Peek A Boo I See You

Emma Frost #5

by Willow Rose

The body of a woman found in front of Nordby City Hall has a message for Emma Frost carved into the skin. Behind this ruthless murder stands a ghostly figure that likes to play childish games. Soon, this killer brings a reign of terror to the small Danish Island and especially to the life of Emma Frost.

While Emma's personal life is in a mess, she also has to hunt down a cruel predator who seems to be targeting people with serious mental illnesses.

Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Fiction, Suspense, Mystery Thriller, Crime

322 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 26, 2014

About the author

Willow Rose is a multi-million-copy best-selling Author and an Amazon ALL-star Author of more than 100 novels.

Several of her books have reached the top 10 of ALL books on Amazon in the US, UK, and Canada. She has sold more than three million books all over the world.

She writes Mystery, Thriller, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense, Horror, Supernatural thrillers, and Fantasy.

Willow's books are fast-paced, nail-biting pageturners with twists you won't see coming. That's why her fans call her The Queen of Scream.

Willow lives on Florida's Space Coast. When she is not writing or reading, you will find her surfing and watch the dolphins play in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.



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Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 2 out of 5]

This novel was an action paced read that had you turning the pages. I especially love the character Emma Frost - she seems the warmest of Willow Rose's protagonists and most real. However, the author loses gigantic points for poorly researched mental disorders and that REALLY peeves me no end! For one, Bipolar Spectrum Disorder does not present as outlined in this story. I should know, I have it. It's like the author has read a list of symptoms and put her own interpretation on it.
I'm not sure how the mental health services work in Denmark but I would assume they're quite advanced. I agree with the author's premise that mental health services are poorly managed worldwide, especially in relation to child mental health programs and that the police are under equipped and do not understand how to deal with mentally ill people. But an 8yo screaming, strapped into what looks like an explosive device and about to be shot by police because they think he's dangerous - PREPOSTEROUS!!
I feel for Emma and her frustration at getting Victor diagnosed and some help for him, I've dealt with this on more than one occasion, especially with educators. But as a layman it's quite obvious that Victor has Austistic Spectrum Disorder with Asperger's Syndrome and Sensory Processing Disorder. If I can work that out then medical specialists in the novel should be able to. As to the character Samuel, I find it almost insulting that the author expects you to believe that his problems can be solved via intense therapy. The serious violence and torture of animals is a classic sign of sociopathy and psychopathology - these mental "disorders" cannot be fixed! The author is wrong in saying he is psychotic when he is psychopathic - two entirely different diagnoses, although they may seem to have many of the same features at the time of the psychotic break.
Poor research is not only dangerous but also lazy on the writer's part. Yes, I know it's fiction and that the author has artistic license, but this is so far wide of the mark, hence my rating.
Here's an idea ..... why don't author's speak to those who suffer mental illnesses and carers to get a better understanding? Google, books and medical practitioners have a dry outline of the disorders but they don't live with them on a daily basis.
The novel had a wonderful premise but the lack of proper research was too glaring to gloss over.

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[Sharon Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so enjoying the Emma Frost series. I've been reading one book after another. I also read the Rebecca Franck series. I absolutely love your books Willow Rose. So happy I discovered them. I will be a life long fan.

I am so enjoying the Emma Frost series. I've been reading one book after another. The storyline is easy to follow and grips your interest because you want to know what's going to happen next. I've been reading like crazy since I discovered your books. I also totally enjoyed the Rebbecka Franck series. I will be your life-long fan Willow Rose. Keep those stories coming.

[Lyndsy · Rating 3 out of 5]

As the series ages the writing gets better. The plot here is much better and not quite as obvious. I knew who the killer was, but didn't know how until the story got me there.

I find the romances in the story irritating.

[Bonnie Dale Keck · Rating 1 out of 5]

Kindle Unlimited, although own 9 of the 10 and possibly some of the sets; wondering if should buy 10 so going to read on ku but first going to read 1 NOPE ALL GARBAGE, went through 10 piles of filth and garbage and sewage. Every story has cardboard characters, unbelievable and stupid nonsense situations, and that is IF can understand the broken/bad mangled sentences of 'English'. CLAIMS a 'modern murder she wrote' uh how, it's not a decent mystery, it's not a decent 'book', and it's ridiculously BAD.


This is, by far, one of stupidest things {ALL TEN} have ever read in entire life, and that's thousands of books across every genre. Did person writing this have English skills, because sure doesn't seem that way, and if it was translated that person needs fired, whoever edited this crap as well because there are misspellings, run on sentences, words in weird places, missing words, wrong syntax, pretty much unreadable mess. The switching of perspective in telling this mess is ridiculous. Switching tenses is ridiculously confusing and definitely wrong. When a 'story' is this bad, it makes it worse if that's even possible, when can't tell who is saying what or talking to or about who. This whole piece of junk should have warning label for graphic crap garbage.

NOT NOT NOT "A modern MURDER SHE WROTE."

The body of a woman found in front of Nordby City Hall has a message for Emma Frost carved into the skin. Behind this ruthless murder stands a ghostly figure that likes to play childish games. Soon, this killer brings a reign of terror to the small Danish Island and especially to the life of Emma Frost.
While Emma's personal life is in a mess, she also has to hunt down a cruel predator who seems to be targeting people with serious mental illnesses.

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[Koutina P · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oh boy, where do I start?

Willow Rose’s books are “easy reading”. Sure, they’re cruel and gruesome but unfortunately, so is the world.

This book however... Help.

Until now the only good characters are Emma’s dad and Morten. Oh and Jack, poor thing.

Sophia: What kind of bitch friend is she? She had Jack over after the incident, no need to call Emma too.

Emma’s mom: What an unsympathetic woman. Disgusting even to be so obsessed with her looks at that age. And then the sudden change of mind? I don’t buy it.

Emma: She must be some woman to be targeted like that always. Why are people so obsessed with her? Devil vagina magic? Don’t believe that either. Also why doesn’t she get help for her annoying as f*** son? Lets her daughter suffer just because the little shit is “different”. He needs professional help for f***’s sake!

Victor: ugh. Just get him some help already. Annoying. I mean, I can’t even begin to understand what it’s like to have a special needs child but to just accept it and let him do whatever he wants is beneath me. How can a mother let her child have access to gory books at that age? Maybe start there.

Maya: typical teenager but not fair that she hurts her mother the way she does.

Also how can you “hide” a letter by just putting it in a drawer? I want to insert the eye rolling emoji here.

Let’s see what the other books bring.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This follows the story of a family who has a son who starts exhibiting a mental illness at just 4 years old. The family is beside themselves not understanding what’s going on with him. They are also dealing with different so called professionals just telling them this is behavioral issues and there must be something wrong at home. This is sad and so true. Having an autistic son with ADHD, the lack of help and understanding even from doctors was overwhelming. I found this story sad but so true in how the system constantly fails people with disabilities.
In present time people with disabilities are coming under attack and the others are ending up dead. Emma for some reason is targeted by this killer and doesn’t know why.
Can I just say I still am having a hard time with Morten. He is such a useless cop.
“Can I come in?” “I don’t know if it’s such a good idea,” “It’s pretty bad in here. Call for an ambulance will you? “Is it a life threatening situation? “I guess not. I’m pretty sure she’s dead.”
Um this woman is decapitated. Do they call ambulances in other countries for dead people? I don’t know. His response to that situation and his irritation with Emma who is smarter than him and apparently a better cop has me wishing for their swift break up and a fast recovery with her neighbor Jack.

[Stephanie Jenkins Ortiz Cerrillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another great addition to the Emma Frost series by author, Willow Rose. As always I did not see the twist at the end coming! I love the way Willow Rose intertwines two or more plots together in her books and how they come perfectly together at the end of each book. Rose is a master at writing cat-and-mouse, who-done-it mystery-thriller series and books that you can't put down.

Emma Frost finds herself right smack in the middle of another spine tingling mystery when a woman's body is found in front of city hall on Fanoe Island with a message meant for Emma carved into her skin. This murder is just the beginning of this killers reign of terror on Fanoe Island and to Emma and her family. The killer pulls Emma into case by challenging her to games, children's games, that she must solve in order to be able to save the life of the next victim. A killer that seems to feel his actions are justified because he is drawing attention to the state of affairs of those with mental illness.

Excellent read but as true to a lot of Willow Rose books it's not for the faint of heart or the squeamish!

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

I so wish we had a 10-star rating here. As it is, let's call it a 3.5. I love the characters, love the writing, and I've read all the previous Emma Frost books so I know the whole history. Things I didn't care for were the (correct) leaps that Emma made to solve the vague clues and I also felt it gave the mental health profession an extremely bad rap. Part of the story takes place about 10 years ago, which I truly believe wasn't as bad a time in the industry as the book is depicting. Yes, 20 years, especially 30+ years ago. I really don't want to get into it any more in depth than that. Yes, the system needs some help and I am glad this book is putting mental health issues in the spotlight. I had no problems reading the whole book and getting drawn into the drama and action of the plot. I still suggest a fan of this author read the book and if you're reading the series, please do read this one. Still love this author, her writing and this series. This one just isn't on the top of my faves.

[Rosemary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peek a Boo, I See You - a review by Rosemary Kenny

An Emma Frost Mystery that sees our heroine's race against time, to prevent a malevolent ly childish predator, (who's targeting mentally-disfunctional youngsters on the Danish island where she lives), from striking again, while he taunts her.

As she welcomes her Mom's visit and offer to mind her kids, Emma's summoned to HQ, after a body is found there...with a message for her carved into it.

Where is Anders Samuelsen found?
Is Dagmar about to become another victim?
What connects the various horrifying events with the Hummelgarten?

As the body count rises and Emma's efforts seem to get her no closer to an arrest, Queen of Scream, Willow Rose expertly ratchets the tension up to screaming point, by bringing the terror to Emma's own home and family.

There's only one way to find out how this spine-chilling story ends - get your copy of Peek a Boo I See You as soon as possible - and lock the doors while you discover the shocking truth!

[Christy · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the weaker novels in this series (so far... I'm on book 7 currently) and entirely due to a gaping lack of real research into mental health. Broad and outdated generalizations are made about a variety of mental health disorders and the continued ignorance Emma Frost has regarding her own son's mental health issues is inconsistent with someone who supposedly makes her living as an author. Emma has previously worked as a professional writer for magazines and should be very versed in the process of in-depth academic research... as should the author, Willow Rose. Also, the way WR continues to depict law enforcement as generally bumbling idiots akin to the Keystone Cops is particularly unbelievable. It shows very clearly that she has no experts in pocket to help with research, editing, or reviewing. I genuinely enjoy the series and the characters, in spite of these shortcomings, but this one really jumped the shark with the bank scene at the end.

[Lissa Wells · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you like Murder she wrote and whodunit sort of books then this writer is right up your mystery alley.. I have been reading Willow Rise for a few years now and she may not be well known to a lot but she is worth the read every time.
In this story , # 5 from the Emma Frost series, we start with a woman’s body washing up on shore with a message for Emma. The Caring Killer sets a game of Peek A Boo ..and starts playing childish games by terrorizing their small town..
Emma has to race the clock to find the answers as time runs out to save the victims , all while her Mother comes back into her life and her personal life is in tatters.
Although I knew from the very beginning who did it , it was still a great read to see how the story came together , and Willow always makes her characters so life like and relatable!

[Corinne · Rating 3 out of 5]

My 6P review: Publication, Plot, People, Place, Prose/Pace, Praise

Emma Frost receives a message carved into the skin of a dead body. Targeting the mentally ill, the killer likes to play childish games.

This was by far better than book 4, I’m pleased to say. Set in two timelines, it follows the story of a child who desperately needed mental health care. When he was given it, he was a loving boy but when it was taken away, he was violent. In the present day, the people associated with the institution and those suffering mental illness become targets of somebody’s rage.

This was not only a great thriller, but it highlighted the plight of the mentally ill in society.

My only criticism is that of Morten and the police on the island. They all appear to be very incompetent. I mean they queried whether a decapitated body was in fact dead!

A chilling but enjoyable read.

[Danielle Gonzalez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have enjoyed all of the books so far in this series. But, I think this one has been my favorite so hard. This mystery captures the problem with how people with a mental illness get care or treatment. The author's writing style is to tell multiple little stories at once, and they all tie in at the end. Several of the stories showed the challenge families can encounter in getting a proper diagnosis and treatment. Sometimes the system fails this population. I still enjoy all of the regular characters, and I like to see other characters pop up again who may have had small parts in previous stories. This book ended with a cliffhanger for the main character, so I can't wait to see what happens next.

[Gary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another bizarre story. This time focusing on mental illness. Personal challenges and tragedies demonstrate the failings of a government system for dealing with the mentally ill. And it strikes home for Emma. She is brought into the middle of things by a mad man who wants to work his revenge on those who wronged him and his family.

Emma also deals with her own family difficulties - children and parents, as well as her "boyfriend" Morten. One thing after another seems to pop up in each chapter, and you are always trying to figure out how everything is going to tie together as the story jumps back and forth by 6 or 7 years. It eventually all begins to make sense near the end as Emma finally puts the puzzle pieces together.

[Toni H · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emma Frost is in the middle of another case where the killer is sending messages to her to help stop the crimes. The killer is selecting people with mental health issues and sending clues to Emma for her to solve the clues to find the victims before time runs out. Emma has no idea why the killer is contacting her but she has no choice but to help solve the puzzle clues to safe the victims. Working with the police, they try to find a connection but haven't had any luck. The killer continues to play the cat and mouse game with Emma and even making the game personal to her. Now she is furious is more determined to get to the bottom of this game and pray the police finds the killer before it's too late.

[J. Sandra Wrobleski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Insight to Mental Illness

I thought the mystery of who the Caring Killer was hidden very well. I didn't guess who it was, as I usually do in murder mysteries. I found the insights of mental illness interesting and agree more needs to be done to help the various handicap individuals. Children especially who are overlooked in grade schools, and should be tested and helped, not just be labeled as attention deficit disorder, or undisciplined.

[Maria Costantino · Rating 5 out of 5]

The body of a woman found in front of Nordby City Hall has a message for Emma Frost carved into the skin. Behind this ruthless murder stands a ghostly figure that likes to play childish games. Soon, this killer brings a reign of terror to the small Danish Island and especially to the life of Emma Frost.

While Emma's personal life is in a mess, she also has to hunt down a cruel predator who seems to be targeting people with serious mental illnesses.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a standalone story spotlighting the problems with the mental health care system in Denmark and truly around the world. Minor elements spill over from Book 4 in the series, but they in no way affect this story. As with the other books in the series, the plot is tight with interesting twists and the recurring characters develop with each novel. I thought this book ended too abruptly, almost as if Rose either got tired of writing or hadn’t really thought out the denouement.

[Lelia Y Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A story with a moral

The book was not as well written as I expected, dealing with a very serious subject. The lack of treatment options for mental illness is a social catastrophe. Waiting to happen. This story was a great vehicle for addressing this issue, if taken seriously. I liked that there was no profanity used in the story. The blood held my interest.

[Aviar Savijon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peek A Boo

Willow Rose at her best in this both educational and scary thrilling work of complete horror. With a back story of a need for mental illness reform at both the state and federal levels. So many get abused and looked over by the system in place now there must and is a high demand for something better. I Loved It!!!!!

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twisted Tale

Emma Frost is at it again, even if she doesn't want to be. Another book in the making? Emma is pulled into another murder mystery when the murderer contacts her directly. Can she figure out the puzzle before more people die? Another great read from Willow Rose with enough suspense to keep you guessing and sitting on the edge of your seat.

[Sheila · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really wanted to love this book, but I think I am tired of Emma Frost. I feel nothing for her at all. There has been almost no characterization in the book (or any of the previous books) for me to connect to Emma, much less any of the characters. I have read quite a few of Willow Rose's books, and I usually love them. I think I just need to take a break.

[Darren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful!

This was wonderful. I cannot wait to read this book. Based on how the previous book ended, I immediately started this book. Emma is faced with a huge shock at the end of book for. In this book, besides trying to find a few serial killers, she is faced with how to handle the shock she was dealt in the end of book for.

[Jennifer Holloway Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy this author and have read many of her books. She is always versatile and tells a good story. In this book, she is pulled into a mystery when a message is left for her on a murder victim. The case is tied into her son that struggles with an autism-type disorder and a man that suffers from crippling anxiety. This book was a quick read, but kept me guessing until the very end.

[Brigette Unthank · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved every second of the first five books in the Emma Frost series. I am keen and egar to begin the next one to see where Emma's adventures end up taking her. These horror/thrillers are not like anything I have ever read before they keep you guessing and most times even if you think you know who the killer is. There is always lots of plot twists and you end up bring suprised in the end.

[Kathy Floyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

There is a lot of killing going on `a la Emma Frost style. Also, along with all the thrills and chills, there is a sad and disturbing story of Samuel that finally ties in at the end, but with a surprise!.

[mohan raj cpm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peek a boo.

Ms. Willow Rose is becoming a problem. She is becoming an addiction. Now I know how a drug addict feels when he doesn't get his daily dose! Her way of story telling is unique and gets under one's skin!

[Marina Spirova · Rating 3 out of 5]

I honestly expected more. I don't understand the need for so much personal drama in the books. For me it spoiled the story. More than that the storyline felt incomplete. It left too many voids I don't think that I would read the next one.