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Six teenagers dead. Finally, the killer behind bars. But are the games just beginning?

Psychiatrist Dr. Gwen Moore is an expert on killers. She’s spent a decade treating California’s most depraved predators and unlocking their motives—predators much like the notorious Bloody Heart serial killer, whose latest teenage victim escaped and then identified local high school teacher Randall Thompson as his captor. The case against Thompson as the Bloody Heart Killer is damning—and closed, as far as Gwen and the media are concerned. If not for one new development…

Defense attorney Robert Kavin is a still-traumatized father whose own son fell prey to the BH Killer. Convinced of Thompson’s innocence, he steps in to represent him. Now Robert wants Gwen to interview the accused, create a psych profile of the killer and his victims, and help clear his client’s name.

As Gwen and Robert grow closer and she dives deeper into the investigation, grave questions arise. So does Gwen’s suspicion that Robert is hiding something—and that he might not be the only one with a secret.

Finished chapter 20
(view spoiler)[So far this book is just okay. I don't think that teacher did it. Scott is suspicious and he is lying about something (even his mom know this). (hide spoiler)]

Finished chapter 30
(view spoiler)[Who did stole her keys and wallet if not Luke? I'm getting curious about this killer. This new information about after care is interesting. (hide spoiler)]

Finished chapter 33
(view spoiler)[Finally! Everyone knows Scott is lying! But I'm not sure if I'm buying that story about a girl. Plus he is feeling special about the fact he was let go. (hide spoiler)]

Finished
(view spoiler)[It was just okay and I don't think it's thrilling. I didn't know why I was feeling this way until I find out that the the Bloody Heart killer was John and Brooke and they are already dead. There was no urgency in this book. But I like how it came together in the end. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 12 (view spoiler)[This is really interesting so far. It’s a real predicament to be a psychiatrist like the heroine dealing with borderline crazy people. How hard it must be knowing when the fine line has been crossed and you should alert authorities. Like she says you can’t arrest people for things they want to do or dream of doing. It’s not until they do that there’s a problem. Honestly I don’t know how people do such heavy things for a day to day profession lol (hide spoiler)]

Ch 24 (view spoiler)[Oh great now she has to worry about a truly scary patient turning up at her house smh. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 28 (view spoiler)[But this is a whole other circumstance and now she’s blaming herself for Gabes death smh. How was she to know her client was being extremely misleading in their sessions. Plus what’s the deal with Scott? Is he hiding anything else? (hide spoiler)]

Finished (view spoiler)[It’s funny because I really enjoyed most of this story, until the end if I’m being honest, things just tapered downhill for me and I’m pretty unhappy with the end. I do like having all the pieces to put together and ironically the teacher was involved in his own nefarious deeds to which he almost paid for in the end with his life. Thank goodness Scott’s mom stopped him lol. Ok but for reals it was Robert coming in with the knife that did it. I’m sorry there’s no moving on from that, JUST NO! (hide spoiler)]

Aneta wrote: "Finished chapter 20
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(view spoiler)[So sketchy that he would lie about anything after what he went through. With how much hovering his mom is doing I’m not sure why she just didn’t ask him right out? (hide spoiler)]

(view spoiler)[And see I liked everything but the end. It too think it was interesting how it all wrapped in together but it was a bit jumbled there too with so many characters storiez bisecting. (hide spoiler)]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Scott being in front of his house with a knife was surprise. But I kind of wanted to something to happen but at the same time I'm glad his mom stop him as well. (hide spoiler)]