Author: Rachel Caine
Series: Book Three in the Stillhouse Lake Series
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Published By: Thomas and Mercer (April 23, 2019)
Source: ARC Copy Provided by the Publisher (in exchange for an honest review)
My Rating: 4 Stars!
Book Description:
She can’t ignore a cry for help. But in this remote hunting town, it’s open season.
Gwen Proctor escaped her serial-killer husband and saved her family. What she can’t seem to outrun is his notoriety. Or the sick internet vigilantes still seeking to avenge his crimes. For Gwen, hiding isn’t an option. Not when her only mission is to create a normal life for her kids.
But now, a threatened woman has reached out. Marlene Crockett, from the remote town of Wolfhunter, is panicked for herself and her daughter. When Gwen arrives in the small, isolated rural community, Marlene is already dead—her own daughter blamed for the murder. Except that’s not the person Marlene feared at all. And Gwen isn’t leaving until she finds out who that was.
But it may already be too late. A trap has been set. And it’s poised to snap shut on everyone Gwen loves. Her stalkers are closing in. And in a town as dark as Wolfhunter, it’s so easy for them to hide…
With all that transpired in book two, I was really curious where else this story could go. How Caine would carry the rest of the story line and more importantly, what other horrors could possible be in store for Gwen and her children.
I didn't have anything to worry about, Caine more than made not only this story entertaining, but it's own story separate from the others and yet, not at all separate. We still get Marvin torturing them all in only a way he could and yet there is a new mystery that makes the story line entirely new and fresh as well.
Throw in crazy stalkers, Marvin's fans, and obsessed family members of the victims and you have one heck of a story that is not only easy to fall right back into but completely enjoyable.
Not only were the characters more fleshed out but other things were revealed as well about them, their past and of course the horror that will always remain with them of what Marvin did and continues to do to them when it shouldn't even be possible.
All in all, a very pleasing, very entertaining read that kept me interested and turning the pages.
*All thoughts and opinions are my own and were not influenced by the author or publisher. I was not compensated for this review.*
Now, I definitely have to read this series. Both you and Kim loved this one that's a great endorsement.
ReplyDeleteI really hope you do, it really is fun and exciting!
DeleteI still need to start this series! I'm glad you're enjoying it.
ReplyDelete-Lauren
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Thanks Lauren and I hope you do as well!
DeleteThis series sounds a bit like Kelley Armstrong's series, so I'm definitely interested. It does sound like something that I need to emotionally prepare myself for. Torture is never easy to read about.
ReplyDeleteThe mystery is a bit like that but nothing else is. Not the town or even the people. But, you should still read it. I think you would like it. I love the married to a serial killer and not ever knowing it aspect. There were a lot of not twists so much as shockers maybe? Hard to explain.
DeleteI am kind of excited about the direction the ending is leading the series. Wonderful review Ali!
ReplyDeleteI agree, it will be fun to see where it goes from here.
DeleteThis is the second review for this I've read today. Makes me really want this series now :)
ReplyDeleteKim and I are review twins. ;) It really is a good series though!
DeleteIt's been a while since I haven't read one of her books and I haven't tried this series yet
ReplyDeleteFor the most part, I think I've loved all if not most of her books that I've tried.
DeleteI've been seeing this book make its way around the blogs but I haven't read this author yet.
ReplyDeleteHer adult books are amazing and I've tried some of her YA stuff as well and really liked them. Her Great Library series is one of my favs!
DeleteGlad you enjoyed it!! I love when the next book in the series can still suck you in!
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteI was wondering how the story would turn out after the events in the last book, too. It was crazy. I'll have to get to this one someday. Glad to see you enjoyed it. :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely read it, nothing to be worried about at all and it didn't lag or anything. ;)
DeleteI really, really need to get started on this series. Though I think I have 5 recent series that I'm saying that about, as I'm relistening to Downside Ghosts. **sigh** #BookBloggerProblems LOL
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
Ooo I've thought about starting that one as well! I really do need to finish at least one series before starting another one though LOL! That tends to work for about a hot minute and then I start something else. :P
DeleteI've heard so many good things about this series and your review just confirms them. I'm nearly finished with the Jackman and Evans series by Joy Ellis and I've been looking for a new thriller series to start so I think I'll give this one a go! Great Review!
ReplyDeleteSimply Angela
Thanks so much and I'll have to check out the one you mentioned as well. You can never have too many mystery/thrillers. ;)
DeleteI love when a series just keeps getting better with more of everything; fleshed our characters, surprises, and more! This sounds like a great addition to the Stillhouse Lake Series!
ReplyDeleteLindy@ A Bookish Escape
It really was!
DeleteI literally just downloaded my copy, I have to love Kindle Unlimited! Great review and I cannot wait to start this.
ReplyDeleteI hope you love it!!
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