Once Gone (a Riley Paige Mystery—Book 1) by Blake Pierce

Once Gone (a Riley Paige Mystery—Book 1) by Blake Pierce Book Summary

BOOK SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
6,420
BOOK PRICE
Free

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)

Women are turning up dead in the rural outskirts of Phoenix, killed in grotesque ways, and when the FBI is called in, they are stumped. A serial killer is out there, his frequency increasing, and they know there is only one agent who can crack this case: Special Agent Riley Paige.

Riley is on paid leave herself, recovering from her encounter with her last serial killer, and as fragile as she is, the FBI is reluctant to tap her brilliant mind. Yet Riley, needing to battle her own demons, comes on board, and her hunt leads her through the disturbing subculture of doll collectors, into the homes of broken families, and into the darkest canals of the killer’s mind. As Riley peels back the layers, she realizes she is up against a killer more twisted than she could have imagined, and in a frantic race against time, Riley is pushed to her limit, her job on the line, her own family in danger, and her fragile psyche collapsing.

Yet once Riley Paige takes on a case, she will not quit. It obsesses her, leading her to the darkest corners of her own mind, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. After a series of unexpected twists, her instincts lead her to a shocking climax that even Riley could not have imagined.

A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE GONE marks the debut of a riveting new series—and a beloved new character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night.

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Once Gone (a Riley Paige Mystery—Book 1) Book Details

Book Name Once Gone (a Riley Paige Mystery—Book 1)
Genre Women Sleuths
Author Blake Pierce
Published 20 December 2015, Sunday
Price Free
E-Book Size 1.91 MB

Once Gone (a Riley Paige Mystery—Book 1) by Blake Pierce Book Reviews

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Commute_listener

Good story. Liked the book but it really annoys me when American characters are narrated with a British accent. It’s hard for me to get the feel for the setting when the voice is all wrong for the story.

Nkbiggs

Great Read with grammatical errors.. This is a great read. The Main is well developed and all too human. Very relatable on an emotional level but also piques the criminal curiosity. The grammatical errors aren’t extremely abundant, but are numerous enough that I began to cringe after awhile.

JAksungur

Best Series I’ve Ever Read. I wish I were able to give higher than 5 stars. I’m on book 10 of the series and I can’t read them fast enough. If you’re looking for a series that will keep you guessing and keep you wanting more, then this is for you. I have purchased many books and this series is by far the best I have come across. I don’t think twice about purchasing the next one.

C York

Nice build up to just flop. The author does a nice job of developing the characters and plot but a few chapters were irrelevant and no value to the storyline. The ending was rushed and a big flop. Small item...book needs proofreading as it has a number of typos and grammatical errors.

Sandy w 746

Scary. This book frighten me from the get-go. I wasn’t certain if I should keep reading but then I couldn’t put it down.

Shae'sGG

Great mystery.. I enjoyed this book a lot. Story unfolded slowly, keeping interest high.

Eggmeon18

Once gone. What a book! You can’t put it down. Finished it in one day and loved every minute heck with housework

The Real Abby

Once Gone. Although I don’t feel like I got a clear picture of Riley herself, I did receive enough details of her to understand her work ethics and how it reacted with her private life. Unfortunately, I felt like it was a down-graded model of Thomas Harris’ famed novels. Even to go so far as to use the name “Gumm” as a character.

CakeARTbyBeth

Very good series. Good character development and fast-paced-don’t-wanna-put-down read.

A Fearless Woman

Intriguing Quick Read. I enjoyed the elements of surprise and suspense and depth of the characters, especially Riley. I did feel like the climax was a bit rushed, but enjoyed it overall. Will be continuing on to book 2.

Pialuna

Poorly written. This book reads as if it was written by a tenth grader. Okay premise- terrible execution.

_Hales_

So great!. I haven’t found a book I couldn’t put done in a long time. Kept me hooked the entire way through.

SamyStewart

An amazing read. Honestly, if you’re into criminal minds, this book is for you. It reads like a movie and my brain and Imagination enjoyed every word on every page. Truly a book that I couldn’t put down! Onto the second book I go!

Lacpav

Intriguing, Suspenseful. Like the writing , keeps you in suspense , will read another novel

Knotadramaqueen

Exciting. This was thrilling page turner. I can’t wait until I have the next book to read!

Carb0naddict

Once Gone. I give this 3 stars. It was good, don't get me wrong. I just feel like Riley is very self centered, and always has to make things about her even if they aren't, or even remotely close to being about her. It gets sort of annoying, especially with what happens to Marie... I don't know..

Chmoee

Great mystery!!. This was a great mystery book that kept you reading to the very end!! Great storyline and plot!

Rg110647

One and done. Not my type of book or series. I would be very fearful if I had to rely on an FBI agent like Riley to save my life. Too much time spent crying or waiting for “the clue” to fall on her lap.

Too glitchy

Couldn’t do it. I couldn’t finish this one. I can understand a typo here and there but this book had an alarming number of errors of all kinds on almost every page! Story telling and writing are two different skills and unfortunately this author only has one- well maybe one, I didn’t actually get very far into the story to find out.

Ljlkcl

Once gone. Good book. Nicely written.

MEiEi-0

Suspenseful, Easy Series….. Easy read. Nicely written. Thriller highs and lows. Good story line. Perfect ending for a series…..

Jokimann

Awesome!. Couldn’t put the book down. I can’t wait to start book 2. Watch out Riley, here I come!!

Babydoll_nic

WOAH. This is awesome! I can’t believe there are so many details here! I love this book!!! ✨❤️❤️❤️

Molarbooch

Must read !!. This book is amazing!

MichaelaMM12

Predictable. Predictable, but okay for a quick read.

Mercade1738

Amazing!. This book is so good! I finished it within a week and I really couldn’t put it down once I started. There was some repetition and punctuation/grammatical errors. However, you can find that in any book you pick up. My only comment is that in this book you’ll find that some phrases or words the author uses for a specific character are a bit unrealistic. The 14 year old daughter, for example, seems to use words and phrases that no 14 year old would say, especially how the author portrays her. Other than that this book was amazing!

Urlocal_fujoshi^^

WHAT can i say. listen up im a total bookworm and i've read a LOT of books but this (+harry potter) HAS to be one of my all time favorites, i mean i finished it in 2 days, it's that good, im really glad it's a series and im gonna read and remember it. im gonna recommend it alot too. SO DONT KEEP CALM AND JUST READ THE BOOK thankyu 😌✨💅

Mimi8118

Great small read. This was a great read. Recently I started to get into books again. And I’ve been drawn to Pierces’ books. Once I’m into the store, it’s hard putting down my phone.

Amy03131

Keeps you interested. Everything about this is great. Makes you connect with every character and feel everything about the cases. You can almost picture it being a movie!! I love it can’t wait to read the rest

Rosey1213

Oerfect. The plot was just mind blowing loved it!!! ( anyway if u have time please check out my book “silent valley” ) I shall be thankful

Destineeandjoe

Suspense and bittersweet. An amazing book to read! I read this before bed, story line and the characters are amazing in this.

Amalia del mar

Excellent. Couldn’t put it down! Great book

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AzLady46

Once Gone. A wonderful read. I felt myself in the mind of Riley Paige, can’t wait to start the next in the series.

Jackie Elin

Great book. Really enjoyed the suspense

Amberlashelle94

Great book. I read this book in less than 24 hours. It keeps you interested throughout the entire thing. Highly recommend!

The=best

Really Good Book 👍. It was a amazing book and honestly I would recommend to read

Retire reader

Once Gone. Great book. Wished more development of the suspect was done. That storyline was just there no true development or interaction with man character. Otherwise great read.

Saundra 14

Doesn't make sense. The book has potential. BUT the author makes Riley out to be dumb. In The beginning as she's this great agent far above the others. But the book runs on and on of her repeated mistakes. And then they pat her on the back for it. She doesn't follow up on leads and blindly arrests people after judging them with little evidence.

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RBM in WDC

Ugh . . . What a clunker.. This book is just idiotic. Horribly leaden in its prose (the killer has “a secret lair”), cliched in its plotting (the heroine is independent, even rogue, so she loses her badge and gun) and characterization (she has a moody and uncommunicative teenage daughter and romantic tension with her partner) but mostly it cheats. The protagonist is a great detective because she instinctively knows who did it and who didn’t. She doesn’t investigate or deduce. She doesn’t detect and interpret clues. She just knows. It might as well be a book about a fortune teller. A complete waste of time.

Zamer1230

Well written. Interesting, developed characters and although sometimes predictable, the story keeps you reading until the very end. Quick easy, enjoyable read

Rdhcschultz

Just a little too over the top. The story line is good, the characters are well developed and for the most part very believable. On the downside though, it’s like watching a bad horror movie where the characters behave in ways that are too extreme to be believed and I’d catch myself saying, “There’s NO way she’d do something that stupid and work for the FBI”.

Whitedog7

Once Gone. Great! Wonderful attention to detail, great descriptions.

Snguyen315

Good, but could have been better.. Well written and the characters were well developed. However, I felt like the ending was rushed. The build-up to the climax was great, but in my opinion, I wish there was more “conversation” between Riley and the big baddie. That said, I’m excited to see Riley’s journey throughout the series.

Kaika12

Once Gone. Soooo good. I’d never been sucked into a book like that. It was so hard to put down. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!

GdScH1-2

DO READ. Scary but otherwise it’s a great read 😨👍

12345TES

Once gone. I love the stories and her style of writing but there are so many spelling mistakes that it becomes pretty annoying.

GinadollB

Too many typos … no explanation as to how she threw a lighted match on Peterson’s gas tanks.. Need an editor/proofreader? Gnab58@gmail

Chcncnjc

Not my fav. It is just so predicable and kinda boring

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Boo-Rad

Riley= idiot. Over and over again the protagonist defies the most basic rule of being in the FBI by going into a situation with no back up. Obviously the author believes that the FBI hires idiots. They don’t. The selection Process is actually quite rigourous and there’s no way Riley Paige would have made it through that.

Paw317

Once Gone. Absolutely loved this book. Got it free and thought why not. Well now I'm hooked. I have read the other 3 in the series. Can't wait for more. Enjoy Blake's writing style. Really gets into the meat of the story with out all that fluffy description stuff,which I feel authors tend to use as filler. I want to know what's going on with the characters and that's exactly what these books do. Now I'll be looking for anything more Blake Pierce writes. Got but haven't read the 2 in the new series. Anyone I've recommend them too have really enjoyed them. Thanks from a big fan!! Cheers Pat C.

Kendurha01

A MUST Read!!. Complete page turner!! Could not get enough of this series! Can't wait for the next book!

Rodssweety

Once Gone. Kept me on the edge to the end. Well done

Beanienweezie

Once Gone. This book kept me spell bound from start to finish. I am looking forward to Once Taken and hope it is just as good.

Vicnan12

A good story. A women with her own struggles still struggled to help others and go against evil.. I like it

Rivierajim

Barn burner. Hell of a great read. Fast paced, page turner, very suspenseful. Highly recommend this book.

Sandy0175

Amazing!!!. Couldn't put it down, never a dull moment exciting from beginning to end, amazing writer!!

G'kid trio

Once Gone. Great story!

Mariaredlick

Gripping!. A stimulating quick-read. I love how Pierce dives right into it & leaves out the drawn out, overly-descriptive writing style, once you start reading, you can't stop! Loved it :)

Itsjustmoni1313

Couldn’t stop reading!. Really enjoyed this book, can’t wait to start book #2!

Katherineroselr

Once Gone. A riveting book with fascinating characters, I couldn't put it down and read it in one afternoon. I picked up this book for free and have just purchased the next two books in the series. I have no doubt they'll be worth it.

Dogluv2003

LOVED this book. I couldn’t put it down. The whole story was very descriptive and emotional. I felt like i was living the nightmare the characters did. 10/10 recommend it.

Brian Didsbury

Once Gone - Book #1. Wow ! I could NOT put this book down and read it throughout the night. Meaning a long day at work as consequence. But it was worth it ! Superbly written with solid characters and a reality that make you wonder how many years the author spent working as an FBI agent. I recommend this book to anyone who loves mysteries, thrillers, or just a good, solid read!

Wendelmae

Once Gone. Good read. It keeps you guessing till the end.

Sarahcrom

Once Gone. Enjoyed this book very much from beginning to end.

Snowbirdont

Once Goney. Very interesting. Good read.

Dguver

Good book. This book keeps you engaged but it's story is like any other tv series .. Wish d author had given more insight about d killer .. Ended abruptly for me .

Marke.888

Wow. So bad. One of the first times I’ve felt the need to write a review after well over 100 iBook purchases. I tried hard but could not get past about the first third of this nonsense. Absolute drivel. Poorly written and proofread. At one point the lead agents name is confused with the victim of the crime she’s investigating, ffs. Extremely cliched, and oversimplified in areas that require more insight.. the lead agent just simply inhabits the mind of the killer when they need info.. And at the same time massively overreaches in areas of absolute nothingness.. the lead agents partner needs to hide his admiration for her when she thinks to ask a witness where they bought an object that may help with their investigation? Can not believe this is promoted to people and is not free or comes with a disclaimer to readers warning that they may be dumber by the time they finish it

Howes valley reader

Once gone. Great read from start to finish🤓🤓🤓.

LiLiTayTay

Shocker!. Blake Pierce's books are atrocious and an insult to serious fiction readers worldwide. The stories are something that a grade school student could slam together in a very short amount of time. The number of typos, grammatical errors, and plain bad English is unforgivable but when an author starts mixing up the names of their characters there is seriously something wrong, and Blake does this in every book that I have read. Blake does zero research which can probably be forgiven as none is required for his/her stories which is why Blake's books are so blah. I only read Blake's books when advertised as free on Bookbub (thankfully I have not parted with any of my hard earned cash) just to see if he/she has grown as an author after such prolific self publishing...unfortunately I have been disappointed on each occasion. Blake Pierce should consider doing a few writers’ workshops. Blake needs to put more time and effort and research into writing stories that will grab the attention of people for their intricacy, attention to detail, plot twists, and intrigue rather than churning out the pulp that we have come to expect from him/her. It is also time for Blake to stop self publishing and employ some professionals...editors, proof readers, copy editors...people that will actually tell him/her the truth, that people are not interested in such predictable, clichéd, recipe book fiction. NEVER AGAIN!

Qwertyone

Just ok. I didn’t find this book especially great reading. Story lines and dialogue were a tad too predictable, convenient and cliched for me. I won’t be reading anymore in the series.

Dani0836

Don't do it. Someone needs a better proof reader and a new career. I can't believe there are more than one of them, surely no one paid to read them.

Jayh64

Once gone. Enjoyed the characters. Good story

300106s

wasted potential. the plot was amazing and the book didn’t have too much unnecessary/ filler writing, which made it fast paced and fun to read, but it had many flaws. first off, as many other readers have found, there are numerous grammatical/ spelling errors, as well as times where names are used incorrectly. does the author not know the characters in their own novel?? secondly, even though i personally liked how concise it was, there are definitely concepts that could be added or expanded upon, (especially concerning riley’s family) to give the novel more depth and to give readers a better understanding of the characters and situations. finally, the writing overall was not great. the storyline and plot was genius and extremely interesting, but it was so poorly executed. i would’ve LOVED to see another author with better writing skills pull off the plot of ‘once gone.’ despite the above, its a good, quick read for crime thriller amateurs and adolescents.

Wim my

Gold Star. Like all of the author’s books I could barely put this down. This new character I was reading about was as brilliant as all the others! Loved it!

Kekdjdnewn

Great. Read it in 3 hours. Loved it

O,shea

Once taken. Hard to put down.very good story

Fids67

Great book. I like everything about this book.

K@sy~

I literally love these books. So far i have read 40 books and these books have been the MOST BEST ones ever. There is a mix of every type, theres mystery, a tiny bit of romance, murder and many more. Please show me more books like this!!❤️

Avalon Beach

Once Gone. Clumsy, unstylish writing, unsophisticated plot and no tension.

Robsie08

Great story line, keeps you guessing.. Really enjoyed the pace of the story, couldn't believe how quick I got to the end. Next book already downloaded. Can't wait! Thanks

Fallen_halo

Captivating. Brilliantly written, it captivated me from start to finish. Couldn't put it down! Can't wait to read the next book

Soosiq

Great read. Fantastic new characters and so happy to have found another new author to read.

ChickPea Reviews

Good book, really.. This book is wonderfully exciting and very well put together. The book itself is spectacular but there are mistakes. One that got me is when Riley is going to visit Reba's family after the tragedy, the young boy offered REBA a seat. Obviously it was supposed to say Riley as Riley then sat down and Reba was killed. There are more but I just wanted to address this one. Other than that, lovely book. Really sends chills down my spine!

Ddevadat

Nothing special. Just a usual serial killer murder mystery. Ok for a casual reading

Patty1633

Great read. Excellent story great story. Found a new author.

Chelseadon

Once gone. Brilliant, couldn't put it down. Going to download the second book.

:::45KT

Really good. I really enjoyed this book and connected to the characters

Ttttttttallen

By far the best work Blake Pierce has done. This is my favourite book that I’ve read so far, hands down. And it gives so much light to the way Riley is in the Ella Dark series.

Marcopolo0019

Fantastic Page Turners each and everyone. Well, I am now on book Seven in the “once” series. I cannot put my tablet down, I’m losing my sleep as these stories are quite simply brilliant, the plot, the characters, fantastic. However, I just want to say, for the price I would expect zero spelling and grammatical errors, come on publishers please correct, some sentences don’t even make sense. Just a small niggle, I do know though, despite the errors I shall complete the series. More Shane the Chain lol.

Liam EJP

Once Gone.. Poorly written, shallow and disjointed. Weak, unbelievable characters behaving in unbelievable ways. Don't bother!

Asouth77

Brilliant read. Each page made me wanting to know more. Every chapter was interesting and kept me turning page after page, I couldn't put this book down especially in the last four or so chapters. I would never have guessed who it was until near the end. Brilliant read.

Meg-mum88

Absolutely loved it!!. Really great book, totally hooked! Really draws you into the mystery can't wait to read the next one, must read

Gram man 1948

Once gone. I am glad I didn’t pay for it.

Tezzaelder

Gripping from the start. Brilliant book! Could not put it down from the very first page. Loved it so much I bought book 2 and managed to read both books within 3 days! Cannot wait for the third book later this year

Kipper190

Once Gone.. Found it extremely hard to put this book down. An on the edge of your seat thriller with twists and turns all the way through. I'm starting book 2 'Once Taken' immediately. Thanks Blake.

Sajeesh George Mathew

Once Gone. Thrilling and gripping in the beginning, but the storytelling felt disappointing after the half-time.

K.L.Ex

Gripping. Brilliant book, took two days to complete. What a great author

Kayleigh12287

Once gone - addicted!!!!. Im onto book 12 now and cant get enough of these books. I feel like i know the characters, and i cant seem to put a book down once i start reading it. Ive got a month to read this book before book 13 comes out and i cant wait.

Pauline Ainer

Once Gone. Simply absolutely brilliant,well written,fast paced believeable characters,brilliant story,read it!!

Purplesuzie16

Awesome. Best book I've read in a long time, kept me gripped till the end, then the twist! Looking forward to 'once taken'

Kirstie barrow

Amazing read. You feel like your within the book watching the scenes unfold. Wow.

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Rubylovesdresses

Excellent book - don't hesitate you won't regret it!. Pacey and captivating - you'll want to read it in one sitting. Story line reels you in and characters believable and likeable.

Daisysaunt

Worth a read. Enjoyed this, worth a read

Fozdike

Once Gone. Stupid stupid stupid book.

Laurenfoss98

Brilliant. One of the best books I've read! Cannot fault it. I've downloaded them all now so I can keep on reading.. obsessed!

Great book 7589

Brilliant book. Really enjoyed this book haven't found another crime book I like since Jane casey but these are deffo in the same league can't wait to read the next one

Harriet rose

Relatively interesting but Loads of typos. Really irritating amount of typos and mistakes in this book - if I pay for a book, I expect the right names to be used (at one point the detective is called the name of a victim) and I certainly expect a spell check to have been done. Bit disappointing as the story moved along quite well - but careless errors and mistakes make it so irritating!

Cherylahutch

Brilliant. Absolutely loved this book. Really kept you gripped to the end. Really looking forward to reading more books in the series.

Cardiffunicorn

Once gone. I've never before gotten into s crime thriller book. However, I was hooked from this book from the start. Will definetly be buying the series.

Dibs65FAC

Poorly written and poorly thought out. The story and characters are poorly thought through. Most of what happens is either just so or so unlikely, it beggars belief. None of which makes for a good read. I did manage to finish it, but that's about all I can say. It was free, so maybe that should have given me a hint to the quality

Robbie's munchkin

Wow. This book had me gripped from the first page and the ability the author has to paint enough of a picture to feel as though you are actually there step by step is extraordinary! I gasped in a number of places! I cannot wait to read the next book!

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Melissagriffo

Best read ever!!. Bloody awesome!!!

Debs1055

Once Gone. Really enjoyable book you feel you are in the story.

Hugka

Gripping stuff!. A dramatic page turner.

Jade kathleen

Good enough. It didn't draw me into that much but it was still good enough for to make me keep reading!

Hubcap57

Once gone Blake Pierce. Thoroughly good read. Straightforward informative descriptions of events and characters. Easy to read, no distractive leaps forward and backwards in time like most books of this genre. As a Karin Slaughter and Tess Gerritsen fan I found this book very good and will definitely read more of Blakes work. Recommended!

Kirsty 216

Hooked. Hooked from start to finish!

Jeejee01

Read it.. This was my first online book and I'm so glad I started with this. Absolutely brilliant. Well done. I recommend this for any crime lover to read.

Samshelton1987

Review. Really enjoyed this book kept me intrigued all the way

Ararmsworth

Once Gone (a Riley Paige Mystery). 1st book in a series that just grabs you and doesn't let go. Raced through it and the ending makes you eager to get the next book to see what happens next to Riley. Haven't come across this author before but going to keep an eye out fir future books. Well done!

BabzaB

Gripping!!. It's been a long time since I've felt tension from a book. Gripping read. Great flow of story line. Recommended read

HelloEveryone123

Once gone. Amazing book from start to finish. Gripping and leaving you wanting more. Very well done, on to the second book now.

Burralass

Once Gone. Great book. Couldn't put it down.

Maggi911

Once gone and once taken. I have read both these books and I think they are well written and great story lines I can't say enough about them can't wait to get the next one and hopefully read some of your other books thank you

Blueferne

Very good. Interesting read

Angel_Pie78

A great read!. I downloaded this book based on the reviews and ratings and it did not disappoint! Couldn't put it down - read it in three days. Great for a skim reading like me, too ☺️ recommended for people who like crime thrillers ☺️

Peaches n cream 91

Great book, I couldn't put the book down 10/10. Such a great book, I really enjoyed reading it. The story line kept me stupidly addicted to reading the book at every possible moment. A great author... now to download the next book - eek

Fauzanazima12

Great book. It full with actions. The way it delivered, was carefully explained. Great book!

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Flaco Marth

Typos. This ebook is plagued with typos. One or two would be something to look past, but there is a substantial amount of misspellings. There is even a part where a character is referred to by the wrong name.

Bomtddbhhv

Once Gone. Intriguing; looking forward to the next book in the series

NV19

Once Gone. Good book

Wonttakeless

Once Gone. With her unique gift to probe into the mind of a serial murderer, a black female rookie detective attempts to profile and logically predict his next moves. Her remarkable sleuthing prowess dwarfs her clueless, dimwit of a partner’s professional ability, a white male with more years of experience in the homicide department. This matter will definitely raise many a reader’s eyebrows, although one may argue otherwise.

Nickname5452316

Once Gone. Excellent. Interesting characters and situations. Exciting and not so predictable

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Once Gone. Once you start, you get glued to the pages. Well written, capturing each event articulate and presenting every scenery with the best of words to put you right there, awesome. It’s worth your time if you like crime stories and enjoy seeing the solutions unfolds in your very eye. You learn and see behavior and how it affects real life situations.

Gracie_Reads

I’m writing my first review ever, it was that good. I’ve never written a review before but this book was so good I felt obligated. I love crime thrillers in general, but this book topped the list. The character dynamics felt natural and the action genuinely had my heart pounding. I didn’t even hesitate before buying the next one after reading the first in only a day. Do yourself a favor if you like the genre and read this book!

A_Royal_Queen24

Engaging. This was a pretty good book. I finished it in a few hours, so that says A LOT about how drawn in I was with the story. It would have gotten 5 stars but quite a few chapters felt rushed..as if the writer was trying not to go over a certain word count, but still making the attempt to tell the story. I’m about to download the 2nd book in the series, so you definitely have gained a fan in me.

Fishygil

Awesome. Amazing

WrzCole

5 stars. This is the first murder mystery I've read that isn't clogged with too many characters & a hard to follow narrative. I loved the fact that it was easy to follow.

Hehae

Once gone. Absolutely an amazing read !!!!!! Loved it.

LCRT2009

Nerve racking. I could not put this book down. It kept you on pins and needles with a bit of the good old boy attitude

The Real Abby

Once Gone. Although I don’t feel like I got a clear picture of Riley herself, I did receive enough details of her to understand her work ethics and how it reacted with her private life. Unfortunately, I felt like it was a down-graded model of Thomas Harris’ famed novels. Even to go so far as to use the name “Gumm” as a character.

Memyelf

Once gone. The book is good but I felt like something was missing or needed more action. The investigation took a while, so I thought in between a killing I was going to find clues, more mystery surrounding each deaths, more drama Once the killer is found that was it. The reason why he was troubled is just like not enough and needed more reasons. Still, I recommend this book because it has actually two stories running within. One gets resolved, the other one continues.

ValHau

incredible. i could NOT put this book down. who cares that there were typos - it was clear what the author was trying to say. i read this book in 2 days. i cannot day enough good about it! on to book #2!

KrispyDoodle

Fair enough. The story was okay, but there were grammatical and continuation errors throughout. It was nice to read when I didn’t have anything else to do, but I’m personally not tempted to read any of the rest of the series.

Mrsonfamily

Once Gone. First book of the series finished and can’t wait to read the next!

TilTheEnd1

Amazing. I loved it. I love thrillers and I was glade I came across this Author. I was on the edge of my seat for the whole book.

Snacksmom

Great book. Kept you on edge all the way to the end.

Max/ryder

Once gone. Read this awhile ago but wanted to give it a thumbs up. Interesting and liked the characters

Adripete

Awesomeness!. This book was a awesome read! I have definitely recommended it to others. I cannot wait to read the other books in the series! Kudos to the author !

Discerning Reader

Pedestrian. As I said in my title this is a very pedestrian book, from the writing to the story line, really a waste of time.

Doctor book

Spooky but intriguing. Very good book. Was a bit scared at times but is absolutely worth the read. Loved it.

Granny Ginger (80)

Your novel is way to enjoy my life. As an 80 year old woman, I live with more pain than I can live with without using a heavy type of little brown pill to lower my pain level to one I can live with. Pain(at least what I must daily cope with) takes away my interest in almost every thing Except this hurt. however at last., I have found a novelist, whose writing can compete with my.pain level, and hold my interest long enough To enjoy this book all the way through. A good book I enjoyed all the way to the end. THANK YOU SO MUCH for letting me have a reprieve from my pain and allowing me a few moments to enjoy life. Thank you, Granny Ginger

JaDonna Williams

I just had to read it once u said 'if u like criminal minds'. Riley is a wonderful character I love how u put in that twist at the end with Bill and her the characters all seem so authentic. I think your writing is amazing going into depth even with little things shows me a full story in my mind it's like I'm watching a movie while I'm reading I don't know how to thank you 😊 for making this so all I really wanna say is thank you!!! (Love April character)

Yyum yum

AMAZING. Its not ok because it has some brain parts it is discussed.....Jk ITS AMAZING¡,,,,,YOU HAVE TO GET IT NOW

(Eve)rest

(Eve)rest. I stumbled upon this author in my recommendations list and I must say; he/she did not disappoint. I started with the Avery Black Mystery novel : A Cause to Kill and was so enthralled that I had to read another. Before I knew it I was headed deep into the Riley Paige Mystery’s as well. Overall, i must say that I have never been more satisfied with making a purchase for a collection of novels in my entire life. Thank you Blake Pierce; for your writings are truly a gift.

Pins4

Once Gone. Really enjoyed the book. And how she can get into the minds of the killers. Can’t wait to read all of the books by this author to see if they are all as great as this one.

Vic13x

Great Read!. I was captivated quickly by this story. It flowed smoothly and brought the reader into the mystery convincingly. I enjoyed the tension throughout. Vic

Kashbrook

Riveting!. Great story and writing. Read the second book as well and will get the third one too.

Malaions56

Once Gone. Riveting! I couldn’t wait to get back to the book. Kept my attention to the end.

John95747

john95747. You won’t want to put this book down until you finish it. And then you’re hooked. After that you will read every one of his books and get to know all of the characters and want to follow them and see how they are doing, almost as real people. Welcome to the family!

Chey's

Great book!. Good read, the whole series is awesome!!

Jane237

Once gone. Could not put this book down! I sat down and read it straight through in a matter of hours

House Husband's Working Wife

Very Entertaining!. I love the Riley Paige character. She’s a strong, independent female FBI agent who has to face her tortured past, but never gives up hope! Looking forward to Book #2 as her adventures continue.

Ashleyyy_89

Great book!. I loved this book and I plan on reading them all! I would recommend this book to anyone who like crime mysteries.

Avid crime reader

Once Gone. Loved, Loved, Loved this book. Hated to put it down! Will have to read more of the series! But, first, I had better finish laundry and housework! Well worth a read!

NoGeekMe

If you like a hysterical female.... I sincerely hope there are no real FBI agents as irrational, impulsive, and overwrought as the Riley Paige character in this book. Granted, her “amazing” psychic abilities would be useful for a real agent, but they are far too convenient to be believable. I’m afraid her character is just too much a contrivance to be sympathetic and relatable. This could be a good story, if only.... I won’t be reading any more of this series. I’ll take a Tracy Crosswhite over this character any day.

Thundtricity

Once gone. Predicative and basic writing.

Gemom

Once Gone. Book 1. Good character development and fast reading. Great story in that it could be true.

Getlt

Once gone. Excellent!!!!!

TaylorDboo!

Needs a new editor. I would give this book five stars in a heartbeat if there weren’t so many mistakes! Accidents happen but I’ve found most of his books are this way. However, both books I’ve read have been great reads!

Hanspal95

Basic. Easy read. Cliche themes. Kinda cheesy. Not bad but not unique.

KerilynnJ

Once Gone. Amazing :)

Seaaggie1976

Once Gone. I wanted to like this book and Riley Paige but I had a hard time doing it. There was not enough development of any of the characters although we did get to go into Riley’s tortured soul. The author rushed the ending almost like he got tired of the story. I’ll plan on reading some of his other work to see if it gets better. In summary a lot of missed opportunity with this book.

Anev88

Boring. I started reading this because the reviews were great. Soon learned it’s very slow and boring. Not much action at all. I finished it because I kept thinking the whole time that it was going to get better but never did. I won’t be continuing on with this series.

GG10717

amazing. kept me on the edge of my seat. a must read if u like this type of book

Itstoniig

Amazing book!!!!. While reading this book I felt like I was watching a movie while being in it! Loved this book so much! Great job

Doo doo pee

This book was trash. Trash book. It was so trash that it made me want to die

Caligyrl96

Good Read. This was a very good book. It was a suspenseful book that was hard to put down. It keeps you on your toes. I’m ready for book #2.

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This is a list of characters from the M*A*S*H franchise, covering the various fictional characters appearing in the novel MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors and its sequels, the 1970 film adaptation of the novel, and the television series M*A*S*H, AfterMASH, W*A*L*T*E*R, and Trapper John, M.D. M*A*S*H is a media franchise revolving around the staff of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital as they attempt to maintain sanity during the harshness of the Korean War. Overview Main characters Benjamin "Hawkeye" Pierce Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce (Jr. in the novel) was played by Donald Sutherland in the film, and by Alan Alda in the television series. Between long sessions of treating wounded patients, he is found making wisecracks, drinking heavily, carousing, womanizing, and pulling pranks on the people around him, especially Frank Burns and "Hot Lips" Houlihan. In the novel, he serves as a moral center and author's alter ego, chiding Trapper John for call....

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