“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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Another story in the Riley Paige series. Riley is a brilliant but flawed detective. She struggles with her personal relationships, daughter and partner, to name a few. While working cases, she sees clues missed by others. You never know what she will do to solve a case or how many relationships will be challenged in the process. Great story and am looking forward to reading others in the series.
I’ve read every book in this series and can’t wait to read more.
I liked this book (and the others in the series) – very good suspense build-up and seemed to be realistic portrayal of a dark, flawed character.
This was an exciting book to read. It kept me glued to it especially at the end. It’s frightening to imagine that things like this most likely truly take place in todays world. The author deserves many kudos for this one. Anxious to see the next book published.
I have mixed feelings about this book. I enjoyed most of the read, found it intense and suspenseful, but I didn’t like the main character. I realized she was traumatized from her last experience with a serial killer, but then stay home and heal. And after that experience she should have been the most cautious FBI agent ever, should have been. I’m not fond of stories where the main character is smarter than everyone else. They usually end up just making the rest of the cop characters look really dumb. To be so smart and yet not know how to talk to her daughter, make so many dumb mistakes, and impulsively run around like a loose cannon, I just couldn’t like her. I will try one more book to see if she improves because the storyline was interesting.
another fan of Riley Page. Got all of her books to date.
I truly enjoyed reading this novel. The plot was twisting, surprising, and very good.
Pierce Blake’s books will always keep you glued to the pages. His characters seem real, and witty. Read this book you will enjoy it guaranteed.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book beginning to end. Couldn’t put it down.
A suspenseful thriller involving a serial killer. Can FBI agent Riley Paige catch him before he kills his next victim? Good storyline. This one is a page turner! Riley gets into the mind of the killer.
Nail biting with so many twists and turns .fantastis read
Great read!!!
Very interesting
Just finished this book – loved it – couldn’t put it down. It’s a must read page turner filled with unexpected twist!!
AN EXCECELLENT READ. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND READING ANY AND ALL OF THIS AUTHORS WORKS. IF YOU LIKE READING ABOUT A STRONG, SMART, AND A WOMAN NOT AFRAID TO TAKE CHANCES, ESPECIALLY IN A MALE DOMINATED FIELD,THIS IS THE STORY TO READ.
FBI agent Riley Paige takes the reader on an unimaginable emotional roller coaster ride as she searches for a madman who is killing women. All the while she is tormented by the horror she experienced when she nearly lost her life at the hands of another madman … or is it the same person?
This one will make you want to keep reading.
If you are looking for a book that is about the depraved mind of a serial killer & they have the stomach for it, this is an interesting read
I loved this book, and the ones that follow it. Blake Pierce knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat!
The writing was very predictable and the book read like a bad episode of Criminal Minds. The end of the book felt like the writer ran out of space and had to wrap it up… very shallow and buttoned up way too fast and easy.
Couldn’t put it down!
This had you on the edge and I couldn’t put it down. Kudos to author!!