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Cuts Like a Knife (Kristen Conner Mystery #1)
by
M.K. Gilroy (Goodreads Author)
Detective Kristen Conner goes undercover to find a serial killer who selects his victims - all successful young professional women - in the most unlikely of places - only to find herself as his new favorite target.
Chicago has a new resident; a heartless killer on a decade-long crime spree. When a successful young woman is found dead in her fashionable townhome, a red flag...more
Chicago has a new resident; a heartless killer on a decade-long crime spree. When a successful young woman is found dead in her fashionable townhome, a red flag...more
Paperback, 416 pages
Published
April 3rd 2012
by Worthy Publishing
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Detective Krtisten Conner of the Chicago Police is hot on the trail of a serial killer known as the Cutter Shark, who's been targeting young women with successful careers. Either helped or hindered by her firey temper (depending on how you look at it), she is determined to bring the killer to justice despite interference from her mother, two sisters, and a guy she just met at her church who just does not seem to take no for an answer.
A fast-moving read with feisty Kristen very believeable. Is is...more
A fast-moving read with feisty Kristen very believeable. Is is...more
***From a 30-year veteran of the publishing industry, his debut suspense is not one to miss***
M.K. Gilroy, 30-year veteran of the publishing industry, uses years of experience and writing skill to craft this accomplished debut suspense—Cuts like a Knife. There he draws readers into a tale of mystery, romance and intrigue with a dash of humor rarely seen in introductory books; his well-done characterizations served up with fast-moving schemes that keep readers involved.
Readers first meet Chicago...more
M.K. Gilroy, 30-year veteran of the publishing industry, uses years of experience and writing skill to craft this accomplished debut suspense—Cuts like a Knife. There he draws readers into a tale of mystery, romance and intrigue with a dash of humor rarely seen in introductory books; his well-done characterizations served up with fast-moving schemes that keep readers involved.
Readers first meet Chicago...more
Cuts Like A Knife by M.K. Gilroy
Reviewed by Michala T.
I want to first admit I’m not exactly in to whodunit novels. I was never a Nancy Drew kind of gal and Sherlock Holmes, though I appreciated the elements of the tales, never held my attention. So when I read the book blurb of Gilroy’s novel I almost sighed and wanted to stomp my feet like a kindergartener, “I don’t wanna!” So I was pleasantly shocked in how much I immediately took a fierce liking to Kristen Conner, who works as a young detecti...more
Reviewed by Michala T.
I want to first admit I’m not exactly in to whodunit novels. I was never a Nancy Drew kind of gal and Sherlock Holmes, though I appreciated the elements of the tales, never held my attention. So when I read the book blurb of Gilroy’s novel I almost sighed and wanted to stomp my feet like a kindergartener, “I don’t wanna!” So I was pleasantly shocked in how much I immediately took a fierce liking to Kristen Conner, who works as a young detecti...more
Jun 01, 2012
yoksan
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I received a copy of this book through NetGalley.
I think it would be fair to state that:
1) I dislike first person POV in my books, so this review would probably be a bit bias...okay, make that a lot bias.
2) it was converted from PDF to Kindle file, so the format and stuffs might not come out as intended, which should be noted because this book seemed to be told entirely in first person POV, and the POV shifts might not be very distinct after the conversion
Now, on with the review...
(Since the pri...more
I think it would be fair to state that:
1) I dislike first person POV in my books, so this review would probably be a bit bias...okay, make that a lot bias.
2) it was converted from PDF to Kindle file, so the format and stuffs might not come out as intended, which should be noted because this book seemed to be told entirely in first person POV, and the POV shifts might not be very distinct after the conversion
Now, on with the review...
(Since the pri...more
The opening chapter of Cuts Like a Knife is narrated by a psychopath planning his next event, and is spine-chillingly outstanding. The main narrator is Kristen, and her point of view is interspersed with short chapters from the murderer and from a online vlogger.
Kristen is a Chicago Police Department detective, soccer coach for her niece’s team, and almost-ex girlfriend of Dell (it would be a lot easier to become the ex if Mom didn’t keep inviting him home for dinner). She’s just been appointed...more
Kristen is a Chicago Police Department detective, soccer coach for her niece’s team, and almost-ex girlfriend of Dell (it would be a lot easier to become the ex if Mom didn’t keep inviting him home for dinner). She’s just been appointed...more
Full of Tension!
Kristen Conner, the newest detective on the force, does not know that a new serial killer in town focuses on her. Attempting to live up to her father’s reputation at the police department, Kristen pushes herself to go the distance, with her family, in the department, and during self-defense training, but not at personal relationships. The FBI lists AA meetings as a place where the killer met some of his victims, so Kristen begins attending, meeting some others there that help her...more
Kristen Conner, the newest detective on the force, does not know that a new serial killer in town focuses on her. Attempting to live up to her father’s reputation at the police department, Kristen pushes herself to go the distance, with her family, in the department, and during self-defense training, but not at personal relationships. The FBI lists AA meetings as a place where the killer met some of his victims, so Kristen begins attending, meeting some others there that help her...more
M. K. Gilroy in his new book, “Cuts Like a Knife” published by Worthy Publishing brings us a contemporary thriller.
From the back cover: Kristen Conner goes undercover to catch a serial killer who chooses his victims in the most unlikely of places… only to discover she is his new target.
Chicago has a new resident: a soulless killer on a decade-long murder spree. When a young woman is found dead in her fashionable townhome, the FBI is convinced an elusive, organized killer is at work again–a man t...more
From the back cover: Kristen Conner goes undercover to catch a serial killer who chooses his victims in the most unlikely of places… only to discover she is his new target.
Chicago has a new resident: a soulless killer on a decade-long murder spree. When a young woman is found dead in her fashionable townhome, the FBI is convinced an elusive, organized killer is at work again–a man t...more
Debut Inspirational -- A little slow to start, but then the action really takes off. This story reads like a thriller and is light on the religious aspect.
Detective Kristen Conner, the newest detective with the Chicago PD, is after a ruthless serial killer dubbed The Cutter Shark. The killer targets young women with successful careers.
Kristen is a tough girl, she grew up in a cop's home and takes intense hand-to-hand combat training.
Faith and family are important to Kristen. She coaches her 7-year old niece Kendra's soccer team, The Snowflakes, she always shows up to family dinners, and almost never misses church.
But things get crazy when she's a...more
Kristen is a tough girl, she grew up in a cop's home and takes intense hand-to-hand combat training.
Faith and family are important to Kristen. She coaches her 7-year old niece Kendra's soccer team, The Snowflakes, she always shows up to family dinners, and almost never misses church.
But things get crazy when she's a...more
This story takes place in Chicago and centers on the main character of Detective Kristen Conner. The action in this book was excellent. I liked how the main characters interacted with each other. I really enjoyed the conversations throughout the story and felt they all fit in and helped move the story along. The story itself was well written and I liked the mystery and conflict that the story contained.
I gave this book 5/5 stars and would recommend it to anyone who likes a good action filled mys...more
I gave this book 5/5 stars and would recommend it to anyone who likes a good action filled mys...more
I loved this book! There. I've said it. I'm a huge fan of character driven suspense novels, and there just aren't enough of them in the CBA. Kristin, the main character, is a real person who struggles with faith like all of us. She's strong (but not to a fault), funny, and a darn good detective. Mark Gilroy is an author to watch. He's written believably and honestly about a serial killer without dragging readers through every horrible cut of the knife. Crime scenes are described, yet leave enoug...more
I may not be a woman who can literally kick butt but I certainly love to read about women who can. So when I read the publisher’s short description for Cuts Like a Knife, Book #1 in a new detective mystery series by publishing veteran Mark K. Gilroy, I knew it was probably going to be my kind of novel. After reading it, I was shocked to learn it was a debut novel. Gilroy’s writing feels effortless, as if he had been doing this for decades. Read the rest of my review at http://popcornreads.com/?p...more
I loved this book and look forward to reading more of this authors books in the future.
I thought the dialogue was witty and interesting and I really enjoyed the main character because she was feisty,spunky and had problems to boot so you could relate to her.
I appreciated the mystery/thriller aspect of it because it was not creepy,even though it is about a serial killer which is usually a huge turn off for me.
I highly recommend this book.
I thought the dialogue was witty and interesting and I really enjoyed the main character because she was feisty,spunky and had problems to boot so you could relate to her.
I appreciated the mystery/thriller aspect of it because it was not creepy,even though it is about a serial killer which is usually a huge turn off for me.
I highly recommend this book.
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Ok...maybe I liked it than I was willing to admit while I read the entire 464 pages. This book keeps me intrigued. I never lost my desire to keep reading to find out "who dune it"! I was impressed that Gilroy could put so much detail to what seemed like a simple plot and not have really long, slow parts to the story.I felt like I got to know some fun characters too.
I got this as a free book from Netgalley. I was really looking forward to it as I had read of lot of romances from Netgalley and was excited about reading a mystery. I forced myself to read at least 100 pages of this book. The book had a lot of typos. This book should have been listed under Christian, Suspense, but on Netgalley it is under Romance. One problem with this book is too much "tell" and not enough "show." This book could have easily been half the length. There were a lot of places in...more
I liked Kristen and I enjoyed the story line. For me, the book had too many family scenes, for example the pages
describing the soccer games. Readers who enjoy more background on the main character will find it enjoyable.
Worth reading, and for the most part, very good suspense.
describing the soccer games. Readers who enjoy more background on the main character will find it enjoyable.
Worth reading, and for the most part, very good suspense.
There are many books out there to choose from with thrilling action, intense mystery, intriguing romance, or complex characters, but CUTS LIKE A KNIFE has it all! I was compelled to keep turning pages until the very end. A fun, exciting and interesting read…go get it, now!
I thought I had this book figured out right from the start but then I was completely surprised! I love it when a book can do that! It was a slow go at first, but once I got into, I could not put it down! This book highlighted the best of society and life and the worst as well by the contrast of the main character and her family and then with journal of the "Cutter Shark". I would highly recommend this for a suspenseful good read!
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"Cuts Like a Knife" is a great thriller it kept me guessing all the way through. I found I couldn't put it down. I liked this book and highly recommend it! I'm looking forward to more stories by M. K. Gilroy.
Good book. I enjoyed the character of the police woman. The author threw in a second love interest but didn't develop it may be part of a new story that was hinted at in the end. I will recommend it to customers.
I read Cuts Like a Knife two weeks ago and I'm still thinking about the characters, the plot, the suspense. And I've even read a couple of books since then! Very eager to get my hands on the sequel and read what Kristen's up against now. Great book!
Wow ! was I reading the same book? I trudged through 200 pages before I started to skim read. Yuck, this murder mystery was like watching paint dry. No, worse.
Loved the book. Kept me guessing. I thought I had it figured out early on. I was WRONG! Kristen made me laugh because she said the same things that many of us feel.
This was a story about a regular person who is a Christian living out her life with real problems and how she deals with them. Just like us.
Can't wait until the new book comes out in October(?)!
I recommend reading this book.
This was a story about a regular person who is a Christian living out her life with real problems and how she deals with them. Just like us.
Can't wait until the new book comes out in October(?)!
I recommend reading this book.
An excellent thriller, well-written and paced, with just enough detail for realism but nothing gratuitous. Otherwise clean (no swearing, no sex), which I appreciated. I look forward to reading more in this series.
Kristen Conner, newly appointed detective of the Chicago Police Department, finds herself fighting for her life when her department joins forces with the FBI to find serial killer Cutter Shark. A strong supportive family, with tense undercurrents, keeps her sane and on her toes. This book is written in the first person and grabs the reader right from the start. MK Gilroy writes a plausible story, with lots of police jargon and scenes that adds tension. The characters are believable and character...more
I really enjoyed 'Cuts Like a Knife'. It is an exciting book that kept me entertained throughout. It is very well written, and although the book is about a serial killer it is done in such a way that I didn't find it harrowing. I liked the fact that the lead character had her own problems to work through which made the story more realistic. Although the book is Christian-based it reads like real life and is not preachy. There were threads left suggesting that the series will continue where this...more
good start, slow middle and a great ending.
3.5 stars
Great police procedural about a serial killer and a feisty female detective with a large extended family. Very suspenseful but clean with no sex or language and a heroine who talks to God. Definitely a thrilling thriller.
Really, really good! I enjoy a good serial killer mystery and this one kept you guessing. LOVED that the main character was a woman!
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Mark "M.K." Gilroy is a 30-year publishing veteran, having worked in just about every area of the industry, from his first job as a sports writer to vice president and publisher at Thomas Nelson - and just about everything in between.
Gilroy's debut novel, CUTS LIKE A KNIFE, has quickly drawn rave reviews from major national media like USA TODAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, FRESH FICTION, and more.
His secon...more
More about M.K. Gilroy...
Gilroy's debut novel, CUTS LIKE A KNIFE, has quickly drawn rave reviews from major national media like USA TODAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, FRESH FICTION, and more.
His secon...more
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