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Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware

by Cristyn West (Goodreads Author)

3.55 of 5 stars 3.55 · rating details · 621 ratings · 153 reviews

A city paralyzed by a serial killer stalking the night, taking a most gruesome trophy. The only standing in the murderer's way is an FBI profiler...recently released from a mental institution.

Paperback, 330 pages

Published June 1st 2010 by Createspace

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Jul 11, 2011 L.M. Stull rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: EVERYONE, James Patterson, look out!

I only just received this in the mail yesterday. Before picking up the next book in my huge to-read pile, I gently pulled open the cover and treated myself to the first few pages. It was my intention to only get a flavor of what the story would be like . . . that was an hour ago . . . I'm still reading it. Every page leaves me wanting more, so I turn and keep reading.

One of the most brilliant reads I've had the pleasure of enjoying as of late . . . bravo!

ABSOLUTELY A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE...SER...more

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Sep 26, 2011 I, Curmudgeon rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: good-read, thriller

Lets skip to the end..."Holy freakin ape-shit Batman, I can't believe ...(Shudder)"

Now I know why I lock my doors at night. If you wake up and someone's in your room, it's only 50/50 it's a good guy. This was a good, fun read. I stayed on the edge of my seat and glancing over my shoulder...and I'm not even a Brunette or a Girl!

This is a really good suspence thriller with more twists and turns than a king snake attacking a garden hose. Both of the main characters started off in the dog house wi...more Lets skip to the end..."Holy freakin ape-shit Batman, I can't believe ...(Shudder)"

Now I know why I lock my doors at night. If you wake up and someone's in your room, it's only 50/50 it's a good guy. This was a good, fun read. I stayed on the edge of my seat and glancing over my shoulder...and I'm not even a Brunette or a Girl!

This is a really good suspence thriller with more twists and turns than a king snake attacking a garden hose. Both of the main characters started off in the dog house with me, metaphorically speaking but, by the middle of the book, both had grown on me and I liked them. I even liked the supporting characters.

The best discription might be, Nikki Heat meets Silence of the Lambs. It has some gore in it, but, hey, it's not like it's about a bunch of rabbits having a turf war. This book is about a serrial killer. There were times when I didn't know who to root for and just when you think you get the ends to meet, Cristyn West switches the ends.

I enjoyed it page to page but there are some warnings.

1) It's gory. I believe the gore is effective and not overused or overdone but it's got some sick-twisted stuff in it.

2) There is violence. Come on, it's about a serial killer not a monk handing out sugar cookies. Again, the violence is not gatuitus, and is in keeping with the main theme of the story.

3) The hero is flawed and some who read it may be rooting for the police to take him out as one of those "accidental on purpose" casualties of friendly fire. You'll have to judge for yourself if you think he's okay, or demented.. well, demented or demented in an okay way.

4) There are some sexual scences, sexual talk and behavior that links the pleasure of sex and the pleasure of a serial killer getting a kill. There is no way this isn't going to be twisted in some way. I think the author deserves an award for managing this in a way that is tasteful, yet, shocking. Her characters are walking the tightrope between sane police work and the insanity of a serial murderer. How could this not get messy? That said, please, keep this out of reach of children. The sexual themes are well done, but they may be a little out of the reach of young adult minds. It's easy to get the surface dirt out of this, but if you can't see the deeper relationship the author is writing about, wait a few years to read it.

5) The book leaves open some moral questoins in the "does the end justify the means?" vein. Again, good stuff here, but difficult concepts and sometimes shocking answers. If you like your thrillers clean, cut and dried with white hats and black hats clearly marking the characters, don't read this. This is more like Dexter meets Jack Daniels.

bottom line. Great read. Reads fast. I enjoyed it. Some themes, scenes and subject matter may not be sutable for the young, squeamish or institutional thinkers.... on the other hand, if you need to be institutionalized... it might be fine!
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Sep 29, 2012 Kathleen Valentine added it · review of another edition

Shelves: gave-up

I'm not going to rate this because I gave up three chapters into it so it isn't fair to rate it. The author has an extremely annoying (to me) habit of referring to characters in a very odd mixture of references. In the opening chapter she alternated talking about "Joanne" and "the brunette" - it took me to the end of the chapter to figure out they were the same person! In the second chapter she continued this by call a cop alternately by his first name and his last name. In the third chapter she...more

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Oct 04, 2012 Tammy ~NovelOpinion rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: indie-self-pubbed, thriller

Detective Nicole Usher is desperate. A serial killer is stalking women and has killed over a dozen. These women are special to the killer but Nicole and the rest of her department cannot determine why and have no way of stopping the killings. The killer likes brunettes. Plain, shy and unassuming brunettes are stalked then mutilated for a trophy the killer covets.
No one can know the mind of a killer, unless you are a genius profiler with a talent for doing just that.
Nicole knows that Kent Harbin...more Detective Nicole Usher is desperate. A serial killer is stalking women and has killed over a dozen. These women are special to the killer but Nicole and the rest of her department cannot determine why and have no way of stopping the killings. The killer likes brunettes. Plain, shy and unassuming brunettes are stalked then mutilated for a trophy the killer covets.
No one can know the mind of a killer, unless you are a genius profiler with a talent for doing just that.
Nicole knows that Kent Harbinger can help catch the killer and despite a tragic history she shares with him, she calls him to help.
Kent Harbinger seems as twisted as the killers he catches and although he is ranked as one of the top FBI profilers, his unconventional techniques have rewarded him a long-term stay at an asylum.
His presence in the investigation creates pain for Nicole and resentment in Nicole’s partner and lover but despite this she knows there is no other way.
Kent is the key character in this story despite the fact that Nicole is written in as the protagonist. His method of hunting the same victims as the killer helps him to guess the next target but he seems as mad as the killer. Stealing whatever he needs, breaking into buildings and stalking women are only some of the acts Kent commits during the investigation and Nicole is left to answer for him to her captain and partner. Kent seems to have no conscious and treats Nicole with apathy to the point that the reader cannot fathom a previous romantic relationship between the two.
I hated him and wavered on whether to give this story a three of four star rating. The author pushes the envelope on what the reader will accept in a main character who is supposedly on the side of good and I struggled with this.
Then I remembered something important. The best thing an author has ever done for me as a reader was to make me feel. To create emotion, good or bad, as I immerse myself in their creation. I was immersed in Plain Jane. I wanted the characters to do MY will and when they didn’t the author forced me to understand why. What does it take to get into the mind of a killer? What must you become if you want to catch what most don’t understand?
Ms. West caught me off-guard and that doesn’t happen to me often.

If you enjoyed Silence of the Lambs or the work of Jeffrey Deaver, you will enjoy Plain Jane.(less)

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Jul 19, 2011 Nancy Black rated it 5 of 5 stars

Non stop action and a huge unforgettable novel. I received the ebook free to review,from Smashwords, and although it has taken me a long time to finish it, It is a huge winner.

The characters pull at your emotions and a few offend your sense of fair play. Nicole Usher is a detective working a serial killer case. Her partner Reuben is a total jerk in my book. Nicole's old partner/lover is the famous Kent Harbinger of profiling fame. Able to solve cases almost instantly.

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May 07, 2011 Jackie Chanel rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book totally freaked me out - in a good way- and made me happy that I'm not a brunette. I don't own a Kindle (yet) but I do have the Kindle app on my Blackberry. I hate reading on it because the screen is too small for my liking but I read this book, from start to finish. I couldn't put it down.

The plot was definitely intriguing. I loved the relationship between Kent and Nicole. The fact that the profiler is definitely a little psycho himself was a great addition to the book. Many books ab...more

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Apr 17, 2011 aobibliophile™ rated it 5 of 5 stars

Profiling requires belief. Believe in the profile. Believe in yourself. - Mandy Patinkin as Jason Gideon (Criminal Minds, CBS)

the Plain Jane serial killer is on the loose and leaves a trail of vicitms - all brunettes. Detectives Nicole Usher and her partner Ruben Torres are assigned to the case. the Police Department also enlists the help of FBI profiler Kent Harbinger to catch the elusive murderer before the killings continue to escalate.
criminal profiling is one subject matter that piqued my i...more Profiling requires belief. Believe in the profile. Believe in yourself. - Mandy Patinkin as Jason Gideon (Criminal Minds, CBS)

the Plain Jane serial killer is on the loose and leaves a trail of vicitms - all brunettes. Detectives Nicole Usher and her partner Ruben Torres are assigned to the case. the Police Department also enlists the help of FBI profiler Kent Harbinger to catch the elusive murderer before the killings continue to escalate.
criminal profiling is one subject matter that piqued my interest since i read Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit and Journey into Darkness by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker. these two non-fiction books introduced me to a dark domain people rarely get to visit. it is a world inhabited by innocent and helpless victims, serial killers and the dedicated men and women of the law who track and capture them. these books dealt with facts and i found them very intense, frightening and disturbing.
i can clearly say the same for Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware but thank goodness and what a relief to know that it is just pure fiction and speculation.
author Cristyn West has written a well-researched novel with very striking characters. profiler Kent Harbinger walks the thin line between madness and genius. Nicole struggles with her mind and heart - torn between her duty and attraction to Kent. Ruben engages in a professional and personal battle with Kent. this triangular interplay of wits and emotions provides further drama to the plot.
everything about this book gripped me from the spine-tingling opening to the hair-raising conclusion.
readers be warned! this book is not for the faint-hearted but crime and thriller aficionados will recognize a veritable winner in their hands.

Disclosure of Material Connection: i received a copy of Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware from the author herself. i did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was i obligated to write a positive one. all opinions expressed here are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist or the readers of this review. this disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
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Nov 12, 2010 Glenn Skinner rated it 4 of 5 stars

Plain Jane is a roller coaster ride full of twists and turns that keep you second guessing everything you’ll read and perceive. The story revolves around Kent Harbinger a brilliant FBI profiler who for lack of a better description, teetered the fine line between genius and insanity a little too long, falling long ago onto what side of it, even he doesn’t know. With the help of Detective Nicole Usher and hindrance of her partner Ruben Torres. You are taken into the mind and world of a serial kill...more

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Jul 19, 2010 Mrneil98 rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

If you love serial killers with a unique obsession, FBI investigators that flirt with madness and complex romantic relationships then Plain Jane is the book for you. Throw in more twists and turns and surprises and you have an intriguing debut by a promising new thriller writer.

The story centers on Detective Nicole Usher, ex-beau partner Ruben Torres and another ex-beau Kent Harbinger, an expert at profiling, tracking and capturing serial killers. Kent's actions often cross the line but his resu...more

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Jul 18, 2010 Michael Webb rated it 5 of 5 stars

My pal Cristyn West (otherwise known as @craftycmc on the Twitter) asked me if I would review her novel "Plain Jane", a thriller which she accurately calls a James Patterson-ish police procedural. I don't typically read a lot of those sort of books-they are fine, but they have a sameness to them that tends to have them lose their flavor, in my mind. Plus my bedside table has a stack of library books on it, so even though Cristyn gave me the link, I warned her it might take a while for me to get...more

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Jul 03, 2010 Kara Haas rated it 5 of 5 stars

I must admit, I was warned by other readers that once I started page one, I would not be able to put the book down. This was true. I found myself strategically moving throughout the day, landing in a corner of the room so that I had eyes on all spaces surrounding me.

This book is a perfect mix of suspense, romance and phenomenally developed characters. Just when you think that the book is over, you will find yet another well crafted twist.

For those of you that pride yourself on solving the cri

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Jul 04, 2010 Bob Moats rated it 5 of 5 stars

I've revised this a bit, I shouldn't write things on a bad day.

I've read most of the Alex Cross novels by James Patterson to be grossed out by graphic descriptions of cutting up bodies by psychopaths, so it should have been no problem getting through Plain Jane by Cristyn West. I was still queasy after finishing this book.

Early on it is revealed that a serial killer called Plain Jane has stolen a woman's uterus, actually lots of women, and it is up to another psychopath in the form of an FBI pr...more I've revised this a bit, I shouldn't write things on a bad day.

I've read most of the Alex Cross novels by James Patterson to be grossed out by graphic descriptions of cutting up bodies by psychopaths, so it should have been no problem getting through Plain Jane by Cristyn West. I was still queasy after finishing this book.

Early on it is revealed that a serial killer called Plain Jane has stolen a woman's uterus, actually lots of women, and it is up to another psychopath in the form of an FBI profiler named Kent Harbinger to catch him. I call this FBI profiler a psychopath only because he is so focused on the crime and getting into the head of the killer, he shreds apart the feelings of other agents who are also trying to stop Plain Jane. He has this single-minded desire to be right and perfect in his profiling of the killer that he keeps alienating everyone, but mostly a female agent who was once his lover, before he was commited to a mental hospital for, well read the book.

The guy is also a loose canon, he constantly goes off on his own to do the deed and he cares not if others want to help. The female hero, an agent named Nicole Usher, is trying to keep everyone happy, but Kent is not making it easy. Plus her present amour and partner Ruben Torres, is in a power struggle to prove Kent is a nut and should be put away again. He also doesn't like the Svengali hold Kent has on Nicole. There's a bit of in fighting amongst agents which doesn't help them stay focused on catching the real killer, well other than Kent's one track focus.

The story followed very well through the plot to catch the killer and a few red herrings were thrown in to mess with your mind, and who the actual Plain Jane is was a surprise. There was one part of the ending, I won't reveal, that had me amazed. It's something I have never seen in a story or even a horror film, you have to read it for the ultimate in twists. There are many plot devices I want to comment on but the whole thing depends on these surprises to carry the story so I can't reveal them. All I can say is read the book, I believe you will be pleasantly surprised by this first time novel for Cristyn West. I recommend this book and it can be found on Smashwords.com at http://bit.ly/b60jVe go check it out.

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Jun 09, 2010 Ben Hopkin rated it 5 of 5 stars

This one had me flipping pages until 2 in the morning. I knew when I saw the quote from James Rollins (one of my favorites) that I would get at least my money's worth out of the book, but I had NO idea what laid in store for me.

I pride myself on being able to figure out books with a twist. I could tell from the beginning that this novel had one. The killer is shrouded in mystery. Aha! A challenge.

Two things happened as I read. First, I was so engaged I forgot to try to figure out who did it. Sec...more

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Sep 20, 2010 Jessica Subject rated it 5 of 5 stars

I was asked by Cristyn West to review her book and I’m awfully glad she did. I loved Plain Jane!

In this police procedural, Detectives Nicole Usher and Ruben Torres must work with FBI profiler Kent Harbinger, recently released from a mental institution, to catch a serial killer targeting brunettes and claiming a gruesome trophy . Usher and Harbinger have a past together which interferes in their working relationship as well as the stalled relationship between partners Usher and Torres.

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Jul 25, 2010 Irene Ziegler rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery-thriller

This is a tight, sexy crime drama with grit and guts. Meant to be devoured rather than savored, we follow profiler Kent Harbinger through urban landscapes as he stalks potential victims of a particularly unsavory serial killer. Harbinger is a treat: antisocial, belligerent, beguiling and unlawful, he is an irresistible bad boy hero. Lots of romantic tension here, too, as his ex-partner, Nicole the cop, tries desperately to tamp down her attraction in order to apprehend the Plain Jane killer.

I sa...more

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Jun 19, 2011 Indie Books rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Anyone who enjoys a great read

Shelves: mystery-suspense, thriller-action-adventure

GREAT read. Grabs hold of you from page one and doesn't let go. The characters are all well-drawn; the plot well laid out; and the suspense was killing me! West's quick pacing & insights into the mind of a serial killer (and profiler) will keep you turning pages long into the night.

Just leave the lights on...

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Jul 13, 2010 Ben Langhinrichs rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: anyone who is not too squeamish

Plain Jane creeps up on you, making it as hard to put down as it is to outguess. The profiler, Kent, is a disturbing, complex character whose job is to get into the minds of the serial killers he tracks, and he succeeds almost too well. His on-again/off-again relationship with Nicole, a police officer who all too often has to cover for his eccentricities, is a classic case of attraction and repulsion, but you can't help hoping they find a way to get together, if only to read more about their ste...more

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May 17, 2013 Lori Anaple rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: take-it-or-leave-it, throw-away-mystery, 2013

Give this one a read if you like mysteries. It isn't earth shattering, but I thought it was a solid read. I do t know where this book fits in with the series, but I felt like I missed out on a lot of backstory between kent and Nicole. If this was the introduction to them then there was an entire book that could be written to delve into their relationship and create history. It makes sense that this one came along later in the series because just enough information was given to make it an indepen...more

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Aug 05, 2012 Rebecca rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I do most of my reading while riding my stationary bike so I look for books that have a great pace to them. This one did not let me down!

The story quickly draws you in and places you in the mind of an FBI profiler and the detectives that work with them. The case has a lot of twist and turns and keeps the adrenaline pumping.

I was able to deduce factors about the killer much more quickly than most of the reviewers but that didn't change a thing about the reading because I wasn't sure that I was...more

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Mar 09, 2011 Mena Grazie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Outstanding! It's hard to say who has the shakiest grip on reality in this book: genius profiler & comic book collector Kent Harbinger, enabling detective Nicole Usher, Joshua, the death metal fan with his dream job in the morgue or the brilliant serial killer who steals female body parts. Despite the wealth of damaged psyches, this book is extreme only in how well-crafted the plot is. These characters WORK. They draw you in, delivering skin tingling twists and surprise turns liberally laced...more

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Dec 28, 2012 ♥Shannon♥ Eades rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle-read

I got this book for two reasons. 1. it was free and 2. because the reviews said it was a James Patterson type of novel.
So, I set about reading this novel. I did finish it in under a week, which is saying something when I am reading a book every 2-3 days.
Though, there was something about this book that I couldn't put down.
A serial killer on the loose. Stalking shy, plain looking, brunettes. A former FBI profiler, hired onto the case, eventhough he had recently been institionalized.
I don't want...more

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Dec 06, 2012 Ani rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware is exactly what it promises to be: a fast-paced thriller with a dash of macabre, in which police are forced to rely on FBI profiler Kent Harbinger to catch a serial killer who has been targeting "plain Jane" brunette females. Kent is an asset because of his unique ability to immerse himself so deeply into the minds of the serial killers he hunts that he is able to pinpoint their next victim, sometimes even before the serial killer has chosen. The only problem is that...more Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware is exactly what it promises to be: a fast-paced thriller with a dash of macabre, in which police are forced to rely on FBI profiler Kent Harbinger to catch a serial killer who has been targeting "plain Jane" brunette females. Kent is an asset because of his unique ability to immerse himself so deeply into the minds of the serial killers he hunts that he is able to pinpoint their next victim, sometimes even before the serial killer has chosen. The only problem is that Kent is unreliable, half-mad, and a liability to the force, only barely kept in line by his ex-lover, DT Nicole Usher.

Kent reminded me a lot of Dr. House: entertaining and the perfect blend of arrogance, madness, and brilliance. Though I agree with reviewers who have pointed out the illegality of how he goes about things, and how unrealistic it seems that he gets away with most of what he's done, his over-the-top methods made for an interesting and sometimes funny read. His klepto tendencies and all the shenanigans he got into or alluded to (the lingerie incident at the mall, stealing Nicole's underwear, and getting frisked at Krispy Kreme) made for a light, fun break from the rest of the dark and macabre storyline.

I liked Nicole, too. She and Kent had an interesting dynamic and undeniable chemistry. She revered Kent, even wanted to be like him in some ways, and while this wasn't a perfectly normal or healthy relationship, I liked them together. I liked the banter, power struggles, and the way they worked together on the Plain Jane case. They just fit, despite it all being so unconventional and wild.

As for the Plain Jane case - this story actually delivered a little more than a "dash" of macabre. It's a gruesome case, but this author did a great job on this thrilling, shocking, and suspenseful read. Even when I figured out who Plain Jane was, there were tons of twists and turns that made me question and doubt, and then the story tied up 'neatly' and with a very surprising ending. I finished this book the same day I started it - that hooked to the characters and exciting plot.(less)

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Dec 16, 2012 Mary rated it 3 of 5 stars

The premise of this book sounded wonderful; it is just the kind of book I love. Unfortunately, like many others have said before me, the actions of the characters didn't make a lot of sense. I think I was supposed to find their flaws endearing, but there really were no redeeming qualities to be found. Two in particular needed some in depth counseling; I don't believe in the real world they would have been allowed to hold those positions. I won't go into what others have said, they pretty well su...more

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Apr 25, 2011 Katja rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, indie, as-ebook, adult, suspense

Story: ★★★★★

The police are desperate to capture the serial killer who targets ordinary looking brunettes, harvesting a trophy from them. The profiler asked to help solve the case has very peculiar tactics getting into the killers head, and the other detectives have a hard time understanding or accepting his methods. For one of the detectives, having a history with the profiler, doesn’t make it any easier to try to solve the case.

Even though the book is a traditional mystery/suspense detective st...more

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Jun 17, 2013 Roxanne rated it 2 of 5 stars

I can't believe I read this entire book. I generally enjoy a good mystery every now and again. The plot and suspense of hunting down a serial killer is what kept me reading. The part I didn't like were the characters. The leading lady was supposed to be very self sufficient with a head on her shoulders but throughout the entire book she was constantly depending on one man or another to help her/rescue her/ give her life validation. The leading guy role is a psycho. I cant imagine a real life ver...more

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Jun 12, 2010 Cristyn West rated it 5 of 5 stars · (Review from the author)

First off, this is my book (What? I'm going to give my book less than 5 stars?) and it Rocks. That is if you like James Patterson's Along Came a Spider or Silence of the Lambs.

But don't take my word for it.

Take NYT Top Ten Best Seller James Rollins' (of Altar of Eden and Sigma series fame)word for it......

"Wickedly macabre and blisteringly paced, PLAIN JANE marks the debut of a thriller for the new millennium. Brash, funny, terrifying, and shocking, here is a story best enjoyed with all the lig...more

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Oct 03, 2012 Catherine Gordon rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This appears to be an old fashioned detective story at the beginning, however soon it emerges into grey territory with our "hero" who is a profiler seemingly almost as disturbed as the murderers he is chasing. Interesting dynamic between the lead characters, some well worn territory here - rogue methods that get results versus the establishment, boring boyfriend versus exciting but emotionally detached ex. However the murderer in the story is uncontroversial and gruesome, the cat and mouse chase...more

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Jul 17, 2011 Kelly rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: indie-authors

The plot was by far the driver of this story. It was interesting, it flowed well, and had plenty of twists and turns that were truly unexpected. The characters left a little to be desired for me. They were a little flat and the pace of the plot did not lend itself well to more developed characterization. Some misused (read: unedited) word confusion was hard to get past, specifically affect/effect, lead/led. Kindle formatting could use some work, as there were several awkward page breaks and seve...more

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May 23, 2013 Christie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Excellent book! All I have to say is I'm glad I'm a red head! This book has so many twists and turns that it makes you wonder where things are headed next. The police are hot on the case of a serial killer who has a thing for brunettes. I'm normally good at figuring out "who done it's" but this time I was thrown a curve ball. I can't give you anymore other than be prepared for some pretty gruesome stuff. This isn't for those with a queasy stomach. Once you start reading Plain Jane, you won't be...more

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Apr 08, 2013 Lesia Hanks rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Normally I love crime stories, thrillers, mysteries, etc., but this book just didn't satisfy me. I wanted to like it, but I had to struggle along to make myself finish it, and then the ending was sick. Perhaps if I had read other books in the series; but then again, no. It just wasn't up to standard. I couldn't really relate to any of the characters and I figured out who the killer was long before the detective and profiler. The sad thing is that I purchased it for $2.99 for my Kindle, only to f...more

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I find catching serial killers (on paper of course), well... fun.

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