4.5/5 stars! In the 5th installment of the 'Detective Alyssa Wyatt' series, we see the main character chasing down a serial killer whose rate of murder is spiraling out of control. I liked the psychology angle to truly wanting to understand the killer's motivations and drives as a way to find them. It reminded me of "Criminal Minds" episodes in the best way. The pacing in this story was well done and kept me engaged throughout. I will be checking out more stories by this author.

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Holy s*#t ... this one ... just ... Wow! From page one right until the very end, this latest Alyssa Wyatt kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't put it down. Definitely not for the faint of heart. I can't wait for the next one!

Thank you #netgalley and #herabooks for the eARC.

Kennedy Farmer is kidnapped whilst running through the mountain trails of New Mexico. She witnesses the horrific death of another young woman who went missing, having been kidnapped by a serial killer.
Detective Alyssa Wyatt and her team are alerted to the scene where Rheagan Pembroke's body is found. Alyssa suspects that the killer is the person that slipped through her fingers 14 years before, after a photograph of Gunner Galveston was found in Rheagan's mouth.
He has to be caught before he kills Kennedy.
Alyssa has her work cut out for her, but has a suspect at least.

A very good police procedural. I would never have guessed who the killer is. Very good twist. The killer is sadistic, and arrogant in thinking that he is more intelligent than anyone else and that he would never be caught.
The book kept me engaged, I just had to 'read just one more chapter'.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! Great book! This book has to be close to one of my top favorites lately! My poor heart is still pounding! This book had it all! It had high suspense, intrigue, action, murder, mystery, a sadistic serial killer, and great police work! It was definitely filled with blood, gore and heavy violence! But the storyline was so very interesting! It had me glued to my Kindle! Towards the end and in a few other spots my heart was beating out of my chest! I highly recommend reading this book! As long as you know its definitely filled with violence! But its a great thriller!! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me and introducing me to a new to me author! A big thank you to Charly Cox for your amazing words! I thoroughly enjoyed reading your book! Can't wait for more!