For the first time in paperback, "Split Second" -- the chilling sequel to Alex Kava's A Perfect Evil.
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Jun 18, 2011
Cupcakencorset
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This is the second novel in Kava's Maggie O'Dell series. The villain in this novel is the serial killer who tortured Maggie prior to the events in the first book in the series, a man who has haunted her nightmares and stolen her sleep and peace of mind. At the end of book 1, we learned that he had escaped from prison, so it was no surprise to find him here. We spend a little time in his mind, although not while he's actually torturing or killing anyone, as Kava again skillfully employs multiple
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Apr 10, 2009
Louise
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WOW! This was a hold your breath, edge of your seat, cliffhanger!!!!!
From back cover:
"They dubbed him the Collector, so named for his ritual of collecting victims before disposing of them in the most heinous ways possible. FBI Special Agent Maggie O'Dell tracked him for two years, finally ending their game of cat and mouse. Now Albert Stucky has escaped from prison...and he is setting up a new game for Maggie O'Dell.
Some say Maggie O'Dell has lost her edg More...
From back cover:
"They dubbed him the Collector, so named for his ritual of collecting victims before disposing of them in the most heinous ways possible. FBI Special Agent Maggie O'Dell tracked him for two years, finally ending their game of cat and mouse. Now Albert Stucky has escaped from prison...and he is setting up a new game for Maggie O'Dell.
Some say Maggie O'Dell has lost her edg More...
Aug 16, 2011
Alicia
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Just reviewed the incorrect book! This is the book I recently finished and wasn't impressed with the change to Maggie's character from the first book. I didn't like how she became frozen in fear and indecisive over and over again. Very frustrating for me after reading the first Maggie O'Dell book (which was fantastic!). Ms. Kava did attempt to turn the character around in the very last chapter but it was too little too late. I have started #3 in the Maggie O'Dell series hoping that she will
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Nov 22, 2009
Sridhar
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after projecting the villain character of this novel as a terrible psychopath, I was expecting a neck to neck fight between the viiain 'albert stuckey" and the heroeine meggie o' dell, but nothing happens afterwrad...and the claimax is very disappointing.
Instead of fighting directly with maggie why, albert stucky choses some bar girls, pizza delivery gals as his victims is a big ? mark.
This book started very well, The villain Albert stucky escaping the police by blo More...
Instead of fighting directly with maggie why, albert stucky choses some bar girls, pizza delivery gals as his victims is a big ? mark.
This book started very well, The villain Albert stucky escaping the police by blo More...
Jan 21, 2012
Lauren
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Split Second by Alex Kava
Book #2 in the Maggie O'Dell Series.
3 Stars
Synopsis:
FBI profiler, Maggie O’Dell, must cope with the escape of her Nemesis, Albert Stucky, the serial killer who left her both physically and emotionally scarred. She must also contend with the disappearance of her new neighbor, and as the bodies begin following her around, Maggie must face the possibility that the killer’s next victim will be someone closer to home.
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Book #2 in the Maggie O'Dell Series.
3 Stars
Synopsis:
FBI profiler, Maggie O’Dell, must cope with the escape of her Nemesis, Albert Stucky, the serial killer who left her both physically and emotionally scarred. She must also contend with the disappearance of her new neighbor, and as the bodies begin following her around, Maggie must face the possibility that the killer’s next victim will be someone closer to home.
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Feb 02, 2008
Ana T.
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I read A Perfect Evil a while ago at A.'s recommendation and after that I couldn't resist getting the others in the series. While A Perfect Evil had a romance subplot this story is more of a thriller and the romance is really very secondary.
Some say Maggie O’Dell has lost it – lost the professional edge that makes her one of the best criminal profilers, and lost her ability to think clearly. Since capturing Stucky she’s been walking a tightwire, battling nightmares and the guilt over More...
Some say Maggie O’Dell has lost it – lost the professional edge that makes her one of the best criminal profilers, and lost her ability to think clearly. Since capturing Stucky she’s been walking a tightwire, battling nightmares and the guilt over More...
Nov 28, 2010
Kristin
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I felt this was definitely one of the best books I've read by Kava thus far, and only the second of which I read the immediate predecessor before reading the next one, which certainly improved the reading experience.
Some of the characters from the first book in the series, A Perfect Evil, make a return in this one, so there is a level of familiarity. What is also great about this book is that it answers the big lingering question about the first book, why Agent O'Dell is so haunted by her More...
Some of the characters from the first book in the series, A Perfect Evil, make a return in this one, so there is a level of familiarity. What is also great about this book is that it answers the big lingering question about the first book, why Agent O'Dell is so haunted by her More...
Aug 03, 2011
Ruth
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Started off well but I got distracted during the middle but the ending was still predictable. Like the writing style though as the characters have been developed well. Readable but don't expect a real page turner once you are past the first couple of chapters. Not one of those that I would keep to read again. "And Tully knew it was no coincidence that he had chosen to start again, close to Agent Margaret O'Dell's new home" Exactly.
Jan 20, 2011
Vfields
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This is my first Maggie O’Dell mystery. She is a profiler for the FBI and she’s being hunted by the criminal that got away. She is joined by a sheriff that she worked with in a previous novel. I’ll have to read the others in the series and catch. Maggie is an interesting character.
Nov 03, 2009
Denise
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Book 2 kept me up reading just as book one did. When you think you might know whats going on, there always seems to be a twist and turn...but nothing one can't keep up with. Kava has a way of making you look behind you even hours after putting the book down! Love her work!
Sep 14, 2010
Nancy
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Much better than her first book! More intense, more depth and character to the people, as well as more violence which was just at my limit of tolerance, but I still enjoyed the book very much. The underlying story in the first book is resolved in this one, fortunately. Don't think I could read another book about this Collector guy! Looking forward to moving on with the series and reading the next one!
Oct 14, 2009
Shiela
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Much better than the first. The tone and maturity is evident in Kava’s sophomore novel as the rookie mistakes (i.e.: the amateurish and out-of-place romance scenes) are replaced with a more tightly plotted thriller/murder mystery. Although Nick Morelli makes a reappearance in this book, Maggie O’Dell takes center stage and her character is much more developed than the first. Will continue on with the series
Jul 05, 2011
Mary
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Book 2. in the Maggie O'Dell series. Albert Stuckey, a serial killer Maggie tracked for 2 years and who left her traumatized after almost killing her, has escaped while being transferred to a high security facility. Maggie is sure he will be coming for her and she is right. She also gets a new partner and meets up with Nick Morelli again. Great story, the stuff good thrillers are made of. On to No. 3.
Jun 20, 2011
Daelith
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Overall, I enjoyed this. I think it dragged in some place. A little too much emphasis on Maggie's paranoia and everyone worrying about her. Interesting ending though I pretty much had it figured out.
Just took me a while to get through this, but I did have a lot going on the past two weeks that interfered with my reading time.
Just took me a while to get through this, but I did have a lot going on the past two weeks that interfered with my reading time.
Dec 05, 2009
Afsana
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This was a great booka nd am pleased to have reread the book.
It is a very clever idea that a series killer who plays mental gamees with an FBI agent to make her feel responsible for the murders he carries out
How would you feel if the waitress who served you in a restaurant was tortured and killed soley based on the fact that she had served you?"
What a mind game and the writer was brilliant in thinking up this idea
This was the second time I hav More...
It is a very clever idea that a series killer who plays mental gamees with an FBI agent to make her feel responsible for the murders he carries out
How would you feel if the waitress who served you in a restaurant was tortured and killed soley based on the fact that she had served you?"
What a mind game and the writer was brilliant in thinking up this idea
This was the second time I hav More...
Aug 11, 2011
This woman was born to write. The book is not complex, it's an easy read, difficult to put down, and it's really fun to see how easily she sets up the beginning of a plot for the next book
Aug 03, 2011
Becky
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Ms. Kava's second Maggie O'Dell book grabbed my attention and kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Albert Stucky is out of prison and playing his evil game with Maggie again. Nick Morrelli puts in an appearance as well. Ms. Kava is definitely honing her craft.
Jul 27, 2011
Jennifer
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Maggie O'dell is a terrible heroine. Not even a likable character. I like suspense in my suspense novels and Alex Kava just doesn't have what it takes.
May 28, 2011
Tanya
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I was booked to narrate the later Alex Kava Maggie O'Dell series, and now they're having me record some of the earlier books as well. I loved this one and it really gives so much depth to Maggie O'Dell's character. Kava is an expert at creating an atmosphere thick with emotional weight. There's mystery, yes, but the real story is the lives of the characters and what they go through. I highly recommend this series. Start from the beginning. The novels change and progress as the series goes on.
Feb 03, 2011
Dianne
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It didn't catch me at first but as I stuck with it, I was interested to know what was going to happen next. A bit graphic for my tastes but I'll try another one by her.
May 30, 2010
Shelby
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I liked this book featuring FBI profiler Maggie O'Dell even better than the first one. She is tracking down the serial killer that has haunted her nightmares.
May 16, 2009
I really, really want to like these Maggie O'Dell books...I really do try to like them...
Feb 21, 2010
Chris
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Great sequel to "A Perfect Evil", I highly recommend reading these 2 back to back.
