WOW! I love this series and this newest book is incredible. D.D., Flora and Kimberly are back and as badass as ever as they continue to discover all the secrets of Jacob Ness and his past - with several new obstacles in their path along the way. With an incredible cast of new and returning supporting characters, beautiful descriptions, a small town hiding a dark underbelly and a twisty, action packed plot this is a must read!

When a female body is found in rural Georgia, the FBI suspects this could be the work of Jacob Ness, a now deceased serial killer. More graves are found, and a taskforce is assembled featuring those who know Ness best – including one of his victims, and the FBI agent who initially apprehended him. As the body count grows, the team must put their own trauma aside to figure out what’s really going on in this southern town.

Hello my old FRIENDS! At this point, I’ve read at least two dozen books featuring FBI agent Kimberly Quincy and Boston Detective DD Warren – I know their families, their relationship histories and the defining moments of their lives. Reading about them feels like catching up with old friends, and I’m enjoying the additions of victim turned vigilante, Flora Dane and crime tech guru Keith Edgar to the crew. This was a solid mystery, maybe a little trite, but well written and interesting enough to keep me up half the night.

Whether you’re a longtime Gardner fan or new to her novels, I’m happy to report that this novel can stand alone or be read as part of multiple bigger series.

I love Lisa Gardner's D.D. Warren's series, and this book didn't disappoint. It was very involved, and there were a lot of moving parts, but I liked the way everything came together. I already can't wait for the next one! It can be read as a stand alone novel, but I think it is better as part of the series, especially because you will lose most of the background information on Flora Dane, who is a big part of this novel.

Ever since getting involved into the world of Flora Dane back when "Find Her" was written, I've been hooked.
Nothing has gripped me so forcefully since that book, but I have enjoyed reading the ones following this series, including "When You See Me".
All your key players are back in this book on another gruesome case having to do with Jacob Ness - and the disturbing hobbies he was involved in still blow my mind.
Even in death, he's left so many unanswered questions, but this book gets down to the nitty gritty of it all.

What happens when you discover that an entire town has been hiding a horrible secret for more than 15 years? You can find out on January 28th, 2020 when this book releases. @duttonbooks @lisagardnerbks #whenyouseeme

When You See Me by Lisa Gardner
(Detective D.D. Warren #11)
Detective D.D. Warren, FBI Agent Kimberly Quincy, and Flora Dane (former victim turned vigilante) join forces to investigate remains that have been discovered in the mountains of Georgia with a possible link to Jacob Ness (Flora's now dead kidnapper and rapist). I love the interactions of these three very strong women! I enjoyed seeing Flora interact with her love interest, Keith. She is finally starting to heal from her trauma and Keith is a perfect fit for her and her idiosyncrasies. I was immediately sucked into the plot and read this in one day. Lots of action as usual! Loved it!

4.5 stars. Another great entry in the D.D. Warren series! Evil is happening deep in the back woods of Georgia. With dead bodies being discovered left and right, Detective D.D. Warren and FBI Agent Kimberly Quincy are hot on the trail, joined by Flora Dane, the lone survivor of a horrible kidnapping by the monster Jacob Ness. While the situation has echoes of Ness, a new monster has emerged and created a sinister criminal enterprise of human trafficking, illegal organ harvesting, and murder. With the help of a young, mute girl, events come to an exciting and satisfying conclusion. Enjoyed having the women kick butt!

This combination of powerhouses D.D. Warren, Flora Dane, and Kimberly Quincy made for an intense, memorable ride that showcased the talents of each of these women. While I've long loved the D.D. Warren series, the introduction and continued inclusion of Flora Dane breathed new life into the series, and this is as much a continuation of Flora's story than anything else, as the case potentially connects to Flora's kidnapper and might hold some answers to what happened to her for everyone. There are, as usual, some very dark and brutal moments in this one, but nothing out of line with the rest of the series. While I don't think it's necessary to read the entire series before this one, I would definitely recommend reading the books featuring Flora before starting this one.

I am a big fan of Lisa Gardner and this book did not disappoint!

I love seeing the progression/growth of the characters in this series, I enjoyed seeing Flora start to enjoy life again, I love her and Keith!!!

This storyline was complex and intriguing and kept me glued, I finished it in a day.

I was already a fan of Lisa Gardner and her character DD Warren before I read this book, so I had high expectations and this one lived right up to it!

DD Warren returns and she is in pursuit of the victims of a serial killer and is heading to a small town in Georgia to get to the bottom of his reign of terror, while in Georgia there are shallow graves found and she must figure out where these bodies are coming from if not the serial killer she is in pursuit of.

I absolutely loved the twists and turns of this book as the team tried to get to the bottom of it all in the small town. It seemed as though it was a big and diverse investigative team and although at times it was hard to keep everyone straight, I enjoyed watching them divide and conquer and use their inherent skills to aid the investigation. The other aspect that I loved about this book was the small town. It was easy to never trust anyone because the small town feel with everyone knowing everyone else, you could never guess who was going to be part of the villainous crew.

Whenever I read a Lisa Gardner book I am looking over my shoulder a little extra and second guessing everyone around me! I hope there are many more books in her future, maybe even some more with DD Warren!

Believable? Kinda. Sorta. Sometimes, even, not so much. But so what? This one put me on a wild ride at the git-go and didn't let me off till the end.

What makes it extra-special is that it brings together three of the author's characters - Boston Homicide Detective D.D. Warren, FBI special agent Kimberly Quincy and recovering torture victim Flora Dane - characters with whom I've developed a kinship of sorts over the years. They are three totally different people, with totally different personal lives, but they come together here with a single purpose: ferreting out who's responsible for the bunch of human bones in the backwoods of Georgia that likely are tied to late serial killer Jacob Ness. Flora joins in because she's his only victim to survive (even though she's been trying hard to find some semblance of normalcy ever since she escaped).

During an intensive search of the area in which the original bones were found, Flora and her computer geek friend, Keith, find another burial site; ultimately, the remains of three more bodies are unearthed. All that leads the team to a tiny town that may be holding deep, dark secrets that are tied to Ness but go well beyond the horrific murders he committed years ago. One of their best hopes of getting to the bottom of things is a teenage girl who works as a maid at an inn operated by the local mayor and his wife. Clearly, she's intelligent; but previous injuries left her unable to speak, read or write; so no matter how much she knows that's crucial to the investigation, accessing that information doesn't appear to be within the realm of possibility. The only thing the investigators know for sure is that no one in this town or surrounding woods can be trusted - not even the local sheriff whose help they've enlisted.

All told, the action never lets up - keeping me glued to my Kindle with time out only when household chores (like feeding my long-suffering husband) and the need for sleep intervened. Thoroughly enjoyable - and I hope to see these three strong women come together again in future books (hint, hint). Many thanks to the publisher, via NetGalley, for allowing me to read and review a pre-release copy.

Something very dark and twisted is happening deep in the hills of Georgia. Detective DD and FBI agent Quincy are out to discover why dead bodies are being found in the woods. Does a young teenage know the answer? Will her inability to speak or write hinder the search for truth? A fascinating story! Recommended!

Without a doubt, my FAVORITE Lisa Gardner book! So many emotions, feelings, stories (and back stories) and human convictions all wrapped up into a serial murderers bow. She’s a master at excitement, a true storyteller that makes you wonder, how did you come up with that and where will it go?

I’m always in awe when I finish a Lisa Gardner book but, this one, just freaking WOW!! Absolutely sucks you in and will not let you go! If you only ever read ONE novel from her, I highly suggest it be this one!!

You will have to wait until January 28 but, I promise it’ll be worth it! And check my blog, I have a ton of other great reads to keep you busy until this one releases!

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As always, a huge thank you to NetGalley and Dutton books for allowing me access before the publication date, y’all rock more than ya know!

I could not possibly describe this book adequately. When You See Me was my final book of 2019, and what an amazing way to close out the year- on an adventure with Flora Dane, D.D. Warren, and Kimberly Quincy. I love Lisa Gardner’s crossover books!

Hikers turned up remains thought to match a suspected victim of the evil Jacob Ness. The three women, along with Flora’s almost boyfriend, Keith, head to a tiny town tucked away in Georgia’s Northern mountains to see if they can connect the dots. The town is home to a nameless, voiceless girl trapped in an unimaginable horror, and shortly after the holy trio arrives and gets their task force started, old and fresh bodies begin piling up.

This was a rollercoaster of a read. I found myself holding my breath, gasping out loud, and wishing I could read faster. I snuck away from New Year’s Eve festivities to finish this, because I couldn’t stand not knowing what was happening another minute.

This is a solid 4.5 to 5 stars, and fans of Gardner’s will gobble it up.

**I was generously provided an ARC of this book by NetGalley and the book’s publishers. My opinions are my own.**

Sergeant Detective D.D. Warren, SSA Kimberly Quince and Victims Advocate Flora Dane join forces to solve the mystery of a recently discovered unmarked grave in the hills of Northern Georgia. The small town closest to the grave seems slightly off despite it's perfect appearance. As the body count rises, so do the many secrets this small town is trying to keep hidden. Lisa Gardner always includes an element to her stories that shows the research and time she puts into writing her novels. The novel introduces a victim who must communicate what she knows in the only way she can. Without giving away any spoilers all I can say is if you're a fan of her novels, I encourage you to read this thrilling mystery filled with secrets, chills and one very bad man.

When You See Me by Lisa Gardner brings all of her characters together - FBI Special Agent Kimberly Quincy, Detective DD Warren and survivor Flora Dane.

"Hikers stumble on a shallow grave in the North Georgia woods. Special Agent Quincy is brought in to investigate. Serial predator Jacob Ness was known to be in the area, so Warren and Dane are brought in to help. More bones are found. People in town start acting weird and become unhelpful to the task force. Flora Dane makes a startling discovery of someone linked to Ness. What has been going on here for so long? Who is buried in the woods?"

Gardner does it again. It's great to watch three great characters work together on a horrific crime. The POV moves among the characters including a little girl who is a witness to most of the horror. The story moves quickly with Gardner's usual fast=paced story telling. I had a hard time putting this one down. And it's good to see characters change and grow. Loved seeing all these characters together and the addition of Keith to the team.

Another great novel from Gardner.

When You See Me is my first read by Lisa Gardner. And while When You See me is just one book in the D.D. Warren series, it stood well on its own. While reading this book, I lamented that it was at such a busy time in my life, that I wasn't able to devour the book as quickly as I had hoped. But, finish it I did! And, I thoroughly enjoyed When You See Me.

Bravo to Lisa Gardner who expertly provided believable and well-drawn characters. When You See Me involves a task force of experts. The task force however, also included a past victim to assist with any pertinent details she might be able to provide as the investigation progressed.

As more victims were uncovered, I began to wonder if the past victim, might be the only victim who ever managed to survive the elusive predator(s). That fact in and of itself, was enough for When You See Me to rank high on my, "this story gives me the creeps" barometer. But when you add in the strange, secretive and weirdly peculiar townspeople...

When You See Me is a chilling and edgy thriller novel. The tension in this ominous story simmers like a hot pot of water on the stove that's about to hit a rolling boil at almost any moment. I found When You See Me to be a satisfying crime detective-procedural thriller novel.

4.5 stars! This was my first Lisa Gardner and definitely won’t be my last. This was a great crime thriller that went to some dark places and kept me on the edge of my seat. I didn’t figure anything out and I liked the complex relationships that were in here. She used the one line that I hate most in books: “She released a breath she didn’t realized she was holding.” Twice!!! And there a little snippet of some paranormal happening which was fine, but wasn’t my favorite aspect. Overall, this was awesome and I will definitely be reading more.

When You See Me by Lisa Gardner is the 11th book in her Detective D.D. Warren series. I have not read the previous books in this series, but this read very well as a standalone. I loved When You See Me and upon completing this book, I have to find time to go back and read this series. All I can say is “WOW’, this was an intense, exciting and fantastic thriller that was nonstop action and I could not put the book down; not to mention it was so very well written by Lisa Gardner.

The story starts off with a bang, as two hikers discover human bones, and when findings discover that the remains were approximately 15 years old, and could be another victim of deceased predator, Jacob Ness, a task force is sent to Appalachian Niche in Georgia. The task force consists of previous heroines of Gardner’s other series; FBI Special Agent, Kimberly Quincy, who will lead the investigation. Kimberly calls in Boston Detective DD Warren, and survivor, Flora Dane, who have been involved in other Ness cases. Flora was imprisoned by Ness for a year, and ended up killing him, but she continues to have nightmares, 7 years later. She uses her horrific experiences to work alongside DD to help solve other kidnappings. Keith, who is a computer guru and Flora’s friend, also helps.

When You See Me is a non-stop intense thriller from start to finish. Just when the task force thinks they have everything, more bodies are discovered, and suspicions arise that these may not be the victims of Jacob Ness, as some of the findings are fresher; bringing in more forensic teams. When a woman supposedly commits suicide, DD investigates with the sheriff, and she notices a young maid, who cannot talk and acts terrorized. DD will try to question the maid, who plays a big part in this story, as she is haunted by the ‘bad monster’, and using her hands as clues, which will help DD will gather information from Bonita (the maid) that something sinister is going on in this small town. DD, Kimberly, Flora and Keith, will protect the young girl, and work together to find out what is happening
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The last third of the book was so intense and exciting, as with Bonita’s help, they will find themselves all in dangerous situations against a madman, and surprise towns folks who were determined to stop the FBI from discovering their secrets. Both Kimberly, DD and Flora suffered attacks that had us worried if they would survive. I held my breath through every twist and turn.

Lisa Gardner did such a fantastic job writing this fabulous thriller, and created some wonderful female heroines who had to step up to survive and resolve the murders. If you enjoy thrillers, suspense, mystery, and fantastic leading characters, look no further then When You See Me. I need to be reading more of Lisa Gardner.

Another great book in Lisa Gardner's series. I love catching up with these characters and their lives. The mystery grabbed me from the beginning, scared me a bit too. Could not put it down, stayed up way later that I should have.