“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 … 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!
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Riley has way oo many mental health issues for my taste.
I always love Blake Pierce stories. This one didn’t disappoint!
Another great mystery from Blake Pierce!!!
Good read
I like his books but for the price they should be longer. 175 pages does not a novel make.
good book
I listened to this book on Chirp. This was disturbing and heart pounding! The narration was great as were the characters. Even the creepy ones. Very good read.
Enjoyed the story and the characters. Riley Paige is interesting, but could be a bit out of control.
Blake Pierce never disappoints! Once Gone is full of suspense and great characters.
Gripping, tense detective thriller.
The pacing of the book was very good. Definitely held my interest to the very end!
The story moves at a fast pace, with a mixture of detective work and the daily mundane lives of our detectives, making the story more realistic. Details of family life are well inter-woven into the plot.
All-in-all, a good read and a well-spent weekend.
This book was very exciting. I became involved in the life of Riley Paige, her relationships and how her mind worked. I enjoyed all the twists and turns and couldn’t put it down wondering what would happen next. I look forward to reading more of her cases.
good who done it. keep me guessing
Another fantastic book by this author that I couldn’t put down!
Just was not my cup of tea.
I love the series
3 1/2 stars quick read
This was a very engaging read. Interesting story and well drawn characters. Great suspense.
I couldn’t put it down.