Hunting the Mirror Man (Sterling Gray FBI Profiler Series Book 1) by Brian Christopher Shea

Hunting the Mirror Man (Sterling Gray FBI Profiler Series Book 1) Reviews

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  Rainelle

  Hunting the Mirror Man, by Brian Shea & Ty Hutchinson. Oh my gosh Gray, Gaston, Patton and Sparks where freaking amazing in this mind blowing thriller. Let’s start off by saying that the book cover is totally awesome. I so did not connect the two from the title until the second part of the book. I loved all the characters story even the subjects that Gray and his partners were chasing.
  I totally did not see how this book was ending. For me the background story and the plot of the story was very fresh and entertaining for a thriller book. The story was very detailed these details pertained to the importance of the story. From those details the writer wanted their readers to have a good visualization of the story in their mind, as well as gain some type of connection to the book for more of a fulfilled enjoyment. For me, the writer did an excellent job of keeping the dialogue on track with the characters.
  I thought the dialogue supplied legitimate and factual information that helped me, the reader notice some of the reality to the book. I liked how Gray handled himself in the book. He didn’t come in like he was a hero riding to save the day. I also liked that he didn’t come in trying to take over the investigations. Opting to gain the respect of his piers was a smart decision to make before supplying your inputs.
  I will admit one thing about Grays’s character that I would like to see added, maybe Gray could learn martial arts of any form. When our profiler gets caught without a gun he needs backup. I will not forget this phrase, “First one to five gets it all.”Clearly the writer is trying to tell you something. I’m trying to understand something.
  How can you have two serial killers on different sides of the continent committing the same crime at the same time. Am I missing something here? Is there a serial killers cult thing happening, because if there is all I ask is that the killer give me enough time to pack my things, hitch a plane ride headed for destination unknown. (Like I would tell the killer where I’m going). For what its worth, I loved this book and I eagerly look forward to reading more books from this series.
  I recommend this book with two snaps and a, twist. Until next time my fellow readers… read on!
  
  
  
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  David Taylor

  I recently read Hunting the Mirror Man and really enjoyed it, I’ve included my original review after this introduction based on listening to the review copy of the audio book I received from the publisher. Listening to Jonathan Beville’s narration held me spellbound, his ability to bring all the characters to life through a variety of voices made it much mor an experience than had he just read it.
  
  This first installment in the new Sterling Gray series by Brian Shea and Ty Hutchinson is an action-packed roller-coaster ride. It was interesting to see how the authors developed Sterling’s backstory as they moved the serial killer story along in an unpredictable fashion. While Sterling is an accomplished Profiler, he has the unenviable tendency to get on the wrong side of his FBI Supervisor, not to mention tank his personal life. If this book is any predictor of this series, I’m looking forward to the next episode to see how Sterling succeeds or not in the previously mentioned areas. I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and chose to provide my review.
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  Nicola Stevenson

  This was a great start to a new series! I thought it was very easy to read - so easy to binge in a couple of sittings. The killers were wonderfully creepy; I really liked the reveals about them & their methods - they had me eagerly turning the pages to see what was going to happen next! With Agent Stirling Gray being an FBI profiler, it does give off Criminal Minds vibes, so if you like the show, I think you will like this book. I'm looking forward to the next in the series!
  
  Thanks to Severn River Publishing & NetGalley for the DRC in exchange for an honest review.
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  Kristin

  Thank you to NetGalley and Severn River Publishing for the ARC of this book!
  
  Agent Sterling Gray is an FBI profiler in the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). He gets called to a case in Iowa where girls are going missing and then showing up dead. The clock is ticking, as the killer only keeps the girls alive for 3 days. Interpol then contacts Gray, and asks for his help on a similar case in London. Gray goes to London to help solve this case. That’s when things get turned upside down. Gray has to now get inside the killer’s mind in order to find out who he is and how to find him. Only, the killer has eyes on Gray.
  
  This was an absolutely fantastic book. It had everything that I wanted from it and more. It started out extremely creepy, kept me engaged, and it was gripping. There are twists, shocks, and reveals that I never saw coming.
  
  I loved that there was a dual story line, and it was really pushed forward with a lot of dialogue. The authors did an excellent job with the police procedural aspect of it, as well as being able to convey how Agent Gray came about his profile. I really liked seeing his process.
  
  I don’t even know what the next book is about in this series, but I already want to read it.
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  Leah Ginter

  Thank you to NetGalley as well as Severn River Publishing for the ARC copy of Hunting the Mirror Man!
  
  The concept for the book is a great one, Agent Sterling Gray is an FBI agent for the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). This book follows Agent Gray as he is hunting the Mirror Man. This book gave me big Criminal Minds vibes but sadly there were so many errors it was hard for me to enjoy. The character Gary is referred to as Michael multiple times, there are spelling and punctuation errors in almost every chapter. The book gave a lot of detail in some areas and hardly any in other areas. The title regarding the Mirror Man is also strange as the killer was never referred to this title in the entirety of the book. I feel like there were many pieces left unsorted and I’m a fairly disappointed.
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  Denise

  This series has a lot of potential. The character development was good and the storyline was interesting and convoluted enough to keep me flipping pages to see how it all would end. Fans of Criminal Minds and stories about the FBI’s BAU will enjoy the series. So why the lower star rating? The story itself deserves a 4+ star rating, but I cannot in good conscience give that higher rating because of editing and proofreading issues. I received an ARC from the publisher and don’t expect an ARC to be devoid of errors, but there were so many that it distracted from the story itself. Please be aware that the story itself is very good and well worth reading.
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  Owl._.

  This is the start of a new series. It was okay. I think it definitely has the potential to be something really great. I loved the story line but found the execution to be a little choppy. At times I felt there wasn't enough information or story development; while at other times, it was too much or felt rushed.
  
  I like the premise of this new series and I look forward to seeing where this one goes.
  
  Thank you #netgalley and #severnriverpublishing for eARC.
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  Claudete Takahashi

  Hunting the mirror man is a fast-paced story with characters strongly built and clues to the mysteries being given through the chapters. I hope the main character, Sterling Gray, will continue to grow with the series and hopefully will accompany cases throughout the globe. If you enjoy stories in the genre this is a must-read!
  I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and this is my unbiased opinion.
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  Bev

  First, this book needed some serious editing, missing periods, wrong words, etc. etc. Made it very hard to read. This story is about FBI profiler Sterling Gray. When co-eds start missing, then found dead, Gray helps profile the killer. But it doesn't end there, soon he is sent to London and finds a similar case. There is a lot of twists and a shocking ending. Would have been 5 stars except for the editing. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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  Nikki Bogard

  The premise behind this book is fantastic. I love crime and BAU related stories. This however way just okay for me. I love the character development but the story for me felt rushed and quick.
  I will pick up the next on the series though to see how it develops.
  Thank you to netgalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for my honest review
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  Dirty Dayna

  i love a good hunt for a serial killer. I think this will be an interesting series for sure. It had a touch of romance, mystery and profiling. I would like to see how Gray's future holds up and if he ends up taking the new job. For me it was a bit rushed at times and had some mislabled characters which could be a quick oversight but it does confuse you a bit.
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  K Huskić

  I enjoyed this story! Gray is a profiler, assisting on serial killer cases in different countries, and the way his mind worked was really interesting to read. The story was fascinating in a twisted sort of way, easily holding your attention from start to end. I wasn't expecting it to play out as it did, which is always fun. I look forward to reading more in this series in the future.
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  Annarella

  What a ride! The excellent start of a new series that i thoroughly enjoyed as it kept me on the edge and guessing.
  An excellent story, gripping and intriguing. A cast of fleshed out characters and a well developed plot.
  Can't wait to read other books in this series.
  Highly recommended.
  Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
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  Mel

  who wrote this book?
  
  I read Brian Shea’s Boston murders book series and absolutely loved them.
  But this book is nothing like it, feels like written by a different person. The story itself had potential but was killed by the primitive writing. there is no depth to the characters, the ending was so predictable and cheesy.
  It was just ok.
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  Alisa

  Excellent
  
  I can't wait for the next book in this series; it's just that good. Sterling Gray is a very likeable character and the story is well fleshed out. Excellent start to a new series.
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  JoLynn

  This was an excellent book. I really enjoyed the characters and storyline. It was slightly graphic with a few things but nothing major in my opinion. It was a good twist at the end and ended good. I’ll definitely read another book in this series.
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  Tere Fredericks

  The Mirror Man is a Puzzler
  
  kind. There isnʼt so much I got bored; the perfect amount to keep the story moving forward.
  
  If the rest of the series proves as fast paced as this one, I look forward to reading them all.