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Detektyw Alisha Green zostaje poważnie ranna podczas policyjnej obławy na seryjnego mordercę. Po dwóch miesiącach wraca do służby. Jest zdeterminowana, by dopaść psychopatę, który zamierzał ją dołączyć do swojej kolekcji martwych kobiet. Skomplikowane śledztwo dodatkowo utrudnia fakt, że Ali nie odzyskała pełni zdrowia i ma kłopoty z pamięcią. Często nie wie, co wydarzyło się naprawdę, a co jest jedynie wytworem jej wyobraźni. Wydaje się, że nie ma szans w konfrontacji z mordercą, który umiejętnie zaciera ślady i już wybiera kolejną ofiarę. Napędza go przymus zabijania, ale równie silny impuls kieruje Ali. Ona chce nie tylko uratować czyjeś życie, ale też pomścić śmierć wszystkich bestialsko zamordowanych kobiet.
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First published May 21, 2018
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May 13, 2018
Here's Kendall on her outlier island.... again... sigh...
Dead Girls by Graeme Cameron sounded like a thriller that was right up my lane. The one word I can leave you with after finishing this was overwhelmed.
I felt like I was stepping into a situation where my head was spinning so fast I couldn't grasp what the heck was going on. There was way too much going on in this story and too many characters.
At the beginning of the story, our lead female detective Alisha Green is brutally attacked by what were lead to believe by the killer she is hunting down. Alisha survives and the killer is still out there hunting others. Alisha is determined to find this serial killer...
This story honestly was a complete mess. I was so utterly confused the entire time. It just didn't make any sense to me and felt like character conversations were running together multiple times. It also, would change scenes abruptly.... :(.
This one wasn't for me. But, I have heard from many others that Graeme's other novels have been very good. So, I may check those out! :)
2 stars
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Harlequin/Park Row for the advanced arc in exchange for my honest thoughts.
Published to GR: 5/13/18
Publication date: 5/29/18
Dead Girls by Graeme Cameron sounded like a thriller that was right up my lane. The one word I can leave you with after finishing this was overwhelmed.
I felt like I was stepping into a situation where my head was spinning so fast I couldn't grasp what the heck was going on. There was way too much going on in this story and too many characters.
At the beginning of the story, our lead female detective Alisha Green is brutally attacked by what were lead to believe by the killer she is hunting down. Alisha survives and the killer is still out there hunting others. Alisha is determined to find this serial killer...
This story honestly was a complete mess. I was so utterly confused the entire time. It just didn't make any sense to me and felt like character conversations were running together multiple times. It also, would change scenes abruptly.... :(.
This one wasn't for me. But, I have heard from many others that Graeme's other novels have been very good. So, I may check those out! :)
2 stars
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Harlequin/Park Row for the advanced arc in exchange for my honest thoughts.
Published to GR: 5/13/18
Publication date: 5/29/18
May 29, 2018
2.75 Confused Stars 🌟🌟🌟 😕
Well the reviews are all over the place on this book, and I did finish it... I do not enjoy writing negative reviews... because I respect books and authors and I recognize the fact not everybody has the same taste.... so I will keep this brief and just mention a few things I did not care for about this book...
First off I should have love this book, the blurb has everything I enjoy about a good thriller mentioned in it... unfortunately this was not the case... I never understood really what was going on... I spent the majority of this book confused... not always quite sure who was talking, or who was who.... Conversations seemed to blend together and there was just simply too much going on...
I have read good reviews on some of this author’s other books, and I will absolutely give him another shot! This just was not the book for me...😞
*** thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for my copy of this book ***
Well the reviews are all over the place on this book, and I did finish it... I do not enjoy writing negative reviews... because I respect books and authors and I recognize the fact not everybody has the same taste.... so I will keep this brief and just mention a few things I did not care for about this book...
First off I should have love this book, the blurb has everything I enjoy about a good thriller mentioned in it... unfortunately this was not the case... I never understood really what was going on... I spent the majority of this book confused... not always quite sure who was talking, or who was who.... Conversations seemed to blend together and there was just simply too much going on...
I have read good reviews on some of this author’s other books, and I will absolutely give him another shot! This just was not the book for me...😞
*** thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for my copy of this book ***
April 27, 2018
Dead Girls by Graeme Cameron is a thriller that sounded as if it would be right up my alley with a police detective after revenge from the killer who had threatened her life. Unfortunately I found this one anything but a compelling thriller read.
The story is that detective Alisha Green was brutally attacked and left for dead but she did manage to survive her attack. Now two months later other victims have been found and some are even still missing so Ali wants to do anything she can to help catch the serial killer.
Ali however has one huge hurtle before she can be of any help with the case, her own failing memory. The attack has left Ali fighting her own mind and memories but she knows that she needs to recall those details to sort through the conflicting accounts and find her attacker.
Dead Girls began at a very fast pace bringing the action and a host of characters in at a rapid rate which may lead to some confusion. Normally I’m one that enjoys a fast pace but I also like depth built into it to get to know everyone and the situation I’m stepping into and it seemed that was missing in here leaving me struggling to get to know everything.
I also lost count of how many times during the book it seemed conversations just ran together and I would lose who was speaking, this also led to a disconnect to the story and characters. When the story included a main character struggling with what is real and what is imagined and her own memories while I was struggling to become invested I had a bit of chuckle to myself thinking maybe the author’s style was actually a brilliant twist to know how she felt. Regardless though this one really did not ever hook me into the story and the style was just not for me.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
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The story is that detective Alisha Green was brutally attacked and left for dead but she did manage to survive her attack. Now two months later other victims have been found and some are even still missing so Ali wants to do anything she can to help catch the serial killer.
Ali however has one huge hurtle before she can be of any help with the case, her own failing memory. The attack has left Ali fighting her own mind and memories but she knows that she needs to recall those details to sort through the conflicting accounts and find her attacker.
Dead Girls began at a very fast pace bringing the action and a host of characters in at a rapid rate which may lead to some confusion. Normally I’m one that enjoys a fast pace but I also like depth built into it to get to know everyone and the situation I’m stepping into and it seemed that was missing in here leaving me struggling to get to know everything.
I also lost count of how many times during the book it seemed conversations just ran together and I would lose who was speaking, this also led to a disconnect to the story and characters. When the story included a main character struggling with what is real and what is imagined and her own memories while I was struggling to become invested I had a bit of chuckle to myself thinking maybe the author’s style was actually a brilliant twist to know how she felt. Regardless though this one really did not ever hook me into the story and the style was just not for me.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.com/
June 22, 2022
Pretty fast paced for the majority of the book, the last 30% of the book truly had me on the edge of my seat. Ali, Annie and Erica quickly became my favorite characters by the ending. Such a thrilling book, found at my local library. It is action packed throughout, however, I felt the first 30% was a bit slow and mundane. The rest truly made the book worthwhile though!
February 10, 2018
ALL the stars and then a few more. Read this today, couldn't stop. If you loved Normal you will LOVE this and it is genuinely brilliant. Addictive as sin and with a lot of sinning in it, irreverent, funny, dark and delicious. With yet another hugely compelling, unforgettable main protagonist.
Big thumbs up! I've read it quite early as it is not out until May so I'll review properly nearer the time.
But read "Normal" in the meantime if you haven't and make yourself a date with the Dead Girls.
Highly Recommended.
Big thumbs up! I've read it quite early as it is not out until May so I'll review properly nearer the time.
But read "Normal" in the meantime if you haven't and make yourself a date with the Dead Girls.
Highly Recommended.
May 24, 2018
Dead Girls by Graeme Cameron sounded like the kind of thriller that keeps me up all night turning pages. Sadly for me it just wasn't. I have read mixed reviews on this book, so maybe it is just not the right book for me at the moment.
I found the story to be very confusing, so many characters and storylines happening all at the same time. It seems to jump around a lot and I found myself going back to re read as I wasn't sure where we were up to.
Thanks to Harlequin Australia and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book to read in exchange for my honest opinions
I found the story to be very confusing, so many characters and storylines happening all at the same time. It seems to jump around a lot and I found myself going back to re read as I wasn't sure where we were up to.
Thanks to Harlequin Australia and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book to read in exchange for my honest opinions
May 29, 2018
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3.5 stars
In 2015, author Graeme Cameron burst onto the psychological thriller and crime fiction scene with his book, Normal. A book that takes a comprehensive look at all facets of a serial killer, this one haunted me for some time after I finished the novel. Cameron is back with a brand new and astute novel that sees the return of his characters from the first novel. Dead Girls is a standalone, so readers can make the call as to whether or not they need to read the first, Normal, to better appreciate Dead Girls.
Dead Girls picks up two months after a serial killer unleashed a brutal attack on police detective Alisha Green, an attack she barely survived. Although Alisha is still standing, the attack has left her with a lasting impairment, her mind is scattered. Where once Alisha could recall anything and everything in great detail, now she struggles. Alisa is hell-bent on revenge and is set to prove to the killer still out there that she will beat him, at any cost. Contending with a clever serial killer and a failing mind, Alisha is up against the odds. But, this case is turned on its head when some new evidence is turned up. However, when both a witness and another surviving victim provide their account of the killer and his actions, Alisha’s version of events is put under the microscope. Alisha must dig into the depths of her mind and uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
After enjoying my reading experience of Normal in 2015, when an opportunity came my way to review Graeme Cameron’s latest and follow on from his previous book, I happily accepted Dead Girls to read. For the most part I was pleased with this book and my decision. There were a couple of pitfalls to this book though which I will attempt to illuminate for you.
As I mentioned in my opening, Dead Girls is a book that follows on from Cameron’s previous novel, Normal. Dead Girls is a standalone, so there may not be a need to seek out Normal. For me, it is a few years and many, many books since I read Normal, so perhaps if I had more time, a re-read of Normal may have sufficed. While Normal focussed on the inner workings of a serial killer at work, Dead Girls is more a police procedural. It is a suspense filled cat and mouse game between the killer and those chasing him, namely survivor Alisha. I enjoyed this aspect of the novel very much and I’m sure it will appeal to psychological thriller fans.
The prologue to Dead Girls really sets the scene for what is to come in this novel. It certainly whet my appetite! Dead Girls is very faced paced, almost relentless and the action remains consistent throughout the book. Cameron has a distinctive style of writing, there are moments in the book that border on satirical dark humour and I didn’t quite know what to make of it! Cameron is also a very clever writer who enjoys toying with the reader’s mind. There were plenty of moments in this book where my suspicions were wrong and when I went back to the drawing table, they were again incorrect. You really need to be on the ball with this one!
On characterisation. There are a lot of characters that come in and out of this novel, which at first put me off a little as I grappled with who was who and what part they played in the novel. Once this settled down, I developed a firm grip on the protagonists, I felt much better about this novel. I will advise you that the perspectives shift in this novel, from first to third, so you need to have a clear mind while reading this. Alisha, the lead, also suffers from memory loss, so her thoughts are often scrambled and confused. There is a real blurring of the lines between perceived reality, versus imagination. However, I think this is Cameron’s intention, to make us doubt Alisha. It all adds to the unreliable narrator aspect of this thriller.
Overall, I found Dead Girls to be a gripping detective based mystery. There is plenty of movement in this novel, which is maintained for the entire book. Dead Girls is intense, dark, twisted and full of tension. At times you just want to yell ‘watch your back’ to the characters in this novel, it is that kind of read. I will be on the look out for future titles by Graeme Cameron.
*I wish to thank Harlequin-Mira for providing me with a free copy of this book for review purposes.
3.5 stars
In 2015, author Graeme Cameron burst onto the psychological thriller and crime fiction scene with his book, Normal. A book that takes a comprehensive look at all facets of a serial killer, this one haunted me for some time after I finished the novel. Cameron is back with a brand new and astute novel that sees the return of his characters from the first novel. Dead Girls is a standalone, so readers can make the call as to whether or not they need to read the first, Normal, to better appreciate Dead Girls.
Dead Girls picks up two months after a serial killer unleashed a brutal attack on police detective Alisha Green, an attack she barely survived. Although Alisha is still standing, the attack has left her with a lasting impairment, her mind is scattered. Where once Alisha could recall anything and everything in great detail, now she struggles. Alisa is hell-bent on revenge and is set to prove to the killer still out there that she will beat him, at any cost. Contending with a clever serial killer and a failing mind, Alisha is up against the odds. But, this case is turned on its head when some new evidence is turned up. However, when both a witness and another surviving victim provide their account of the killer and his actions, Alisha’s version of events is put under the microscope. Alisha must dig into the depths of her mind and uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
After enjoying my reading experience of Normal in 2015, when an opportunity came my way to review Graeme Cameron’s latest and follow on from his previous book, I happily accepted Dead Girls to read. For the most part I was pleased with this book and my decision. There were a couple of pitfalls to this book though which I will attempt to illuminate for you.
As I mentioned in my opening, Dead Girls is a book that follows on from Cameron’s previous novel, Normal. Dead Girls is a standalone, so there may not be a need to seek out Normal. For me, it is a few years and many, many books since I read Normal, so perhaps if I had more time, a re-read of Normal may have sufficed. While Normal focussed on the inner workings of a serial killer at work, Dead Girls is more a police procedural. It is a suspense filled cat and mouse game between the killer and those chasing him, namely survivor Alisha. I enjoyed this aspect of the novel very much and I’m sure it will appeal to psychological thriller fans.
The prologue to Dead Girls really sets the scene for what is to come in this novel. It certainly whet my appetite! Dead Girls is very faced paced, almost relentless and the action remains consistent throughout the book. Cameron has a distinctive style of writing, there are moments in the book that border on satirical dark humour and I didn’t quite know what to make of it! Cameron is also a very clever writer who enjoys toying with the reader’s mind. There were plenty of moments in this book where my suspicions were wrong and when I went back to the drawing table, they were again incorrect. You really need to be on the ball with this one!
On characterisation. There are a lot of characters that come in and out of this novel, which at first put me off a little as I grappled with who was who and what part they played in the novel. Once this settled down, I developed a firm grip on the protagonists, I felt much better about this novel. I will advise you that the perspectives shift in this novel, from first to third, so you need to have a clear mind while reading this. Alisha, the lead, also suffers from memory loss, so her thoughts are often scrambled and confused. There is a real blurring of the lines between perceived reality, versus imagination. However, I think this is Cameron’s intention, to make us doubt Alisha. It all adds to the unreliable narrator aspect of this thriller.
Overall, I found Dead Girls to be a gripping detective based mystery. There is plenty of movement in this novel, which is maintained for the entire book. Dead Girls is intense, dark, twisted and full of tension. At times you just want to yell ‘watch your back’ to the characters in this novel, it is that kind of read. I will be on the look out for future titles by Graeme Cameron.
*I wish to thank Harlequin-Mira for providing me with a free copy of this book for review purposes.
March 17, 2018
I received a free e-copy of Dead Girls by Graeme Cameron from NetGalley for my review.
This is a crime novel about a Serial killer, on the loose. There are five girls missing and two dead police officers. Sgt. Ali Green is searching for the serial killer while dealing with some personal issues of her own. Ali gets brutally beaten by an unknown person, who she assumes is the serial killer. He know who she is but she is having trouble remembering things since the beating. With Ali's memory loss, she is struggling with what is real and what is not. Ali needs to remember the past or she may face her own doom.
This is a crime novel about a Serial killer, on the loose. There are five girls missing and two dead police officers. Sgt. Ali Green is searching for the serial killer while dealing with some personal issues of her own. Ali gets brutally beaten by an unknown person, who she assumes is the serial killer. He know who she is but she is having trouble remembering things since the beating. With Ali's memory loss, she is struggling with what is real and what is not. Ali needs to remember the past or she may face her own doom.
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June 8, 2018I feel weird rating this book because I believe the majority of the reason I didn't particularly enjoy it was that I didn't read Cameron's other novel, Normal. When I requested Dead Girls from Netgalley I assumed it was a stand-alone. It didn't mention being the second in a series nor did I see anywhere the encouragement to read Normal beforehand.
I first started getting confused when Ali started alluding to events I felt I should have known more about. So I went on Goodrads and did my due diligence research. I couldn't find Ali mentioned in the synopsis nor any reviews. I continued reading. Then the name Erika appeared and I remembered seeing her name. Then came Annie's POV. This is when I realized that this was indeed a true second novel of a series.
From reading other reviews on Goodreads, I feel most did not know, or did not read, Normal before Dead Girls. Most reviews say the same thing as my thoughts: it's confusing, feels all over the place, and had a lot of story lines.
If you've read the first book in this series, then I believe you will enjoy this one. However, if like me, you thought this was a stand-alone (or could be read as one), you will feel immensely lost.
I first started getting confused when Ali started alluding to events I felt I should have known more about. So I went on Goodrads and did my due diligence research. I couldn't find Ali mentioned in the synopsis nor any reviews. I continued reading. Then the name Erika appeared and I remembered seeing her name. Then came Annie's POV. This is when I realized that this was indeed a true second novel of a series.
From reading other reviews on Goodreads, I feel most did not know, or did not read, Normal before Dead Girls. Most reviews say the same thing as my thoughts: it's confusing, feels all over the place, and had a lot of story lines.
If you've read the first book in this series, then I believe you will enjoy this one. However, if like me, you thought this was a stand-alone (or could be read as one), you will feel immensely lost.
July 26, 2018
Police Detective Alisha "Ali" Green was brutally attacked two months ago. The killer left her almost dead and her partner dead. Since then has she had a memory problem, even simple things are hard to remember. She can't even be sure that her memory is always right. And, the killer is still out there.
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February 13, 2018
I absolutely loved Normal when I first received it for review. It was so action packed and suspenseful, not to mention the fact that it was told from the villains point of view, something we don't get to see every day in these stories.
Not only did we end up having feelings for the bad guy, but we almost understood him as well. It was quite the read. One that definitely messed with your mind a little and left you wanting more.
I was so excited to get Cameron's latest book, I just knew that it would once again blow my mind and leave me on the edge of my seat and it did do those things but maybe just not to the extent that Normal did.
I did like this but for some reason, I had a really hard time getting into the story and feeling anything for the protagonist which is weird because it really was a suspenseful story and very wll written. One I am sure fans of his debut novel, will really enjoy.
*ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*
Not only did we end up having feelings for the bad guy, but we almost understood him as well. It was quite the read. One that definitely messed with your mind a little and left you wanting more.
I was so excited to get Cameron's latest book, I just knew that it would once again blow my mind and leave me on the edge of my seat and it did do those things but maybe just not to the extent that Normal did.
I did like this but for some reason, I had a really hard time getting into the story and feeling anything for the protagonist which is weird because it really was a suspenseful story and very wll written. One I am sure fans of his debut novel, will really enjoy.
*ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*
July 5, 2018
DNF - 50% Completion
Well folks, I tried, really I did. I really hate to give up on a novel, but, I decided after the last terrible book I suffered through, that I wouldn't do it again. I wouldn't waste the effort in attempting to get through it when there were certain factors involved. Let's face it, there are some novels where there are things that just won't change no matter how far you read into it, and this was one of those novels.
The first thing and probably the most important factor in my decision to abandon the novel was the narration. Good grief Charlie Brown! This thing was all over the place, I have never read a more jarring novel. One minute, you're reading along, trying to follow the storyline (not an easy task let me add) and then BAM, you're all the sudden reading something about another character that for all I know could be the past... maybe the present... it's hard to say. The author offers no page breaks to assist the reader, and this my friends as we all know just creates a very unpleasant reading experience.
The next factor in my decision to abandon the novel was the dialogue. The dialogue is very minimal, clunky, and often doesn't flow well. Many of the characters come across the same, and you often can't tell who is saying what. The constant cutting off of dialogue is very overdone and quite frankly annoying. A thought is often never finished and this interrupts not only the flow in dialogue, but also the reader's flow.
"That in itself raises questions, given what we think happened immediately afterwards, so the firs-"
"Wait," I said. "Wait wait wait. What do you mean, what we think happened?"
And the dialogue continues and the reader is never clued into what the complete thought was supposed to be. This happens way more often than it should.
Lastly... character development and overall plot. WHAT... THE.. HECK... PEOPLE?!? Okay, let me take a moment to acknowledge that yes, this is the second in the series, and yes, maybe I should have read the first before reading this one. That said, I have picked up plenty of novels that are parts two, three, and even further into a series, and have never felt so lost before. With this one, it was literally like walking into the movie theater mid movie and trying to figure out what the heck was going on. Generally, an author will slowly starting filling the reader in throughout the novel with the backstory on the characters from the previous novel(s). In this case however, I'm pretty sure for the first 3 or 4 chapters I didn't even know who was narrating. There was no proper introduction, it just felt so off-putting. I tell ya, when an author can hook me mid series, and make me want to go back and read the previous novels in the series because the novel was just that good, then that's when you know it was done right. But when I need to stop reading the novel and go back and read the first in the series, well, then I can't say that character development and plot were really on point.
I want to thank NetGalley, Harlequin - Park Row Books, and Graeme Cameron for allowing me the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for my review. I'm sorry it just didn't work out so great for me.
Well folks, I tried, really I did. I really hate to give up on a novel, but, I decided after the last terrible book I suffered through, that I wouldn't do it again. I wouldn't waste the effort in attempting to get through it when there were certain factors involved. Let's face it, there are some novels where there are things that just won't change no matter how far you read into it, and this was one of those novels.
The first thing and probably the most important factor in my decision to abandon the novel was the narration. Good grief Charlie Brown! This thing was all over the place, I have never read a more jarring novel. One minute, you're reading along, trying to follow the storyline (not an easy task let me add) and then BAM, you're all the sudden reading something about another character that for all I know could be the past... maybe the present... it's hard to say. The author offers no page breaks to assist the reader, and this my friends as we all know just creates a very unpleasant reading experience.
The next factor in my decision to abandon the novel was the dialogue. The dialogue is very minimal, clunky, and often doesn't flow well. Many of the characters come across the same, and you often can't tell who is saying what. The constant cutting off of dialogue is very overdone and quite frankly annoying. A thought is often never finished and this interrupts not only the flow in dialogue, but also the reader's flow.
"That in itself raises questions, given what we think happened immediately afterwards, so the firs-"
"Wait," I said. "Wait wait wait. What do you mean, what we think happened?"
And the dialogue continues and the reader is never clued into what the complete thought was supposed to be. This happens way more often than it should.
Lastly... character development and overall plot. WHAT... THE.. HECK... PEOPLE?!? Okay, let me take a moment to acknowledge that yes, this is the second in the series, and yes, maybe I should have read the first before reading this one. That said, I have picked up plenty of novels that are parts two, three, and even further into a series, and have never felt so lost before. With this one, it was literally like walking into the movie theater mid movie and trying to figure out what the heck was going on. Generally, an author will slowly starting filling the reader in throughout the novel with the backstory on the characters from the previous novel(s). In this case however, I'm pretty sure for the first 3 or 4 chapters I didn't even know who was narrating. There was no proper introduction, it just felt so off-putting. I tell ya, when an author can hook me mid series, and make me want to go back and read the previous novels in the series because the novel was just that good, then that's when you know it was done right. But when I need to stop reading the novel and go back and read the first in the series, well, then I can't say that character development and plot were really on point.
I want to thank NetGalley, Harlequin - Park Row Books, and Graeme Cameron for allowing me the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for my review. I'm sorry it just didn't work out so great for me.
May 30, 2018
Normal was one of my Top Ten reads in 2015 and I have been patiently waiting for the follow up since I was left gasping on the cliff hanger ending in February 2015. So now, 3 years later Dead Girls has been released and whilst I was ecstatic at receiving an early copy, I must admit it’s been so long since I read the first that I had forgotten most of the story line and characters.
However, almost instantly I am reminded why I love this authors writing so much. It’s so funny, politically incorrect and I couldn’t help laughing out loud at several parts in the book which I am sure other readers might find offensive or childish… but I don’t care. Normal and Dead Girls are NOT your average crime thrillers – they are dark, sick, twisted and absolutely hysterical. I don’t think you can read Dead Girls without reading Normal first, but that’s just my opinion.
It was a little confusing with all the new characters and this time the story is told through Ali (Alisha) Green, a police detective brutally attacked and left for dead in book 1. Her sense of humour, life observations, sarcasm and general wit was thoroughly entertaining. To sum it up – if you loved Normal – then you should enjoy Dead Girls.
However, almost instantly I am reminded why I love this authors writing so much. It’s so funny, politically incorrect and I couldn’t help laughing out loud at several parts in the book which I am sure other readers might find offensive or childish… but I don’t care. Normal and Dead Girls are NOT your average crime thrillers – they are dark, sick, twisted and absolutely hysterical. I don’t think you can read Dead Girls without reading Normal first, but that’s just my opinion.
It was a little confusing with all the new characters and this time the story is told through Ali (Alisha) Green, a police detective brutally attacked and left for dead in book 1. Her sense of humour, life observations, sarcasm and general wit was thoroughly entertaining. To sum it up – if you loved Normal – then you should enjoy Dead Girls.
January 10, 2019
Another enjoyable story though I did't enjoy this quite as much as Normal (read this first before Dead Girls) as that was so different and I guess I was hoping for more serial killer thoughts! However, it was still amusing, and fun, and a little gory.
March 29, 2018
Bummer, I didn't like it.
I had heard great things about Normal and I couldn't wait to read Dead Girls. Regrettably, I had problems with Dead Girls from the beginning. If I could use one word to describe it, it would be disorganized. To this reader, the narrative felt all over the place. We jump from one scene to the next without cohesive understanding of the actions by either the main protagonist or the villain in this story.
So what was Dead Girls about?
A suspected serial killer is on the lose. Two months ago, Sargeant Alisha Green was attacked by him and left for dead. Now, she is called back to work early but Alisha has failed to mention to her partner Kevin and superior Jenny that since her attack, she can't remember much and creating new memories is difficult too. She keeps a notebook to help herself remember.
The serial killer attacks many and as more cops keep dying, Alisah will have to find a way to remember what he looks like when the evidence starts pointing in a different direction.
Like I said earlier, it was hard to remain invested in this novel. Many passages and scenes were confusing. I would say that the last third was the most interesting one.
Cliffhanger: No
2/5 Fangs
A complimentary copy was provided by Park Row via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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February 3, 2018
***ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review***
Dead Girls by Graeme Cameron came out of nowhere and took me by surprise. This detective murder mystery was a disturbingly thrilling trip with unforgettable characters and unforeseen twists.
Detective Ali Green, after suffering a life threatening attack while hunting a serial killer, is back on the case, and will stop at nothing to find the person who nearly took her life. There is one small problem. She suffered a side affect of the attack. A failing memory has made it challenging for her to do her job and she must conceal it from her partner.
As she continues to piece together her memories and resumes her quest for the serial killer, she quickly realizes she is in the midst of a dangerous game. Evidence comes to light that contradicts what she believes, and soon she is unsure of who she can trust and who is an enemy.
As the stress takes hold and her nerves begin to fray, Ali must try to pull herself together, and prove to herself, and those around her, that she is still capable of solving this crime.
This chilling thriller was suspenseful, unique and cringe-worthy. What was so amusing about this book was how among the gore, tension and mystery, there was still a lighthearted and even snarky tone that was tossed about throughout. I went from edge of my seat anxiety to giggling to myself, as I turned from one page to the next.
Initially, I had a hard time warming up to the story. There was a lot of information at the beginning and it jumped around quite a bit. I was a little overwhelmed until I got my bearings and figured out who everyone was and the order of events. But, once I got about one third of the way into the book, I literally could not put it down. I zipped through the pages at a high rate of speed and ended up devouring the last two thirds in one sitting. Push through the initial development of the story because the ending payout is tremendously worth it.
4 solid stars
Dead Girls by Graeme Cameron came out of nowhere and took me by surprise. This detective murder mystery was a disturbingly thrilling trip with unforgettable characters and unforeseen twists.
Detective Ali Green, after suffering a life threatening attack while hunting a serial killer, is back on the case, and will stop at nothing to find the person who nearly took her life. There is one small problem. She suffered a side affect of the attack. A failing memory has made it challenging for her to do her job and she must conceal it from her partner.
As she continues to piece together her memories and resumes her quest for the serial killer, she quickly realizes she is in the midst of a dangerous game. Evidence comes to light that contradicts what she believes, and soon she is unsure of who she can trust and who is an enemy.
As the stress takes hold and her nerves begin to fray, Ali must try to pull herself together, and prove to herself, and those around her, that she is still capable of solving this crime.
This chilling thriller was suspenseful, unique and cringe-worthy. What was so amusing about this book was how among the gore, tension and mystery, there was still a lighthearted and even snarky tone that was tossed about throughout. I went from edge of my seat anxiety to giggling to myself, as I turned from one page to the next.
Initially, I had a hard time warming up to the story. There was a lot of information at the beginning and it jumped around quite a bit. I was a little overwhelmed until I got my bearings and figured out who everyone was and the order of events. But, once I got about one third of the way into the book, I literally could not put it down. I zipped through the pages at a high rate of speed and ended up devouring the last two thirds in one sitting. Push through the initial development of the story because the ending payout is tremendously worth it.
4 solid stars
June 2, 2018
Thank you to Harlequin-Park Row Books and NetGalley for an advance e-copy of Dead Girls by Graeme Cameron in exchange for an honest review. Detective Sergeant Ali Green has been attacked by a serial killer and left with severe memory problems. Upon her return to work, she tries to overcome and mask her memory issues while investigating the abduction and murder of several young women. This psychological thriller has great potential and has all the markings of a fascinating read but it seems to confuse the reader with too many characters with too few reasons for being in the story. However, the author brings the novel to a satisfactory end. I would like to read more books by this author because he shows capabilities for writing good suspense fiction.
May 3, 2018
Really enjoyed this one! Review to follow closer to publication!
June 6, 2018
I didn't read the first book in the series and from what I can tell Dead Girls is a Stand Alone novel.
Dead Girls is a cat and mouse game from a police procedural side. The story is more of a psychological thriller with Alisha Green unsure of what she remembers after being attacked by a killer in the first book.
While the story is quick moving the problem is the list of characters that will trip up readers as well as the author switching from first to third person throughout the book. Which is the reason for the 3 star review for the book. Pick a voice do not keep switching because it will trip of readers.
Once the readers is able to understand the authors voice the story moves quickly but doesn't keep this readers interest because of the endless characters that had me lost who was who.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher Park Row for a copy of Graeme Camerson's Dead Girls.
Dead Girls is a cat and mouse game from a police procedural side. The story is more of a psychological thriller with Alisha Green unsure of what she remembers after being attacked by a killer in the first book.
While the story is quick moving the problem is the list of characters that will trip up readers as well as the author switching from first to third person throughout the book. Which is the reason for the 3 star review for the book. Pick a voice do not keep switching because it will trip of readers.
Once the readers is able to understand the authors voice the story moves quickly but doesn't keep this readers interest because of the endless characters that had me lost who was who.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher Park Row for a copy of Graeme Camerson's Dead Girls.
September 18, 2018
2.5/5 stars
Dead Girls is a British mystery/thriller. It is the follow-up to Normal.
On netgalley there was no indication that this was book two in a series. Most of the goodreads reviews seem to imply that readers read Dead Girls as a standalone (which I did). But it seems clear that this is a continuation to the story told in Normal.
I did not read Normal, but it seems like that book is told from the POV of the serial killer. And that some of the characters from Dead Girls are in that book (Erica being the main one).
This book is mostly from the POV of the detective (Ali). Although there are multiple other 3rd person narrators.
I don't know if this book would have made more sense if I had read book one first. But I just didn't really connect with Ali or the story.
The story is only about catching the serial killer. We see injured detective Ali trying to put the pieces together. But I wanted more. This book was just okay for me.
Thanks to netgalley and Park Row books for allowing me to read this book.
Dead Girls is a British mystery/thriller. It is the follow-up to Normal.
On netgalley there was no indication that this was book two in a series. Most of the goodreads reviews seem to imply that readers read Dead Girls as a standalone (which I did). But it seems clear that this is a continuation to the story told in Normal.
I did not read Normal, but it seems like that book is told from the POV of the serial killer. And that some of the characters from Dead Girls are in that book (Erica being the main one).
This book is mostly from the POV of the detective (Ali). Although there are multiple other 3rd person narrators.
I don't know if this book would have made more sense if I had read book one first. But I just didn't really connect with Ali or the story.
The story is only about catching the serial killer. We see injured detective Ali trying to put the pieces together. But I wanted more. This book was just okay for me.
Thanks to netgalley and Park Row books for allowing me to read this book.
June 3, 2018
Dead Girls follows hot on the heels of the excellent Normal and so don't read this one first. It's been three years since Normal was published and I think that does dampen the impact of Dead Girls a little as it's hard to remember everything that went on. Nevertheless, an enjoyable and slightly (actually, quite a bit) crazy and dark crime novel in which police and victims are all put in the same sinking boat by a monstrous and yet polite serial killer. A one-day read. Review to follow shortly on For Winter Nights.
May 25, 2018
Time taken to read - 3 days
Publisher - H Q Stories
Pages - 400
Source - Review copy
Blurb from Goodreads
I may not remember everything, but I know he won’t hurt anyone else.
I won’t let him.
It’s been two months since a serial killer brutally attacked police detective Alisha Green and left her for dead. Two months since she could effortlessly recall simple things, since her mind felt remotely sound. The nameless killer thinks he knows her, thinks she’s just another dead girl among many. Ali Green plans to show him he’s dead wrong about that.
Ali has two enemies now: the dangerous man she’s hunting and her own failing memory. As explosive new evidence comes to light and conflicting accounts from a witness and a surviving victim threaten both her investigation and her credibility, she begins to question what is and isn’t real. And now Ali has no choice but to remember the past…before it buries her.
A hypnotically gripping thriller that proves internationally bestselling author Graeme Cameron is one of the most unique voices in contemporary fiction today.
My Review
Absolutely I recommend reading Normal by this author before reading this one, I read it a while back and feel like I want to re read it. DS Ali Green survived her encounter with "The man" the horrific serial killer from Normal and now we are following the police investigation and the after math of all that transpired from the first book. Normal was all about him, his activities, perspective, killings. This book is the police, primarily Ali, the pursuit and the ripples he has left from their encounter. Ali is determined he will harm no one else but how do you do your job, stay safe and keep the team going when you had a horrific injury and your memory is impaired?
It took me a wee bit to settle into this one, it kicks off with a bang and you are draw in quickly. However, there are a lot of characters and the scenes jump around a bit so it takes a wee bit to get your head round. Narration flips from first to third person, multiple characters and settlings and you have to be switched on to keep track. I think it adds to the weight of what Ali is going through, her memory is impaired, she has to keep notes and she is desperate to keep it hidden from her colleagues.
The devastation of this killer is clear from the beginning, he isn't featured much at all but his reach and actions have long lasting consequences. It is a unique story from that point of view, we see exactly how many lives a murderer can impact and the aftermath that follows. What I did really like was some of the subtle genius within Cameron's scenes. For example, what one character did when another finally left, nothing massive or huge but it encapsulates the reality of humanity. For some writers they can describe a place so well you can smell and see it, similar idea here but it is more some of the actions and responses a person does that just screams reality. It isn't a huge thing and some readers may pass over but I think small sparks like that are testament to creative genius. 3.5 out of 5 for me this time, I would like to see a prequel with more info on him and how he came to be, fingers crossed!
Publisher - H Q Stories
Pages - 400
Source - Review copy
Blurb from Goodreads
I may not remember everything, but I know he won’t hurt anyone else.
I won’t let him.
It’s been two months since a serial killer brutally attacked police detective Alisha Green and left her for dead. Two months since she could effortlessly recall simple things, since her mind felt remotely sound. The nameless killer thinks he knows her, thinks she’s just another dead girl among many. Ali Green plans to show him he’s dead wrong about that.
Ali has two enemies now: the dangerous man she’s hunting and her own failing memory. As explosive new evidence comes to light and conflicting accounts from a witness and a surviving victim threaten both her investigation and her credibility, she begins to question what is and isn’t real. And now Ali has no choice but to remember the past…before it buries her.
A hypnotically gripping thriller that proves internationally bestselling author Graeme Cameron is one of the most unique voices in contemporary fiction today.
My Review
Absolutely I recommend reading Normal by this author before reading this one, I read it a while back and feel like I want to re read it. DS Ali Green survived her encounter with "The man" the horrific serial killer from Normal and now we are following the police investigation and the after math of all that transpired from the first book. Normal was all about him, his activities, perspective, killings. This book is the police, primarily Ali, the pursuit and the ripples he has left from their encounter. Ali is determined he will harm no one else but how do you do your job, stay safe and keep the team going when you had a horrific injury and your memory is impaired?
It took me a wee bit to settle into this one, it kicks off with a bang and you are draw in quickly. However, there are a lot of characters and the scenes jump around a bit so it takes a wee bit to get your head round. Narration flips from first to third person, multiple characters and settlings and you have to be switched on to keep track. I think it adds to the weight of what Ali is going through, her memory is impaired, she has to keep notes and she is desperate to keep it hidden from her colleagues.
The devastation of this killer is clear from the beginning, he isn't featured much at all but his reach and actions have long lasting consequences. It is a unique story from that point of view, we see exactly how many lives a murderer can impact and the aftermath that follows. What I did really like was some of the subtle genius within Cameron's scenes. For example, what one character did when another finally left, nothing massive or huge but it encapsulates the reality of humanity. For some writers they can describe a place so well you can smell and see it, similar idea here but it is more some of the actions and responses a person does that just screams reality. It isn't a huge thing and some readers may pass over but I think small sparks like that are testament to creative genius. 3.5 out of 5 for me this time, I would like to see a prequel with more info on him and how he came to be, fingers crossed!
March 26, 2018
Initially I was confused by this novel as there seemed to be too many characters introduced at the beginning and I was unclear who were the victims and who was missing or dead. I did like the character of Ali but her confusion and "misplaced" memories only confused me as well. Once I got into the heart of the story, I did enjoy it but not as much as some of the thrillers I've read recently. I would definitely read more by this author though as it was well-written with a solid plot.
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!
April 27, 2018
I’d like to thank Harlequin Australia for providing me with an e-ARC of this book, through NetGalley.
Detective Ali Green has seen the face of a serial killer. He tried to kill her too. The problem is, he left her with a head injury that has made it impossible for her to remember his face. Her memory is also failing her in every day life and affecting her job. That's not going to stop her from hunting him down and solving the case though. While trying to piece together the case, and her memory, she starts to wonder who she can trust, who is keeping secrets and whether she'll be able to hold onto her sanity and her job. Conflicting evidence has her questioning what she believes to be true, but does she have all the pieces of the puzzle, or are some still locked inside her scattered memory?
Dead girls was a gripping detective murder mystery that was right out of C.S.I. It was suspenseful in a physical and psychological way but interjected with sarcastic and dark humour, which kept me engaged with the characters. The different characters were a little hard to keep track of in the beginning, but as the book moved along, they intertwined and I enjoyed figuring out where everyone fit and what part they played. I would have liked a few more twists or a really shocking reveal in there somewhere, but all in all it was an interesting and intense thriller that I really enjoyed reading.
Detective Ali Green has seen the face of a serial killer. He tried to kill her too. The problem is, he left her with a head injury that has made it impossible for her to remember his face. Her memory is also failing her in every day life and affecting her job. That's not going to stop her from hunting him down and solving the case though. While trying to piece together the case, and her memory, she starts to wonder who she can trust, who is keeping secrets and whether she'll be able to hold onto her sanity and her job. Conflicting evidence has her questioning what she believes to be true, but does she have all the pieces of the puzzle, or are some still locked inside her scattered memory?
Dead girls was a gripping detective murder mystery that was right out of C.S.I. It was suspenseful in a physical and psychological way but interjected with sarcastic and dark humour, which kept me engaged with the characters. The different characters were a little hard to keep track of in the beginning, but as the book moved along, they intertwined and I enjoyed figuring out where everyone fit and what part they played. I would have liked a few more twists or a really shocking reveal in there somewhere, but all in all it was an interesting and intense thriller that I really enjoyed reading.
May 23, 2018
I have heard lots of good things about Graeme Cameron and read many glowing reviews about his previous book ‘Normal’. I have always intended to read ‘Normal’ but I just haven’t been able to find the time to read it. I was offered the chance to read and review ‘Dead Girls’, which is his most recent book and I knew that there was no time like the present to acquaint myself with his books, so I gladly accepted. Boy oh boy I am so glad that I did. I absolutely loved reading ‘Dead Girls’ but more about that in a bit.
I have to say that it took me a while to get used to the very unique characters in this book. I don’t mean that in a negative way but I couldn’t decide if some of them were for real. After a while and after I had sussed some of the and their personalities out, I really got into the story and felt as though the characters were real. I found myself warming to some of them, whilst at the same time I was extremely wary of others.
‘Dead Girls’ is very well written. The prologue introduces us to the lead detective and we learn of a traumatic ordeal that she suffered. The book certainly started with a bang, it hit the ground running and for me, the story maintained the pace throughout. After I got used to the author’s writing style and I had sussed out some of the characters, I became addicted to reading this book. I picked it up and only intended to read a couple of chapters and I only looked up 15 chapters later. I was intrigued by the direction in which the story was going and I just had to read on and on to find out what was going to happen and if my suspicions were correct. It took me a while to get used to some of the dark humour in the book but before long I found myself chuckling away at something that had been said or done or described. Not too often mind because that sounds so wrong when you are reading a book about a serial killer. I have to say that I did find parts a little confusing at times because I wasn’t sure how much the main character DS Ali Green was ‘remembering’ or if she was imagining it. Ali has a failing memory that comes and goes. Reading ‘Dead Girls’ was like being on a very unpredictable but exciting and thrilling rollercoaster ride. There were lots of twists, turns and moments where I just wanted to put my hands over my eyes because I was genuinely afraid of what was going to happen next.
Overall I have to say that I really did enjoy reading ‘Dead Girls’ and I would certainly recommend that you read it. Be prepared for reading a book, which is certainly different from your usual read and which messes with your head a bit. I am going to find my copy of ‘Normal’ and make reading it a priority. I can’t wait to read what Graeme Cameron comes up with next. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a well deserved 4* out of 5*.
I have to say that it took me a while to get used to the very unique characters in this book. I don’t mean that in a negative way but I couldn’t decide if some of them were for real. After a while and after I had sussed some of the and their personalities out, I really got into the story and felt as though the characters were real. I found myself warming to some of them, whilst at the same time I was extremely wary of others.
‘Dead Girls’ is very well written. The prologue introduces us to the lead detective and we learn of a traumatic ordeal that she suffered. The book certainly started with a bang, it hit the ground running and for me, the story maintained the pace throughout. After I got used to the author’s writing style and I had sussed out some of the characters, I became addicted to reading this book. I picked it up and only intended to read a couple of chapters and I only looked up 15 chapters later. I was intrigued by the direction in which the story was going and I just had to read on and on to find out what was going to happen and if my suspicions were correct. It took me a while to get used to some of the dark humour in the book but before long I found myself chuckling away at something that had been said or done or described. Not too often mind because that sounds so wrong when you are reading a book about a serial killer. I have to say that I did find parts a little confusing at times because I wasn’t sure how much the main character DS Ali Green was ‘remembering’ or if she was imagining it. Ali has a failing memory that comes and goes. Reading ‘Dead Girls’ was like being on a very unpredictable but exciting and thrilling rollercoaster ride. There were lots of twists, turns and moments where I just wanted to put my hands over my eyes because I was genuinely afraid of what was going to happen next.
Overall I have to say that I really did enjoy reading ‘Dead Girls’ and I would certainly recommend that you read it. Be prepared for reading a book, which is certainly different from your usual read and which messes with your head a bit. I am going to find my copy of ‘Normal’ and make reading it a priority. I can’t wait to read what Graeme Cameron comes up with next. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a well deserved 4* out of 5*.
March 20, 2018
Dead Girls by author Graeme Cameron is a fast-paced action thriller. Police Detective Alisha Greene is recovering from a brutal attack and injuries which have caused her problems with her memory and the ability to stay focused. She is trying to work and keeps a notebook to help her stay on track during the pursuit of the man who has killed young adult women and fellow officers Samantha and Kerry in previous attacks. Her partner Kevin was also injured in the previous attack and he knows Ali is not at the top of her game during the investigation. Kevin knows that Ali is trying very hard to do her job and catch this person who has taken so many lives and left injured people living in fear and chaos. But he wonders, can she do the job?
This is a story with psychological suspense because you don't really know who the killer is until further into the story. I really liked that it was a puzzle to put all of the clues together and reason if the killer is Erica or the mystery man who goes by three different names.
The friendship and work relationship between Alisha and Annie is a bit of a stress reliever. Annie is self-medicating with liquor which Ali hopes will not come to the attention of their supervisor, Jenny. Close to the end, there is a violent scene as Ali and Annie confront the killer, with a gun and the car. Poor girls, the short conversation they have while waiting for the emergency services was funny. You have to like them!
I liked the book and the characters, but it can be confusing in areas. I found myself going back to reread just to make sure I had the right character in the right sequence of events. There are a lot of key characters and many more dead bodies which are being found as the search for this serial killer progresses. If it had a bit more clarity I would have given it five stars. I would not recommend trying to listen to this book with an audible or TTS app. I tried that and it was way too easy to get off track between Ali and Annie.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
This is a story with psychological suspense because you don't really know who the killer is until further into the story. I really liked that it was a puzzle to put all of the clues together and reason if the killer is Erica or the mystery man who goes by three different names.
The friendship and work relationship between Alisha and Annie is a bit of a stress reliever. Annie is self-medicating with liquor which Ali hopes will not come to the attention of their supervisor, Jenny. Close to the end, there is a violent scene as Ali and Annie confront the killer, with a gun and the car. Poor girls, the short conversation they have while waiting for the emergency services was funny. You have to like them!
I liked the book and the characters, but it can be confusing in areas. I found myself going back to reread just to make sure I had the right character in the right sequence of events. There are a lot of key characters and many more dead bodies which are being found as the search for this serial killer progresses. If it had a bit more clarity I would have given it five stars. I would not recommend trying to listen to this book with an audible or TTS app. I tried that and it was way too easy to get off track between Ali and Annie.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
June 26, 2018
Thank you Park Row Books & NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book - all opinions are my own.
This book was a slow burn for me - there is alot going on in this story, so I realized quickly that I needed to pay strict attention to what was happening. Once I got dialed in, I was IN - and couldn't put this back down, as I was dying to see exactly where the twists were taking me.
Synopsis: Two months after Detective Ali Green was attacked and left for dead by a serial killer, she is still working on her recovery - including figuring out her new normal, featuring large gaps in her memory and inability to remember even the simplest details. Before she can completely sort herself out, she's drawn back onto the case when new evidence comes to light indicating the serial killer may not be working alone.
Graeme Cameron writes terrific suspense - there was never a moment in this book where I felt that I could relax and breathe. The entire time felt like the killer was breathing down the back of everyone's neck and I was consistently on edge waiting for the next twist to come flying at me. Graeme does great work writing complex characters who are deeply flawed (which I love), while making them very human and relatable.
This book did pick up speed for me, once I was about a third of the way in, so I recommend sticking with it if you are finding the beginning a lot to take in. While you could arguably read this as a stand alone, reading Graeme's first book, Normal, will certainly add a lot of context to the characters and the plot.
Overall, I really enjoyed this and I am hoping we might be seeing more of Ali Green in the future.
This book was a slow burn for me - there is alot going on in this story, so I realized quickly that I needed to pay strict attention to what was happening. Once I got dialed in, I was IN - and couldn't put this back down, as I was dying to see exactly where the twists were taking me.
Synopsis: Two months after Detective Ali Green was attacked and left for dead by a serial killer, she is still working on her recovery - including figuring out her new normal, featuring large gaps in her memory and inability to remember even the simplest details. Before she can completely sort herself out, she's drawn back onto the case when new evidence comes to light indicating the serial killer may not be working alone.
Graeme Cameron writes terrific suspense - there was never a moment in this book where I felt that I could relax and breathe. The entire time felt like the killer was breathing down the back of everyone's neck and I was consistently on edge waiting for the next twist to come flying at me. Graeme does great work writing complex characters who are deeply flawed (which I love), while making them very human and relatable.
This book did pick up speed for me, once I was about a third of the way in, so I recommend sticking with it if you are finding the beginning a lot to take in. While you could arguably read this as a stand alone, reading Graeme's first book, Normal, will certainly add a lot of context to the characters and the plot.
Overall, I really enjoyed this and I am hoping we might be seeing more of Ali Green in the future.
June 1, 2018
"That Man. That man who hurt me."
I enjoyed this book so MUCH more than the first book in the series NORMAL. Characters (most deeply flawed in one way or another), storyline, dialogue, setting - all seemed to work right this time around.
NORMAL was written from the POV of the antagonist - That Man, serial killer. This book was written in the POV of Detective Sergeant Ali Green and the book starts up immediately where book one ended.
Ali is back at work but really shouldn't be. She had a head injury and her memory is sporadic at best. But That Man is still out there and so is one of his captives who is suspected of helping him or maybe even being the mastermind behind all the serial killings.
This book held my interest all the way through and I enjoyed it very much.
I received this book from Harlequin Books through Edelweiss and Net Galley in the hopes that I would read it and leave an unbiased review.
I enjoyed this book so MUCH more than the first book in the series NORMAL. Characters (most deeply flawed in one way or another), storyline, dialogue, setting - all seemed to work right this time around.
NORMAL was written from the POV of the antagonist - That Man, serial killer. This book was written in the POV of Detective Sergeant Ali Green and the book starts up immediately where book one ended.
Ali is back at work but really shouldn't be. She had a head injury and her memory is sporadic at best. But That Man is still out there and so is one of his captives who is suspected of helping him or maybe even being the mastermind behind all the serial killings.
This book held my interest all the way through and I enjoyed it very much.
I received this book from Harlequin Books through Edelweiss and Net Galley in the hopes that I would read it and leave an unbiased review.
December 15, 2019
I literally have nothing good to say about this book. The writing was so disorganized and confusing it made it hard to follow what exactly was going on. I didn't enjoy a second of reading this. I pretty much hated it.
The story premise itself is a good one and might have made for a good story; if only someone else had written it.
I seriously need the next book I read to be good just to watch the stink of this off me (that's how much I hated it).
The story premise itself is a good one and might have made for a good story; if only someone else had written it.
I seriously need the next book I read to be good just to watch the stink of this off me (that's how much I hated it).
April 7, 2018
Detective Ali Green has her work cut out for her in this serial killer book. Detective Ali Green has been through a lot in past with serial killers, but she is not going to let this stop her. This book was face paced and full of great action. I enjoyed this book. *I received a free e-copy from NetGalley and this is my honest review.*
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