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After seeing good reviews on the 4th installment of this series, I decided to go back and read the first, Unsub. This true crime based thriller was a little uneven for me. However, having said that, I found this story both suspenseful and creepy! I rarely get creeped out by books but this one had my heart racing it‘s pretty brutal, but if that doesn‘t bother you then you will likely enjoy this book!
pickThis story about a detective's hunt for a serial killer was fast-paced, scary, disturbing and very hard to put down.
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pickLove crime thrillers...
Ookie thinks they are boring.
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pick155 of 2021.
Book 5 of #spookoweenreadathon .
Pages read. 1865
Book 1 of #OutstandingOctober .
Pages read: 367 pages
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pickI‘m super picky about my crime thrillers, and this one passed muster! Very engaging!
pickThis book was recommended to me by my library. This book did not disappoint. This was like reading a Criminal Minds episode. It was non stop action and terrifying. It had a twist at the end that I did not anticipate. This read quickly and had short chapters. The writing style was easy to get into and was very descriptive. It was truly terrifying. I HIGHLY recommend! #thriller #unsub
There may be a trend going with my picks for #top20series #20series20days 🤔
pickThis is one of my favorite procedural thrillers! Caitlin Hendrix is a badass detective, the killer is nuanced and though based off Zodiac, different enough to keep my attention, even on a second reading. I can‘t wait for the TV adaptation! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Book 13/24 for #brc28
Book mail! I ordered from my local indie bookstore, Murder by the Book, because I wanted to do a little something to help support them during this time (not tooting my own horn or anything). One book was back ordered so I should be getting that soon. Love that this book store is all about crime fiction, thrillers, mysteries, etc. #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinesses
so-soThe best way I can describe this book is "cinematic." It is fast-paced and very focused on creating crime-scene, insane criminal, and police procedure visuals. For me, though, it was done at the expense of any subtlety and felt kind of generic. Which disappoints me bc I was really looking forward to this one.
“But fate was a myth constructed by fools—people who gamble or follow horoscopes, who believe the stars rule their lives. Who think you have to take it.
Fate was bunk. There was no fate, only sin and recompense. And he was delivering it. He, Mercury, was sending the message.”
pickThanks @collegecatlady for sending this one to me, I can see why it‘s a fav! Whenever I read a thriller I always want a more complex (read: weird and convoluted) reason for the killer‘s actions and this book delivered. I will definitely be picking up the second one! #unsub
Our lit crawl at the Texas Book Festival continued with readings by crime fiction writers like Lou Berney, Max Booth, Meg Gardiner (pictured), Mike McCrarry, and Scott Von Doviak! @Ansirin
🚨🚨🚨awesome kindle deal 🚨🚨🚨
If you like thrillers you HAVE TO read this book. Have to. This is the first in a series, is based on the Zodiac killer, and has a kick ass female protagonist. What more could you ask for in a thriller?!
Morning reading before A and Nigel wake up. The mornings have been pretty great lately cooler and some beautiful fog. This is when I miss having a porch. I will enjoy my book and coffee on the couch 😊 Happy Saturday!
Some morning reading before I head back into work. Jumping into Unsub already getting into the action! Happy Wednesday
Thank you so much Tammy! This book looks amazing!!😍 Sorry it took so long to post as we were on vacation and I disconnect. #jb
A book purge.. I‘m in @mommamanzi
I‘ve read so many wonderful books this year it‘s hard to choose a favorite but I‘ll pick Unsub.✌🏻
Who else is in? @Ddzmini @Mirrormask @Ashley85 @ErinSueG
pickBest murder mystery I have read in a while. Legitimately creepy serial killer combined with just damaged enough female lead. I raced through this on a few hours and will be seeking out more of Meg Gardiner‘s work especially if they add to UK kindle!
pickOh my gosh! I can‘t say enough good things about this book. It was fantastic.
pickA dark and very well written novel. I love that the main character was a kick butt female detective. Can't wait to dive into the next book.
Just got home from camp and opened my #bottleandbookswap !! ( sorry I‘ve been tagging it wrong 🙄).. also sorry to say that the mug was token when I opened it 😔😭😩😞 but I love love love everything! I‘ve been dying to read this book forever now! Thank you so much @BeautyAndABook !! It is all perfect!
pickThis was riveting, as you can see by the middle-of-the-night photo in the dark. Edge of your seat serial killer thriller with a female lead. Loved every minute and couldn‘t put it down. Now it‘s time for some sleep!
pickOK WOW. I knew the reviews for this one were positive but I had no idea this would be so pulse-pounding, quick-paced, and addictive. How have I never read Meg Gardiner before? Is this her norm? Because wow wow wow 😮💯
This is a serial killer story. Terrifying and super suspenseful. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED it when Caitlin cracked the killer‘s code: IT‘S SO GOOD you guys.
A gritty, dark detective story written by a female with a female lead: YESSS!
pickThe UNSUB is a serial killer who stages intricate, over-the-top crime scenes as he terrorizes the San Francisco area for several years. Caitlyn Hendrix is a 2nd generation detective following in her father's footsteps, now pursuing the same killer who forced her dad into early retirement because of the psychological toll the case took on him. This is a well-crafted thriller with characters you'll want to read about again.
pick5 ☆ I loved it - Meg Gardiner is one of my favorite‘s and outdid herself again.
This is a fascinating psyche thriller about a serial killer back and on the rampage after twenty years. The suspense was unreal, terrifying.. my nerves were on end and I was literally shaking in my shoes! 😰 Soooo good!
I highly recommend this and its follow-up novel “Into the Black Nowhere” (another 5 ☆) to thriller/suspense/crime seekers.
Here‘s my official stack for the readathon
— my goal is to finish two books and *hope* to have a 3rd started.
Good luck to all participants - let‘s have fun reading!!!
#DeweysReadathon
2. You know you live in a boring area when the most fascinating news is the fact that this weekend will finally be 70 and sunny instead of miserable and rainy.
3. Just reading- too much to do to be -athoning
4. Why was the ketchup bottle blushing? Because it saw the salad dressing. 😊
5. 👍👍👍🏻👍🏽👍🏿. I am loving these jokes!
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Rainy day and not feeling well. Going to just curl up with my reading buddy and this really good mystery. Happy Rainy Sunday reading!
pickI‘m glad that I saw Stephen King‘s post about author Meg Gardiner‘s book Into The Black Nowhere. That led me to reading Unsub. I am one of those bookworms that likes to read a series in order. This is the type of book that you can sit down and read in one sitting. I stayed up late to read this book and had to force myself to go to bed. That‘s how good this book is. #meggardiner #unsub #goodreadschallenge #goodreads
Wait! No wonder he knows what they are up to! This dude has a daughter that works for the station. #unsub #meggardiner
The Prophet is one of the most brilliant and cunning killers. I know that he is not real, but he scares the crap out of me. I‘m up to page 103 out of 414. #unsub #meggardiner
pickOh. My. God. This is the best book I‘ve read in a LONG time. I read this 400+ book in one sitting. So compelling. It‘s like reading an episode of Criminal Minds. There are many twists at play, all of them fresh and unexpected. Pick this up now.
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Not my best month, but I really enjoyed all the books I read in March. The tagged book was my favorite.
pickMy first book by this author & I was impressed. It reminded me of Karin Slaughter's books-dark & suspenseful. I liked the MC, Caitlin Hendrix, a recently made a narcotics detective who becomes obsessed with apprehending an unsub known as "The Prophet"-a resurfaced serial killer who ruined her ??✈️ father 20-years prior. Lots of twists including a big one I didn't see coming ?& a good set up for the next book that released earlier this year.
