Helpful Score: 9
This was truly a strong suspense novel. I realize that it's billed as a "romantic suspense" but trust me there is hardly any romance to be found in these pages so those of you that are scared off by the idea of romance will be safe in picking up this title.
There were a lot of character's but I don't think there were so many that one could not keep track of what was going on. Really I feel that each character did play it's part in the telling of the story.
Someone is going around killing people by burying them alive with a dead corpse. Why? How are they connected? These are the questions that haunt Detective Pierce Reed. From the beginning the killer later dubbed "The Grave Robber" draws Reed into his horrid game. Reed knows the first victim. Now it's a race against the clock to catch this killer before he kills again.
Nikki Gillette is a hard core journalist. She is after the story that will break and at the same time make her career. She has a bad blemish on her record so she has to work twice as hard to prove that she can get the job done. While working on local interest stuff she also works at trying to scoop not only her co-worker but the competition by getting all the information regarding the Grave Robber. Of course she is also in communication with the killer. He has a bone to pick with her as well. Soon this hard core newspaper journalist, and the tough as nails detective find that they have more in common then they thought. A Killer to be exact.
Nikki was an obnoxious character at times and yes, this did get on my nerves after a time. Still the twists and turns that Ms. Jackson took us on was well worth one of her annoying characters. Ms. Jackson is well on her way to becoming a mainstream suspense novelist.
There were a lot of character's but I don't think there were so many that one could not keep track of what was going on. Really I feel that each character did play it's part in the telling of the story.
Someone is going around killing people by burying them alive with a dead corpse. Why? How are they connected? These are the questions that haunt Detective Pierce Reed. From the beginning the killer later dubbed "The Grave Robber" draws Reed into his horrid game. Reed knows the first victim. Now it's a race against the clock to catch this killer before he kills again.
Nikki Gillette is a hard core journalist. She is after the story that will break and at the same time make her career. She has a bad blemish on her record so she has to work twice as hard to prove that she can get the job done. While working on local interest stuff she also works at trying to scoop not only her co-worker but the competition by getting all the information regarding the Grave Robber. Of course she is also in communication with the killer. He has a bone to pick with her as well. Soon this hard core newspaper journalist, and the tough as nails detective find that they have more in common then they thought. A Killer to be exact.
Nikki was an obnoxious character at times and yes, this did get on my nerves after a time. Still the twists and turns that Ms. Jackson took us on was well worth one of her annoying characters. Ms. Jackson is well on her way to becoming a mainstream suspense novelist.
Helpful Score: 3
creepy to think of being buried alive,enjoyed the book
and clues not to heavy on the romance which i like.
and clues not to heavy on the romance which i like.
Helpful Score: 2
I normally like Lisa Jackson books, however, this mehtod of death was un-nerving and unsettling and bit more gruesome that I prefer. I found it hard to finish the book.
Helpful Score: 2
Another Lisa Jackson on the edge of your seat, I can't put it down thriller
Helpful Score: 2
relly good book full of murder and suspence to the end ?
Helpful Score: 1
Very intense read, at times, the description of what is going on in the killers mind is a bit hard to read, but overall great book that is sure to keep you turning the page!
Helpful Score: 1
I'm a huge Lisa Jackson fan, and this one didn't disappoint. I loved the characters and the story flew by in a blur of excitement.
The only downside was that I figured out who the killer was when I was less than halfway into the book, which makes it frusterating to see the characters plod along in trying to piece it together themselves. You just want to scream at them to not be so blind.
Other than that, it was another success by Lisa Jackson.
The only downside was that I figured out who the killer was when I was less than halfway into the book, which makes it frusterating to see the characters plod along in trying to piece it together themselves. You just want to scream at them to not be so blind.
Other than that, it was another success by Lisa Jackson.
Helpful Score: 1
GREAT READ,COULDN'T PUT DOWN ONCE I STARTED IT!!
Helpful Score: 1
Great Mystery and Bloody murders.
Helpful Score: 1
Setting for this second book, sequel to "The Night Before" is Savannah, Ga.
This one kept me changing my mind a zillion times
until the final chapter or two. it is one of lisa's better mysteries. from the back cover:
A woman is frantic as she awakens in a dark, closed space. From above her comes the muffled sound of cruel laughter, followed by the hard splatter of dirt. Pure terror takes over as she realizes she's being buried alive, and her last breath is a scream that no one but a sadistic killer will hear...
To journalist Nikki gillette, this disturbing story is a ticket out of small-town Savannah and on to the big time. She's already given the kiiller a nickname---The Grave Robber--and she's spending every minute dogging tough copy Pierce Reed's investigation, trailing him through Savannah's deep thickets and crumbling cemeteries...even though she's starting to wonder about the secrets he's keeping.
Another body is found. And another. Each gruesome discovery unnerves Nikki a little more...there's something familiar about it, something she should know. Now as a serial killer pulls her ever deeper into his sick game, she has no idea how close she's getting to the truth--or how deadly it will be....
Earl H., Meldrim, Ga.
This one kept me changing my mind a zillion times
until the final chapter or two. it is one of lisa's better mysteries. from the back cover:
A woman is frantic as she awakens in a dark, closed space. From above her comes the muffled sound of cruel laughter, followed by the hard splatter of dirt. Pure terror takes over as she realizes she's being buried alive, and her last breath is a scream that no one but a sadistic killer will hear...
To journalist Nikki gillette, this disturbing story is a ticket out of small-town Savannah and on to the big time. She's already given the kiiller a nickname---The Grave Robber--and she's spending every minute dogging tough copy Pierce Reed's investigation, trailing him through Savannah's deep thickets and crumbling cemeteries...even though she's starting to wonder about the secrets he's keeping.
Another body is found. And another. Each gruesome discovery unnerves Nikki a little more...there's something familiar about it, something she should know. Now as a serial killer pulls her ever deeper into his sick game, she has no idea how close she's getting to the truth--or how deadly it will be....
Earl H., Meldrim, Ga.
Helpful Score: 1
Absolutely riveting!
Publisher's Weekly Review
Slowly waking from a drugged sleep, a woman realizes she's not in her own bed but in a closed coffin, lying on top of a cold, reeking dead body. Thuds resonate on the lid dirt and stones being shoveled on top bringing the sure knowledge she's being buried alive.
From this bone-chilling, if melodramatic, opening image, Jackson skillfully crafts a horrific thriller about an elusive serial killer dubbed The Grave Robber. Seeing the high-profile murders as her ticket out of small-town Savannah, ambitious reporter Nikki Gillette latches onto the case and onto lead investigator Pierce Reed. Tough-guy police detective Pierce initially sees Nikki's dogged investigations as a mere irritant until evidence turns up indicating that the killer may see Nikki as his prey.
Meanwhile, tension and unease mount for Nikki as secret ties among the attractive Pierce, whom she may be falling for, the killer and the victims start coming to light.
As in Jackson's previous offering, The Night Before, this psychological thriller has a beautifully conceived plot full of unexpected twists and provocative misleads, as well as sophisticated character development. Not even the sadistic murderer is one-dimensionally evil, and the protagonists display delicious depths.
Publisher's Weekly Review
Slowly waking from a drugged sleep, a woman realizes she's not in her own bed but in a closed coffin, lying on top of a cold, reeking dead body. Thuds resonate on the lid dirt and stones being shoveled on top bringing the sure knowledge she's being buried alive.
From this bone-chilling, if melodramatic, opening image, Jackson skillfully crafts a horrific thriller about an elusive serial killer dubbed The Grave Robber. Seeing the high-profile murders as her ticket out of small-town Savannah, ambitious reporter Nikki Gillette latches onto the case and onto lead investigator Pierce Reed. Tough-guy police detective Pierce initially sees Nikki's dogged investigations as a mere irritant until evidence turns up indicating that the killer may see Nikki as his prey.
Meanwhile, tension and unease mount for Nikki as secret ties among the attractive Pierce, whom she may be falling for, the killer and the victims start coming to light.
As in Jackson's previous offering, The Night Before, this psychological thriller has a beautifully conceived plot full of unexpected twists and provocative misleads, as well as sophisticated character development. Not even the sadistic murderer is one-dimensionally evil, and the protagonists display delicious depths.
Helpful Score: 1
A woman, buried alive, hears the muffled sound of cruel laughter followed by the splatter of dirt as she's buried alive.
The reporter uses this disturbing story and the nickname she coins, the Grave Robber, as her ticket out of small-town Savannah.
With tough cop Pierce Reed, she will either help solve the case, or become the next victim.
Once into the book, I couldn't put it down. Quite a nail biter.
The reporter uses this disturbing story and the nickname she coins, the Grave Robber, as her ticket out of small-town Savannah.
With tough cop Pierce Reed, she will either help solve the case, or become the next victim.
Once into the book, I couldn't put it down. Quite a nail biter.
Good story -- lots of suspects fit the puzzle, so it keeps you guessing.
A good read! Lisa Jackson is skillful in keeping us glued to the story.
Great book. A lot of suspense and mystery
Really enjoyed this book.
Being buried alive, unlikely romance, grisly and entertaining.
Great book by great author
A thriller about a sociopathic killer whose MO is to bury his victims alive. And for some reason, the killer keeps leading one detective in particular to the scene of his crimes. Caught in the story is an aspiring young journalist who is determined to get the story and figure out the mysterious detective... is he the killer? The ending is a nail-biter.
Journalist, Nikki Gillette, thinks she has found the one story that is her ticket out of a small-town Savannah and on to the big time. She's already given the killer a nickname--The Grave Robber. But she doesn't realize that the closer she gets to solving the case, the closer the Grave robber gets to her. Because Nikki has become his target. Swift action, twists and turns. Very good book!
i loved this author!!
A woman is frantic as she awakens in a dark, closed space. From above her come the muffled sound of cruel laughter, followed by the hard splatter of dirt. Pure terror takes over as she realizes she's being buried alive, and her last breath is a scream that no one but a sadistic killer will hear...
To journalist Nikki Gillette, this disturbing story is a ticket out of small-town Savannah and on to the big time. She's already given the killer a nickname-The Grave Robber-and she's spending every minute dogging tough cop Pierce Reed's investigation, trailing him through Savannah's deep thickets and crumbling cemeteries...even though she's starting to wonder about the secrets he's keeping...
Another body is found. And another. Each gruesome discovery unnerves Nikki a little more...there's something familiar about it, something she should know. Now, as a serial killer pulls her ever deeper into his sick game, she has no idea how close she's getting to the truth-or how deadly it will be...
To journalist Nikki Gillette, this disturbing story is a ticket out of small-town Savannah and on to the big time. She's already given the killer a nickname-The Grave Robber-and she's spending every minute dogging tough cop Pierce Reed's investigation, trailing him through Savannah's deep thickets and crumbling cemeteries...even though she's starting to wonder about the secrets he's keeping...
Another body is found. And another. Each gruesome discovery unnerves Nikki a little more...there's something familiar about it, something she should know. Now, as a serial killer pulls her ever deeper into his sick game, she has no idea how close she's getting to the truth-or how deadly it will be...
Savannah is one of my favorite places - I really enjoyed this book which is set there! Scary and thrilling.
very good
WILL KEEP YOU GUESSING TIL THE VERY END
This is one of the best mystery books I've read in a long time. You don't know "who did it" until the very end.
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This book had me from page one and I could not put it down. It's definitely one that will hold your attention, and scare the hell out of you.
For me this book was just okay. It was hard for me to really get into the characters.
A woman is frantic as she awakens in a dark, closed space. From above her comes the muffled sound of cruel laughter, followed by the hard splatter of dirt. Pure terror takes over as she realizes she's being buried alive, and her last breath is a scream that no one but a sadistic killer will hear....
To journalist Nikki Gillette, this disturbing story is a ticket out of small-town Savannah and on to the big time. She's already given the killer a nickname - The Grave Robber - and she's spending every minute dogging tough cop Pierc Reed's investigation, trailing him through Savannah's deep thickets and crumbling cemetaries...even though she's starting to wonder about the secrets he's keeping...
Another body is found. And another. Each gruesome discovery unnerves Nikki a little more...there's something familiar about it, something she should know. Now, as a serial killer pulls her ever deeper into his sick game, she has no idea how close she's getting to the truth - or how deadly it will be....
To journalist Nikki Gillette, this disturbing story is a ticket out of small-town Savannah and on to the big time. She's already given the killer a nickname - The Grave Robber - and she's spending every minute dogging tough cop Pierc Reed's investigation, trailing him through Savannah's deep thickets and crumbling cemetaries...even though she's starting to wonder about the secrets he's keeping...
Another body is found. And another. Each gruesome discovery unnerves Nikki a little more...there's something familiar about it, something she should know. Now, as a serial killer pulls her ever deeper into his sick game, she has no idea how close she's getting to the truth - or how deadly it will be....
a awsome book, didn't want to put it down
His Victims.......
A woman is frantic as she awakens in a dark, closed space. From above her comes the muffled sound of cruel laughter, followed by the hard splatter of dirt. Pure terror takes over as she realizes she's being buried alive, and her last breath is a scream that no one but a sadistic killer will hear.
Will Take His secrets.........
To journalist Nikki Gillette, this disturbing story is a ticket out of small-town Savannah and on to the big time. She's already given the killer a nickname-The Grave Robber-and she's spending every minute dogging tough cop Pierce Reeds investigation, trailing him through Savannah's deep thickets and crumbling cemeteries...even though shes starting to wonder about the secrets he's keeping.
To the Grave....
Another body is found. And another. Each gruesome discovery unnerves Nikki a little more. There's something familiar about it, something she should know. Now, as a serial killer pulls her ever deeper into his sick game, she has no idea how close she's getting to the truth-or how deadly it will be
A woman is frantic as she awakens in a dark, closed space. From above her comes the muffled sound of cruel laughter, followed by the hard splatter of dirt. Pure terror takes over as she realizes she's being buried alive, and her last breath is a scream that no one but a sadistic killer will hear.
Will Take His secrets.........
To journalist Nikki Gillette, this disturbing story is a ticket out of small-town Savannah and on to the big time. She's already given the killer a nickname-The Grave Robber-and she's spending every minute dogging tough cop Pierce Reeds investigation, trailing him through Savannah's deep thickets and crumbling cemeteries...even though shes starting to wonder about the secrets he's keeping.
To the Grave....
Another body is found. And another. Each gruesome discovery unnerves Nikki a little more. There's something familiar about it, something she should know. Now, as a serial killer pulls her ever deeper into his sick game, she has no idea how close she's getting to the truth-or how deadly it will be
When you're buried alive, no one can hear you scream.....
good book
very suspenceful,pure terror...makes you think about being buried alive...do not want to be!!!
This book was scary, it is about about a killer who buries their victims alive. This is one of my favorite authors!
A woman is frantic as she awakens in a dark closed space. From above her comes the muffeled sound of cruel laughter., followed by the hard splatter of dirt. Pure terror takes over as she realizes she is being buried alive, and her last breath is a scream that no but a sadistic killer will hear....
Good book!
HIS VICTIMS...
A woman is frantic as she awakens in a dark, closed space. From above her comes the muffled sound of cruel laugter, followed by the hard splatter of dirt. Pure terror takes over as she realizes she's being buried alive, and her last breath is a scream that no one but a sadistic killer will hear...
WILL TAKE HIS SECRETS...
To journalist Nikki Gillette, this disturbing story is a ticket out of small-town Savannah and on to the big time. She's already given the killer a nickname--The Grave Robber--and she's spending every minute dogging tough cop Pierce Reed's investigation, trailing him through Savannah's deep thickets and crumbling cemeteries...even though she's starting to wonder about the secrets he's keeping...
TO THE GRAVE
Another body is found. And another. Each gruesome discovery unnerves Nikki a little more...there's something familiar about it, something she should know. Now, as a serial killer pulls her ever deeper into his sick game, she has no idea how close she's getting to the truth--or how deadly it will be...
A woman is frantic as she awakens in a dark, closed space. From above her comes the muffled sound of cruel laugter, followed by the hard splatter of dirt. Pure terror takes over as she realizes she's being buried alive, and her last breath is a scream that no one but a sadistic killer will hear...
WILL TAKE HIS SECRETS...
To journalist Nikki Gillette, this disturbing story is a ticket out of small-town Savannah and on to the big time. She's already given the killer a nickname--The Grave Robber--and she's spending every minute dogging tough cop Pierce Reed's investigation, trailing him through Savannah's deep thickets and crumbling cemeteries...even though she's starting to wonder about the secrets he's keeping...
TO THE GRAVE
Another body is found. And another. Each gruesome discovery unnerves Nikki a little more...there's something familiar about it, something she should know. Now, as a serial killer pulls her ever deeper into his sick game, she has no idea how close she's getting to the truth--or how deadly it will be...
A woman is frantic as she awakens in a dark, closed space. From above her comes the muffled sound of cruel laugheter, followed by the hard splatter of dirt. Pure terror takes over as she realizes she's being buried alive, and her last breath is a scream that no one but a sadistic killer will hear...
One of the best.ON the for a killer. Do not read this home alone.
Kind of scary. Not bad.
Journalist is on the story of a lifetime, butting heads with lead detective. Journalist has no idea how close the serial killings really are to her!
a grapic suspence.
A woman is frantic as she realizes she is getting buried alive.
Suspenseful serial killer novel.
What would you do when and if you woke up in a coffin built for one with a companion?
His victims.....will take his secrets...to the grave!
his victims will take his secrets to their graves.
His victims will take his secrets to the grave.
When you're buried alive, no one can hear you scream!
Several women from the Savannah area have been buried alive. For Nikki Gillette, these cases could be what she needs for the big city newspapers to hire her, or it could mean her own life.
Haven't read yet.
