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A throroughly enjoyable and gripping psychological thriler, which will have you not wanting to put this down.

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I received an ARC of this from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Like always, Stacy Green created yet another great mystery surrounding the very violent murder of 4 people….just to suck you in of course.

As well as spinning a fantastic mystery, we also delve more into the lives of Nikki, her family, and her co workers. By this time, I’m starting to care about what happens to them.

Even though I had an idea of what may have happened before the mystery was fully explained, I still really enjoyed this novel and am looking forward to reading the next one in the series

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Nikki and her team are called to the scene of horrific murders. Mother and father are brutally murdered, their son barely alive but in a coma, and most surprisingly, the body of a girl who turned out to be reported missing. What was she doing there? Who could have committed such a terrible crime?
This one was my favourite in a series! I think I read it in one sitting, the plot was so gripping I couldn’t put the book down. There were important topics in this book that were hard to read at times but were such a necessary discussion. It revolves around rape and privileged men, that’s al I’m going to say. Apart from the crime Nikki is also dealing with personal issues that come as consequence from the ending of the previous book, but I’m glad it wasn’t dragged out and was resolved by the end of the book. If you love crime novels, pick up this series, it is really good and worth the read.
Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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The Trapped Ones by Stacy Green is a tense, gripping new installment in the Nikki Hunt series. The book also comes with a social message surrounding a case that bears heavy resemblance to a real life case. Nonetheless this was a page turner right from the start. The prologue is creepy, dark and leaves you wanting to uncover more. Every character in the book & case were good. The plot was very interesting too and something unique for me. The ending had a part that almost left me worried for one of the characters I've come to love but I was glad that turned out okay. I can't wait to see how it impacts the next case & the next cases Nikki and team come across.
Thank you, NetGalley, Bookouture & Stacy Green for this arc!

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These are quick murder reads, The murder case in each is always not as simple as you think and ends up surprising you in some way. Nikki Hunt isn’t my favourite agent/detective, she often annoys me. She is a bit righteous and the author vilifies cannabis through her. Although she seemed more tolerable in this book. I like them enough to want to read the next

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The trapped ones

Unlike the other books in this series, this one became somewhat slow for me and felt dragged at places. I was still invested in reading Nikki's story that I had to read the book to know how she is more than what was actually happening in the case

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The aftermath of Tyler's murder and everything that came crashing down on Nikki was so upsetting but it made for a great story. I love this series so much, they're thrilling, interesting, thought provoking and the writing is superb. Each book gets better and better, and hooks you from the first line.

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I love this series. Every book is a great read and I highly recommend reading them in order so you get to see Nikki grow. I really enjoyed getting to see more of Nikki’s personal life alongside the hunt for a killer. Her family is just adorable despite all the terrible things they’ve been through. This book is packed full of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the dramatic ending.

Trigger warning for rape and sexual assault though.

I received a copy of the ebook via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review,

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Wow the twists in this one had me flipping the pages. It moves at a fast pace. I would never have guessed the outcome of the story. I love unpredictable endings

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Fabulous book. Read it in one sitting.

This is a series you need to start now that summer is nearly over - you won't regret it!

Thank you to Netgalley, publisher and author for a copy.

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I love this series and while this one can be read as a stand alone, because the author supplies and background information you need, I highly recommend starting from book one and reading the series. It does not disappoint.

I love the characters in the series and how they have grown and progressed. I like that in addition to Nikki doing her job, we still get some insight into her personal life and her balancing it with her job.

The book picked up pace as it progressed and I did not guess the end. Can’t wait for the next one.

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Part of a series featuring special agent Nicki Hunt. Complex and intriguing with lots of twists and turns. An engrossing read.

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This author and this series are one of my absolute favourites. Each book is better than the last and this one was just outstanding! I could not put it down. Thrilling from start to the brilliant end. Wow!

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Another in the F.B.I Special Agent Nikki Hunt series
And another great read
Can be read as a stand-alone
Will have you gripped from the first page
Thanks NetGalley

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This is the fifth book in the series featuring Special Agent Nikki Hunt and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Nikki’s ex husband died tragically and she is bringing up their young daughter but his parents blame Nikki for his death and are fighting for custody of the little girl. Nikki is called out to help the local sheriff with a complex case. When she and her team arrive at the scene of a local family home she finds the son Bryce barely alive and the bodies of his parents plus the body of a young girl who has been reported missing. As Nikki and her team delve deeper they discover that all the family have been keeping their own secrets. It is revealed that Bryce, who was a top swimmer, had been accused of raping the dead girl. Nikki realises that her and her team have a very complex case on their hands. The unpredictable twists make this a very thrilling read. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

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Yes!!!!! Stacy green is back!!! and what a brilliant book her latest one was!

The Trapped Ones by Stacy Green is the fifth book in the brilliant Nikki Hunt series and if you've never read any of these books within this series where have you been? This series has been a 5 star read from nook one and I it still gets a 5 star form me for book five! Nikki Hunt is a Special Agent with the FBI in Minnesota. This book was fast paced with superb twists and turns that will just have you hooked from the beginning till the end.

I am looking forward for book six now........Just a fantastic series and one to get your hands one

I highly recommend this series. 5 Star book again.

Big Thank You to Bookouture for an ARC. I have given an honest unbiased review in exchange

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A heart stopping thriller with excitement on every page. Murder, mayhem, rape and terror rapped in one book. Sadly the tale is often one that happens to often. The support team is wonderful as usual and there is ongoing personnel dynamics at the the FBI's homes. It is a great read.

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Wow, what exciting criminal case this book was. I liked how the book reads smoothly. It was a good page turner for me. The story and or plot shares a lot realism to it. Each character seemed to work well together with their personalities.
Everything about Nikki’s team was all business, hunt for the killer and bring justice to the victims. I especially liked that Nikki was the lead character as well as the boss of her team. She was intelligent, she can think in the moment of chaos, but I think that she needs to a touch up on her defense classes. The book was very entertaining and exciting. Until next time my fellow readers… read on

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I absolutely love this series. Give me a good man hunt and the FBI and I am sold. Stacy Green is an awesome crime fiction writer. If you haven't read one of hers go check it out.

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FANTASTIC addition to this great series with abounding suspense throughout. Love her portrait of Nicki as a strong personality & leader in the investigation of the murderrs of 3 people found in the owners. home. Enjoyed fully & RECOMMEND the whole series for some terrific read;ing. Thanks to #NetGalley & #Bookouture for this ARC in return for my honest review.

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