was equal parts upset, terrified and furious as she is once again falsely implicated in her husband's disgusting crimes. If it grated on you in the first book, believe me when I say-- it's a whole new level here.

It's a very discomfiting book overall. Caine takes us into the horrible corners of the dark net, into a world of child pornography, torture and snuff films. She shows the lengths Internet trolls will go to, and the depths of their cruelty. It's a true Internet/digital thriller and it is as fascinating as it is scary.

For me, this is very much a "thriller", as opposed to a "mystery". There is very little crime-solving and very few surprises, but it is extremely gripping and emotive from start to finish. The ending wraps everything up well, but there are some vague hints at the possibility of more. I hope there will be.

I'm having a hard time rating this. I did really enjoy it, however, book 1 was one of the best thrillers I read this year, and I felt like this book fell a little flat in comparison. Alone, it was a good read, but as a squeal I feel like it just was missing a little something that the first book had.

The story begun in STILLHOUSE LAKE comes to its heart-pounding conclusion in this book. Gwen has survived the trap set by her serial killer ex-husband but the safety that she found for herself and her children has been destroyed. She is no longer the meek, ignorant young wife who was unaware of her husband's crimes. But is she strong enough to finally take down the man who is haunting her life and threatening her children?

Gwen is going hunting for her ex-husband. Assisting her her is Sam Cade, who sister was her husband's final victim. He, too, has a strong motive to find and destroy Melvin Royal. Sam and Gwen are starting a romance but it isn't easy because Sam is just beginning to trust the woman he thought was her husband's accomplice.

The power of social media is a strong presence in this book. Gwen and her kids are targets of internet trolls and have been since her husband's crimes were discovered. Part of the story has Sam and Gwen trying to track down Absalom who first seemed to help Gwen when she was trying to start a new life but who was revealed as a minion of her ex-husband. Now Gwen and Sam learn that Absalom's internet harassment is only the tip of iceberg that hides child porn, blackmail, and snuff films in its depths.

This story is told from four points of view. Gwen, Sam, Lanny, and Connor all tell the story in their own chapters. Lanny and Connor both have interesting points of view. Lanny knows that her father is a murderer but she still remembers times when he was just "dad." Connor is even more conflicted. He was only seven when his father's crimes were revealed. He has even stronger memories of good times with his father. He now has a cellphone that he can use to contact his father which he has to keep secret from his mother and Lanny. He also knows that his father is a murderer but is still looking for a way to connect with his father.

This was an excellent thriller packed with action and dangerous situations. I was especially moved when videos surfaced that showed Gwen complicit in Melvin's crimes and which her children and Sam believed. Gwen was even more isolated after they were revealed and even more determined to kill Melvin and protect her children.

Read STILLHOUSE LAKE first and then read this excellent conclusion to the story.

Please be aware, that while there are no spoilers for this book in here, there are a few from book 1. I felt this was necessary to add certain parts when explaining the plot of book 2!

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and author for allowing me to read and honestly review Killman Creek.

Killman Creek was the follow up to Stillhouse Lake. In Stillhouse Lake we are introduced to Gwen and her two children. Gwen's husband was revealed as a serial killer, who killed people right in their own garage. At the end of book 1, Gwen's husband has escaped prison and clearly is coming for her and his kids.

Flash forward to book 2, where it starts just 12 days after book 1 ends. Gwen has decided to go with Sam to find Melvin before he finds her. She leaves her kids with Javier and Kez and from there teams up with Sam's FBI friend.

I found book 2 to be good, but not like book 1. Maybe because I just came off the high of book 1- -finishing it just hours before. I also found the plot line got a little stretched for what I think someone like Gwen would be capable of. The perspectives switched each chapter this time and though it wasn't hard to follow, I felt Lanny could have been more developed.

With all of that said, I still heavily enjoyed the book and if Caine wrote more suspense books, I would read them in a heartbeat! And to be honest I am not always a huge sequel person-- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was my LEAST favorite. But I loved the following books. Same with the Inspector Gamache books.

Sometimes when you read a sequel to a book or watch a sequel to a movie and it's never as good as the first... don't you just hate that! Well guess what that is not the case at all with Killman Creek. This book is actually better then the first book Stillhouse Lake. The hunted becomes the hunter in this thrilling , very suspenseful sequel. Gwen is not going to sit around and wait for Melvin to come find her it's time for the chase to begin. There are so many twists and turns throughout the book the author just keeps you so captivated and you literally have to sit there and read till the end. Perfect thriller . I highly recommend this series absolute perfection in the thriller genre. LOVED !!!