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megan_watson0831's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ashpau's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
_shylo_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
hstorkel's review against another edition
3.0
Not bad but the plot felt a little taped together. Not especially cohesive and nothing really new or different from other thrillers.
aly36's review against another edition
4.0
A detective looking for a killer! This is a great book already. This book is part of a series but I have not read any of the other books in the series yet. This is another new author for me, as well. I love finding new authors and I love trying their books to see the style of writing they choose and if it appeals to me. The plot of this book caught my eye and the symbols in the victim's skin was something unique to track. This book had me following along to see what would happen next. Did Detective Casey catch a killer? Another good book for me! I will look into the other books in the series. I did not have any trouble with this book's plot even though it was book 2 and it could be read as a stand alone. *This book was given to me for free at my request from NetGalley and I provided this voluntary review.*
heyanci's review against another edition
3.0
My first B.R. Spangler! Firstly huge thanks to the publisher for my Advanced Copy. This book focuses on Detective Casey White who is a called out into a gruesome double murder "gasp* and they have to find the missing younger daughter of the deceased couple and they are tasked into finding the girl . What also hurts here is that her own daughter is missing and she has to find them all . What a book!
nietzschesghost's review against another edition
4.0
The Innocent Girls is the second instalment in the Detective Casey White series set in Outer Banks, North Carolina. When the bodies of Carl and Peggy Pearson are discovered in their RV, it is clear that they have been murdered. The bodies have been mutilated with strange symbols having been carved into their skin and when Casey is called in to investigate she realises their 13-year-old daughter Lisa, who had been on the trip to the beautiful Outer Banks with her parents, is missing. To add to the concern she is without her required medication. Then more bodies drop with the same curious symbols inscribed on them and the police realise they have a disturbing serial killer case on their hands. As Casey and her cohorts attempt to find a motive and identify, locate and apprehend the killers or killers, she must try not to let the case overwhelm her especially as her daughter, Hannah, was also kidnapped, but as a toddler, and the intensive search for Lisa opens many old wounds.
This is a compulsive, addictive and fast-paced police procedural with a well-crafted plot and an interesting and engaging cast of characters. It's well written with a plethora of twists, turns and red herrings to throw you off the scent and right from the beginning I was hooked. I feel it is probably better to have read the series opener before this as Casey's past and personal life plays such a substantial role in these books that gaining a better understanding would be preferable to just simply jumping in feet first. The fact that it is primarily told from protagonist Casey's perspective makes it easy to follow with no unnecessary filler or padding, and the identity of the perpetrator is kept hidden until the big reveal where the tension is ratcheted up ready to uncover the mystery behind the brutal killings. A highly entertaining and absorbing police procedural. Many thanks to Bookouture for an ARC.
This is a compulsive, addictive and fast-paced police procedural with a well-crafted plot and an interesting and engaging cast of characters. It's well written with a plethora of twists, turns and red herrings to throw you off the scent and right from the beginning I was hooked. I feel it is probably better to have read the series opener before this as Casey's past and personal life plays such a substantial role in these books that gaining a better understanding would be preferable to just simply jumping in feet first. The fact that it is primarily told from protagonist Casey's perspective makes it easy to follow with no unnecessary filler or padding, and the identity of the perpetrator is kept hidden until the big reveal where the tension is ratcheted up ready to uncover the mystery behind the brutal killings. A highly entertaining and absorbing police procedural. Many thanks to Bookouture for an ARC.
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