Once Gone (a Riley Paige Mystery--Book #1)
by Blake Pierce
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Pub Date Dec 12 2015 | Archive Date May 31 2018
Description
“A dynamic story line that grips from the first chapter and doesn't let go.”
--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Once Gone)
“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.”
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)
Women are turning up dead in the rural outskirts of Virginia, killed in grotesque ways, and when the FBI is called in, they are stumped. A serial killer is out there, his frequency increasing, and they know there is only one agent good enough to crack this case: Special Agent Riley Paige.
Riley is on paid leave herself, recovering from her encounter with her last serial killer, and, fragile as she is, the FBI is reluctant to tap her brilliant mind. Yet Riley, needing to battle her own demons, comes on board, and her hunt leads her through the disturbing subculture of doll collectors, into the homes of broken families, and into the darkest canals of the killer’s mind. As Riley peels back the layers, she realizes she is up against a killer more twisted than she could have imagined. In a frantic race against time, she finds herself pushed to her limit, her job on the line, her own family in danger, and her fragile psyche collapsing.
Yet once Riley Paige takes on a case, she will not quit. It obsesses her, leading her to the darkest corners of her own mind, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. After a series of unexpected twists, her instincts lead her to a shocking climax that even Riley could not have imagined.
A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE GONE marks the debut of a riveting new series—and a beloved new character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night.
Book #2 in the Riley Paige series is also now available!
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 1230000718592 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Cristie U, Book Trade Professional
This book was incredibly well written that I could not put it down. I wanted to see what happened next and read way past the time that I put aside for reading. Definitely make sure you have enough time to completely read this, as it is that good!
Kathy D, Reviewer
Once Gone by Blake Pierce is the 1st in the FBI Agent Riley Paige Detective Series.
First, let me thank NetGalley, the publisher Kobo Writing Life, and of course the author, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
My Synopsis:
Riley Paige is on paid leave. In her last case, she had located and followed a serial killer, released his captive, only to be caught and tortured herself. Although she finally escaped after blowing up the house with the killer in it, her mind will not let her believe he is truly dead. The woman she saved is also haunted by this thought.
But the FBI needs her. Riley has a gift that allows her to really get into the mind of a killer. And there is another serial killer out there, stalking, torturing and killing women. He is leaving them posed like dolls, with a rose between their legs, and their eyes sewed open. Riley is the only one who can truly get into his mind.
Riley’s daughter needs her too. 14-year old April is starting to act out, and her mother is so caught up in her past, and her cases, that she has been neglecting her own flesh and blood.
Things have to change….and a killer must be caught. Riley has a lot of work to do.
My Opinions:
For the first novel of a series, this definitely held my attention. It is a really fast read, mostly because I didn’t want to put it down! The pace is good. The characters are fairly developed, although I am sure more will be told in future books. On a personal level, Riley, although flawed, was likeable - eventually. She knows she has issues, and in the end, took measures to correct them, well some of them.
Overall, I am looking forward to continuing this series.
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