<i> Thank you Netgalley, Rick R. Reed and NineStar Press for the Advanced reader copy. </i>

When Cayce goes out looking for his son Luke during a thunderstorm, Cayce is knocked down by a branch that was hit by lightning. After that, he gets visions about two girls who went missing. Can Cayce help the police finding the girls and the culprits without making himself suspicious?

<b>Representation: </b> <spoiler> Gay Main Character </spoiler>
<b>Content warnings: </b> <spoiler> murder, Rape, pedophilia, stalking, abuse</spoiler>

CAWPILE Rating: 7.50 => 4 Stars

Characters: 7
Atmosphere: 7
Writing: 8.5
Plot: 7.5
Intrigue : 8
Logic: 7
Enjoyment: 7.5

I really enjoyed following the POV of Cayce as well as the culprits. I like knowing throughout the book who has done it and see how the main character figures it out. It is also positive with knowing who done it that the author can still surprise you with plot twists. The book was still suspenseful.
Cayce and the culprits were also really believable characters and their motivations were understandable.
I however did not like the relationship with the reporter. It was a bit insta-loving and it did not add anything to the story.
Another negative is that none of the police force was suspicious of our main character knowing what happened to the girls and pointing them to all the crime scenes. I think the author could have done a little bit more with that.

Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the book and was really intrigued to find out what was going to happen. If you love a small town mystery thriller with a twist I can recommend this one

An ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in return for my honest review.

Third Eye by Rick R Reed is a fantastic thriller which kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Very well written, brilliantly thought out characters and a nail biting storyline that will have you hooked from the very first paragraph.

The story follows Cayce, a young gay single dad who is struck by a falling tree branch whilst searching for his son during a storm.
On awakening he is plagued with horrifying visions of two missing girls whom the authorities believe to be run aways. Cayce knows different, but who will believe him?
Trying to help find the missing girls Cayce inadvertently puts himself and his young son in danger.

In a race against time, can Cayce track down serial killers, Ian and Myra before it's too late?

I very much enjoyed this book, it has been a long time since a storyline has had me so gripped. I love the characters and the sweet love story blossoming in the background and of course the nod to British serial killers.

Fantastic, highly recommended. 5+ Stars

Oooh this was a well-plotted mystery. The romance isn’t the main focus - it’s mentioned every so slightly, but I was definitely a fan of the writing style and the spooky scenes. Looking forward to reading more from this author!

Having received this as an advanced reader copy back in late March. I am embarrassed to only now be writing the review. I took a few weeks to take in the story and then read it all over again.

The story opens with Ian luring a barely teenage girl named Lucy into his car. Where Myra waited in the back seat, unbeknownst to Lucy who thought she was going for a ride with an older hot guy. A wicked storm breaks as poor Lucy is being savagely murdered by the duo. This entire scene made me grateful I raised my daughter wiser than this. While also making me want to wake her up and drill it into her head some more just in case. I decided to wait until morning.

In the next town over a young boy named Luke wanders off from his yard. His father Cayce heads towards the woods to find him just as the storm peaks to its worst, and he's struck down by a fallen branch after a nearby tree is hit with lightning. Cayce wakes in the morning at the hospital with an inexplicable ability to see into people's minds when he touches them. He is also plagued with visions of Lucy's final hours upon seeing her picture in the morning paper.

After a second girl goes missing Cayce decides he wants to help find them. Unsurprisingly the police don't believe his sudden psychic abilities and suspect he plays a bigger role in the case than he lets on. Realizing he may have made himself a suspect he sets out to convince the parents that he can help. After being berated, accused, disrespected, insulted, and thrown out of the first home he quickly dismisses that idea as well.

Dave Newton, having once been a big-time reported in his home country of England, convinces Cayce he can help him find what happened to the girls in exchange for an exclusive. During their time together, a bond forms between them that they both try to ignore initially. Albeit failingly when they share a sudden, very passionate kiss after uncovering the body of young Lucy together.

Reading about the discovery of Lucy's body puts Myra on high alert. She begins to double down on her efforts to convince Ian they should start life over as normal people somewhere far away. Ian is too delusional and psychotic to be swayed by any of Myra's efforts. Instead, they decide to kidnap Cayce's son Luke in order to blackmail Cayce into remaining silent on everything he knows. Myra, having given a son of her own up for adoption a few years back, sees Luke as her own. Her maternal instincts kick in and she works to deceive Ian to protect Luke. Keeping him alive as long as she can in hopes that Cayce will find them and rescue his son.

This is where the book turns away from the dark and morbid tales of a psychopath with sick sexual fantasies and becomes an average crime mystery. Cayce and Dave have to uncover the identities of the killers who've kidnapped his son. Unveil them and their heinous crimes to the police in order to finally get them to join in on the manhunt for the duo. Give himself over to the visions he'd been trying to suppress since they started in hopes the girls can lead him to his son. All while praying he never has one about his son, and hoping the horrid nightmares he does have about his son never become a vision of truth.

This book is captivating, emotionally powerful, and heart-wrenching. There were times when his psychic connections with the girls took him deep into their lives prior to death and unveiled human horrors no mother wants to think about. You will cry for the girls and with Cayce. You will find yourself torn between staying awake to read one more page during the intense chapters, and not wanting to pick the book up again for a few days after reading some of those human horrors. This is an absolute must-read!

3.5 stars. I had a hard time with this one, at times I really liked it and then at times I didn’t. Our MC’s never really get together but Cayce grows an attachment to Dave the reporter. The bad guy(s) we disgustingly evil and even though the one tried to redeem herself, it was too little too late. So Cayce gets hit on the head with a branch while he is out looking for his son. When he comes to he starts having visions of dead girls and that is were the story heads off into these deaths and trying to find the bodies and what happened to them. Maybe if there would have been some romance between the MCs, I would have liked it more.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. My only problem was that it suddenly seemed to end quite abruptly. But I really hope the author gives us more stories with these characters.

Gah! I’ve mentioned before that this author is full of hits or misses for me, but when it’s a hit, it’s impossible to put down. Sleep’s overrated, right? – That was my initial response after finishing Third Eye. When I stop and think about it and looking back at the books by Rick R. Reed that I’ve read, I think the horror and suspense books, the ones that keep me on the edge of my seat, give me chills and keep me awake are the ones that I enjoy the most. I’m not sure what that says about me… or him, but… maybe it’s one of those things that we shouldn’t dwell on… That doesn’t mean that I’m going to avoid the romance books by this author, it just means that I now know that I have a preference. 😉

Not surprisingly, Third Eye is not for the faint of heart. The bad guy is terrifying and evil as well as extremely unpredictable – a truly scary combination. There was also some other sketchy characters thrown into the mix and more than one character that grew on me as the story progressed. There were also more than a few “parents” in this story that didn’t deserve the title and at least one that I “yelled” at – more than once.

I couldn’t really fault the police or others for not believing Cayce, but I admired him for not giving up and continuing to try. There were twists and turns and danger around every corner and Rick R. Reed left little to the imagination when it came to what monsters are capable of.

The only real issue I had with Third Eye was a personal one. I wanted a certain character to get knocked down a few notches – which I’m sure she did, but I wanted to “see” it. I can’t say more, but I’m pretty sure you’ll agree with me when it happens.

I picked up Third Eye as another re-release and there have been a few more. I can’t wait to see what I’ve missed and decide what I’ll read next from this author.

DNF'd at 42%.

The concept of this book is super interesting - a single father starts getting glimpses of the future after experiencing a head trauma, and uses his new psychic powers to solve the disappearance of several missing girls. Unfortunately, the execution really wasn't doing it for me.

I think my main issue with this book was that I really didn't connect to its main character Cayce. I'm not sure what it was about him, but his perspective just didn't click with me, which made it really difficult to invest in the story. Along with this, I found that he made a lot of really frustrating decisions and just didn't seem to have a lot of sense. He seems confused that the police aren't interested in his psychic insights - because why on earth would they be sceptical about some guy with a head injury claiming to be clairvoyant? - and does some really ridiculous things, like digging up a dead body with his bare hands and not even considering that he might get in trouble for it. Overall I found his behaviour very annoying and it put me off the book completely.

Other than that, the pacing is good, the writing style is fine and the overall idea is great, but I just couldn't put aside my feelings about the MC.

This was a dark page-turner that still managed to keep you guessing even when you know who-done-it from the very beginning. I think it's the type of book that would appeal to fans of true crime even with the supernatural elements. Though the visions drive Cayce's actions, his utter confusion and general reaction to them manage to bring it back into the land of realism.

Just from the title I knew I was going to love this book! This kind of thing has always interested me
Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I loved Cayces courage for his boy. Brilliant book highly recommended

An enjoyable horror story sprinkled with a bit of fantasy. Cayce's journey into the fantastical was a tension filled rollercoaster ride that really grabbed me and kept me reading until the last page. All in all a fantastic read.

*I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided NetGalley*

I got this book from NetGalley and the publisher for a honest review
I really enjoyed this book, surprisingly. I honestly did not expect to like it so much. I could not put it down. The different characters were very diverse and interesting. I loved getting to know the different characters, and their perspectives. I really loved to learn about Myra, and her perspective. We already know that she and Ian are behind the murders, but it still makes it interesting to see how they react to the press and being discovered. However, I immediately made the connection with Ian Brady and Myra Hindley when I first met these characters. Ian Brady and Myra Hindley are behind the Moors murders in England, and killed 5 children, and Hindley is nicknamed the most evil woman in Britain. If you want to know more about these murders I highly suggest the 3 part episode on the Moors Murders by Casefile, which is a true crime podcast. These murders are also referenced in this book. When we met Ian and Myra in the book, I immediately thought of the Moors murders and made all kinds of conspiracy theories of how they might be connected. I also started to root for Myra, and that she could escape Ian.
Also, Luke is amazing. I loved him. He deserves the world. Actually I loved all the charcaters in this novel. I highly recommend this book to everyone. It’s a good paced thriller that you won’t be able to put down.

😍Loved this taut😳 thriller! Another Rick R. Reed winner👍👍

Whew! I am a big fan of the author's MM romance and Reed's obviously, as proved by this story, just as adept in the thriller genre. Cayce, a working class single father of a seven-year old, for reasons and by means unexplained by rational thought, starts getting frighteningly vivid visions and, through them, wrapped up in a violent crime spree. He's driven to help solve the mystery of some teenage girls abruptly missing from their small Pennsylvania town. Few believe he can help, but his efforts lead to grave danger from the unbalanced villain.

Third Eye is a solid, nail-biting page-turner. Once I picked it up I could not stop reading. It's fast-paced, too, and really well-written. I read a lot of thrillers and this was one of the best I've come across in recent times. Heartily recommended.

Thanks to publishers NineStar Press and NetGalley for providing an advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review and opinions expressed are completely my own.

4,5 Stars.
Cayce D'Amico is a mid-20s out gay man in a Fawcettville, Pennsylvania raising his son Luke. It's a tiny town deteriorating in the wake of most of the industry drying up. In this community there aren't any real dangers except kids falling into the swift moving Ohio River and drowning. One afternoon, while Cayce is making dinner, Luke wanders out of the yard. In fear of a coming storm, Cayce combs the neighborhood looking for the boy. And, in the woods near the edge of the street, Cayce is hit in the head by a branch when a sudden bolt of lightning strikes.

About the same time, two young and beautiful people are convincing 13 y/o Lucy to step off her front lawn into their Mustang in the same neighborhood. Lucy doesn't make it home.

Waking in the hospital, Cayce is mystified by the insights he gets off the people in direct contact with him. And, when he is handed a newspaper that features his own accident also describes mission Lucy. The dread builds within as Cayce reads the story and "sees" poor Lucy in her last moments with her killers. He's terrified and horrified when the visions don't quit. Especially when a second Fawcettville girl goes missing.

This is a realistic thriller with the paranormal angle of Cayce's newly-developed third sight. He clings to local reporter Dave Newton. Dave is an older man who's faced his own demons and mostly has his head on right. The story point of view flips between many characters as we learn the grisly details even through the eyes of one of the killers. Cayce's attempts to get rid of his visions lead his to confide in local law enforcement, Dave Newton and the victim's families. For all his earnestness, he's not taken seriously and he decides to keep his mouth shut. Until Lucy's desperate mother pleads for a break in their case.

Cayce's assistance shines a spotlight on his abilities and puts this the killers on his trail.

It's an interesting and timely thriller, with good pacing and fully fleshed-out characters. We see the dark and seedy interior of Fawcettville families on the edge. We see the not-so-silent prejudice of Cayce's own mother--who doesn't think he's a good father to Luke. Cayce, for his part, is a devoted dad and a lonely man. He doesn't have a lot of folks in his corner, but he's going to turn over Heaven and Earth when Luke becomes a target. Luckily, Dave Newton is right there by his side. I was turning the pages as fast as I could, so I would finish this story before bedtime. I HAD to finish this before bed because I couldn't bear to try and sleep while the dark horror of the prose was rattling around in my brain. There was a tiny niggle for me regarding the timeline, where I thought there was some disconnect. Other than that, I was riveted. There is a dash of romance--attraction that's fueled by the intense moments of shared terror. Dave accepts Cayce's new gift as it is, and tries to be a helper to him in his hours of need.

There are real gruesome bits, and it's not all about the murders and dead bodies. Cayce does save the day for some folks, and the epilogue makes it clear that there is a happily ever after for Cayce and Dave. As a person who doesn't deal well with horror/thriller well, I am glad to say I slept well after the read.

Steamy and scary, Third Eye follows a young father who - after receiving a head injury - realizes that he has psychic vision and starts receiving visions of a young missing girl. When a hot and determined local reporter is the only one to believe him, the race against time starts! With sympathetic characters, an honestly frightening murderous couple, and a horror-esque setting, this novel is impossible to put down!

Thank you to Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

Cayce is living in a small town with his 7-year-old son Luke. They have a pretty simple life until one night during a storm Cayce is injured. After a serious head wound, he awakens with strange visions in his head that relate to some young girls who are missing from the town. It all begins when he reads a newspaper that has an article written by a local reporter, Dave. Almost instantly Cayce believes that one of the missing girls is dead.

After struggling to come to terms with what he is seeing in his mind's eye, Cayce talks to the police. He is dismissed out of turn by the law so he approaches one of the missing girl's families. He is thrown out. He turns to Dave eventually because that's the only place he has found any support and belief in his visions.

When Cayce assists the second mother of a missing girl to find her daughter - finds and digs up a dead body 0 things get really complicated and frightening. The police now want to know how Cayce knew where the body was buried. Dave reappears at the right time and listens to Cayce's entire story. Then the worst happens... and the killers take Luke. With his son missing, Cayce's life begins to get completely overwhelming and he leans on Dave for help.

The killers in the book are disturbing and unsympathetic. I found it difficult to care about "Myra" at all. In an interesting note for me, the killers are named Myra and Ian and the names are those of infamous serial killer Myra Hindley and Ian Brady. Of note, in reality, Myra was the dominant partner in the killing relationship and these roles are swapped in the book. Want an extra interesting note? My mom was a police officer in England and actually met Myra Hindley. True story.

The story switching POVs occasionally - to the victims rarely, to the perpetrators of the crime more often. It's interesting to dip into the world of different characters as this story unfurls. I had a lot of trouble feeling any sympathy for "Myra" in this story. In fact, I was angry with her most of the time - more so than the dominant killer! But, I will credit Rick with making me angry! It takes just as much skill in writing to have a reader disliking a character as it does to have them love a character!

The fear and terror of losing a child was captured really well in this novel. I can't begin to imagine what it must be like, but there are a few different examples in this story of the variety of ways that people react to such a tragedy. It's interesting to see the differences between all the characters as this story progresses.

Please read the trigger warnings for this one! :D

This was an interesting read and kept me hooked to it

Who knew that a summer thunderstorm and a lost little boy would conspire to change single dad Cayce D’Amico’s life in an instant? With Luke missing, Cayce ventures into the woods near their house to find his son, only to have lightning strike a tree near him, sending a branch down on his head. When he awakens the next day in the hospital, he discovers he has been blessed or cursed—he isn’t sure which—with psychic ability. Along with unfathomable glimpses into the lives of those around him, he’s getting visions of a missing teenage girl.

When a second girl disappears soon after the first, Cayce realizes his visions are leading him to their grisly fates. Cayce wants to help, but no one believes him. The police are suspicious. The press wants to exploit him. And the girls’ parents have mixed feelings about the young man with the “third eye.”