“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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A good suspense mystery…
Riley Paige is back from leave too soon and is a little out of control. She channels the bad guys and continually heads into dangerous situations without backup in spite of being a trained agent. It makes the plot unrealistic and the villain is creepy. Overall it is a good suspense thriller that I finished in one day.
Part of murder mystery series. Good plot twists
Interesting, page turner that has you ready to follow the story line.
Anticlimactic ending. Maybe we will get to love the characters in subsequent books. Still a good read.
Great suspense story, action packed. Loved it
great read
Haunting but couldn’t put it down
Is there anoter book that follows this as it was left that the murderer is still out there
Unrealistic and disjointed. I wouldn’t read this author again.
Good read
Could not put it down. Read from start to finish.
Great plot, characters, and imagery. I often read a book in one sitting but this one took two, only because I didn’t want to miss anything.
This book was awesome! The author is very talented in showing us everything we need to see in the book and I really enjoyed it!
I love all the Riley Paige stories. Absolutely gripping. Read this in one sitting!
Good
Read every book in the series, great writer.
This was a great book to read because it keeps you wanting to keep reading and reading to find out what happens next.
Another Great story by Blake Pierce. FBI Agent Riley Paige does a relentless investigation of woman found murdered. Must read!
Characters just not memorable, tired of his writing. I rather read a different author.
liked it
Riley is one of my favorite characters to have met in a book in a long time. I have already downloaded the second book in the Riley Paige series :).