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Fiction. Romance. Suspense. Thriller. HTML:Touched by a killer, she feels the fire of revenge. Twelve years ago, Miranda Moore miraculously survived the torture of a serial killer who was never caught. Since then, Miranda, a former FBI trainee and now a member of a local search-and-rescue squad, has witnessed with horror the recovery of the mutilated bodies of seven young women, all victims of her tormentor, known as The Butcher. When another beautiful Montana college student goes missing, the Feds get involved, and an agent, a man Miranda once trusted with her heart, arrives to take over the investigation�??forcing her toward a painful choice. Now, while Miranda battles her demons, while friends, lovers, and traitors are caught up in a frantic race against time, a killer hides in plain sight�??waiting to finish the one hunt he has left undone. After the hunt, go in for the… (more)
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Can't wait to read Allison's next book, The Kill.
I found this one being better than The Prey. It held my attention more, than the first book did, it had less mushy romance, more mystery and was a page turner for me.
I enjoyed the way she developed the characters. Even
I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series, The Kill.
4 Stars
The only survivor of a brutal serial killer, Miranda Moore has dedicated her life to the search for the man who slaughtered her best friend and continues to terrorize her small town. Quinn Peterson, the FBI agent originally assigned to case and Miranda’s former lover, is determined
An intense and suspenseful thriller but the romance is rather tepid.
Although it is easy to guess the culprit, the crimes and motivations are quite compelling. While not as gruesome as Karin Slaughter or Karen Rose’s books, there are descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. Nevertheless, the mystery is action-packed with an exciting climax and resolution.
In terms of the characters, Miranda’s strength, fortitude and resilience make her an admirable heroine, but, Quinn is another matter altogether. Yes, he is handsome and heroic, however, there is nothing particularly noteworthy about his character or his investigative skills. In fact, Nick Thomas, the local Sheriff, is far more interesting.
Miranda and Quinn’s relationship lacks chemistry and their reconciliation feels forced. Moreover, the love triangle trope (which also appears in the first book) is annoying and unnecessary. Thankfully, it does not distract from the tension and suspense as it does in The Prey.
In sum, good writing and good pacing make this a worthwhile read but don’t expect too much from the romance.