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Just finished this book and it was outstanding!!! Characters from prior stories are included but the book can be a stand alone, do not need to read the others first!
I have been a fan of Karen Rose since her first novel "Don't Tell" and I have not been disappointed yet.
I have been a fan of Karen Rose since her first novel "Don't Tell" and I have not been disappointed yet.
Eve Wilson has been attacked, kidnapped, and died...twice. She has the scars to prove it and after many years of hiding, she's decided to take control of her life She attends graduate school by date and tends bar at night. She doesn't date, she doesn't want anyone to get that close, but if she did, she'd want to date Detective Noah Webster.
Detective Noah Webster is a recovering alcoholic. He only goes into Sal's bar to see Eve, even if she doesn't know it. He doesn't drink anything but tonic water, and he never gets the nerve to approach her. Noah lost his wife and son years ago in an accident, and when he hit rock bottom he drank. Everytime he leaves Sal's he swears he won't go back, but the lure of Eve is just too hard to ignore sometimes.
One of Eve's projects for school is to moderate addiction to online virtual communities. However, Eve's test subjects seem to keep dying of apparent suicides. She doesn't know whom to turn to, so she turns to Noah. Noah's seen the suicide scene before. Each scene is exactly the same, down to the way the shoes fall on the floor. They determine the victims were murdered and they are looking for a serial killer.
But Eve's involvement in the case gives her more information than the killer finds comfortable and she soon finds herself on his list as his next victim. But will Noah figure out who the killer is before it's too late and he loses yet another woman he loves?
I Can See You is a first-rate top-notch romantic suspense thriller. Karen Rose is at the top of her game! Just when you think you have it all figured out, another twist occurs that has you re-thinking. With so many virtual communities out there, the premise is really scary and close to home. An awareness to really watch what you type and say online. You never know who is watching!! I Can See You is absolutely wonderful and riveting!!
Detective Noah Webster is a recovering alcoholic. He only goes into Sal's bar to see Eve, even if she doesn't know it. He doesn't drink anything but tonic water, and he never gets the nerve to approach her. Noah lost his wife and son years ago in an accident, and when he hit rock bottom he drank. Everytime he leaves Sal's he swears he won't go back, but the lure of Eve is just too hard to ignore sometimes.
One of Eve's projects for school is to moderate addiction to online virtual communities. However, Eve's test subjects seem to keep dying of apparent suicides. She doesn't know whom to turn to, so she turns to Noah. Noah's seen the suicide scene before. Each scene is exactly the same, down to the way the shoes fall on the floor. They determine the victims were murdered and they are looking for a serial killer.
But Eve's involvement in the case gives her more information than the killer finds comfortable and she soon finds herself on his list as his next victim. But will Noah figure out who the killer is before it's too late and he loses yet another woman he loves?
I Can See You is a first-rate top-notch romantic suspense thriller. Karen Rose is at the top of her game! Just when you think you have it all figured out, another twist occurs that has you re-thinking. With so many virtual communities out there, the premise is really scary and close to home. An awareness to really watch what you type and say online. You never know who is watching!! I Can See You is absolutely wonderful and riveting!!
Karen Rose is one of my new favorite authors, waiting patiently for the new one to come June 2012.
Graduate Student Eve Wilson is doing a study on the effects of the virtual world on people who play computer games. When Eve quickly discovers that a killer has targeted her test subjects, she talks to Detective Noah Webster who is investigating the suicide of one of the computer gamers. Noah believes that Martha Brisbane was murdered. Now he and Eve must work together to uncover the serial killer who has now targeted Eve.
I was hooked on this book from the first page. Eve became a computer expert while retreating from the real world after being attacked and left for dead several years ago. She is tough, smart, and ready to put the past behind her and get on with her life. Eve met Noah a year ago in the bar where she works part-time, but he has only said a few words to her in that time. Noah believes he is damaged goods and Eve deserved better. But as he gets to know her, Noah decides that he and Eve are perfect for each other and begins to pursue her.
The action in this book is fast moving. The mystery is riveting with several suspects. I did guess the villain in this one, but it actually could have been one of three different people. I highly recommend this book. My rating: 5 Stars.
I was hooked on this book from the first page. Eve became a computer expert while retreating from the real world after being attacked and left for dead several years ago. She is tough, smart, and ready to put the past behind her and get on with her life. Eve met Noah a year ago in the bar where she works part-time, but he has only said a few words to her in that time. Noah believes he is damaged goods and Eve deserved better. But as he gets to know her, Noah decides that he and Eve are perfect for each other and begins to pursue her.
The action in this book is fast moving. The mystery is riveting with several suspects. I did guess the villain in this one, but it actually could have been one of three different people. I highly recommend this book. My rating: 5 Stars.
This book has a good plot and is fast moving.
Amazing Book! The twists and turns have you on the edge of your seat and keep you guessing. Eve is a smart, strong, survivor. Web has had his own problems in the past, but also a survivor. When they get together there is nothing they can not do, including heal each other. The Red Dress Killer is a sick and twisted monster. He feeds off of his victims fears. This is a page turner that kept me up too late at night. Karen Rose is a fantastic author!!
Author Karen Rose is a New York Times best-selling author and award-winner. Other titles include: Nothing to Fear, Count to Ten, You Can't Hide, Die For Me, Scream For Me, Don't Tell, I'm Watching you, Have You Seen Her, and Kill For Me. When she's not writing, she's practicing for her next karate belt test. Karen resides in Florida with her husband, (an avid fisherman), and her two daughters, (who also like to write).
Eve Wilson was finally emerging out of her dark place after being horribly scarred in a vicious assault. Terrified and ashamed, she escaped into the online realm to cope, and is now helping others to do the same through her psychology graduate program. Moonlighting as a bartender, Eve is constantly in contact with decorated officers who frequent the bar, but one detective has had her interest for a year since he first walked in. When her test subjects begin turning up dead, staged to be suicides, it's that very homicide detective, Noah Webster, that she turns to. He's one of the few who believe that these are connected murders, so Eve soon becomes his online guide and learns that the very attractive detective has his own scars that run just as deep. As Noah and Eve hunt down the madman who always appears one step ahead of them, they discover Eve may be his next target. Together, they try to overcome their pasts and learn to trust again, all the while trying to save each other from the danger that lurks closer than they think.
I'm so glad I was sent another of Karen's books to review. She never disappoints. Flawed, flesh-and-blood characters and power-house endings are always in store from this talented writer. Her understanding of human nature makes for a psychological twist and turn, edge of your seat, romantic suspense that is both chilling and steamy from the get-go. Admittedly, I knew who the killer was half-way through the book, though in no way was I deterred from reading. The secondary characters were a delight and added to the storyline nicely. I don't know if she has this in mind, but I'd love to see spin-off books on Olivia and David, Callie and Jack, or Tom and Liza. The plot flowed smoothly and the setting was spectacular as well. Bravo!
Eve Wilson was finally emerging out of her dark place after being horribly scarred in a vicious assault. Terrified and ashamed, she escaped into the online realm to cope, and is now helping others to do the same through her psychology graduate program. Moonlighting as a bartender, Eve is constantly in contact with decorated officers who frequent the bar, but one detective has had her interest for a year since he first walked in. When her test subjects begin turning up dead, staged to be suicides, it's that very homicide detective, Noah Webster, that she turns to. He's one of the few who believe that these are connected murders, so Eve soon becomes his online guide and learns that the very attractive detective has his own scars that run just as deep. As Noah and Eve hunt down the madman who always appears one step ahead of them, they discover Eve may be his next target. Together, they try to overcome their pasts and learn to trust again, all the while trying to save each other from the danger that lurks closer than they think.
I'm so glad I was sent another of Karen's books to review. She never disappoints. Flawed, flesh-and-blood characters and power-house endings are always in store from this talented writer. Her understanding of human nature makes for a psychological twist and turn, edge of your seat, romantic suspense that is both chilling and steamy from the get-go. Admittedly, I knew who the killer was half-way through the book, though in no way was I deterred from reading. The secondary characters were a delight and added to the storyline nicely. I don't know if she has this in mind, but I'd love to see spin-off books on Olivia and David, Callie and Jack, or Tom and Liza. The plot flowed smoothly and the setting was spectacular as well. Bravo!
There are so many layers in this story, but it is very easy to follow. Loved the main characters...flaws and all. Guessed who the perpetrator was fairly early on, but never took away from the story. Would definitely recommend, though I haven't found anything from this author I didn't like.
This review was originally posted on my review site : Falling Off The Shelf.
Eve Wilson has spent the last few years of her life healing both internal and external wounds from an attack by a psychotic killer. It took her quite some time to even go out into the real world, but she's still not as comfortable there as she should be. In her fight to survive, Eve started playing an online virtual reality game, Shadowland, where you can be who you want to be without anyone ever knowing your true identity. Shadowland helped Eve, so now she believes it will help others that are hiding from reality, so she starts to study a group of people through the game to see how things will change for them. All is going well, until those test subjects start turning up dead due to supposed suicides, and now Eve thinks it's all her fault.
Noah Wilson, homicide detective for the local Hat Squad believes that these suicides are anything but that. He thinks these people have been murdered, and he's determined to track down the killer. With the help of Eve, his online tour guide of the virtual world, they will track a sadistic killer in hopes of saving the next person on his list.
I was hooked from the very first page of this book, and read more than half of it in one sitting. Rose has a way of describing both her characters and her plot so that it paints a perfect picture in your mind. You know what they say about a picture, it's worth a thousand words, and this book is worth just that and more.
Rose's characters are extremely well rounded. They are compassionate, determined, and generous, all characteristics that had me loving each and every one of them. I could not for the life of me figure out who the killer was beforehand, because Rose has a way of making her suspects look suspicious, yet innocent in their own way. I look forward to reading more of Rose's work, and plan on purchasing all books in her backlist. I'd also like to say, if this book were made into a film, I'd be one of the first people waiting in line at the theater!
I'd like to thank Miriam Parker of Hatchette Books for sending me a copy of this book to review. I'm extremely greatful to have been able to review this book before it's release date. I'll definitely be adding this book to my 'favorite books of the year' list.
Eve Wilson has spent the last few years of her life healing both internal and external wounds from an attack by a psychotic killer. It took her quite some time to even go out into the real world, but she's still not as comfortable there as she should be. In her fight to survive, Eve started playing an online virtual reality game, Shadowland, where you can be who you want to be without anyone ever knowing your true identity. Shadowland helped Eve, so now she believes it will help others that are hiding from reality, so she starts to study a group of people through the game to see how things will change for them. All is going well, until those test subjects start turning up dead due to supposed suicides, and now Eve thinks it's all her fault.
Noah Wilson, homicide detective for the local Hat Squad believes that these suicides are anything but that. He thinks these people have been murdered, and he's determined to track down the killer. With the help of Eve, his online tour guide of the virtual world, they will track a sadistic killer in hopes of saving the next person on his list.
I was hooked from the very first page of this book, and read more than half of it in one sitting. Rose has a way of describing both her characters and her plot so that it paints a perfect picture in your mind. You know what they say about a picture, it's worth a thousand words, and this book is worth just that and more.
Rose's characters are extremely well rounded. They are compassionate, determined, and generous, all characteristics that had me loving each and every one of them. I could not for the life of me figure out who the killer was beforehand, because Rose has a way of making her suspects look suspicious, yet innocent in their own way. I look forward to reading more of Rose's work, and plan on purchasing all books in her backlist. I'd also like to say, if this book were made into a film, I'd be one of the first people waiting in line at the theater!
I'd like to thank Miriam Parker of Hatchette Books for sending me a copy of this book to review. I'm extremely greatful to have been able to review this book before it's release date. I'll definitely be adding this book to my 'favorite books of the year' list.
had me going until about 2/3rds of the way, then i knew who did it and was proven right. hate when that happens. well written and engaging.
If you are a Karen Rose fan you will love this book, it grabs you from the start and you can't hardly put it down. I highly recommend this book.
Just another run of the mill type romance with murders to go along with it.
Disappointed with this one, way toooooo long for this story and every thing about it is predictable so I skipped a lot in it and just hit the high points.
Disappointed with this one, way toooooo long for this story and every thing about it is predictable so I skipped a lot in it and just hit the high points.
