Girl, Alone (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 1)
Girl, Alone (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 1) by Blake Pierce Book Summary
FBI Agent Ella Dark has studied serial killers from the time she could read, devastated by the murder of her own sister. With her photographic memory, she has obtained an encyclopedic knowledge of every serial killer, every victim and every case. But when a serial killer strikes in the swamps of Louisiana, Ella soon comes to learn that the real thing is like nothing she ever expected.
“A MASTERPIECE OF THRILLER AND MYSTERY. Blake Pierce did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. 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)
GIRL, ALONE (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 1) is the debut novel in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star reviews.
FBI Agent Ella Dark, 29, is given her big chance to achieve her life’s dream: to join the Behavioral Crimes Unit. Ella’s hidden obsession of gaining an encyclopedic knowledge of serial killers has led to her being singled out for her brilliant mind, and invited to join the big leagues.
But 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?
A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the ELLA DARK series is a riveting mystery, packed with suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night.
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Girl, Alone (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 1) by Blake Pierce Book Reviews
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Didn’t want to put it down The book was fantastic!
Ella Dark has a case where women who go missing are found dead in a room with classical music playing. She must get inside the killers head in order to find him. Things aren’t as easy as they seem. This book will keep you up all night. ARC was received and I voluntarily gave my personal review.
Loved the two female characters which were fully drawn and realistic. Both were smart, flawed and had a backstory that drove them. The twists and turns were delicious and surprised me. The only thing I would have changed was calling Bundt the most prolific serial killer. There’s one that no one ever mentions named Randy Kraft who when they caught him (with a dead guy in his car) had hidden a list of 67 victims under the floorboards in the car. He had tortured and murdered most of them in the 80’s in Southern California.
It kept me sitting at the edge of my chair!
No one is in a relationship
Blake Pierce has done again and again. I was intrigued, then unnerved, afraid and terrified! And filled with concern and love as the little things in life help to wash the fear out of the way with tears of compassion. Thanks again, Sir. Edie Martin
Intriguing from start to finish. I love the perspective changes.
I am very excited to discover what this series has to it. This is my first book from this author and it won’t be my last! Excellent book it is a must have !!
Quick read, some spelling errors, didn’t disappoint!
Had my heart racing at moments couldn’t put it down. Was an amazing read looking forward to the rest of the series!!
This was quite entertaining, creative and interesting story line, I did notice a few blips where I had to decide what the author was saying; maybe typos? I did not want to put it down to eat or go to the bathroom; my manners made me do the right thing but I was hurriedly right back in the book. Looking forward to more from this author.
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The first time in this
I (as a thirteen y/o) absolutely loved this book. I loved the suspense, the way it made me cringe with horror after imagining the crime scenes, the way the characters were written. It’s a great book that is hard to put down.
I absolutely hate reading, but this book was interesting enough to keep me engaged and actually read the whole thing. Finished in 1 day and already bought the sequel (Book 2)
The first time in this
My only complaint is that
I don’t read about women being killed
This was a great read. I couldn’t put the book down. Had to know who it was. Enjoyed so much
Great book, there were a good handful of typos but the plot and storyline were great. Although the ending could’ve been a little better.
Love this book I couldn’t stop reading
Gives a new perspective on FBI Agents. Serial killers are the worst, but someone has to try and catch them. From a desk jockey to an agent in the field, Ella goes for it. Is it really what she wants to do and is her profiling right…
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Excellent story line, suspenseful, captivating. Only deterrent observed were numerous grammatical errors that could have been prevented with a good proofreader.
Absolutely loved this one! Felt like I was watching a crime show! Couldn’t put it down 10/10 recommend!
The ending was a bit anticlimactic, but overall it was a good read, kept me glued to it and had some great twists.
It is hard to say how this story effected me. I could see each event as if I was really there. I held my breath so many times. This is extremely well researched and written. Thank you for a story that I just could not put down.
Very well written. A true page turner. You get to know the characters is detail without getting bored with useless info. Very well done.
Great book, I have enjoyed every Blake Pierce book. Thanks k
Page turning! I couldn’t stop reading it. Had me glued to every page. I can’t want to continue the series.
This is one of those incredibly good stories i have read in a long time. Could use some better proof reading though
loved this murder mystery!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, for the most part. It got really interesting pretty quickly from the beginning so I wanted to keep reading it. However, there were some parts within the book that were pretty predictable. Aside from that, my only complaint is that there were a few grammar errors that I caught as I was reading and it would take my attention away from the story.
It was a good read, but it honestly just felt like reading an episode of criminal minds. There was no guessing who the killer was or any really big revelation, it was all just happening page by page. Still good though.
Lost for words. Loved every minute!
This book was shocking and mysterious. I read it all in one day because of how indulging it is. You get to go through the mind of a serial killer, and the minds of two fbi agents. The story is so detailed you’ll get goosebumps reading. It’s a little unsettling, but personally, that’s how the book feels more real. Y’all should def read. This is one of my new favs‼️🤞🏽
Without spoiling, it was really good. Hooks you from the beginning and just reels you in. Every second of it was worth it.
i loved the book. It had me up wanting to read more. and i am into murder mystery’s and serial killers, so it definitely did it’s justice!! i’m continuing with the series! (:
Exciting and full of thriller. It is such great storytelling, you can make a movie in your head!
Really good, easy to follow crime story with lots of heart and action
Girl Alone is an exceptional Ella Dark thriller. Ella is introduced as an FBI intelligence analyst who dreams of being a field agent. Asked to go into the field, Ella’s desire is realized. Utilizing her skills to track the killer with FBI Behavioral Analyst Mae Ripley. Their journey is fast paced, suspenseful, filled with twists and turn and intrigue. A great read.
This is a favorite of mine I just finished it,and I’m in love with the books.but I have a question,in the description it says that her sister died,she doesn’t have a sister,I think they meant the dad.(I just decided to mention this so other people weren’t confused)but if you like mystery this is the book for you,also there are 14 of them!Thank you for reading,and I’m so sorry for this long review
Absolutely amazing!!! I couldn’t put it down. Finished it in no time!
Good read!!!!I read more.
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Great suspense thriller,totally recommend. I’m hooked.
this is the first introduction i've ever got into mystery and thriller books, and as a first look into the genre, i love it. the character focus changes so that you can think of the mystery on your own thoughts. very cool.
It was a great read, couldn’t put it down! Couldn’t wait to see who this creep was and if they would catch the culprit! Bought other books from this author and can’t wait to read them.
I like to see how Ella’s brain works putting everything together and how good the team she makes with Mia - experienced agent.
This is one of the best crime books I’ve read in a while. It was very well written with very strong yet vulnerable female characters. It felt like I eas watching an episode of Criminal Minds.
Loved it.
It starts out pretty good, than it becomes ridiculous. The author insists on putting us on the wrong leg, while all the while it’s utterly useless, we already know it’s wrong. Also prodigy ok, but rookie is still rookie. Keep it flawed. The characters are fairly undynamic, boring and so bloody US serial drama… halfway I couldn’t take it anymore…
Overall a great book to read. Very suspenseful and full of twists and turns. I definitely want to keep reading this series!!
Great book! Kept me wondering right from the start! Ella Dark is fantastic!
A well written suspenseful read. Looking forward to the next book.
Suspenseful! Good read!
Spell binding book never wanted to put it down awesome read.
Good book with obvious flaws but an enjoyable read. To believe a town police force wouldn’t have enough cops to assist an FBI chasing a serial killer letting her go alone defies police procedures. Then after the security guard was murdered, Dark says at least no one died here tonight?!! Oops. Did he not count. Leaving the rookie in the house while all the other cops ran after ?? He was still in the house so who were they chasing. Why did she let the serial killer , once apprehended get so close to her? She ordered him on his knees hands on head. Next he hits her with the oak limb. I really like this author but a bit more attention to small details could’ve really made this a top notch thriller.
This was such a great read! Blake Pierce does it again!!! Thrills and breath holding at its best.
What a load of utter rubbish.
This book and book one are DREADFUL. Don’t waste good reading time. Seriously I actually started yelling at the main characters a few times begging them to stop being so damn pathetically and lost in self doubt - they were FBI agents supposedly. Also in book one she had a gun in the field but suddenly in book two she isn’t allowed too… just one of several errors easily spotted!
Good read
Great read with exciting and some very disturbing characters. Never a dull page.
Enjoyed it to the end.
I’ve never really been into thriller novels however I loved this book and I’m off to read the next one
I am not sure if the author is female or male. The use of all female main characters makes me lean towards the author being female. Unlike many others, this book is easy to read and enjoy. While the main characters are very capable, they are not built to be totally unbelievable or obnoxiously feminist. The book has a compressed time line. It does it without the reader feeling overwhelmed or annoyed. I found I was keen to pick it up to continue reading the story.
It was a good read thrilling from start to finish.
What a brilliant book that engages you straight away right through to the very end. Can’t wait to read book 2.
Please! There is nothing worse than breaking up your reading flow because of spelling errors , missing words etc.
Amazing read
I generally don’t like to stop reading mid way through a book but couldn’t stomach any more of this past about the halfway point. Just seems so cliched and boring and uninspired. Somewhat interesting idea for a killer but rest is just standard fare done way better most everywhere else. Can’t believe this is book one of like 6 or more. Will not be reading any further and I’m going so far as to delete the copy of book one I purchased, I disliked this so much I’ve bought about 2-3 books a month for years on iBooks and sadly only ever have made one other review I think and that was for a terrible read also. I don’t expect people to listen to my opinion on what’s great but hope I can help anybody from wasting time on drivel like this when there’s so much great stuff out there
Great read,I could picture the characters and felt their fear.Well written and a exciting read. Would recommend if you like a good thriller.
1.5 stars The author is American and has churned out at least 6 series of thrillers involving female protagonists with names like Avery, Riley, and Mackenzie. This represents of the start of yet another series involving rookie FBI agent Ella Dark. In brief Our gal had a bad childhood and has studied serial killers all her life, not because she wants to be one but because she wants to catch those suckers. She gets sidelined into clerical /research jobs in law enforcement until one day, one evening in fact, the (male) director of the behavioural unit plucks her from obscurity to look into a fresh case of female dismemberment down in Louisiana. The thing that distinguishes Ella’s elevation from that of another Southern gal from a broken home named Clarice, is that she’s paired up with an experienced female agent, not a male one, in this instance a cynical fifty-something, hard drinking, yet extremely fit looking gal named something or other, who says there’s nothing to indicate a serial killer apart from all the bodies that keep showing up. (A significant factor, I would have thought, but hey, what would I know? I’m no detective, just an old white guy.) Our gal sees the pattern though. The killer is restaging the modus operandi of other North American serial killers, some better known than others, all the while building to his piece de resistance: Bundyland. Can she stop him in time? Writing Better edited than the previous effort I read by Ms Pierce but the same breathless, high school writer style, riddled with plot and character inconsistencies. Bottom line I read it because it was free, okay? An extra half star for the concise summaries of how the various serial killers did their thang, which saved me having to go to Wikipedia. Judging by the number of positive reviews of this, and the author’s many other books, on Goodreads, other people feel differently to me.
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Another great series, writing about a new FBI agent finding her feet twists and turns with each page
Surprised I really enjoyed this story , well written and such a compelling read, with a great ending… will definitely purchase the next in series .
Has you at the edge of your seat gasping with goosebumps. Definitely a favourite
I really enjoyed this up until the point the killer is revealed which was beyond disappointing. Without saying any spoilers it felt like a let down. That said I might read book two as I enjoyed the characters
Blake Pierce has a way of drawing you into the lead characters own skin. You feel really involved in solving the crime scene before the characters. A pleasure to find this author, I will be reading more in the series.
Another great story. Thank you Blake
So entertaining, loved it would deffo read again!!❤️
An excellent book from beginning to end. Thoroughly captivating.
Awesome read from first to last page
Definitely worth reading
What a gripping book, took me 3days to read!!
The premise of the story is unique but the telling of it lacks sophistication
Compelling you from the moment you start too read the book ….48hrs to finish the story and I am hooked from every novel wrote….looking forward to the next …thank you for your mind and knowledge to compel writing of such skill
Brilliant start to finish
Fantastic read, couldn’t wait to start the next book
I couldn’t put this book down, I normally struggle to read books but this I managed in two days, it sparked my interest through its mention of well known killers but added extra chill and suspense, would highly recommend!
A very good read kept me intrigued all they way through. Some good twists
Wow had me hooked I loved it 😊 I’m so glad I didn’t pass by the book I will definitely be reading more
It was brilliant couldn’t put away I’m hooked
Really good book, leaving you guessing throughout. Definitely recommend!
A damn good read!
I could not put this book down. Great book - great author. Excited to read book 2…
Despite the few grammatical errors this book was exciting, captivating, and had me gripped from the first chapter. Great story!
Loved the way Ella starts out wanting to be an fbi profiler whilst being an analyst and her chance arrives with her hero in the field becoming her mentor. With bodies piling up it’s clear she needs to earn her stripes and fast! Along the way she battles a violent but organised killer who gives her more trouble than she’d imagined. Books don’t always tell the whole tale. Fortunately this one does. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will read more in the series.
Great book but so many grammatical errors & misplaced words!
Excellent book.. really enjoyed it, couldn’t put it down Great author..!
Fast paced, exciting action with believable, sympathetic, smart female characters leading the way. Loved this and finished it within hours of starting. Now on to books 2, 3, 4….and more. Once you discover writing this good, you just have to read more.
Easy but captivating read!
I feel like this was a good base start to the series, something that opens the door and invites you in while giving you a good crime story. Definitely recommend.
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It wasn’t as good as I was hoping it to be. I would of like more Suspense .
I enjoyed this book. It was full of suspense and kept me on my toes. The grammar and editing of the book was poor. However, it didn’t stop me from reading it. I do love the character Ella. My favorite part about her is how she evolved throughout the book. Overall, it was entertaining and I’m interested in reading more books by this author.
Started reading by accident and Read in one sitting.
It’s usually very hard for me to read on my phone bc I rather have the physical book in hand but I could not stop reading this book. I loved it. 100% It felt as if I were working with them side by side.
Great read - just bought the second book. Thanks
Finished in 1 day. Amazing.
I loved the book, I’m going to read the series!
Such a great book recommend to everyone !
Yes there are a couple of errors but that does not change the fact of how good this book is! It’s a page turner and I hope the series continues to be this good!
I have no idea where these great reviews come from. This is horrible on so many levels. I would’ve been upset if I had paid for this. I couldn’t finish it. It reads as if a ten year old wrote it and that ten year old wrote about two other ten year olds playing pretend FBI Agents but not quite knowing what an FBI Agent is. Combine that immature writing with the obvious lack of research and the amount of missing words and it gets beyond frustrating.
Throughly enjoyed reading this book. I liked how it was showing that Ella was learning and wasn’t just a know it all from the beginning. I want to be an FBI Profiler so this also helped me learn some things. I will be continuing reading this series!!
Read it in 1 night! So good!
This book was honestly quite fascinating. I’m not sure what I was expecting but it wasn’t disappointing! I will admit, it didn’t draw me in as much as other murder mystery books do, but it was still quite amazing! Some spelling and grammar errors here and there and rambling a little too much sometimes was what prevented me from fully being drawn into the story but I would still certainly recommend it! Great job!
Amateurish writing, misused words, trite phrasing. This is so bad on so many levels. Laughably sophomoric. Glad it was free.
This book was very intriguing and one I wound recommend. There are some writing errors that could have been fixed before publishing.
What happened to the security guard? Ella said no one would die that night but wasn’t the security guard dead?
I didn’t know who the killer was until the last chapter
Captivating and thrilling. I became connected to Dark and her story. Our “fascination” with serial killers joined us from the start.
I loved it! Want to continue the series
This reminder me of criminal minds and Reed. Love this book couldn't put it down.
This story was fantastic. The suspense was killing me. This is a must read for anyone who likes to read books about crimes.
I love this book, it had me on the edge of my seat every time
I loved reading this. I can’t wait to read the second one.
I have read a lot of your books and you do not disappoint. Love the suspense and ending. Thanks!
Form start to finish, I was hooked. I couldn’t stop reading, literally. I recommend the Keri Locke mystery series as well if you’re looking for a good mystery!
it was ok..i am confused by the description however… It states that Ella’s sister was murdered?? I didn’t read that. Her father was killed in the story.
Very good , well written, couldnt put it down.
Couldn’t stop reading🫣 I loved it and I’m not a big book reader. Well written not too much detail about everything but enough to keep you interested. I liked how you got both points of view and it wasn’t like a documentary it almost felt like you were in the story and being a detective with the ladies. I loved it 🤍
I’m not a big reader but this book had me.. hook line and sinker! Sometimes you can’t read fast enough lots of twists and turns
Great read! I could not put it down. Exciting from start to finish. Put it on one of your ‘must read’ lists. Now!
Rlly good mystery book!!;)
Suspenseful. A real life thriller!
Amazing! I was so captivated I couldn’t put the book down
Ella is likable, smart and courageous! Great character. Fast paced writing with only a few punctuated expletives-refreshing in this genre:)
Loved it!
Good read! Kept you interested ! Didn’t want to stop reading!!
First book I have ever read by Blake Pierce and I will be coming back. Kept me on the edge of my seat and reading to see what was going to happen next.
Don’t pass this book by, it’s fast paced and has a great plot. I was hooked right from the start and couldn’t wait to read more to figure out all the twists and turns. I’d give it 5+ stars if I could!!
I accidentally read the 5th book in this series, so I had to start from the beginning! So glad I did! Such a good read that will keep you guessing and wanting more!
Love the characters + their interactions, the storyline, law enforcement expertise and writing style. I’m hooked on this author, Blake Pierce. I have purchased several of his sequels after first reading a “freebie,” even though I don’t usually abide by sloppy editing. Rating would be five stars if proofreading were better. Sorry to be the Grammar Gestapo, but it’s insulting to the reader to have sooo many errors. Plus it shows a lack of pride in his own work. Ann E. Israelson
I almost skipped over this read, I am now very glad I did not. It was a good read with a thought out plot and reminded me that anyone you meet could be what the book was about, if your a serial reader you must read this one!
Ingenious plot
First time for everything, this book was one of the good only books I have read in less than a week. Away to go Blake! Great story and great plot!
The plot was beautiful!! At first, I thought this book was going to be about a detective gone rouge, but Ella Dark is one of a kind. Her intelligence, personality, and background are relatable to all types of readers. Though I thought the book was way too short, the authors flow of writing made me completely over look it. This book is an amazing read for young adults and up, or if your just wetting your toes into the suspense thriller genre.
This Book didnʻt mention anything about Ellaʻs sister being murdered. It only mentioned her fatherʻs murder. There were many typos but the Book was great to read.
Ridley and Ella are very believable characters I hope they continue to work together in the future books in this series. Ella steps up to solve these copycat murders with a seasoned FBI agent. Kept you guessing till the very end.
Definitely a page turner!! I loved it so much!
I picked this book because of the cover art and I was hooked after reading the prologue! I read this book in less ten a week and loved every minute of it! I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes dark thrillers!!!!
I couldn’t stop reading this book! It was so good! Excited to see what book 2 holds!
Fast paced, liked new character and looking forward to Book 2.
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