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The Huntress/FBI Thrillers #1
Huntress Moon
A Thriller Award nominee for Best eBook Original Novel... Book 1 in award-winning author Alexandra Sokoloff’s riveting new Huntress FBI series about a driven FBI agent on the hunt for that most rare of all a female serial.
FBI Special Agent Matthew Roarke is closing in on a bust of a major criminal organization in San Francisco when he witnesses an undercover member of his team killed right in front of him on a busy street, an accident Roarke can’t believe is coincidental. His suspicions put him on the trail of a mysterious young woman who appears to have been present at each scene of a years-long string of “accidents” and murders, and who may well be that most rare of a female serial.
Roarke’s hunt for her takes him across three states...while in a small coastal town, a young father and his five-year old son, both wounded from a recent divorce, encounter a lost and compelling young woman on the beach and strike up an unlikely friendship without realizing how deadly she may be.
As Roarke uncovers the shocking truth of her background, he realizes she is on a mission of her own, and must race to capture her before more blood is shed.
This is a new release of a previously published edition.
FBI Special Agent Matthew Roarke is closing in on a bust of a major criminal organization in San Francisco when he witnesses an undercover member of his team killed right in front of him on a busy street, an accident Roarke can’t believe is coincidental. His suspicions put him on the trail of a mysterious young woman who appears to have been present at each scene of a years-long string of “accidents” and murders, and who may well be that most rare of a female serial.
Roarke’s hunt for her takes him across three states...while in a small coastal town, a young father and his five-year old son, both wounded from a recent divorce, encounter a lost and compelling young woman on the beach and strike up an unlikely friendship without realizing how deadly she may be.
As Roarke uncovers the shocking truth of her background, he realizes she is on a mission of her own, and must race to capture her before more blood is shed.
This is a new release of a previously published edition.
386 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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About the author
Alexandra Sokoloff
37 books988 followersI'm the Thriller Award-winning and Bram Stoker and Anthony Award-nominated author of the bestselling and very feminist HUNTRESS MOON thrillers: Huntress Moon, Blood Moon, Cold Moon. Bitter Moon, Hunger Moon, Shadow Moon and the supernatural thrillers The Harrowing, The Price, Book of Shadows, The Unseen, The Space Between. The New York Times Book Review has called me "a daughter of Mary Shelley" and my novels "some of the most original and freshly unnerving work in the genre."
I'm a California native and a graduate of U.C. Berkeley, where I majored in theater and minored in everything that Berkeley has a reputation for. After college I moved to Los Angeles, where I made an interesting living doing novel adaptations and selling original thriller scripts to various Hollywood studios.
Now I (mostly!) live in Scotland with my Scottish crime-writing husband, Craig Robertson. We've just written a new mystery/thriller series together — and we're still married and haven't killed each other! LOST HIGHWAY will be out in 2026.
My HUNTRESS MOON series follows a haunted FBI agent on the hunt for a female serial killer, which means I can smash hated genre cliches and kill a lot of men who need to be killed.
In my paranormal and supernatural thrillers, I like to cross the possibility of the supernatural with very real life explanations for any strangeness going on, and base the action squarely in fact. THE UNSEEN is based on real paranormal research conducted at the Duke University parapsychology lab, and BOOK OF SHADOWS teams a Boston homicide detective and a practicing Salem witch in a race to solve what may be a Satanic killing. THE SPACE BETWEEN is an edgy supernatural YA about a troubled high school girl who is having dreams of a terrible massacre at her school, and becomes convinced that she can prevent the shooting if she can unravel the dream.
My non-fiction workbooks SCREENWRITING TRICKS FOR AUTHORS and WRITING LOVE, based on my internationally acclaimed workshops and blog, have helped writers of all levels all over the world finish their books and find agents and book deals. https://alexandrasokoloff.substack.com/
When I'm not writing I travel and I dance: jazz, ballet, salsa, Lindy, swing - I do it all, every chance I get.
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I'm a California native and a graduate of U.C. Berkeley, where I majored in theater and minored in everything that Berkeley has a reputation for. After college I moved to Los Angeles, where I made an interesting living doing novel adaptations and selling original thriller scripts to various Hollywood studios.
Now I (mostly!) live in Scotland with my Scottish crime-writing husband, Craig Robertson. We've just written a new mystery/thriller series together — and we're still married and haven't killed each other! LOST HIGHWAY will be out in 2026.
My HUNTRESS MOON series follows a haunted FBI agent on the hunt for a female serial killer, which means I can smash hated genre cliches and kill a lot of men who need to be killed.
In my paranormal and supernatural thrillers, I like to cross the possibility of the supernatural with very real life explanations for any strangeness going on, and base the action squarely in fact. THE UNSEEN is based on real paranormal research conducted at the Duke University parapsychology lab, and BOOK OF SHADOWS teams a Boston homicide detective and a practicing Salem witch in a race to solve what may be a Satanic killing. THE SPACE BETWEEN is an edgy supernatural YA about a troubled high school girl who is having dreams of a terrible massacre at her school, and becomes convinced that she can prevent the shooting if she can unravel the dream.
My non-fiction workbooks SCREENWRITING TRICKS FOR AUTHORS and WRITING LOVE, based on my internationally acclaimed workshops and blog, have helped writers of all levels all over the world finish their books and find agents and book deals. https://alexandrasokoloff.substack.com/
When I'm not writing I travel and I dance: jazz, ballet, salsa, Lindy, swing - I do it all, every chance I get.
Join the mailing list (and receive a FREE short story from the SHATTERING GLASS anthology!):
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October 16, 2017
4.5 Stars!
F.B.I Agent Matthew Roarke is closing in on a bust of a major criminal organization in San Francisco when he witnesses an undercover member of his team killed right in front in him on a busy street. There is a mysterious woman dressed in black who appears to be present at each scene of a decade long string of accidents and murders. As Roarke uncovers the shocking truth of her background he realizes she is on a mission of her own and must race to capture before more blood is shed. The woman in black wears a sleeveless turtleneck and sunglasses. She seems to be killing people when there is a full moon out.
Cara Lindstrom's whole family was murdered when she was only five years old. She was left to die with her throat slashed. She made it out alive. There had been no official record of Cara Lindstrom for years. No drivers license, no credit card, no known place of residence. At the age of eighteen she had simply disappeared.
There are conflicting reports over the next few years. Early
onset schizophrenia was one. Childhood bipolar and borderline personality disorder. She had psychological and behavioral problems. She wasn't able to function in a foster home so she was placed in a residential center which is what happened to Cara when she was ten. She was over prescribed medication, antidepressants, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder drugs and antipsychotic agents, no drug related offences or incidents on her record.
She was highly disturbed with a traumatic past who might be slaughtering men in a way that would be first for the books in terms of serial killers.
My thoughts
Alexander Sokoloff is a new author for me. I loved this book and I can't wait to read book 2. This is the first book in The Huntress F.B.I. Thrillers. It is a very suspenseful thriller that is a little dark and a little disturbing but I say little because I didn't find it graphic, and thought it was very well done. It is brilliantly well written. I loved her writing style. This was a buddy read with my GR friend Susan and we both loved it. This book is a fast paced page turner. It hooks me in straight from the beginning and the suspense doesn't stop until the very end. All the characters are very well developed. I could just vision them with her descriptions of them. I loved the plot and found it to be very addicting. It kept me on the edge of my seat. This one
I highly recommend to those that like a little dark and disturbing thriller that is not graphic.
February 12, 2015
FBI special agent Matthew Roake used to be a member of the Behavioral Analysis Unit in the FBI.
Sorry..had to fangirl there for a minute.
He had dreamed of working for the FBI since the age of nine and ended up leaving the BAU because he saw what made the monsters.
He is in the middle of a case and sees one of his agents taken down by a random woman. At first he thinks she may be a "hired hit person" but then after digging deeper he realizes he is chasing a female serial killer.
The research this author did on serial killers was fascinating. I love the show "Criminal Minds" and I can see fans of that show loving this story. The book moves by so fast that I didn't want to put it down once the story got started.
This is not the typical "who done it" thriller. This is a complex chase that has the reader hanging on by a thread. At about 60% I realized that I had to have the next book in this series.
I received an arc copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Sorry..had to fangirl there for a minute.
He had dreamed of working for the FBI since the age of nine and ended up leaving the BAU because he saw what made the monsters.
He is in the middle of a case and sees one of his agents taken down by a random woman. At first he thinks she may be a "hired hit person" but then after digging deeper he realizes he is chasing a female serial killer.
The research this author did on serial killers was fascinating. I love the show "Criminal Minds" and I can see fans of that show loving this story. The book moves by so fast that I didn't want to put it down once the story got started.
This is not the typical "who done it" thriller. This is a complex chase that has the reader hanging on by a thread. At about 60% I realized that I had to have the next book in this series.
I received an arc copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
February 23, 2018
I’m mining gold these days. I am working through my personal to-read list, picking off books that have been calling my name for several years. This week I picked Huntress Moon, the first novel of an FBI series. I actually own kindle versions of this entire 5-book series, all obtained at ridiculously cheap sale prices over the last five years so I was hoping I would love book #1. And love it I did.
The characters are the real strength of this novel. The protagonist is Matthew Roarke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge in the San Francisco office. He has been haunted by a devastatingly horrific family massacre that occurred when he was 9 years old. There was one badly injured survivor, a 5 year-old-girl. Roarke feels there is a connection between that event and the death of one of his undercover men. Roarke’s inner mind battles as he pursues the case are fascinating. His partner Epps is a winner. The woman in the high-necked tops, though suspected of bad things, is also a sympathetic player, at least in my mind. And Jason, 5 years old, is a boy even kid-haters will be cheering for. I particularly loved the relationship between him and Leila.
There are other things to like. Ms.Sokoloff’s imagery of the various California settings pulls the reader right in. I could feel the wind, hear the thunder and the ocean, and experience the grittiness in my eyes. The progress of the developing blue moon at the start of each chapter is like an hourglass counting down to the taut, thrilling finale. As the climax was playing out, I couldn’t help but wonder at my ambivalent feelings for the Huntress Moon; it takes a really talented writer to foster those emotions in a reader.
The only criticism I have is that I think Roarke is a little too good in using his “feelings” to predict events. I was able to go with that though and thoroughly enjoyed the story.
Huntress Moon is a wonderful start to what I suspect will be a great series. I will likely go on to book #2 as my next read. Highly recommended!
The characters are the real strength of this novel. The protagonist is Matthew Roarke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge in the San Francisco office. He has been haunted by a devastatingly horrific family massacre that occurred when he was 9 years old. There was one badly injured survivor, a 5 year-old-girl. Roarke feels there is a connection between that event and the death of one of his undercover men. Roarke’s inner mind battles as he pursues the case are fascinating. His partner Epps is a winner. The woman in the high-necked tops, though suspected of bad things, is also a sympathetic player, at least in my mind. And Jason, 5 years old, is a boy even kid-haters will be cheering for. I particularly loved the relationship between him and Leila.
There are other things to like. Ms.Sokoloff’s imagery of the various California settings pulls the reader right in. I could feel the wind, hear the thunder and the ocean, and experience the grittiness in my eyes. The progress of the developing blue moon at the start of each chapter is like an hourglass counting down to the taut, thrilling finale. As the climax was playing out, I couldn’t help but wonder at my ambivalent feelings for the Huntress Moon; it takes a really talented writer to foster those emotions in a reader.
The only criticism I have is that I think Roarke is a little too good in using his “feelings” to predict events. I was able to go with that though and thoroughly enjoyed the story.
Huntress Moon is a wonderful start to what I suspect will be a great series. I will likely go on to book #2 as my next read. Highly recommended!
February 5, 2021
5 The Mysteries of Life All Around Us Stars
* * * * *Spoiler Free
THIS IS THE BEST SERIES, Limited Time Only 99 CENTS!!!
I have often thought about instincts... those feelings we have... just before we get a phone call that relays bad news... or when you are out and you just know you are missing something... and when you return home... there are issues to handle which could have been handled better if you had just stayed home in the first place. These feelings or senses...I know we all have had them... and a huge part of this book is the thought of what is this...this knowing, this sensing.
We have the main character, FBI Special Agent Matthew Roarke and he is scheduled to meet one of his undercover men. The time is set, he is on the street approaching the meeting place and sees his man across the street. Before turning into the coffee shop... time stops for him as he gazes and sees this woman...striking... almost like a vision..blonde hair, slim body, in black with a turtle neck top with no sleeves. Although her eyes are covered by large sunglasses, she is looking at him with the same intensity he is at her. A huge 16 wheeler blocks their connection and the next thing he sees is his man smashed by the truck. The woman is gone...vanished. But she was seen by a witness saying something to the undercover agent. This allows Roarke to follow his instincts and track her down as a "Person of Interest".
Following his instincts has been Roarke's strong suit since he was 9 years old. He decided then and there he was going to get the bad men.... he was going to get rid of the evil, the shadows, the monsters. He went against his family's traditions; he studied criminal justice and psychology. Did everything necessary to be part of the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU)and became one of the youngest to join. There he hunted serial killers; he interviewed these monsters once caught... and he almost lost a piece of himself in the process. He switched sections of the FBI but his marriage didn't survive. He is alone and focused... and his instincts are on heightened alert.
Our woman is also one with her senses...she has been for many years...she feels the shadows and monsters... she has had many years learning how to quiet them. She has only so many days till things are to come...the winds, rains, and oceans will show her... they always do.
We are in both of these characters' minds...we are able to see everything in smart clear details, yet there is more than just that... there is a flow of words that translate all of the feelings and premonitions. These characters are tied together and the lead up to all of the main points is drawn so well, you can hardly breathe.
There is so much to the story; the blurb works to set the stage and it is just enough. There are many layers to this....the evil of mankind...the people closest to us who can be the monsters our children are afraid of.
It also looks at human vulnerability and how we need to pay attention.
I found this because of a wonderful review by Shelby. She piqued my interest in such a way as to me go back to my Mystery/thriller roots.
The writing was clear and concise with beautiful phrases that took me to where the author wanted every time.
I am so glad I read this and there are two more parts to this series. I will be looking to read them very soon.
Huntress Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #1)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Blood Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #2)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Cold Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #3)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Bitter Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #4)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hunger Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #5)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Shadow Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers #6)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
~~~~~ Before Reading ~~~~~
I am an old mystery reader from way back...and when Shelby's review of this book came across my feed...it teased and called out to me...so I am going back to my reading roots to try this.
It is available on Netgalley for a very short time
A gifted copy was provided by the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review.
For more Reviews, Free E-books and Giveaways
* * * * *Spoiler Free
THIS IS THE BEST SERIES, Limited Time Only 99 CENTS!!!
I have often thought about instincts... those feelings we have... just before we get a phone call that relays bad news... or when you are out and you just know you are missing something... and when you return home... there are issues to handle which could have been handled better if you had just stayed home in the first place. These feelings or senses...I know we all have had them... and a huge part of this book is the thought of what is this...this knowing, this sensing.
We have the main character, FBI Special Agent Matthew Roarke and he is scheduled to meet one of his undercover men. The time is set, he is on the street approaching the meeting place and sees his man across the street. Before turning into the coffee shop... time stops for him as he gazes and sees this woman...striking... almost like a vision..blonde hair, slim body, in black with a turtle neck top with no sleeves. Although her eyes are covered by large sunglasses, she is looking at him with the same intensity he is at her. A huge 16 wheeler blocks their connection and the next thing he sees is his man smashed by the truck. The woman is gone...vanished. But she was seen by a witness saying something to the undercover agent. This allows Roarke to follow his instincts and track her down as a "Person of Interest".
Following his instincts has been Roarke's strong suit since he was 9 years old. He decided then and there he was going to get the bad men.... he was going to get rid of the evil, the shadows, the monsters. He went against his family's traditions; he studied criminal justice and psychology. Did everything necessary to be part of the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU)and became one of the youngest to join. There he hunted serial killers; he interviewed these monsters once caught... and he almost lost a piece of himself in the process. He switched sections of the FBI but his marriage didn't survive. He is alone and focused... and his instincts are on heightened alert.
Our woman is also one with her senses...she has been for many years...she feels the shadows and monsters... she has had many years learning how to quiet them. She has only so many days till things are to come...the winds, rains, and oceans will show her... they always do.
We are in both of these characters' minds...we are able to see everything in smart clear details, yet there is more than just that... there is a flow of words that translate all of the feelings and premonitions. These characters are tied together and the lead up to all of the main points is drawn so well, you can hardly breathe.
There is so much to the story; the blurb works to set the stage and it is just enough. There are many layers to this....the evil of mankind...the people closest to us who can be the monsters our children are afraid of.
It also looks at human vulnerability and how we need to pay attention.
I found this because of a wonderful review by Shelby. She piqued my interest in such a way as to me go back to my Mystery/thriller roots.
The writing was clear and concise with beautiful phrases that took me to where the author wanted every time.
I am so glad I read this and there are two more parts to this series. I will be looking to read them very soon.
Huntress Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #1)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Blood Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #2)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Cold Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #3)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Bitter Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #4)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hunger Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #5)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Shadow Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers #6) https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
~~~~~ Before Reading ~~~~~
I am an old mystery reader from way back...and when Shelby's review of this book came across my feed...it teased and called out to me...so I am going back to my reading roots to try this.
It is available on Netgalley for a very short time
A gifted copy was provided by the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review.
For more Reviews, Free E-books and Giveaways
July 24, 2025
3.5 stars
Having read many crime mysteries throughout the years, my standards are quite high, and although i wasn't as taken with this book as some others i appreciated the writing : the words were flowing easily, the author has a talent for blurring the lines between the natural and the supernatural in a surreal way, there is an Archie/Gretchen "Heartsick" vibe going on between Matthew and Cara(main characters) that has great potential, so a good read for sure but hoping it'll get way better.
Having read many crime mysteries throughout the years, my standards are quite high, and although i wasn't as taken with this book as some others i appreciated the writing : the words were flowing easily, the author has a talent for blurring the lines between the natural and the supernatural in a surreal way, there is an Archie/Gretchen "Heartsick" vibe going on between Matthew and Cara(main characters) that has great potential, so a good read for sure but hoping it'll get way better.
February 27, 2018
A stunning novel in every aspect. Blew my socks off. Rocked my boat. Chilled my thrills and whizzled my wozzle (last bit made up.) Awesome!
Silly old me. I am an avid fan of crime thrillers, especially those with a serial killer involved but somehow I basically just took TOO long to read any book from the brilliant author Alexandra Sokoloff. More fool me, I now have a lot of catching up to do in order to read everything she has ever written including her horror stuff which I also adore.
You know why the synopsis of this book really, really appealed?
It "stars" a FEMALE serial killer...
Yes, not only is there only one TRUE documented real life case of a real-life female serial killer (Aileen Wuernos), but I can't recall ever reading a novel featuring one, so this was really exciting territory. Squee! Let's do this!
FBI Special Agent Matthew Roarke is closing in on a bust of a major criminal organization in San Francisco when he witnesses an undercover member of his team killed right in front of him on a busy street, an accident Roarke can’t believe is coincidental. His suspicions put him on the trail of a mysterious young woman who appears to have been present at each scene of a years-long string of “accidents” and murders, and who may well be that most rare of killers: a female serial.
Roarke’s hunt for her takes him across three states...while in a small coastal town, a young father and his five-year old son, both wounded from a recent divorce, encounter a lost and compelling young woman on the beach and strike up an unlikely friendship without realizing how deadly she may be.
As Roarke uncovers the shocking truth of her background, he realizes she is on a mission of her own, and must race to capture her before more blood is shed.
The hunt is on for a woman who has left impressions on Roarke like no other woman (or suspect) ever. It is as though she is well embedded under his skin and in his psyche and he won't rest until he finds her.
The book shares with us two brilliant perspectives, one of the killer and what she is experiencing, what is driving her, who she is and that of Roarke, the agent, the man, the hunter, HER hunter. The combination is electrifying and ingenious. This is very talented penmanship.
The writing is sophisticated and a cut-above much that I have read in recent times, Sokoloff knows how to engage her audience early and suck you into the fantasy world far enough that you believe it's real, not for one second was I bored, or confused or frustrated. I was quite simply entertained, from start to finish and felt so many emotions along the journey.
This is quite possibly the first book in this genre I have ever read where I have feelings for both the killer and the law enforcement agency hunting the killer. That's no easy feat in a novel. Normally those lines are pretty clear cut. The lines here cleverly blur and I cannot wait for book two in this series which I am reading and reviewing very soon.
It's a gem of a book and if like me you have not read it yet then you simply must, if you love crime, thrillers, serial killers you will love this book, even if you don't normally read that genre, you will still love this book, it's so brilliantly written on so many levels. I could gush for hours.
This one is a six out of 5 paw prints read for me (I was never good at math) and I loved every page of it. Every single page, word, syllable, full stop, comma and apostrophe. All of it.
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Silly old me. I am an avid fan of crime thrillers, especially those with a serial killer involved but somehow I basically just took TOO long to read any book from the brilliant author Alexandra Sokoloff. More fool me, I now have a lot of catching up to do in order to read everything she has ever written including her horror stuff which I also adore.
You know why the synopsis of this book really, really appealed?
It "stars" a FEMALE serial killer...
Yes, not only is there only one TRUE documented real life case of a real-life female serial killer (Aileen Wuernos), but I can't recall ever reading a novel featuring one, so this was really exciting territory. Squee! Let's do this!
FBI Special Agent Matthew Roarke is closing in on a bust of a major criminal organization in San Francisco when he witnesses an undercover member of his team killed right in front of him on a busy street, an accident Roarke can’t believe is coincidental. His suspicions put him on the trail of a mysterious young woman who appears to have been present at each scene of a years-long string of “accidents” and murders, and who may well be that most rare of killers: a female serial.
Roarke’s hunt for her takes him across three states...while in a small coastal town, a young father and his five-year old son, both wounded from a recent divorce, encounter a lost and compelling young woman on the beach and strike up an unlikely friendship without realizing how deadly she may be.
As Roarke uncovers the shocking truth of her background, he realizes she is on a mission of her own, and must race to capture her before more blood is shed.
The hunt is on for a woman who has left impressions on Roarke like no other woman (or suspect) ever. It is as though she is well embedded under his skin and in his psyche and he won't rest until he finds her.
The book shares with us two brilliant perspectives, one of the killer and what she is experiencing, what is driving her, who she is and that of Roarke, the agent, the man, the hunter, HER hunter. The combination is electrifying and ingenious. This is very talented penmanship.
The writing is sophisticated and a cut-above much that I have read in recent times, Sokoloff knows how to engage her audience early and suck you into the fantasy world far enough that you believe it's real, not for one second was I bored, or confused or frustrated. I was quite simply entertained, from start to finish and felt so many emotions along the journey.
This is quite possibly the first book in this genre I have ever read where I have feelings for both the killer and the law enforcement agency hunting the killer. That's no easy feat in a novel. Normally those lines are pretty clear cut. The lines here cleverly blur and I cannot wait for book two in this series which I am reading and reviewing very soon.
It's a gem of a book and if like me you have not read it yet then you simply must, if you love crime, thrillers, serial killers you will love this book, even if you don't normally read that genre, you will still love this book, it's so brilliantly written on so many levels. I could gush for hours.
This one is a six out of 5 paw prints read for me (I was never good at math) and I loved every page of it. Every single page, word, syllable, full stop, comma and apostrophe. All of it.
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January 9, 2018
AM I OFF THE BIGGEST ROLLERCOASTER RIDE YET?? IF NOT I AM COMING OFF SLOWLY!!
FBI agent Matthew Roarke is closing in on a criminal organisation in San Francisco when he sees an undercover member of his team killed in cold blood there is a mysterious woman dressed in black who appears at every murder spanning 10 years, as Roarke uncovers the truth of who she is he discovers she is on a mission to kill & he must stop her at all costs.
With the help of his right hand man Damian Epps they piece a picture of who the victims are & does a background check on them what Epps & Roarke find is mind-blowing & it takes them to 3 different states.
What we find out about the woman is that she has an agenda & will stop at nothing to get the job done, I found his book compelling & the intensity very high its a fast paced dark crime/ paranormal read which I thoroughly enjoyed, the characters were well written & the plot line outstanding.
if you haven't read this series yet then DO it wont disappoint.
FBI agent Matthew Roarke is closing in on a criminal organisation in San Francisco when he sees an undercover member of his team killed in cold blood there is a mysterious woman dressed in black who appears at every murder spanning 10 years, as Roarke uncovers the truth of who she is he discovers she is on a mission to kill & he must stop her at all costs.
With the help of his right hand man Damian Epps they piece a picture of who the victims are & does a background check on them what Epps & Roarke find is mind-blowing & it takes them to 3 different states.
What we find out about the woman is that she has an agenda & will stop at nothing to get the job done, I found his book compelling & the intensity very high its a fast paced dark crime/ paranormal read which I thoroughly enjoyed, the characters were well written & the plot line outstanding.
if you haven't read this series yet then DO it wont disappoint.
April 24, 2018
Huntress Moon, the first of five in a series featuring The Huntress and the FBI, is one of those mysteries that comes along once in a blue moon. I didn’t think so at first. The stage is set in San Francisco, and the characters didn’t leap off the page at me, not at first.
Matthew Roarke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge in San Francisco, is a smart, dedicated federal agent with excellent instincts. “Spider” instincts. Damien Epps, one of his agents, is as bonded to him as any partner can be. Each knows the other’s thoughts and can practically finish the other man’s sentences.
On the flip side, there is the mystery woman. She dresses in black, sometimes appears as a prostitute, but her signature look is a sleeveless turtleneck. Roarke ties her to three murders almost right off the bat – the one that happens almost right in front of him in San Francisco, and two more in two different states. What ties them together? Does she know the victims? Do they know her? Is she a vigilante? Whom does she hunt, and why? Only by learning the identity of this young woman can Matt Roarke learn the answers and track her down. I had to keep reading. I had to find out what was going to happen on day seven.
Female serial killers are rare. Roarke recalls Aileen Wuornos, the woman who was executed in Florida for murdering seven men whom she claimed had raped or attempted to rape her. (Wuornos, played by Charlize Theron, was the subject in the movie Monster.) Agent Roarke’s elusive huntress is different. She appears to follow the moon, but only she knows what agenda and timetable she follows. She is a woman on a mission, and she has an uncanny sense, a gift, if you will, for hearing what the winds and the seas are saying to her. Her senses, her intuition – extrasensory perception – whatever you call it, it’s fascinating, even spooky, how she is able to find bad people.
Matt Roarke has pretty good instincts too, and he matches up well with this dark, mysterious female. Huntress Moon is much more than an FBI novel because of Roarke. He doesn’t set those “feelings” aside; he trusts his gut. He listens to his intuition. He becomes obsessed with not just finding this woman, but with understanding her, perhaps even saving her. Why? Because once he discovers who she is, he can’t not want to. He wanted to be an FBI agent ever since he was a nine-year-old boy when he learned the troubling news of a horrendous massacre of a family whose killer was never caught.
Alexandra Sokoloff takes us on a journey along with a woman who calls herself by many names. When she gets to Pismo on day three, a five-year-old boy, Jason, finds her on the beach. He and his father Mark Sebastian befriend her. This is where I really fell in love with this book. It became magical for me. Like the waves on the beach, the story gently unfolds as Sokoloff describes the setting with sounds I could hear, salt I could taste, blue sky I could see, and sand I could feel between my toes. Leila French, as she calls herself, began to feel human to me, and I found myself really pulling for her as I learned her terrible history and her mission. Mark and Jason simply love her as Leila, the woman they found on the beach.
Roarke and Epps continue their hunt for the huntress. They, too, have a growing sense of who she is and why she hunts. Where will it end? How will it end?
It doesn’t end, not exactly. I don’t mind that, either, because I honestly didn’t know who to root for in this story. There are bad guys, and yes, “the huntress” is a “bad guy”, I guess, but by the end of the book, I was hoping she would get away. How often does that happen? So I can’t wait to start reading Blood Moon, which will probably be as soon as my Kindle is charged!
4 stars
Matthew Roarke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge in San Francisco, is a smart, dedicated federal agent with excellent instincts. “Spider” instincts. Damien Epps, one of his agents, is as bonded to him as any partner can be. Each knows the other’s thoughts and can practically finish the other man’s sentences.
On the flip side, there is the mystery woman. She dresses in black, sometimes appears as a prostitute, but her signature look is a sleeveless turtleneck. Roarke ties her to three murders almost right off the bat – the one that happens almost right in front of him in San Francisco, and two more in two different states. What ties them together? Does she know the victims? Do they know her? Is she a vigilante? Whom does she hunt, and why? Only by learning the identity of this young woman can Matt Roarke learn the answers and track her down. I had to keep reading. I had to find out what was going to happen on day seven.
Female serial killers are rare. Roarke recalls Aileen Wuornos, the woman who was executed in Florida for murdering seven men whom she claimed had raped or attempted to rape her. (Wuornos, played by Charlize Theron, was the subject in the movie Monster.) Agent Roarke’s elusive huntress is different. She appears to follow the moon, but only she knows what agenda and timetable she follows. She is a woman on a mission, and she has an uncanny sense, a gift, if you will, for hearing what the winds and the seas are saying to her. Her senses, her intuition – extrasensory perception – whatever you call it, it’s fascinating, even spooky, how she is able to find bad people.
Matt Roarke has pretty good instincts too, and he matches up well with this dark, mysterious female. Huntress Moon is much more than an FBI novel because of Roarke. He doesn’t set those “feelings” aside; he trusts his gut. He listens to his intuition. He becomes obsessed with not just finding this woman, but with understanding her, perhaps even saving her. Why? Because once he discovers who she is, he can’t not want to. He wanted to be an FBI agent ever since he was a nine-year-old boy when he learned the troubling news of a horrendous massacre of a family whose killer was never caught.
Alexandra Sokoloff takes us on a journey along with a woman who calls herself by many names. When she gets to Pismo on day three, a five-year-old boy, Jason, finds her on the beach. He and his father Mark Sebastian befriend her. This is where I really fell in love with this book. It became magical for me. Like the waves on the beach, the story gently unfolds as Sokoloff describes the setting with sounds I could hear, salt I could taste, blue sky I could see, and sand I could feel between my toes. Leila French, as she calls herself, began to feel human to me, and I found myself really pulling for her as I learned her terrible history and her mission. Mark and Jason simply love her as Leila, the woman they found on the beach.
Roarke and Epps continue their hunt for the huntress. They, too, have a growing sense of who she is and why she hunts. Where will it end? How will it end?
It doesn’t end, not exactly. I don’t mind that, either, because I honestly didn’t know who to root for in this story. There are bad guys, and yes, “the huntress” is a “bad guy”, I guess, but by the end of the book, I was hoping she would get away. How often does that happen? So I can’t wait to start reading Blood Moon, which will probably be as soon as my Kindle is charged!
4 stars
March 17, 2015
4.5 BLUE MOON STARS
Do you believe in evil? Evil as a thing? It's own entity? A feeling, trauma, noise or breath that brings darkness, pain and monsters? I've always been fascinated by the light and dark of all humans. That within us all shines the glory of goodness and lurks the darkest depths of hell.
That's why I like shows like Criminal Minds, Dexter and The Walking Dead (it's so not about the zombies) and have always been drawn to the FBI profiler. If any of this interests you, you will really like this book.
It's a psychological thriller but also so much more. It's about that sixth sense that we all have, the inner voice that tells you go for it or get the hell out there. We can't adequately explain it but we all know it exists. This story is about Matthew Roarke, an FBI agent, who used to be in the Behavioural Analysis Unit...
"...was aware that he himself had a certain dark-haired, dark-eyed appeal: six foot even, jock's body, thick unruly hair that women like to get their hands into, and even more - he radiated the pure male energy of his job, which attracted some of the fairer sex like catnip."
And Roarke is on the hunt for a woman, a "person of interest"...
"Three men dead, and this woman had been on the scene of each death."
"...always aware of this effect she has on some men. Not everyday idle attraction, but a violent longing that has nothing to do with her age or the way she looks or the way they imagine she can fuck. It's something more raw, a sense of her otherness, her darkness."
"Once in a while you get one that just bugs you. You know that something bigger is going on - something you can sense, but can't quite get a grasp on. You feel like you're being played, somehow. And it eats at you that it's getting away, that there's something you're ever going to understand, maybe don't want to understand."
****an ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.****
Do you believe in evil? Evil as a thing? It's own entity? A feeling, trauma, noise or breath that brings darkness, pain and monsters? I've always been fascinated by the light and dark of all humans. That within us all shines the glory of goodness and lurks the darkest depths of hell.
That's why I like shows like Criminal Minds, Dexter and The Walking Dead (it's so not about the zombies) and have always been drawn to the FBI profiler. If any of this interests you, you will really like this book.
It's a psychological thriller but also so much more. It's about that sixth sense that we all have, the inner voice that tells you go for it or get the hell out there. We can't adequately explain it but we all know it exists. This story is about Matthew Roarke, an FBI agent, who used to be in the Behavioural Analysis Unit...
"...was aware that he himself had a certain dark-haired, dark-eyed appeal: six foot even, jock's body, thick unruly hair that women like to get their hands into, and even more - he radiated the pure male energy of his job, which attracted some of the fairer sex like catnip."
And Roarke is on the hunt for a woman, a "person of interest"...
"Three men dead, and this woman had been on the scene of each death."
"...always aware of this effect she has on some men. Not everyday idle attraction, but a violent longing that has nothing to do with her age or the way she looks or the way they imagine she can fuck. It's something more raw, a sense of her otherness, her darkness."
"Once in a while you get one that just bugs you. You know that something bigger is going on - something you can sense, but can't quite get a grasp on. You feel like you're being played, somehow. And it eats at you that it's getting away, that there's something you're ever going to understand, maybe don't want to understand."
****an ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.****
September 28, 2017
HUNTRESS MOON is Book 1 in the award-winning author Alexandra Sokoloff’s enthralling new Huntress FBI series about a driven FBI agent on the hunt for that most rare of all killers: a female serial killer. All I can say is WOW…what a brilliant writer and what took me so long to get into this series!
The novels in this FBI thriller series include:
Huntress Moon (Book 1) Published 2012
Blood Moon (Book2) Published 2013
Cold Moon. (Book3) Published 2015
Bitter Moon (Book4) Published 2016
Hunger Moon. (Book5) Expected Publication 2017
This FBI thriller also encompasses a supernatural element. Normally, I am not drawn to novels that feature supernatural/paranormal, but in this instance it worked well and I enjoyed it!
FBI Special Agent Matthew Roarke closed in on a bust of a major criminal organization in San Francisco when his undercover man, Agent Greer, had used a default system to setup an emergency face-to-face meeting and less than one hour later was killed right before him. This was no coincidence!
He would remember every detail of that moment for a long, long time. The sun on her hair. The stretch black of her turtleneck and the taunt muscles of her arms. And then a commercial truck ran down his agent…blood everywhere and the mysterious woman was gone.
Roarke along with his right-hand-man, Damien Epps, and the team were dedicated to find out what happened to Greer. He had to find this mystery woman…this professional female killer.
Roarke’s journey for the truth takes him across three states. Matthew Roarke is “the hunter” and he must uncover the truth.
This is the first book by Alexandra Sokoloff that I have read but I look forward to continuing this series. Many thanks to the TBC reviewer request group for providing me with the ARC.
The novels in this FBI thriller series include:
Huntress Moon (Book 1) Published 2012
Blood Moon (Book2) Published 2013
Cold Moon. (Book3) Published 2015
Bitter Moon (Book4) Published 2016
Hunger Moon. (Book5) Expected Publication 2017
This FBI thriller also encompasses a supernatural element. Normally, I am not drawn to novels that feature supernatural/paranormal, but in this instance it worked well and I enjoyed it!
FBI Special Agent Matthew Roarke closed in on a bust of a major criminal organization in San Francisco when his undercover man, Agent Greer, had used a default system to setup an emergency face-to-face meeting and less than one hour later was killed right before him. This was no coincidence!
He would remember every detail of that moment for a long, long time. The sun on her hair. The stretch black of her turtleneck and the taunt muscles of her arms. And then a commercial truck ran down his agent…blood everywhere and the mysterious woman was gone.
Roarke along with his right-hand-man, Damien Epps, and the team were dedicated to find out what happened to Greer. He had to find this mystery woman…this professional female killer.
Roarke’s journey for the truth takes him across three states. Matthew Roarke is “the hunter” and he must uncover the truth.
This is the first book by Alexandra Sokoloff that I have read but I look forward to continuing this series. Many thanks to the TBC reviewer request group for providing me with the ARC.
October 24, 2015
This was a very enjoyable read with an interesting twist in that the serial killer is a woman. Apparently this is unusual in real life as well as in books! I could have wished the author had given her main character a name other than Rourke which is a name I already have firmly attached in my mind to another series altogether. However once I got over that I enjoyed this book very much and will certainly read the sequel.
September 21, 2017
Despite a few quibbles about the pulpy writing style, I was gripped by this novel, and the rest of the series. The premise is different from the typical FBI thriller and the author makes a conscious decision to highlight the supernatural theme. In this world, Evil is real, sentient and actively working to affect people. It pervades the atmosphere of the novel, the idea of any humanity in those who harm is absent. A female vigilante killer stalks the U.S., battling this evil by dispatching those who rape, murder, or otherwise harm others with a straight razor. I have rarely been so supportive of a repeat killer, neither, I think, has the Agent sent to catch her. It causes a few problems to say the least. The author frames her actions as understandable, even necessary, and by the end of the series, it's hard not to agree. It really makes you think.
ARC via Netgalley
ARC via Netgalley
March 5, 2016
FBI Special Agent Matt Roarke has one of his agents undercover, closing in on a major criminal organization, when he witnesses that agent being killed before his eyes on a busy street in San Francisco. He questions whether it is accidental, especially after having seen a mysterious woman at the scene. After further investigation, he finds other supposed accidents and murders that included this woman being on scene. Roarke finds himself on a multi-state journey to track this woman and figure out whether he's got a potential female serial killer in his sights.
I really enjoyed this story as it involves two pursuits, tracking this mysterious woman and determining if these accidents are really crimes and how the victims are connected. We also get to see part of the story from this woman's point of view, which makes it even more intriguing. There are a few twists and an air of mysticism as Roarke seems to have unusual instincts and connections. He's an interesting character, along with his partner, Damien Eppes.
The story is so well paced and I loved how details slowly unfolded, each new reveal adding a layer of complexity along with the resolutions. I'm reluctant to say much more as it could spoil others' reading experiences. It's well written and I'm in for the next book. I highly recommend adding this to your bookshelves.
I really enjoyed this story as it involves two pursuits, tracking this mysterious woman and determining if these accidents are really crimes and how the victims are connected. We also get to see part of the story from this woman's point of view, which makes it even more intriguing. There are a few twists and an air of mysticism as Roarke seems to have unusual instincts and connections. He's an interesting character, along with his partner, Damien Eppes.
The story is so well paced and I loved how details slowly unfolded, each new reveal adding a layer of complexity along with the resolutions. I'm reluctant to say much more as it could spoil others' reading experiences. It's well written and I'm in for the next book. I highly recommend adding this to your bookshelves.
June 6, 2015
This is an entertaining thriller but I can't bring myself to give it more than 3 stars.
It's the overly descriptive language. Sentences like "working people...energized by the cool ocean air off the gleaming, tireless Pacific" and "the dreamy, beaming people in the parks" followed by "but here, as everywhere, is the darkness"--shit like that makes me mental. FUCKING STOP TALKING AND JUST TELL YOUR STORY.
Even worse, a few chapters later the author describes Roarke, our FBI agent hero, like so:
Roarke was aware that he himself had a certain dark-haired, dark-eyed appeal: six foot even, jock's body, thick and unruly hair that women liked to get their hands into, and even more--he radiated the pure male energy of his job, which attracted some of the fairer sex like catnip.Yeah, I get it. He's really, really, ridiculously good looking and the chicks dig it. Sure you don't want to mention gay men as well? Oh, wait, you did. GAG ME WITH A MOTHERFUCKING SPOON.
At this point I had to have a rather serious thinky about whether I'd continue reading the book or not. But (as usual) I said "fuck it"--I got it for free and I was really in the mood for something non-romance. After the 5th chapter (which came quickly as there are about 800 chapters in this book) I stopped caring about the language and was completely sucked in by the, um, thrilling thrillerness and what's-gonna-happen-nextiness. I couldn't put it down, I've already downloaded the second and third book, yada yada yada....
I just pray to Jesus, and all his seraphim and cherubim, that he will grant the fondest wish of this non-believer and make sure the author doesn't turn this series in a
May 17, 2015
This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life.
4 Stars!
What a page turner this book turned out to be! Anyone who has followed my reviews has probably noticed that I have a very eclectic taste when it comes to what I read. I find that by mixing things up I am able to fully appreciate each genre. I was in the mood for a serious mystery and a couple of my friends really enjoyed this one so I decided to give it a chance. I am so glad that I took a chance on this novel.
This mystery relied heavily on profiling which I find incredibly interesting. Special Agent Roarke sees his undercover agent die just as they were about to meet. He notices a woman right before everything happens and he has a feeling that she is in some way involved. Agent Roarke was a part of the Behavior Analysis Unit before changing departments. He finds that a woman with a similar description is listed as a person of interest in at least two other crimes and he starts to try to pull everything together.
This story came together piece by piece with information being shared in exactly the right amount. As I found answers to questions that I had, I found that I had more questions. The plot is very detailed and the pacing of the story really makes it hard to step away from this story. I found myself guessing all the way until the very end of the story which is exactly what I want when I pick up a mystery.
I found the characters to be very likeable. Believe it or not, I actually ended up liking the villain before the story was over. I loved that the story was able to show the villain as a three dimensional character complete with reasons why she has done the things that she has done. I liked Agents Roarke and Epps and really appreciated how they were able to work together so easily.
I highly recommend this book to mystery fans who like a psychological aspect to the story. This is the first book by Alexandra Sokoloff that I have read but I look forward to continuing this series very soon.
I received a copy of this book from Amazon Publishing - Thomas & Mercer via NetGalley for the purpose of providing an honest review.
4 Stars!
What a page turner this book turned out to be! Anyone who has followed my reviews has probably noticed that I have a very eclectic taste when it comes to what I read. I find that by mixing things up I am able to fully appreciate each genre. I was in the mood for a serious mystery and a couple of my friends really enjoyed this one so I decided to give it a chance. I am so glad that I took a chance on this novel.
This mystery relied heavily on profiling which I find incredibly interesting. Special Agent Roarke sees his undercover agent die just as they were about to meet. He notices a woman right before everything happens and he has a feeling that she is in some way involved. Agent Roarke was a part of the Behavior Analysis Unit before changing departments. He finds that a woman with a similar description is listed as a person of interest in at least two other crimes and he starts to try to pull everything together.
This story came together piece by piece with information being shared in exactly the right amount. As I found answers to questions that I had, I found that I had more questions. The plot is very detailed and the pacing of the story really makes it hard to step away from this story. I found myself guessing all the way until the very end of the story which is exactly what I want when I pick up a mystery.
I found the characters to be very likeable. Believe it or not, I actually ended up liking the villain before the story was over. I loved that the story was able to show the villain as a three dimensional character complete with reasons why she has done the things that she has done. I liked Agents Roarke and Epps and really appreciated how they were able to work together so easily.
I highly recommend this book to mystery fans who like a psychological aspect to the story. This is the first book by Alexandra Sokoloff that I have read but I look forward to continuing this series very soon.
I received a copy of this book from Amazon Publishing - Thomas & Mercer via NetGalley for the purpose of providing an honest review.
September 25, 2017
Huntress Moon came to me on the back of some recommendations from trusted sources and after reading, I'm glad I went for it! It's one of those books that takes you completely by surprise, sucks you right in and spits you out when it's finished and insists on saying 'on with the next!'
Matthew Roarke, main protagonist, is working for the FBI in the Major Organisation Crime unit. Whilst working he witnesses one of this team being killed in an accident .... or was it?? What follows sets Roarke off on a trail of 'bizarre, unsolved deaths' which leads down paths that become increasingly more alarming involving a mysterious female killer. These are our major two leads as one goes on the hunt for the other within a narrow window of time. The strength here is how the trail is drawn out with 'edge of your seat' timing. Information coming to the surface slowly by the two characters as they try to reach their 'end goals.' It's well constructed as we become aware why events are happening. On the one hand knowing it's wrong, on the other, realisation and understanding tossing rationalities and feelings into the air so we don't know which side to lie on.
This is an intelligent and well written crime novel with well drawn out characters and descriptive settings. I could almost feel the wind, the sand, the crashing of the waves. The plotting is tight, chapters move on quickly and before you know it you've lost a few hours without noticing. And for that reason alone it's worth your time and effort.
Recommended.
Thanks go to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the ARC.
Matthew Roarke, main protagonist, is working for the FBI in the Major Organisation Crime unit. Whilst working he witnesses one of this team being killed in an accident .... or was it?? What follows sets Roarke off on a trail of 'bizarre, unsolved deaths' which leads down paths that become increasingly more alarming involving a mysterious female killer. These are our major two leads as one goes on the hunt for the other within a narrow window of time. The strength here is how the trail is drawn out with 'edge of your seat' timing. Information coming to the surface slowly by the two characters as they try to reach their 'end goals.' It's well constructed as we become aware why events are happening. On the one hand knowing it's wrong, on the other, realisation and understanding tossing rationalities and feelings into the air so we don't know which side to lie on.
This is an intelligent and well written crime novel with well drawn out characters and descriptive settings. I could almost feel the wind, the sand, the crashing of the waves. The plotting is tight, chapters move on quickly and before you know it you've lost a few hours without noticing. And for that reason alone it's worth your time and effort.
Recommended.
Thanks go to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the ARC.
July 12, 2018
Notes on the Audio
This was almost like reading the book for the first time since my aging memory seems to remember almost none of this book from my first reading. This is a solid mystery and I really liked the profiling element to solving the case. The characters were great and I love the fact that the villian becomes almost likable by the end of the book. R.C. Bray did a great job with the narration and it was really easy to listen to this book for hours at a time.
Book source: Audible purchase
This was almost like reading the book for the first time since my aging memory seems to remember almost none of this book from my first reading. This is a solid mystery and I really liked the profiling element to solving the case. The characters were great and I love the fact that the villian becomes almost likable by the end of the book. R.C. Bray did a great job with the narration and it was really easy to listen to this book for hours at a time.
Book source: Audible purchase
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July 26, 2025
Audiobook - 10:10 hours - 4.0 out of 5.0 stars
Narrator: R. C Bray
Addendum: July 26, 2025:
I have chosen to listen to, again, the "Huntress Moon-FBI Thrillers" series, by Alexandra Sokoloff. My first choice was "#5 Hunger Moon", which I haven't heard, but looking at my somewhat sporadic, "wandering reviews" over the past ten years, I realised that I should really re-start the series from scratch, and that is what I will do now!
My original rambling review for "#1 Huntress Moon" is below:
November 17, 2017:
I have the somewhat dubious ability to read or listen to a book and then forget, within a pretty short time, most of what I have read or heard. Second time around, I almost always forget what is going to happen in a book, except to occasionally exclaim to myself something like "ahh, now I remember what happens here", or "of course, this is where she ...". I am not a fast reader nor, it seems, do I comprehend quickly either, but it is very rare for me to consciously choose to read a book a second time and not enjoy it.
When I was more able to read "real" books, I used to collect the cardboard slips that separate the rows of tea bags in the boxes of 200. These made perfect bookmarks which I would also use for scribbled comments and noted dates read. If I didn't finish a book or thought it unlikely I would read the book again, I would put it in a "to the Opp Shop" box. If I liked the book a lot, or so much that I might read it again, I would leave the bookmark, scribbles, date read and all, in the front of the book and if there was room (ha ha) it would go on a shelf, if not, it went into a "Keep. Read again" box.
These days I sit surrounded by books, including my little box of teabag cardboard slips, but I spend my "reading time" listening to audiobooks in the main and reading, when I am able, on my Kobo e-reader. I have migrated all my audiobooks to Goodreads and all my e-books to "calibre" where I can catalogue and annotate them according to my needs, which include whether or not I should listen/read a second time.
So... I have listened to some good books lately but I pined for something fast-paced, with a gripping finish, something already on my "will-read-again" shelf and I really enjoyed my re-listen to Alexandra Sokoloff's "#1 Huntress Moon". It is a captivating, well written novel with a story-line that discourages the reader from putting down the book, or in my case, hitting the pause button. It was exactly what I needed at the time and with a keep-you-hanging, but satisfactorily engineered ending, this book forced me to load #2 "Blood Moon" and I am enjoying that as well.
Narrator: R. C Bray
Addendum: July 26, 2025:
I have chosen to listen to, again, the "Huntress Moon-FBI Thrillers" series, by Alexandra Sokoloff. My first choice was "#5 Hunger Moon", which I haven't heard, but looking at my somewhat sporadic, "wandering reviews" over the past ten years, I realised that I should really re-start the series from scratch, and that is what I will do now!
My original rambling review for "#1 Huntress Moon" is below:
November 17, 2017:
I have the somewhat dubious ability to read or listen to a book and then forget, within a pretty short time, most of what I have read or heard. Second time around, I almost always forget what is going to happen in a book, except to occasionally exclaim to myself something like "ahh, now I remember what happens here", or "of course, this is where she ...". I am not a fast reader nor, it seems, do I comprehend quickly either, but it is very rare for me to consciously choose to read a book a second time and not enjoy it.
When I was more able to read "real" books, I used to collect the cardboard slips that separate the rows of tea bags in the boxes of 200. These made perfect bookmarks which I would also use for scribbled comments and noted dates read. If I didn't finish a book or thought it unlikely I would read the book again, I would put it in a "to the Opp Shop" box. If I liked the book a lot, or so much that I might read it again, I would leave the bookmark, scribbles, date read and all, in the front of the book and if there was room (ha ha) it would go on a shelf, if not, it went into a "Keep. Read again" box.
These days I sit surrounded by books, including my little box of teabag cardboard slips, but I spend my "reading time" listening to audiobooks in the main and reading, when I am able, on my Kobo e-reader. I have migrated all my audiobooks to Goodreads and all my e-books to "calibre" where I can catalogue and annotate them according to my needs, which include whether or not I should listen/read a second time.
So... I have listened to some good books lately but I pined for something fast-paced, with a gripping finish, something already on my "will-read-again" shelf and I really enjoyed my re-listen to Alexandra Sokoloff's "#1 Huntress Moon". It is a captivating, well written novel with a story-line that discourages the reader from putting down the book, or in my case, hitting the pause button. It was exactly what I needed at the time and with a keep-you-hanging, but satisfactorily engineered ending, this book forced me to load #2 "Blood Moon" and I am enjoying that as well.
October 9, 2018
Yes!
I have been searching for female sociopath/serial killer books ever since I read The Risk series. I like Cara, I wish we had more time in her head so I'm hoping the subsequent books deliver on that.
I can't wait to start!
I have been searching for female sociopath/serial killer books ever since I read The Risk series. I like Cara, I wish we had more time in her head so I'm hoping the subsequent books deliver on that.
I can't wait to start!
April 8, 2016
Oh my, wow! One of the Best crime thrillers of the year so far! A serial killer book unlike any other I've ever read, one where I feel for the killer, surprising as that may sound. It did end on a cliffhanger, which I usually hate, but in this case it was so exciting I had to go immediately to the next book in the series. Thankfully, I found it on Kindle unlimited, I started it right away a few minutes ago! That's how good this series is! Full review to come after finishing book two. I am officially a fan of this author and would read anything she writes. Absolutely amazing writing and story.
April 25, 2015
So Huntress Moon has gone straight into the running to be in my top 10 of the year – a completely involving and utterly brilliant crime novel that takes the “Serial Killer Thriller” and redefines it – a heart stopping and emotional reading ride that will keep you up into the early hours.
The main hook into this story is the two main characters who are superbly well drawn and utterly engaging. Matthew Roarke is an FBI agent who has left the world of profiling behind. Now working on Major Crime, a series of events throws him back into the murky world of killers and their motivations. Enter our killer, a beautiful and enigmatic woman who has been completely off the radar until a chance encounter puts her in the path of Matthew. So begins a cat and mouse chase which will have you avidly turning pages, desperate to know who she is and what she is up to.
This is so beautifully constructed, showing us first one then the other of our two protagonists, slowly drip feeding information and background to both, all the while keeping the action going and often really tugging on the heartstrings. There is a great depth to the writing that pushes this above the level of a standard thriller, a real sense of authenticity and some truly heart stopping moments, all wrapped up in an intelligent storyline that just grabs you right by the throat.
Some really intriguing strands run through it as well, haunting themes and thoughts on the true nature of evil – it just gives the whole novel an added layer that will make you shiver – frightening and atmospheric throughout this was a truly addictive novel from first page to last.
Overall then an intense and vivid crime mystery with an interesting twist and basically just a darned good yarn. It’ll get you!
The main hook into this story is the two main characters who are superbly well drawn and utterly engaging. Matthew Roarke is an FBI agent who has left the world of profiling behind. Now working on Major Crime, a series of events throws him back into the murky world of killers and their motivations. Enter our killer, a beautiful and enigmatic woman who has been completely off the radar until a chance encounter puts her in the path of Matthew. So begins a cat and mouse chase which will have you avidly turning pages, desperate to know who she is and what she is up to.
This is so beautifully constructed, showing us first one then the other of our two protagonists, slowly drip feeding information and background to both, all the while keeping the action going and often really tugging on the heartstrings. There is a great depth to the writing that pushes this above the level of a standard thriller, a real sense of authenticity and some truly heart stopping moments, all wrapped up in an intelligent storyline that just grabs you right by the throat.
Some really intriguing strands run through it as well, haunting themes and thoughts on the true nature of evil – it just gives the whole novel an added layer that will make you shiver – frightening and atmospheric throughout this was a truly addictive novel from first page to last.
Overall then an intense and vivid crime mystery with an interesting twist and basically just a darned good yarn. It’ll get you!
October 17, 2017
A detective with the FBI is investigating a case when he witnesses the death of an undercover agent. Something about a woman he sees as the scene bothers him. His new hunch pulls him back to his prior job with the FBI as a Behavioral Analyst. When he starts looking into other unsolved murders he finds that witnesses have reported in many cases seeing a beautiful woman wearing a short sleeve turtleneck. This sets him on a path looking into murders of horrible lowlifes that were all killed on the full moon, except for one, that just looks like a matter of defense. His investigation heats up when he thinks he maybe able to tie them all back to a heinous, slaying of a complete family except for the youngest daughter. It happened before he was with the FBI, but one of the cases he remembers that lead him to his profession.
A fast moving, suspense that I thoroughly enjoyed reading with my buddy Mary. We are looking forward to reading more in the series. This writer reminded me a bit of early Karin Slaughter with less gruesome graphics. If anyone would like to join us there is a thread in the group Bookworms Buddies under Book-a-thons.
A fast moving, suspense that I thoroughly enjoyed reading with my buddy Mary. We are looking forward to reading more in the series. This writer reminded me a bit of early Karin Slaughter with less gruesome graphics. If anyone would like to join us there is a thread in the group Bookworms Buddies under Book-a-thons.
July 31, 2017
Huntress Moon was a great read. I am very happy to have found this author as I think that she is a significant talent. Of course, who am I to say heap such lofty praise on someone? Well, I'll tell you who I am. I'm the smartest guy in the room right now - true, the only guy but let's not be picky.
Sokoloff creates great suspense with seeming ease. She made it difficult to put the book down and a delight to pick it back up. Her primary two characters had fabulous depth and color and the secondary characters were far more interesting then is typical.
This book differentiates itself, in many ways, from the many serial killer books that are out there. The killer has far more texture and is much more sympathetic than one usually finds. The end was not as strong as the rest of the book but that may have been because it was about 4:15 am when I got to it - not my most lucid time!
I enthusiastically recommend Huntress Moon to anyone who enjoys a well written murder mystery and I will absolutely read more of Sokoloff's work.
Sokoloff creates great suspense with seeming ease. She made it difficult to put the book down and a delight to pick it back up. Her primary two characters had fabulous depth and color and the secondary characters were far more interesting then is typical.
This book differentiates itself, in many ways, from the many serial killer books that are out there. The killer has far more texture and is much more sympathetic than one usually finds. The end was not as strong as the rest of the book but that may have been because it was about 4:15 am when I got to it - not my most lucid time!
I enthusiastically recommend Huntress Moon to anyone who enjoys a well written murder mystery and I will absolutely read more of Sokoloff's work.
July 23, 2012
I write terrible book reviews. I don't know what it is--perhaps I'm missing the critic's gene in my DNA, maybe I just can't pull the right combination of words out of my hurricane brain to be able to get the groove down properly.
But listen:
Huntress Moon is the best book I have read in a long, long time. From the first page to the last, I couldn't stop reading, and that, my friends, is something very rare. I lived in those characters and in those words, lived in them and never wanted to come out, and when I finally had to at the story's end, I felt a physical ache for more.
You don't read this novel.
You experience it.
With rare exception, I'm not a reader of series books, but dammit, now I'm a fangirl who is waiting unbearably for the next book to come.
Also, I blame you, Alexandra Sokoloff, for the current bitten-to-the-quick state of my fingernails.
Being a reader ain't always pretty.
But listen:
Huntress Moon is the best book I have read in a long, long time. From the first page to the last, I couldn't stop reading, and that, my friends, is something very rare. I lived in those characters and in those words, lived in them and never wanted to come out, and when I finally had to at the story's end, I felt a physical ache for more.
You don't read this novel.
You experience it.
With rare exception, I'm not a reader of series books, but dammit, now I'm a fangirl who is waiting unbearably for the next book to come.
Also, I blame you, Alexandra Sokoloff, for the current bitten-to-the-quick state of my fingernails.
Being a reader ain't always pretty.
September 14, 2017
DNF. Within the first 50 pages we have racially insensitive "jokes", fat-shaming, men who "dress too nicely to be straight", attempts (and subsequent botches) at writing foreign accents, and assumptions based on religion.
Bear in mind, I'm not a sensitive reader by any means, but when you have so many offensive things within such a short amount of pages, I can predict things aren't going to get any better.
I'll leave you with this "gem" - a white supervisor speaking to his black coworker:
Epps (black man): "I'm right here for whatever happens, boss," he said.
Roarke (white man): "You know I hate it when you call me boss. Makes me feel like a Southern Plantation owner."
Show of hands if you think slavery "jokes" are ever cute? No one? That's what I thought.
* A free copy of this book was provided through Xpresso Book Tours in exchange for my honest opinion.
Bear in mind, I'm not a sensitive reader by any means, but when you have so many offensive things within such a short amount of pages, I can predict things aren't going to get any better.
I'll leave you with this "gem" - a white supervisor speaking to his black coworker:
Epps (black man): "I'm right here for whatever happens, boss," he said.
Roarke (white man): "You know I hate it when you call me boss. Makes me feel like a Southern Plantation owner."
Show of hands if you think slavery "jokes" are ever cute? No one? That's what I thought.
* A free copy of this book was provided through Xpresso Book Tours in exchange for my honest opinion.
August 29, 2015
TEN STARS ! WOW!
My View:
Before I begin my review her is a little bit of background on the award winning author Alexandra Sokoloff (information I paid scant attention to before I started reading…which as it turned out was fortuitous as it didn’t affect my reaction to the book, I started reading with no real expectations except that this would most probably be a great read – and I was not disappointed) and it allowed me to have several uninhibited email discussions with the author on an equal footing. Now I have discovered more about the author and have read the first book, I am in awe of this talented writer!
Ms Alexandra Sokoloff is, in her own words “… an American crime and thriller writer, recovering screenwriter, living half in Los Angeles and half in Scotland.”
The Huntress Moon is the first book in the “Thriller Award-nominated Huntress/FBI series, which follows a haunted FBI agent on his hunt for what may be a female serial killer….The premise allows me to take the "woman as victim" trope and turn it completely inside out, in the form of a nail-biting mystery/suspense series.”
I Begin My Review:
Ok so now you have read the intro, you know the author is award winning, has released many books and is highly regarded in the crime fiction writing world (and Alexandra is presenting a writing Masterclass at Bloody Scotland this September 2015 for those lucky enough to be able to attend), even if you didn’t know anything about this author all is immediately revealed by the time you have read…oh let me see… about 3 pages. Immediately the standard of the writing leaps out at you – you nod to yourself and go YES! And from that point on no one gets any sense or conversation out of you until you have finished reading this mesmerising, engaging, suspense filled book. But be warned just because you have finished reading episode one in this series doesn’t mean your world will start functioning again – it won’t!
When I finished reading this book I discovered I was on something that I can only explain as “a book high”. I was literally skipping around the room, my head light and somehow not quite connected to my body, I was excited and happy and could not begin to put words into coherent thoughts (which is why it has taken me so long to write this review). I felt like I did the last time I have had a hospital procedure and had sedation – when I skipped and laughed and giggled my way out of the hospital (Too much happy gas I think) No wonder the hospital warns you not to make any important decisions, or sign any legal documents or drive after the procedure! I cannot believe a book made me feel this same way.
When sensible thought did return I had an epiphany. I will share that astounding thought with you, all book reviewing is relative, relative to what you read yesterday, the week before the time before that. How can an individual really measure the worth of a book when so much relates to the experience of the books recently read? Let me explain my thoughts; these months I have read some amazing books across a few genres, (no names will be mentioned as I do not wish to offend anyone) these books I rated 5 stars – the highest accolade and I was enthusiastic and excited by the read and shared my thoughts with you. Then I read The Huntress Moon. If the others I previously ranked as 5 stars – what was this book I had in front of me? I regarded The Huntress Moon much more highly than anything I have read …since I can’t remember when.
The professionalism of the writing shines. The characterisations are wonderful – no one is black or white, the characters feel real, three dimensional; the narrative has two strong protagonists – two very likeable protagonists even though one we quickly discover is a murderer. Other minor characters are equally interesting. The narrative is fast paced, plenty of twists and turns and action and outcomes that are credible. This is a most engaging and satisfying read.
Have I convinced you? I hope so - if your passion is crime fiction – get a hold of a copy of a copy this book today. And then buy the rest of the series.
There is a bargain to be had here if you get in quick:
The latest in the series, Cold Moon, was released by Thomas & Mercer in print, ebook and audiobook 7 July, and The Huntress Moon is on sale on Amazon AU for 1.99 through the month of August. (I suggest you get in quick before this offer expires. I also have the audio book tucked away safely to enjoy at a later date)
Books 1 and 2, Huntress Moon and Blood Moon, were re-released in January and February of this year. The series has just been optioned for TV in the US.
My View:
Before I begin my review her is a little bit of background on the award winning author Alexandra Sokoloff (information I paid scant attention to before I started reading…which as it turned out was fortuitous as it didn’t affect my reaction to the book, I started reading with no real expectations except that this would most probably be a great read – and I was not disappointed) and it allowed me to have several uninhibited email discussions with the author on an equal footing. Now I have discovered more about the author and have read the first book, I am in awe of this talented writer!
Ms Alexandra Sokoloff is, in her own words “… an American crime and thriller writer, recovering screenwriter, living half in Los Angeles and half in Scotland.”
The Huntress Moon is the first book in the “Thriller Award-nominated Huntress/FBI series, which follows a haunted FBI agent on his hunt for what may be a female serial killer….The premise allows me to take the "woman as victim" trope and turn it completely inside out, in the form of a nail-biting mystery/suspense series.”
I Begin My Review:
Ok so now you have read the intro, you know the author is award winning, has released many books and is highly regarded in the crime fiction writing world (and Alexandra is presenting a writing Masterclass at Bloody Scotland this September 2015 for those lucky enough to be able to attend), even if you didn’t know anything about this author all is immediately revealed by the time you have read…oh let me see… about 3 pages. Immediately the standard of the writing leaps out at you – you nod to yourself and go YES! And from that point on no one gets any sense or conversation out of you until you have finished reading this mesmerising, engaging, suspense filled book. But be warned just because you have finished reading episode one in this series doesn’t mean your world will start functioning again – it won’t!
When I finished reading this book I discovered I was on something that I can only explain as “a book high”. I was literally skipping around the room, my head light and somehow not quite connected to my body, I was excited and happy and could not begin to put words into coherent thoughts (which is why it has taken me so long to write this review). I felt like I did the last time I have had a hospital procedure and had sedation – when I skipped and laughed and giggled my way out of the hospital (Too much happy gas I think) No wonder the hospital warns you not to make any important decisions, or sign any legal documents or drive after the procedure! I cannot believe a book made me feel this same way.
When sensible thought did return I had an epiphany. I will share that astounding thought with you, all book reviewing is relative, relative to what you read yesterday, the week before the time before that. How can an individual really measure the worth of a book when so much relates to the experience of the books recently read? Let me explain my thoughts; these months I have read some amazing books across a few genres, (no names will be mentioned as I do not wish to offend anyone) these books I rated 5 stars – the highest accolade and I was enthusiastic and excited by the read and shared my thoughts with you. Then I read The Huntress Moon. If the others I previously ranked as 5 stars – what was this book I had in front of me? I regarded The Huntress Moon much more highly than anything I have read …since I can’t remember when.
The professionalism of the writing shines. The characterisations are wonderful – no one is black or white, the characters feel real, three dimensional; the narrative has two strong protagonists – two very likeable protagonists even though one we quickly discover is a murderer. Other minor characters are equally interesting. The narrative is fast paced, plenty of twists and turns and action and outcomes that are credible. This is a most engaging and satisfying read.
Have I convinced you? I hope so - if your passion is crime fiction – get a hold of a copy of a copy this book today. And then buy the rest of the series.
There is a bargain to be had here if you get in quick:
The latest in the series, Cold Moon, was released by Thomas & Mercer in print, ebook and audiobook 7 July, and The Huntress Moon is on sale on Amazon AU for 1.99 through the month of August. (I suggest you get in quick before this offer expires. I also have the audio book tucked away safely to enjoy at a later date)
Books 1 and 2, Huntress Moon and Blood Moon, were re-released in January and February of this year. The series has just been optioned for TV in the US.
October 24, 2016
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
Santa Muerte, that was good!
This book is a perfect example for me of the role of timing in whether I enjoy a book or not. I tried to read Huntress Moon earlier in the month, but I went into it with an “urban fantasy” mindset, expecting something a bit on the lightish side, something with a bit of humour. If that is what you want, this is not the droid you are looking for. There are a few fantastical elements, but I wouldn’t characterize it as urban fantasy at all.
This is an intense drama of an FBI agent in search of a serial killer. We even know who the killer is, so the tension develops mostly from the “can Matthew Roarke put the pieces together” question, as well as determining the motive of our killer. When I returned to HM with no particular expectations, this story grabbed me by the collar and made me pay attention. Roarke is a former member of the Bureau’s Behavioral Sciences unit, fighting with his own history as he struggles to get a handle on this case.
Recommended for fans of the Criminal Minds television show or of FBI/BAU nonfiction.
Read to fill the Full Moon square of my 2016 Halloween Book Bingo card.
Santa Muerte, that was good!
This book is a perfect example for me of the role of timing in whether I enjoy a book or not. I tried to read Huntress Moon earlier in the month, but I went into it with an “urban fantasy” mindset, expecting something a bit on the lightish side, something with a bit of humour. If that is what you want, this is not the droid you are looking for. There are a few fantastical elements, but I wouldn’t characterize it as urban fantasy at all.
This is an intense drama of an FBI agent in search of a serial killer. We even know who the killer is, so the tension develops mostly from the “can Matthew Roarke put the pieces together” question, as well as determining the motive of our killer. When I returned to HM with no particular expectations, this story grabbed me by the collar and made me pay attention. Roarke is a former member of the Bureau’s Behavioral Sciences unit, fighting with his own history as he struggles to get a handle on this case.
Recommended for fans of the Criminal Minds television show or of FBI/BAU nonfiction.
Read to fill the Full Moon square of my 2016 Halloween Book Bingo card.
October 12, 2014
This book is so well written, paced and engaging that I would recommend it to everyone who wants an excellent mystery/thriller to read.
The main character is an FBI agent, Matthew Roarke, who is chasing a woman he saw standing by his undercover agent just before he was killed. As the book continues on, you begin to learn more about the unidentified woman and she is fascinating, deadly and complex.
Want more!!!
The main character is an FBI agent, Matthew Roarke, who is chasing a woman he saw standing by his undercover agent just before he was killed. As the book continues on, you begin to learn more about the unidentified woman and she is fascinating, deadly and complex.
Want more!!!
April 23, 2019
This is the first book in what I would declare to be an important series. This is not a series about a female serial killer, but a series about predators and eventually about a thread that ties some people to gether throughout their lives.
August 30, 2017
I am salivating at the thought of diving into Huntress Moon, a thriller with a female serial killer. I love to read about serial killers, but a female one is very rare. I am ready to be wowed.
FBI Special Agent Matthew Roarke’s spidey senses were tingling. Is it intuition, a cop’s experience honed to pick up subtle vibes, or something more?
He was meeting an undercover agent when he saw her. She stood out…reeked of danger…and as the pieces come together, he is hot on her trail.
Roarke could’ve run the division, but he preferred the autonomy of choosing his own cases, running his own investigations. His work is his life.
Life comes full circle for Roarke and I see why he is drawn to her. I am drawn to her.
She is damaged, in a way that makes me want ‘normal’ for her. But it can’t be. Is she a good killer? A bad killer? Is there such a thing as a good one? Does she save lives even as she takes them? I am ambivalent, seesawing back and forth…
My feelings are all over the place. I am not a black and white, good and bad type of person. I feel a lot of life is filled with gray areas. But, I do have lines that define right and wrong. My big problem is…I love the villain.
The creative approach that Alexandra Sokoloff took with the storyline had this playing out in my mind like a movie script. I was continually amazed at the killers boldness and ability to hide in plain sight. But…we know that can’t go on forever.
I worry for the father and the boy. How callous and cruel is she? How far will she go? The feeling of doom hangs over me, I fear for their lives. After all, she is a serial killer and will do whatever is necessary to get away.
I love a great villain but what happens when the villain is the victim? Of course aren’t all criminals victims, or they wouldn’t be so damaged to begin with. Their past does not excuse their present. I can’t see how this will end in a way I want, because I’m rooting for her.
How long can she go on? When will Roarke catch her, because we know he has to…
I never guessed it. I love it and I hate it! I must have more.
AND…you will need the next book.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Huntress Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff.
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FBI Special Agent Matthew Roarke’s spidey senses were tingling. Is it intuition, a cop’s experience honed to pick up subtle vibes, or something more?
He was meeting an undercover agent when he saw her. She stood out…reeked of danger…and as the pieces come together, he is hot on her trail.
Roarke could’ve run the division, but he preferred the autonomy of choosing his own cases, running his own investigations. His work is his life.
Life comes full circle for Roarke and I see why he is drawn to her. I am drawn to her.
She is damaged, in a way that makes me want ‘normal’ for her. But it can’t be. Is she a good killer? A bad killer? Is there such a thing as a good one? Does she save lives even as she takes them? I am ambivalent, seesawing back and forth…
My feelings are all over the place. I am not a black and white, good and bad type of person. I feel a lot of life is filled with gray areas. But, I do have lines that define right and wrong. My big problem is…I love the villain.
The creative approach that Alexandra Sokoloff took with the storyline had this playing out in my mind like a movie script. I was continually amazed at the killers boldness and ability to hide in plain sight. But…we know that can’t go on forever.
I worry for the father and the boy. How callous and cruel is she? How far will she go? The feeling of doom hangs over me, I fear for their lives. After all, she is a serial killer and will do whatever is necessary to get away.
I love a great villain but what happens when the villain is the victim? Of course aren’t all criminals victims, or they wouldn’t be so damaged to begin with. Their past does not excuse their present. I can’t see how this will end in a way I want, because I’m rooting for her.
How long can she go on? When will Roarke catch her, because we know he has to…
I never guessed it. I love it and I hate it! I must have more.
AND…you will need the next book.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Huntress Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff.
To see more visit fundinmental
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