Thank you #NetGalley for the complimentary copy of #FinalVictim by Gregg Olsen in exchange for an honest review.

First off, I was excited when I received this ARC copy since Gregg Olsens If You Tell was one of my favorite reads this year. Final Victim is a FAST PACED MYSTERY/PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER! Honestly, I didn’t want the story to end. I love mysteries so this book kept me guessing and making it hard to put down. Each chapter delved deeper into different theories of the mysterious deaths and we get to see first hand how Detective Carpenter and Detective Marsh solve these mysterious killings. The story starts off by a very interesting death (won’t spoil it by how) but it leaves a police officer dead on the line of two state lines. This book is book 6 of the set, I only read this one & I enjoyed it however, I would suggest starting from the beginning! Great read!

This is another very exciting and suspenseful page-turner by Author Gregg Olsen in his Megan Carpenter series. Megan and her partner, Ronnie Marsh, are trying to solve a series of murders of law enforcement officers.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC of this very exciting book.

Is a serial killer on the loose? That's a question detective Megan Carpenter, with help from her partner detective Ronnie Marsh, must answer - and time, of course, is of the essence. And as the investigation continues, it looks more and more like Megan herself is in the killer's sights.

Being a target is certainly not new to Megan; in fact, she's been running from one awful situation to another most of her life. So far, she's made it out alive, although most of the time because she's taken matters into her own hands. Now, though, she's on the side of the law - a person who's trying her best to take down people like the one she used to be.

Her very troubled and background formed the beginning of this series - this is the sixth - and she continues to "find herself" amid memories of a horrific and violent past (to that end, she is not a particularly lovable character, but she's making progress). She's got a solid place to live, a main squeeze she thinks she'll marry, a great job and - gasp! - a handful of real friends.

As she deals with the fallout from the particularly gruesome murder of a police detective followed closely by the murder of another in similar fashion, she's also dealing with memories of her own past. It doesn't help that she's getting messages from someone who seems to know all about her and everyone close to her - someone who readers get a glimpse of by way of chapters from his perspective. As her investigation progresses and the body count grows, more ties to Megan's past turn up - as does the heat on the messages from that unknown person known only as "Wallace."

Needless to say, it's not long before Megan begins to suspect that her murder investigation and may be connected somehow to her past life, and finding the killer has the potential to change the course of her life once again. The details, of course, I'll leave to other readers to discover. As for me, I'll just thank the publisher, via NetGalley, for allowing me to read another exciting installment by way of a pre-release copy.

This is my first Olsen book but not my last

What a great read. Had everything you would want from a thriller

Thanks for the opportunity to review

I am so happy and proud to say that I received this book from NetGalley as an ARC reader. As an ARC reader, I am given the honor of reading books before they are published and creating a review of the book gifted. Gregg Olsen is one of my favorite authors and every time I get to read one of his books, I am always captivated! This book was fantastically written, and I was hooked from the very beginning. I was intrigued with the characters and couldn’t put the book down because of the well-written story line. Gregg is such a dynamic author that he easily kept the story fascinating without adding unnecessary plot points. An easy recommendation from me to you…you will love this new thriller from Gregg Olsen!

“First, policemen started being arrested for murders, and now policemen were increasingly being murdered.”

Detective Megan Carpenter is no stranger to murder, both personally and professionally. Mostly working alone as her partner Ronnie is home with family after their last difficult case Investigating the case of a murdered detective, Susan Dupont, is disconcerting to Megan. Furthermore, as gruesome as the murder was, the fact that Dupont’s body had been strategically laid across the dividing line of two counties is utterly shocking to Megan and her team.

Even within twenty-four hours, another detective’s body is discovered. While it appears to be an unfortunate accident, Megan is certain that there’s a connection between the deaths of both detectives. Despite her deep involvement in the investigation, Megan has a personal matter that demands her immediate attention. Not only is Morgan being stalked by a man named Wallace, but a revelation about Megan’s past could shock even her partner, Ronnie.

When Ronnie joins Megan on the case, she realizes she must navigate the delicate balance between her professional and personal life, especially as that line starts to blur rapidly. Despite Ronnie’s assistance and her unwavering loyalty to Megan, her inner demons begin to resurface. I thoroughly enjoyed the constant struggle between good and evil.

This book by Gregg Olsen is a thrilling and fast-paced read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s a brilliant book that made me uncomfortable more than once, which is a testament to excellent writing, an intriguing plot and likable characters.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

Five stars! I love these characters, I love the Wallace side story and holy smokes the twist in this one. I was captivated from the first page and read way to late to find out how it played out. My heart was racing many times and the suspense was crazy! This is a rollercoaster start to finish. So amazing!

Loved this. Had to take s half day holiday to finish as I could not put it now. Believable, rounded characters and a great plot.

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were well-developed and the story kept me engaged from start to finish. If you’re a fan of Gregg Olsen, you will definitely enjoy this book. I absolutely recommend this book to others!

The book hooked me from the beginning. I loved the chapter ending cliff hangers. I was completely drawn in wanting to know how the cop killings were related to Ryle’s past. This was unfortunately the first book in this series that I have read. I would recommend starting at the beginning as there were several references which I believe were from previous books.

Final Victim by Gregg Olsen is a fast-paced psychological thriller. The discovery of a murdered detective leads to a series of twists and turns that pull Detective Megan Carpenter into a dark and deeply personal case—one that reawakens a past she has spent years trying to forget.

The novel begins with the shocking death of Detective Susan Dupont, whose body is found under mysterious circumstances. Megan Carpenter, the story’s lead investigator, is immediately called to the scene, where a disturbing detail—a piece of metal lodged in the victim’s eye—sparks memories of a traumatic event from Megan’s own past. The suspense builds quickly, and when another death occurs shortly after, it becomes clear that the two cases are connected. As Megan and her trusted partner, Detective Ronnie Marsh, delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a chilling pattern of murders stretching back years, each one linked to a long-forgotten promise made to a deadly killer.

The author does a good job of creating a complex, flawed heroine who is not only grappling with the mystery of the murders but also with her own unresolved traumas.

The narrative of the text is filled with twists that keep the reader guessing, and just when you think you've figured out the killer’s identity, Olsen pulls the rug out from under you with yet another shocking revelation.

Overall, Final Victim is a high-stakes thriller that delivers both heart-pounding action and emotional depth. While some plot points may feel familiar, the intricate character development and tight pacing make this a must-read for fans of psychological suspense.

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AMAZING! But i wouldn't expect anything less from Olsen. The creepiness was on point! I love how fast paced this was and how short the chapters are. Some things I could figure out but that didn't take away from the suspense and thrill. And the ending! Job well done!

This is the first book I’ve read from this series and Megan is certainly a different detective. From bad things in her past that have happened to her and bad things she has done. Lots of twists and turns and a surprise ending. Now I need to catch up on the other books in this series.

Thank you Bookouture for this arc provided by NetGalley

A gripping page turner that follows Megan, who now works as a cop solving crimes whilst trying to escape her past life and a stalker from the past.. This was a fast paced novel with short chapters. Even though there were parts that I guessed, it didn't take away from how much I loved the ending! This certainly won't be my last read for this author!

Rylee, now living as Megan, is a cop determined to bring justice to others after surviving a traumatic past with her serial killer father. Wallace, a mysterious and menacing stalker, re enters her life as bodies begin to surface.
Who is behind these murders? And more importantly, who is Wallace, and what does he want from Megan?

Gregg has done it again! I raced through this pacy thriller in two days and it was a wild ride. I had no idea where the author was taking me, but I knew I wanted to follow…..⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book follows Megan Carpenter as she confronts a past she thought was buried, both physically and within herself. Police officers, retired or not, are being hunted. But why? The twist at the end will leave your jaw on the ground. Gregg Olson has done it again with a spectacular thriller that leaves you wanting another book. Highly recommended!!!

Creepy and disturbing with likeable characters. Gregg Olsen truly masters this genre. An immersive page turner!

A decent psychological thriller with some twists and turns.
Dark, creepy and well written.
Gregg Olsen is a talented author if this is your genre.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

I like the way Megan has gone trough an evolution from being a loner, fighting for a good cause but going about it the wrong way, to a person who lets others in, still fighting for a good cause but going about it the right way now.

Of course you caannot change 100%n because some characteristics cannot be changed and once in a while she needs to be Rylee again a in small or when she thinks it's necessary, a big way.

I can see her point of view. Sometimes to make bad things go away, there is only one way to do it...

And now it's time to put an end to the ghost form the past who keeps hunting her. She will finally look them in the eye, but who is it she will come face to face to?

One person was high on my list of suspects. 

I had picked the correct name through my marvelous detective work (lol) and I was very happy, but my happiness did not last for a very long time...

I was shocked by the ending and am now counting the days until I know more, because I can hardly wait.

Great book with an ending that left me flabbergasted. 5 stars

Thank you