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Unsub | Meg Gardiner
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A riveting psychological thriller inspired by the never-caught Zodiac Killer, about a young detective determined to apprehend the serial murderer who destroyed her family and terrorized a city twenty years earlier. Caitlin Hendrix has been a Narcotics detective for six months when the killer at the heart of all her childhood nightmares reemerges: the Prophet. An UNSUB what the FBI calls an unknown subject the Prophet terrorized the Bay Area in the 1990s and nearly destroyed her father, the lead investigator on the case. The Prophet s cryptic messages and mind games drove Detective Mack Hendrix to the brink of madness, andMack s failure to solve the series of ritualized murders eleven seemingly unconnected victims left with the ancient sign for Mercury etched into their flesh was the final nail in the coffin for a once promising career. Twenty years later, two bodies are found bearing the haunting signature of the Prophet. Caitlin Hendrix has never escaped the shadow of her father s failure to protect their city. But now the ruthless madman is killing again and has set his sights on her, threatening to undermine the fragile barriershe rigidly maintains for her own protection, between relentless pursuit and dangerous obsession. Determined to decipher his twisted messages and stop the carnage, Caitlin ignores her father s warnings as she draws closer to the killer with each new gruesome murder. Is it a copycat, or can this really be the same Prophet who haunted her childhood? Will Caitlin avoid repeating her father s mistakes and redeem her family name, or will chasing the Prophet drag her and everyone she loves into the depths of the abyss?"
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Sandyslp2001
Unsub | Meg Gardiner

After seeing good reviews on the 4th installment of this series, I decided to go back and read the first, Unsub. This true crime based thriller was a little uneven for me. However, having said that, I found this story both suspenseful and creepy! I rarely get creeped out by books but this one had my heart racing it‘s pretty brutal, but if that doesn‘t bother you then you will likely enjoy this book!

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kwmg40
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This story about a detective's hunt for a serial killer was fast-paced, scary, disturbing and very hard to put down.

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1y
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Read4life
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thank you for playing 📚 2y
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athorne
Unsub | Meg Gardiner
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Never read this author before. But I‘m really enjoying it.

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tyoung2058
Unsub | Meg Gardiner
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Love crime thrillers...
Ookie thinks they are boring.

#dogsonlisty
#dogsoflitsy

Soubhiville What a little cutie. 2y
tyoung2058 @Soubhiville 16 and bossy..lol 2y
ShelleyBooksie Ookie - so adorable!! I am feeling this same as Ookie thus rainy Sunday - nap time. 2y
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VeraNyx
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Mehso-so

I dont usually read thrillers. I was gifted this book so I felt obligated to read it. I enjoyed the killer to be inspired by Dantes inferno. I haven't read it and I wonder if I would have put the two together if I had and would find this book more enjoyable.

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DarkMina
Unsub | Meg Gardiner
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155 of 2021.
Book 5 of #spookoweenreadathon .
Pages read. 1865

Book 1 of #OutstandingOctober .
Pages read: 367 pages

#readathon

Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 3y
TheSpineView Excellant! 3y
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DarkMina
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#FirstLineFridays

“The yelling woke her.”

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CindyMyLifeIsLit
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I‘m super picky about my crime thrillers, and this one passed muster! Very engaging!

amywithbooks The next two books in the series are also great! 3y
CindyMyLifeIsLit @amywithbooks Thanks! I will definitely check them out! 3y
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Kristy_K
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I enjoyed this but don‘t think it lived up to the hype surrounding it. A solid 3 star read. Debating continuing the series though.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

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WonderlandMind
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This book was recommended to me by my library. This book did not disappoint. This was like reading a Criminal Minds episode. It was non stop action and terrifying. It had a twist at the end that I did not anticipate. This read quickly and had short chapters. The writing style was easy to get into and was very descriptive. It was truly terrifying. I HIGHLY recommend! #thriller #unsub

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eanderson
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There may be a trend going with my picks for #top20series #20series20days 🤔

Andrew65 Looks good. 4y
MicheleinPhilly I‘ll sit with you! 4y
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Tera0707
Unsub | Meg Gardiner
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Loved this procedural thriller! It‘s very clever, and Caitlin is a bad ass! I stayed up finishing it because I had to know what happens. Gonna suck in the morning but it was worth it.

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Hestapleton
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This is one of my favorite procedural thrillers! Caitlin Hendrix is a badass detective, the killer is nuanced and though based off Zodiac, different enough to keep my attention, even on a second reading. I can‘t wait for the TV adaptation! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Book 13/24 for #brc28

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Tera0707
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Book mail! I ordered from my local indie bookstore, Murder by the Book, because I wanted to do a little something to help support them during this time (not tooting my own horn or anything). One book was back ordered so I should be getting that soon. Love that this book store is all about crime fiction, thrillers, mysteries, etc. #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinesses

Texreader I love that store!! 5y
Booknerd2 Loved Unsub!💜💜💜 5y
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Heatherfeather
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Mehso-so

The best way I can describe this book is "cinematic." It is fast-paced and very focused on creating crime-scene, insane criminal, and police procedure visuals. For me, though, it was done at the expense of any subtlety and felt kind of generic. Which disappoints me bc I was really looking forward to this one.

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Prettytears
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“But fate was a myth constructed by fools—people who gamble or follow horoscopes, who believe the stars rule their lives. Who think you have to take it.
Fate was bunk. There was no fate, only sin and recompense. And he was delivering it. He, Mercury, was sending the message.”

Soubhiville Hi, Welcome to Litsy! 6y
Purrfectpages Welcome to Litsy! 6y
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Prettytears @Soubhiville Thank you so much, I'm enjoying it thus far. 6y
Prettytears @Purrfectpages thank you, I'm already loving it 6y
DarcysMom Welcome to Litsy! 🤩 6y
AlwaysForeverReading Welcome to Litsy!!📚📖💜💛💙 6y
Prettytears Thank you all for the warm welcome :) 6y
Eggs Welcome to Litsy 🌺 6y
Prettytears @Eggs thank you, I appreciate it. 6y
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HighLadyoftheStacks
Unsub | Meg Gardiner
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Thanks @collegecatlady for sending this one to me, I can see why it‘s a fav! Whenever I read a thriller I always want a more complex (read: weird and convoluted) reason for the killer‘s actions and this book delivered. I will definitely be picking up the second one! #unsub

wellreadredhead They are both so good! 6y
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Morr_Books
Unsub | Meg Gardiner
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Our lit crawl at the Texas Book Festival continued with readings by crime fiction writers like Lou Berney, Max Booth, Meg Gardiner (pictured), Mike McCrarry, and Scott Von Doviak! @Ansirin

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JeaMar82
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Kindle deal! I enjoyed this book when I read it 😊

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amywithbooks
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🚨🚨🚨awesome kindle deal 🚨🚨🚨
If you like thrillers you HAVE TO read this book. Have to. This is the first in a series, is based on the Zodiac killer, and has a kick ass female protagonist. What more could you ask for in a thriller?!

Well-ReadNeck Sold!!! 6y
tammysue A fabulous series! ♥️ 6y
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Lovesbooks87
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@Bklover thank you so much for sending me these books! Can't wait to read them! #jb ❤️📚❤️📚❤️📚

Bklover Yay! Surprised they got there so fast. I mailed them on Friday using media mail! Enjoy!💛 6y
JoScho You will love them! 6y
eanderson Love this series!!! 6y
tammysue Loved them!! 😍 6y
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Coffeymuse
Unsub | Meg Gardiner
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When you really need to go make cupcakes but don't want to stop reading.

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Craftylikefox
Unsub | Meg Gardiner
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Morning reading before A and Nigel wake up. The mornings have been pretty great lately cooler and some beautiful fog. This is when I miss having a porch. I will enjoy my book and coffee on the couch 😊 Happy Saturday!

JoScho Happy Saturday to you too 🖤 6y
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Craftylikefox
Unsub | Meg Gardiner
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Some morning reading before I head back into work. Jumping into Unsub already getting into the action! Happy Wednesday

Erika13137 I LOVE your mug! 🛸 #mugsoflitsy (edited) 6y
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Alfoster
Unsub | Meg Gardiner
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Thank you so much Tammy! This book looks amazing!!😍 Sorry it took so long to post as we were on vacation and I disconnect. #jb

Alfoster Why isn‘t it letting me tag people?? 6y
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Kaye @alfoster Litsy has been messed up and the tagging thing is on the blink so that may be why it‘s not working for you. 6y
Alfoster Thanks @Kaye! Hope you get your health issues under control! Will send you something this week😍! 6y
Bklover Loved this book and the sequel too! 6y
Alfoster @Bklover Yay! It looks like it‘s right up my alley!😍 6y
Bklover If you want to read the next one let me know and I can send it to you. Btw I sent you a #jb note today! 6y
Alfoster @Bklover Wow, that is so nice! I‘m SO behind on my #jb notes! We‘ve been on vacation. I promise I‘ll catch up!😍 6y
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tammysue
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A book purge.. I‘m in @mommamanzi
I‘ve read so many wonderful books this year it‘s hard to choose a favorite but I‘ll pick Unsub.✌🏻

Who else is in? @Ddzmini @Mirrormask @Ashley85 @ErinSueG

Erinsuereads Me me! I‘ll post tomorrow! Thanks for the tag! 😘😘😘 6y
tammysue @ErinSueG Woohoo!! 👍🏻💖 6y
Ashley85 Thanks for the tag!! 6y
tammysue @Ashley85 You bet! 💖 6y
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Busha1984
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⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
This was great. I couldn't put Unsub down! I can't wait to read Meg Gardiner's Into the Black Nowhere and see what happens next.

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Itchyfeetreader
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Best murder mystery I have read in a while. Legitimately creepy serial killer combined with just damaged enough female lead. I raced through this on a few hours and will be seeking out more of Meg Gardiner‘s work especially if they add to UK kindle!

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LiteraryLona
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Oh my gosh! I can‘t say enough good things about this book. It was fantastic.

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booklover76
Unsub | Meg Gardiner
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A dark and very well written novel. I love that the main character was a kick butt female detective. Can't wait to dive into the next book.

KateFulfordAuthor If you need another recommendation, may I point you to my People‘s Book Prize nominated debut? Sassy female narrative, laugh out dialogue and a pacy plot. And dark. Check the link in the bio for 2 free chapters, reviews and more. 6y
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guinsgirlreads
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Just got home from camp and opened my #bottleandbookswap !! ( sorry I‘ve been tagging it wrong 🙄).. also sorry to say that the mug was token when I opened it 😔😭😩😞 but I love love love everything! I‘ve been dying to read this book forever now! Thank you so much @BeautyAndABook !! It is all perfect!

JoScho Great package 💝😊 6y
BeautyAndABook I‘m glad you like everything! I love mine to, I‘m about to post pics. 😀 6y
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Bklover
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This was riveting, as you can see by the middle-of-the-night photo in the dark. Edge of your seat serial killer thriller with a female lead. Loved every minute and couldn‘t put it down. Now it‘s time for some sleep!

Bklover Oh, and it also ended a monster slump! 6y
KathyWheeler Yay for ending the slump! I hate those. 6y
JoScho Now grab the second one and keep going. Slumps are the worst. (edited) 6y
Chelsea.Poole Nice!! glad to hear it‘s a good one. I‘ve got the audio on hold from the library 🙂 6y
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intothehallofbooks
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OK WOW. I knew the reviews for this one were positive but I had no idea this would be so pulse-pounding, quick-paced, and addictive. How have I never read Meg Gardiner before? Is this her norm? Because wow wow wow 😮💯

This is a serial killer story. Terrifying and super suspenseful. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED it when Caitlin cracked the killer‘s code: IT‘S SO GOOD you guys.

A gritty, dark detective story written by a female with a female lead: YESSS!

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intothehallofbooks
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My current read, both terrifying and awesome! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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BookDude
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The UNSUB is a serial killer who stages intricate, over-the-top crime scenes as he terrorizes the San Francisco area for several years. Caitlyn Hendrix is a 2nd generation detective following in her father's footsteps, now pursuing the same killer who forced her dad into early retirement because of the psychological toll the case took on him. This is a well-crafted thriller with characters you'll want to read about again.

rather_be_reading added to the tbr pile! 6y
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tammysue
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5 ☆ I loved it - Meg Gardiner is one of my favorite‘s and outdid herself again.
This is a fascinating psyche thriller about a serial killer back and on the rampage after twenty years. The suspense was unreal, terrifying.. my nerves were on end and I was literally shaking in my shoes! 😰 Soooo good!
I highly recommend this and its follow-up novel “Into the Black Nowhere” (another 5 ☆) to thriller/suspense/crime seekers.

MayJasper It sounds good but I am too much of a coward to voluntarily 😱 be scared silly 7y
tammysue @MayJasper Oh no - If I can get through it you can too! Give it a try, It‘s fantastic! x👍🏻 7y
wellreadredhead I loved this one and the sequel so much! 7y
JoScho I just started the sequel! 7y
tammysue @collegecatlady Yay - she‘s such an amazing writer! 👍🏻 @JoScho I can‘t wait to see what you think! 😀 7y
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tammysue
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Here‘s my official stack for the readathon
— my goal is to finish two books and *hope* to have a 3rd started.
Good luck to all participants - let‘s have fun reading!!!

#DeweysReadathon

Bklover I‘m reading Unsub now too and the Meg Wolitzer is next up for me as well! 7y
tammysue @Bklover Oh wow how neat is that! 👍🏻 I‘ve received Unsub from Thriftbooks just in time for the readathon. Have fun today! x😁 7y
Bklover That‘s where I got my copy of Unsub too. Former library copy. I love Thriftbooks! 7y
tammysue @Bklover I love their cheaper prices! 7y
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Bklover
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2. You know you live in a boring area when the most fascinating news is the fact that this weekend will finally be 70 and sunny instead of miserable and rainy.
3. Just reading- too much to do to be -athoning
4. Why was the ketchup bottle blushing? Because it saw the salad dressing. 😊
5. 👍👍👍🏻👍🏽👍🏿. I am loving these jokes!
#friyayintro

MelAnn Cute joke! 7y
Bklover @MelAnn Thanks! I am terrible at jokes- my wife came up with this one. 7y
Ingerella Haha! Funny! 7y
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Cathythoughts Loving the joke 😂 7y
GarthRanzz 👍🏻 7y
Suet624 Love #1. That‘s huge news for some of us! 7y
GripLitGrl 😄😂👍 7y
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Emiller
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Truth 📚☕️❤️

Samplergal Oh so true. This will be my day today. 7y
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Emiller
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Rainy day and not feeling well. Going to just curl up with my reading buddy and this really good mystery. Happy Rainy Sunday reading!

JoScho Such sweetness 💕 7y
Simona 😻😻😻 Mystery books are perfect for rainy days. 7y
Emiller @JoScho He is the sweetest 😻😻 7y
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Emiller @Simona I agree and this one is really good! Can‘t put it down! 7y
AmyG How sweet! 💕 7y
booksandsympathy Kitty cuddles are the best! 😻 7y
kspenmoll Best wY to get well! 7y
TheLibrarian Feel better! 7y
MicheleinPhilly Good book to curl up with. Enjoy and feel better! 7y
Purrfectpages Feel better! Hope the kitty cuddles help! 7y
cobwebmoth Hope you feel better soon! 7y
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Violetsunrise84
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I‘m glad that I saw Stephen King‘s post about author Meg Gardiner‘s book Into The Black Nowhere. That led me to reading Unsub. I am one of those bookworms that likes to read a series in order. This is the type of book that you can sit down and read in one sitting. I stayed up late to read this book and had to force myself to go to bed. That‘s how good this book is. #meggardiner #unsub #goodreadschallenge #goodreads

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Violetsunrise84
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Wait! No wonder he knows what they are up to! This dude has a daughter that works for the station. #unsub #meggardiner

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Violetsunrise84
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The Prophet is one of the most brilliant and cunning killers. I know that he is not real, but he scares the crap out of me. I‘m up to page 103 out of 414. #unsub #meggardiner

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wellreadredhead
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Oh. My. God. This is the best book I‘ve read in a LONG time. I read this 400+ book in one sitting. So compelling. It‘s like reading an episode of Criminal Minds. There are many twists at play, all of them fresh and unexpected. Pick this up now.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Bookdragon69 Sounds intriguing, definitely going to give it a try. 7y
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Read4life
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Not my best month, but I really enjoyed all the books I read in March. The tagged book was my favorite.

Andrew65 Well done 🙌 7y
BibliophileMomma Awesome 7y
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DebinHawaii
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My first book by this author & I was impressed. It reminded me of Karin Slaughter's books-dark & suspenseful. I liked the MC, Caitlin Hendrix, a recently made a narcotics detective who becomes obsessed with apprehending an unsub known as "The Prophet"-a resurfaced serial killer who ruined her ??‍✈️ father 20-years prior. Lots of twists including a big one I didn't see coming ?& a good set up for the next book that released earlier this year.

SandyW This one is on my TBR. Glad to hear! 7y
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