| Title | : | Girl, Alone (Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller #1) |
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| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 225 |
| Publication | : | First published December 16, 2020 |
But when a killer strikes in the swamps of Louisiana, Ella soon comes to learn that the real thing is nothing she could expect. Face to face with a real murder, a real killer, and a real ticking clock, Ella realizes she can’t rely on her knowledge. She must learn to trust her instinct, and allow herself to enter the dark canals of a real killer’s mind. If she gets it wrong, her career is at stake.
And so is the next victim’s life.
Will Ella’s talent be an asset? Or the source of her downfall?
Girl, Alone (Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller #1) Reviews
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Girl, Alone by Blake Pierce is pulse-pounding and action-packed. It is definitely a suspenseful crime thriller, and is the first book in the Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller series. Ella is an FBI Intelligence Agent, but she wants to join the coveted Behavioral Research and Instruction Unit (BRIU). With a photographic memory and extensive knowledge of serial killers, their victims, and their cases, she gets the opportunity to join Special Agent Mia Ripley on a case in Louisiana. There have been three murders within one week. Is it a serial killer or multiple killers? How will Ella handle coming face to face with a real murder versus only seeing a scene through photographs and reports? Will she add value to the investigation or will she be a detriment?
It was easy to connect with Ella Dark. She has a warm personality and a harrowing backstory, but lacks some self-confidence as she experiences her first case in the field. Overall, though, she’s a strong protagonist, and the author did a good job of giving her plenty of depth in this first novel. Mia Ripley, her partner, is an experienced field agent and works to mentor and train Ella. But will it be enough to help Ella survive? The reader also gets an occasional look at the killer’s thoughts and actions throughout the book. Who is it and what drives this person to kill?
The writing flows smoothly and pulled me immediately into the story line. It is exactly what you would expect from a well-written crime thriller with plenty of action, lots of investigation, some twists and wrong turns and a gripping, spellbinding, thought-provoking conclusion. It was so full of action and excitement that it kept me turning the pages to find out what was going to happen next. I was kept fully invested in the investigation becoming a success. But is that what happens?
Overall, this book was suspenseful, riveting, fast-paced, action-oriented, and entertaining. If you enjoy action crime thrillers that have strong female characters, then this may be the series for you. My one quibble was that Ella Dark was always referred to by her first name or as “Rookie” while other characters were referred to by their surnames.
This is the sixth book that I have read by this author in 4 different series and they have all been excellent. He continues to bring great characters, entertaining story lines, and lots of action together in exhilarating novels. I can’t wait to find out what’s next for Ella Dark.
I purchased a digital copy of this novel. This is my honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and are not biased in any way. Publication was December 16, 2020. This review was originally posted at Mystery and Suspense Magazine. -
Twenty eight year old Ella Dark in the FBI’s Intelligence Unit has spent her life studying serial killers. When she was five years old her father was murdered in his bed. She has had nightmares ever since and cannot be sure what is memory and what is fantasy. This is what drives her. So when she gets approached by the head of the Behavioural Analysis Unit about to fill in for a while she jumps at it. What’s more she will be accompanying one of the Bureau’s stars, Agent Mia Ripley, on a current investigation.
They head to a small town in Louisiana where three recent deaths have the Sheriff’s Department perplexed. Ella and Ripley visit the most recent scene and Ella is immediately struck with an idea - she sees similarities between this death and the killings of Ed Gein (a well known former serial killer). She then studies the files of the two earlier killings and makes a startling discovery - the three killings all echo a different, and well known, serial killer. Suddenly she is not so sure of herself - reading about killers and seeing their handiwork are two very different things.
The situation changes again when another potential victim manages to escape and gives them some details about the assailant. Ella joins the dots...and makes a mistake that puts her directly into the killer’s crosshairs. Can she play his mind game and win? Or is she doomed like his other victims?
The story could have great, it had some good elements but the plot was a little thin and quite derivative. Why invent new murder methods when you can write about a copy cat? The characters were also not fully fleshed out, I never felt that I got to know them. I guess the word I’m looking for is superficial. But if you want a quick read with some thrills and action, this will suit you fine. I was, however, looking for something with a little more depth. Thanks to BookSirens for providing me with a copy to review. My opinions are my own. -
This was an enjoyable read and book 1 of a new series by Blake pierce. Ella Dark, an analyst for the FBI is chosen to see how the behavior analysis team works. She’s teamed up with an experienced agent in an effort to show her the ropes. Her first case is a serial killer on the loose. I won’t say more than that about storyline. I gave his book 3 stars because it was neatly wrapped up and there wasn’t a lot of guessing fir me. I kind of felt like it was a present that I peeked on and so I already knew what I was getting. The thrill being gone. I sometimes like these books after several hard reads or huge books. Ultimately, I like the book and would recommend if you want an easy and enjoyable read. Last book of 2020.
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I highly doubt there is one “Blake Pierce,” considering how prolific the bibliography is. This particular Blake Pierce is not familiar with the American South, based on the descriptions given while Ella Dark was preparing for her trip and in the field in Louisiana. Also, there were so many editing misses that I kept being thrown out of the story. A key piece of evidence is found at one crime scene and also used in a subsequent crime. The agents were up all night and also met up in the morning at the precinct noting they didn’t get much sleep. Ella’s father was murdered when she was a small child or perhaps it was her sister. The obvious red herring was also clumsily done. It’s a quick and easy read, just don’t expect too much.
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Whoa! Mysterious! An unbelievably suspenseful and complicated tale! Especially when someone get's it wrong! This is AWESOME!
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The assumptions and the analyses of the crimes made by the two main female characters was completely unbelievable. You have the experience and track record of a semi-famous investigator pitted against the ruminations of a rookie...and the rookie manages to outthink the seasoned and talented investigator??? I'm sorry, but that's just stupid. The crimes themselves were interesting, but not to the extent that I could finish the book.
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This book is literally laughably bad. I can’t believe how many 5-star reviews it has received. It makes me wonder if we read the same book? This book contains just about every cliche imaginable with under defined characters and an absolutely bizarre “bad guy”. Absolutely awful.
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I really enjoyed that the serial killers I had previously read about were mentioned in this book and it was done in a knowledgeable, smooth way. The writing style was cohesive and held my interest. The enthusiasm and challenges that Ella faced were easy to picture and kept me wondering if she was on the right path. I'm looking forward to reading the second book in the series.
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I was let down by the last investigative series I started so I was hoping this one would redeem my feelings from the last one and it did. I could make this whole review about comparing the two, but that would take the focus away from the parts that I really liked about this book. It was a slow burning thriller that I would put in my mental section for a comfy mystery read. It was just a pleasant read overall and I was shocked how much was packed into only 200 pages.
The author did great with the use of different POVs in that they supported the story plot. However, it was difficult to tell who’s head you're in the first few paragraphs of a new chapter which shook me out of my focus. Overall though it wasn’t the worst transitions I’ve ever seen and would not be a reason to never pick the book up at a library.
I enjoyed strong, leading female characters . That being said, the characters still had their flaws which was refreshing. A different detective book I read recently (
The Silent Dolls) had the main character guessing everything down to small details with no explanation as to how she got there. With Ella you are in her mind as she walks through how she draws her conclusions .
I felt that Ella was too prepared to be on the field. I have completed many courses for my job as well as getting hands-on experience before being placed (as I’m sure many others have experienced), and even though I knew everything I needed to know, it didn’t prepare me for doing the real stuff. I feel like my experience would be similar to Ella’s. It probably wouldn’t make a better story, so I do understand why the author let her jump right into her first experience with both feet.
The author has more in-depth characteristics about the killer in this book than just the typical “he was a bad guy.” I’ve read a few books that have talked about the minds of serial killers, and a lot of these were shown throughout the book. Props to the author for diving deep!
This book is also a great example of a serial killer’s thirst for attention. It is something I think about whenever I pick up a true crime book or watch a documentary of a serial killer. Am I indulging in what interests most of the population therefore giving power to these killers? Am I giving them the satisfaction of the attention they want? I try to combat these thoughts by learning about the victims as who they are instead of “victim one.” It helps me a bit to feel a little better in being so interested in these people who don’t deserve to be remembered longer than heroes of our past, but alas, the worry still sits in the back of my head. -
Seriously? Who thinks you could be hired by the FBI and they wouldn't already know your father was murdered? That's just one unrealistic aspect of this book.
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FBI Agent Ella Dark works as an Analyst. She's particularly good when it comes to serial killers. She's been obsessed since she was a child and with her photographic memory, can recall almost every killer, victim, how the crimes were committed... and why, the trophies taken. She's been able to link crimes done in different parts of the country by the same killer.
Her dream has been to join with the Behavorial Crimes Unit ... and today that dream comes true.
A killer is marking his territory in Louisiana, and the local police, even the FBI are having trouble. Because of her knowledge and brilliant mind, she's been chosen to participate in the field, even though she has no practical experience.
What she finds astonishes everyone. But to find the killer, she must put herself in danger ... and the killer may be closer than she thinks.
This is an excellent start to a new series! Dark is a wonderful character, and her backstory is devastating. Well-written, there are twists and turns aorund every corner; The suspense starts on the first page and maintains a high level until the unexpected conclusion.
I love getting in on the ground floor of a riveting new series. Books 2 and 3 will be available soon --- GIRL, TAKEN and GIRL, HUNTED
Many thanks to the author / Booksirens for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinons expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own. -
1.5/5
Me pareció uno de los peores thrillers policiales que he leído en mi vida. La verdad es que el 70% del problema es la protagonista, pero la trama y todo lo relacionado al asesino en serie tampoco destacó ni un poco.
Ella Dark es una joven agente que lleva toda su vida obsesionada con los asesinos en serie, pero siempre ha trabajado fuera del campo. Es por esto que cuando le ofrecen un trabajo junto a una de sus figuras a seguir, no dudará en aceptarlo.
Voy a ser honesta, es probable que no sea el peor thriller policial que he leído, pero lo sentí así porque leí otros antes. No niego que si hubiese leído este libro años antes, quizá no lo hubiese odiado. Puede ser. Por desgracia, lo leí ahora. Es probable que tenga pocas cosas buenas que decir, aún así quiero dejar en claro que, dentro de todo, es redondo, no es un desastre y si son nuevos en el género, puede gustarles o resultar como una lectura entretenida (y no lo digo de forma despectiva, en muchos géneros me puede pasar eso por no haber leído tantas obras).
Mi gran problema de este libro, como dije, es Ella Dark. Es una Mary Sue, ese personaje femenino escrito para ser perfecto, pero a medida que avanzaba me di cuenta de que fue escrito para ser perfecto a través de los ojos de un hombre. Ahí pausé la lectura y comprobé que, en efecto, el autor es hombre (perdón mi ignorancia por no saberlo de antemano, con lo prolífico que es). Ella Dark es la fantasía de un hombre. Es hermosa, mucho, todos lo dicen, pero a ella eso no le importa. De hecho, detesta cada vez que la invitan a salir o que le inviten tragos, ella está por sobre eso. Es super inteligente, un derroche de conocimientos y una mente privilegiada. Es atlética porque hace artes marciales (creo, ya lo olvidé) desde hace varios años. Es una buena persona, moralmente correcta y noble, incluso cuando la situación la presiona. Por último, no le gustan los hombres musculosos como tal, prefiere el aspecto intelectual.
Ella fue insufrible, además, resultó no-sorprendentemente superficial. Al principio recordaba un poco a Clarice de El silencio de los corderos, con esa lógica de la agente novata joven y guapa a la que meten en un caso importante. Sin embargo, con Clarice se hacía un poco de denuncia del cómo la trataban y funcionaba con la contraparte de que Hannibal parecía más interesado en su personalidad que cualquier otra cosa. Acá solo sirvió para que no dejáramos de tener en mente lo guapa que era, solo eso.
Podría dejar de lado lo guapa que era, en realidad no importaba como tal. Sin embargo, que en su primeros minutos en la escena del crimen saliera con toda una teoría (que para peor, fue cierta) y que todos quedaran anonadados con su inteligencia fue el colmo. Y pasó al inicio, así que desde ahí todo fue cuesta abajo. Todo lo resolvió Ella prácticamente sola, tuvo razón desde el principio y demostró su "tenacidad" al perseguir su teoría. Sí, hubo unos contratiempos y la protagonista tenía cero tolerancia a la frustración, porque se lanzó a morir al tiro, tuvo que llegar la mentora a volver a subirle los humos de nuevo.
Una de las cosas que más me molestó fue la poca congruencia del personaje. Ella quería ser famosa, quería ser reconocida y me parece genial, está bien tener ambición en tu ámbito laboral. Sin embargo, el autor se empeñó en tratar de que la viéramos como humilde, como la heroína que luchaba por el bien solo porque era lo correcto. Lo que tenía cero sentido si el hilo de pensamientos de Ella frente a la posibilidad de atrapar al asesino era "voy a ser famosa, será un récord atraparlo en tres días... pero también lo hago por la familia de las víctimas". Nadie se cree eso, nadie. Si quería demostrar su complejo de heroína sus pensamientos era el lugar para hacerlo, no decirlo como tal porque en el fondo solo creó a una protagonista hipócrita y mentirosa (lo que me parecería bien, si fuera la intención).
Sobre el crimen, era un asesino en serie que tenía una motivación diferente que otros, un poco más específica y creo que podría haber resultado interesante haber creado una confusión al inicio, jugar con esta lógica. Pero no, el autor necesitaba demostrarnos en las primeras páginas que Ella era brillante, así que no dejó espacio a descubrir nada. La verdad, esto me sorprendió bastante, sobre todo después de ver la cantidad de libros que escribió, no es novato en esto, quizá tomé un libro especialmente mediocre. Lo que más me molestó fue que el libro parecía más enfocado en hacer lucir a su protagonista que construir una buena trama, una que atrapara y pusiera los pelos de punta. Es que hasta las descripciones de las escenas del crimen eran penosas, no producían nada, era como que te describieran una planilla Excel.
Dentro de lo mismo, el cómo se fueron dando las pistas y todo eso tampoco tuvo sentido. De nuevo, Ella nos tiró desde el inicio cómo era el asesino, entonces lo demás fue solo confirmar una y otra y otra vez lo que ya sabíamos. No aprendimos nada nuevo, no tuvimos pistas ni momentos reveladores, fue un seguir a Ella mientras confirmaba su teoría, fallaba en un detalle, se sentía la persona más tonta del mundo, luego le decían que era brillante y repetimos. No hubo una construcción del misterio ni de la tensión del libro, para el caso.
Hubo un giro muy absurdo para el final, muy absurdo porque 1) fue lo primero que pensé y 2) todos creyeron una teoría sin fundamento alguno y llena de coincidencias de golpe. Creo que me lo pienso más yo cuando compro comida en un restaurante que ellos al salir corriendo a arrestar a alguien, en serio. Cero pruebas, cero evidencias, cero coartadas, cero todo.
Tengo que admitir que me gustó que el final fuera un momento de Ella dándose cuenta de la diferencia entre la teoría y la práctica, el cuestionarse que no era lo mismo obsesionarse con asesinos en serie que tratar de atraparlos y todo ese velo de fantasía que se quitó. Obvio que la escena no me pareció del todo bien ejecutada, pues se le quitó la emoción, pero sí que me pareció el mejor momento de Ella. Aprovecho de mencionar que todo el tema de su pasado dramático me resultó indiferente, entiendo que era una forma de justificar su obsesión, pero me hubiese gustado ver más efectos en el presente de lo que podría generar un trauma así.
La chica sola es el inicio de una saga de novelas policiales con Ella Dark como protagonista, una chica que recuerda a Clarice Starling sin todo lo bueno del personaje. Una novela con una premisa que podría haber resultado sumamente interesante, pero se quedó en ser una oda para decirnos una y otra vez lo maravillosa que era la protagonista rodeada con una trama floja. -
Spoiler: The book blurb say’s her sister was murdered. Unless, I somehow missed it, this was never mentioned; however, her father was actually murdered. I don’t understand how so many people love this book.
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I read nine chapters of this book and stopped there. The main character is so bland, no depth to her whatsoever. I found myself listening to the audio book and totally zoning out; boring.
Not to mention all of the stereotypical descriptions of the people that ‘live in the South,’ the FBI agent protagonist encounters while In Louisiana. Seriously after reading this line I’d had enough ‘watching Fox News, sitting on his single plastic chair placed in front of the TV in his small single-wide trailer.’ Im surprised by all the great reviews on here, maybe suddenly it gets more interesting, but I didn’t bother finishing. -
FBI Agent Ella Dark has been called in to the swamps of Louisiana to help investigate a series of murders with star agent Mia Ripley. Ella immediately hits on the striking similarities at the most current crime scene to a murder attributed to serial killer Ed Gein. Reviewing the previous files she realizes that each appears to be a copy cat of other serial killers. With the help of Ripley, Ella fine tunes her skills and follows her instincts, eventually leading her to the killer after one potential victim escapes their grasp.
I listened to the audio over the course of a couple days while running errands. It was entertaining enough but it’s nothing groundbreaking. An FBI agent with a tragedy in her past is caught up in a game of cat and mouse with a copycat serial killer. It’s been done before - and it’s been done better. I didn’t feel like I really got to know Ella or Ripley, I didn’t feel invested in the case because it was an all-too familiar plot without any complexity and the climax lacked the suspense I was hoping for.
With that said, it’s still a perfectly entertaining read when you need a brief distraction and I could see myself borrowing the next in the series from the library the next time I need one.
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3.5 stars
This is a good start to a serial killer series. The story and characters are good . I feel like the further I get in the series the more connected to the characters I will be and will like it even more. -
“You’ve got the talent, but talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the successes from the failures is hard work.”
Ella Dark, a 29-year-old FBI agent, is offered a huge opportunity to fulfill her lifelong goal of joining the Behavioral Crimes Unit. Since she was unable to read due to the loss of her sister, Ella has been secretly obsessed with studying serial murderers. She has amassed an encyclopedic knowledge of every serial murderer, victim, and case thanks to her photographic recall. Ella is asked to play in the major leagues after being singled out for her great brains. But Ella quickly discovers that the actual thing is nothing she could have imagined as a murderer strikes in the Louisiana marshes. Ella learns she can’t rely on her expertise when she is confronted with a real murderer, a real killer, and a real ticking clock. She must learn to trust her gut and permit herself to go into the murky recesses of a true killer’s mind. Her career is on the line if she makes a mistake. And so is the life of the next victim. Will Ella’s skill be a benefit? Or the reason for her demise?
Blake Pierce’s “Girl, Alone” is a heart-pounding, action-packed novel. It is the first book in the Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller series and is a thrilling criminal thriller. Ella Dark was simple to relate to. She is kind and has a tragic past, but when she handles her first case in the field, she lacks confidence. But overall, she’s a compelling lead character, and the writer did a fantastic job of giving her a lot of depth in her debut book. Her colleague, the seasoned field agent Mia Ripley, works with Ella as a mentor and trainer. Throughout the narrative, the reader also occasionally sees the killer’s thoughts and deeds.
serial thrillers My first Blake Pierce novel, and it won’t be my last. I was captivated by this book from the very first page to the very last. I found myself on the edge of my seat several times during the novel because the suspense was just right. Interesting and well-written. With this lady, Blake Pierce has a new admirer. The narrative advances like a Japanese fast train, and the individuals have fascinating backstories. If you enjoy reading suspense/thrillers with strong characters and a perplexing adversary, this novel is for you. I had already been persuaded by the prologue that Blake Pierce had created an excellent mystery. The killings are horrifying, the characters appear to be alive, and Ella’s mental anguish is all too genuine. I heartily urge everyone who likes a good mystery thriller to read this book. -
Finalizada. La idea es muy buena, la ejecución horrible. Protagonistas con cero carisma, planos y mal desarrollados, pero eso no es lo peor. La traducción catastrófica, la narración de lo peor. Vale que es español americano, y eso es razón más que suficiente para sacarme de la historia, pero es que la narradora no ayuda nada. Además tiene errores de edición. Huid. FIN.
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Ella Dark has wanted the opportunity to take the next step in her career as an FBI Agent, but seems to be holding steady at where she is. That is until she is asked to join the Behavioral Crimes Unit as a bit of an experiment, when three murders that do not necessarily have a link together happen within days of each other in a small Louisiana area. Ella finds that there is a link after all and her vast knowledge about serial killers plays a huge part.
I was pulled in right away and liked the dynamic of the different characters who were in the story. You are often left wondering if Ella is really figuring out the cast or if she is a newbie who is looking to fit the clues to help solve the case. Great story, will definitely read more of this author. -
Lulu' - per RFS
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Sono incappata per caso in questo autore e ora mi trovo a fare un gran mea culpa per essermelo fatto sfuggire per tutto questo tempo.
Blake Pierce non ha bisogno di grandi presentazioni considerando la corposa bibliografia che lo accompagna, ma da neofita ho affrontato questo romanzo con l’emozione della prima volta e devo dire che non mi ha delusa!
Sin dalle prime pagine l’autore crea un’atmosfera inquietante e da brivido che mi ha rapita proiettandomi direttamente all’interno di un thriller dai ritmi serrati e dai colpi di scena avvincenti.
Una caccia all’uomo che si snoda dirompente fra atroci delitti, indagini, teorie e sospetti. Tutto lottando contro il tempo e cercando di prevenire l’agire oscuro del soggetto ignoto, un tripudio di emozioni per chi ama il genere thriller con i profiler a cui da un po’ di tempo cinema e libri ci stanno abituando.
Seguiamo passo passo l’evoluzione della novellina Ella Dark che, dall’intelligence dell’FBI, si trova scaraventata sul campo insieme alla profiler esperta Riley Paige, di cui ho adorato le intuizioni e le cose che pensa e fa, coinvolgendomi nelle sue dinamiche.
Entrambe le donne, che sembrano una il passato dell’altra o, viceversa, l’una il futuro dell’altra, hanno un vissuto alle spalle con cui fare i conti, entrambe si sono votate a una vita dedita alla caccia dei criminali più efferati e con loro ci lanciamo all’inseguimento di un soggetto ignoto e inafferrabile.
Ella e Riley risultano essere due personaggi emblematici di cui mi ha stupito la limpida e realistica caratterizzazione e l’autore rende perfettamente l’idea delle vite di queste agenti e di come il loro lavoro possa essere un amante spietato, che le risucchia strappandole a ogni legame e condannandole a una caccia infinita, rendendo sia l’una che l’altra la ragazza sola del titolo.
Ho trovato pregevole la capacità di questo autore di mantenere in perfetto equilibrio la narrazione afferente all’aspetto prettamente crudo e efferato del thriller con il lato più umano, connesso alla caratterizzazione dei personaggi coinvolti nella caccia all’uomo, oltre che una buona resa dell’ambientazione che fa da sfondo alle indagini.
Un libro da leggere tutto di un fiato fino all’epilogo al cardiopalma!!! -
3.5 Special Talents Stars
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I was in the mood for a thriller, this came across my email and for FREE. How could I resist...and I am glad I didn't. I met a new author and series.
This series focuses on Ella Dark and her introduction to working in the field with the icon of the FBI Behavioral Crimes Unit, Mia Ripley. Ella was chosen to be part of a new concept in the department by bringing in fresh eyes with the idea of breaking the normal molds. She was picked due to her work ethic, dedication, and insights into the analysis of crime scenes and serial killers.
Ella's talent of having a photographic memory has caused her to obtain an encyclopedic knowledge of every serial killer, every victim, and every case. This unique ability coupled with years of martial arts training, marksmanship, and a hidden past of loss gives Ella the tools to be of major use to this new murder case in Louisiana.
This story wasn't perfect but it held my interest until the end, and from all the additional entries in this series, it looks as if the author found his thriller groove.
Girl, Alone (Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller #1)
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Pues no me convenció. Es rápido y pudo haber sido entretenido pero no terminé por apreciarlo.
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3.5
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Perfectly satisfying/entertaining serial killer/ police procedural. Didn’t knock my socks off, but I’ll definitely check out the second book in the series!
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This is just a fun book to read in between. You take on the role of Ella dark in a real FBI series.
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3.5 round up to 4. I can't say that I'll read all 14 books in this series (in order) but the main character was captivating and it was a fun ride from start to finish. I could see this book series being adapted into a streaming show if it isn't already.
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rating: 9/10
girl, alone was a great book! with its incorporation of real serial killer cases throughout the story for the copycat killer to modernize as their own, it was interesting as a true crime fan to see. the plot was well executed, but the book feels empty in some respects. i wish we would have gotten more of a backstory into Dark or Ripley. both of their characters still feel a little foreign to me, but i hope that the author gives them more of a story as the series continues on. the plot twists were a LITTLE of a letdown, i wish the suspect list would have been switched, as the final killer would have been much more unexpected but closer to home, which would have made this book better. this book was not a “can’t put it down” book, which is why i don’t believe it deserves a full 10/10 or 5 star review. while the plot was unique, the book was a slower-burn, while still being fast-paced. it feels rushed, but also not? the plot just feels a little empty, but i feel as if the author chose this path to set up for the rest of the ella dark series. we touch the surface in the first book but go deeper as the series continues. overall, i liked the plot, i liked the characters, and i’m excited to continue the series! if you don’t wish to continue the series, however, this book is a great stand-alone book, leaving no cliffhanger that would be impossible to not see-through. the ending was very open-ended, leaving the author the freedom to do whatever they wanted next, as few things are tying the second book to the first book, at least from what i could gather from the ending. similarly to crime shows, such as FBI, or NCIS, there are individual plots, or crimes, in each episode that do not tie to the next episode, and only more minute storylines that occur in the background throughout the season that you can miss without missing a huge part of the plot. i would recommend this book to others, and if you decide to read girl, alone, i do hope you enjoy it! :)
