This book is part of the Criminal Profiler series. Each book in the series is a stand alone, but the characters do make appearances in the other books.

This book follows Special Agent Zoe Spencer as she brings a face to skeletal remains. One of them turns out to be a teenage female victim in a cold case. She travels to the girl's hometown and works with homicide detective William Vaughan to try and solve this case. As they investigate, its seems as if this case could be a little warmer than first thought.

I love reading this author's books. The characters' backgrounds and feelings are always so detailed and descriptive, you feel as if you know them and have known them forever. You get so involved that you keep reading so you can learn more about them as well as find out the mystery.

This book felt a little different to me. I loved the characters, but it didn't feel like her other books. The romance almost felt forced a little bit. I didn't really feel their emotions like I normally do with her other books. With that said, the book was still an enjoyable read and a good mystery. I look forward to the next book in the series.

I See You is Mary Burton’s latest romantic suspense novel. The suspense is Burton at her best with twists, turns and very well written suspects. I was disappointed in the romantic portion of this story. I had a difficult time connecting with Zoe Spencer, the main female character, and while I liked William Vaughn better, their romance seemed lukewarm at best. There was a lot going on in this book and Burton shines in her portrayal of the “bad guys”…it is scary how well she is able to convey their evilness. Even though I was disappointed in the romance part, the overall story was compelling and Mary Burton once again has a winning story for her readers.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of I See You by Mary Burton that I read and reviewed.
I See You is the second book in the Criminal Profiler series by Mary Burton and this book was pretty good. I can honestly say that it was very shocking with how Burton ended it and I really enjoyed that because I did not see that coming at all and that is what made the book.
I was not feeling the matchup between Vaughan and Zoe as I much as I would have liked. I felt it was kind of forced and not as natural as other pairings that Burton is known for. Maybe it was just me but I just was not feeling them as a couple at all.
Overall, the story was good and the mystery was what makes it worth reading. It will keep the reader guessing and throw some surprises at you that will keep the pages turning.
I See You gets four out of five stars from me.

I See You was an incredible read with an exciting plot that focuses on the suspense which is something this author does well.

FBI special agent Zoe Spencer helps give skeletal remains their identities back by recreating their faces through sculpture. After working on the skeletal remains of a murder victim, Zoe discovers the young woman was the subject of a high profile missing persons case nearly twenty years ago. When the case leads Zoe to Alexandria, Zoe partners with homicide detective William Vaughan, her on-again, off-again lover. But as the two work the case, they discover someone is out there still hunting women and time is running out to catch the killer before they strike again.

The case surrounding the murder victim was incredibly interesting and doesn’t even scratch the surface of what Zoe and Vaughn work on in this book. While the identity of the skeletal remains provides a good jumping off point, Zoe and Vaughn are quickly drawn down another path. Between a kidnapping, a potential serial killer, and more suspects than they can keep up with, this book is fast paced and packed with suspense. There were a few surprises along the way that only enhanced the story and I enjoyed the direction the author took things. The ending was a bit unexpected, but I thought it was a good choice that perfectly fit the story.

Zoe and Vaughn work really well together and I think their romantic relationship only enhances that. They both trust each other to do their job and have no doubts about the other’s skills. I liked that while the pair would go off and do their own thing, the majority of the case was them working together. As to their personal relationship, initially you’re given the impression that Vaughn is more involved than Zoe, but it quickly becomes clear that’s not the case. Zoe is more private about her feelings than Vaughn is and I was happy to see her open up more as the book went on.

I See You was a fantastic continuation of the Criminal Profiler series and I highly recommend this author if you’re looking for some great romantic suspense.

Wow this book was just so good and so easy to get lost in. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I just didn't want it to end. I just couldn't get enough of these wonderful characters and I just loved getting to see their journey. I will most definitely be reading more stories from this wonderful author.

Mary Burton never fails to have me on the edge of my seat as I read her stories and try to solve all of the mysteries. But this book felt so much more suspenseful than usual, and I loved it. I was left constantly guessing about what was going on and what had happened in the past, and even near the end I was on edge just waiting to see if my suspicions were correct.

Zoe and Vaughn were great lead characters and really helped move this story along. I liked getting to see how they developed and came together as the book progressed and it was just another thing for me to look forward to as I read. They made a great team and an amazing couple.

Overall, I definitely recommend this book and pretty much anything this author writes. This book can be read as a standalone if you want to jump right into this series with this story.

Nikki McDonald, a reporter, gets a tip to look for a gray trunk in a storage locker. When she opens the trunk she discovers a human skeleton. Another body is found in a dumpster. This novel will lead you through the investigation with twists and turns. It keeps you guessing with a surprise ending to conclude the case.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this brilliant book

a text message, burnt skeletal remains and our very own favourite fbi agent who can put a face onto those remains and help identify victims....

a brilliant storyline that keeps you gripped to find out who did what to whom...plenty of red herrings and more victims of murder before the murderer is found...

but this story is about a family who try to overcome a missing person in their family who have moved away from the area but are now back and violence seems to follow them

another brilliant story by mary burton...they just get better and better

I am so glad this book was approved on my day off, because I spent the entire day reading it! I could not put it down! Like the investigators in the book I could tell that the "victim's stories weren't really lining up, but try as I did I could not figure out who had done it and what had happened. I love when that happens in a book because I can usually figure out who the bad guy is. This book had so many twists and turns that it kept my attention until the very last page. I also loved that this book was longer! I am a recent new fan of Mary Burton and this might be my favorite book I have read of hers so far!

I See You was a multi-layered read full of twists and turns, mystery, suspense, secrets and lies, and a sort of slow-burn romance between the two main characters, Vaughan and Spencer. The plot and character development continued throughout the story at a steady pace, continually drawing you in, as well as sinking you deeper into the web of secrets and lies Vaughan and Spencer had to unravel surrounding the family members involved in their case. All was definitely not as it seemed.

I enjoyed Vaughan’s character from the start, but I found Zoe Spencer’s character a bit harder for me to warm up to. Yet, the deeper I got into the read I began to like her character more. As for the storyline, it had several layers to unravel, many characters to keep straight and I have to admit a time or two I was a tad confused but by the reveal and wrap up I found I enjoyed the overall story. I am a big fan of Burton’s books and though I did enjoy this one, it did not leave me with the ‘oh wow!’ feeling I usually have when finishing one of her stories but this will definitely not deter me from reading more.

Fans of the romantic suspense/law enforcement novel will enjoy meeting FBI SA Zoe Spencer and homicide detective William Vaughn, who team up here to find the killer of a the woman whose bones have recently been found- a villain who is still out there. Zoe uses her skills to recreate the features of the dead when no other option is available. Know and accept that this isn't CSI and that there are, to put it mildly, some exceptions from what real law enforcement might do and you'll enjoy this more. Zoe's an interesting character and her relationship with Vaughn moves from casual to more serious. No spoilers! Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A quick and entertaining read.

This novel would qualify as an average read in the spectrum of the many thrillers available for an amateur of the genre.
It started strong with the premise of a tense and fast-paced mystery mixed with a slight dose of romance.
Unfortunately, it was a bit of a letdown for me, especially due to the ending.
In terms of characters, I quite enjoyed the two main protagonists that are FBI Special Agent Zoe Spencer and Homicide Detective William Vaughan. They were neither too dull nor obnoxious. I found their chemistry gullible and the pair was efficient enough to follow easily.
Perhaps there was a tad too many secondary characters that rendered the whole a bit confusing at times. I think that aspect was also in the way of characters’ development as we never went too deep with the suspects’ psychological reasoning.
Set in a contemporary setting, I felt that the tension was overall well managed. We have a good mix between secrets, lies, manipulations, and a couple of good plot twists. However I must say that the last 30 pages or so were lacking coherence and didn’t quite measure up to the suspense-building.
The writing style is quite basic and was missing that ‘wow’ factor for me. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the detail-oriented descriptions of some scenes.
This is definitely a novel destined for a mature audience as it contains multiple explicit sex scenes (unprotected intercourses!) as well as graphic violent scenes. Trigger warning for violence, murder and self-harm.
The plot was enjoyable enough to engage the reader from beginning to end. The plot twists were there but I wasn’t gagging. I was committed as to discover the final word on the events occurring.
I, unfortunately, felt that the ending was rushed and wasn’t quite making sense. The reveals were not satisfactory and the explanations behind the culprits’ acts were deceiving and seemed far-fetched. The motivations behind the murders didn’t add up and fell flat. Everything felt as if the author was overwhelmed by the many possibilities as how to unfold this thriller.
I was able to guess a part of the mystery (it doesn’t happen that often) as it was a bit too predictable for my liking.
Overall, it was an easy and quick read but I wasn’t blown away by its content. The ending was highly disappointing and ruined the rest of my reading experience.
The potential of this novel was high but unfortunately, in the end, it does not stand out from the crowd.

Thank you Netgalley for sending me this arc. I will be reviewing this book in the near future with an honest rating and review.

Wow! I See You by Mary Burton is phenomenal as always. I loved the characters. I loved the plot - so twisted - it made me keep turning the pages. Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

P.S. I received this for my honest opinion. Everything is solely my own words.

I liked this book. I'm not familiar with the series but I was able to jump in with no trouble. The love story balanced well with the suspense and there wasn't an excess of psychology to bog it down but enough to make it plausible and interesting. I really like the main character, Zoe Spencer. She was a tough woman and in the end, I was rooting for her to kick butt. Her romance with William Vaughn is steamy but doesn't feel unbelievable. I could tell the previous stories set up their connection already so I was on board to explore where they were in their relationship.

The mystery had a clear story about family secrets and unfolded without too much foreshadowing. The story moves quickly and has a solid plot that didn't try to serve gimmicks. It made me want to read other books in the series and put Mary Burton on my radar in the future.

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Fast paced and exciting thriller with good characters. Lots of twists to keep your interest and ambivalent ending.

I enjoy all of Mary Burton's books. Some more than others. This one was a good read, but didn't knock my socks like the first profiler one did. The book blurb makes it sound more about Zoe, and it's really not. She and Vaughn play a major portion and we do get t0 learn about Zoe and we watch her growth, but this book was the case. The past murder, the missing women. Zoe and Vaughn are more like guides to keep it going. There was a big twist I did not see the relationship between two characters. I am NOT talking Zoe and Vaughn. I wanted complete justice, but I understand the ending is the way it can very well play out in life. Take a win where you can. Thank you Net Galley, Montlake and Mary Burton, for the arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own and were unsolicited.

The story has a good beginning, but in the middle it loses steam. Some of the interrogations are repetitive and could have been avoided. The way the killer is identified could have been written using detective work. Some lines of enquiry have been left without a follow up like the diary. Overall 3.5 stars .

Homicide Detective Vaughan is paired with FBI Special Agent Zoe Spencer when a woman and her daughter are kidnapped at knife point. Zoe travels to Vaughan’s hometown and quickly becomes involved in the twisted family story of Hadley and Skyler. When Hadley’s body is discovered and Skyler is found in a motel room, then the action really picks up. The killer is clever and cunning, with a knowledge of the family that is disturbing. Mary Burton has crafted a Criminal Profiler novel that will draw you in from page one and will skillfully lead you to the pseudo-clues until at last you arrive at a conclusion that is mind blowing. I enjoyed the cat and mouse game in the story as well as the determination of Zoe and Vaughan to solve the case, even though the trail to the killer was definitely unexpected. Fans of Mary Burton and of suspense will surely enjoy this book, just as I did!

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I greatly enjoyed I See You by Mary Burton. It was a thrilling and engaging story that had you questioning your theories from start to finish. While I had mostly predicted the outcome of the book, that did not take away from my enjoyment of the story overall. The added bits of romance were appreciated where I had initially thought I would not enjoy them. The romance served as a break in the tension and the suspense and allowed me see the characters as more than just law enforcement. Zoe Spencer is a very strong and independent female character and I enjoyed her perspective in the story. I found her job as a sculptor for the FBI to be quite interesting; it was this detail that drew me to the book. The perspective of the killer was very chilling and disturbing which I appreciated because it left zero space for you to feel bad for them, you wanted to see justice served. I also appreciated the sympathy for the minor characters that were killed in this story. It was refreshing to see law enforcement truly care about victims that people do not typically notice never mind care for. I anticipate the release of this novel and the reactions it will receive; it was a job well done.