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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So glad I finally got my hands on this book! It was so good!!
Gwen Procter is back after what felt like forever!! Killman Creek seemed such a long time ago but once I got started on Wolfhunter River it felt like yesterday. I am such a fan of this series and couldn't wait to dive in and see what would happen to Gwen, Sam and the kids this time - especially after her serial killer husbands death in the previous book. This family is cursed I swear - so much death and evil around them - and yet they are strong and find a way to get through it all, Not sure I could be - I would be curled up in the fetal position wishing it would all go away! This installment was no different and if there is trouble to be had then Gwen seems to find it - and I was hooked once again!!
After Melvin's death the family are trying to find what normal for them is. Gwen and Sam are happy and kids seem to be getting along with things. Gwen is convinced to give an interview and things go downhill from there. She is contacted by Marlene Crockette from another remote town of Wolfhunter. She fears for her life and that of her daughter. Gwen can't help herself and the family head to Wolfhunter to help only to find that Marlene is dead and her daughter has been arrested for her murder. Wolfhunter is not a town you want to visit let alone live in - the local police and dodgy as they come and nobody cane be trusted. Gwen is determined to get to the bottom of it and her life and that of her family are in danger. Sam's past also comes back to haunt him - putting his relationship with Gwen in jeopardy.
Another great book from Rachel Caine. the ending shows where the next book in the series is heading and I for one can't wait to see how that plays out.
Thanks to Thomas and Mercer and Netgalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased.
After Melvin's death the family are trying to find what normal for them is. Gwen and Sam are happy and kids seem to be getting along with things. Gwen is convinced to give an interview and things go downhill from there. She is contacted by Marlene Crockette from another remote town of Wolfhunter. She fears for her life and that of her daughter. Gwen can't help herself and the family head to Wolfhunter to help only to find that Marlene is dead and her daughter has been arrested for her murder. Wolfhunter is not a town you want to visit let alone live in - the local police and dodgy as they come and nobody cane be trusted. Gwen is determined to get to the bottom of it and her life and that of her family are in danger. Sam's past also comes back to haunt him - putting his relationship with Gwen in jeopardy.
Another great book from Rachel Caine. the ending shows where the next book in the series is heading and I for one can't wait to see how that plays out.
Thanks to Thomas and Mercer and Netgalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased.
Finished reading: March 30th 2019
"My past is a wrecking ball. I've always known it was out there, rushing toward me. I just never imagined how much it would hurt when it finally hit."
*** A copy of this book was kindly provided to me by Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ***
Spoiler
I'm a huge fan of the first two Stilhouse Lake books (both were 5 star reads for me, and I don't hand those ratings out easily), so it's easy to say I might have screamed when I saw that an ARC of Wolfhunter River was up for grabs on Netgalley. I have been highly anticipating this third installment of one of my all time favorite serial killer thriller series... And this might just have been the problem, because while I still highly enjoyed my time with Wolfhunter River, I don't think the story actually lives up to the first two books. I'll try to explain why without giving away any spoilers. The first thing I wasn't 100% convinced about was the plot. I'm not saying it's a bad plot and there are definitely fireworks and a lot of action and violence involved, but the first part of the story went on too long about previous events and the Wolfhunter part was a little too much for me to consider it completely believable. Plot twists, flying bullets, conspiracy theories, a kidnapped little girl, a shady town... There is a lot going on and having all of this linked with Gwen Proctor and her family can get a little too much. The whole Lost Angels and secret past element is something that can go both ways for you, because if you think about it it can come over as a bit cliche. The writing is mostly on fire though and once I was past the first few chapters and the focus turned to Wolfhunter, I dropped everything I was doing and kept turning those pages to see how things would end. While I did started to doubt the credibility of it all and some things were just a little too farfetched to be believable (and the ending was just too convenient of a wrap up), Wolfhunter River was still a very entertaining ride with a lot of promise for the next book.
WARNING: Possible spoilers! Please don’t read this summary if you haven’t read the first two books of this series yet. I’ll keep the summary super short but it’s impossible to keep it completely spoiler-free…
Gwen Proctor might be wanting to move on after being acquitted of helping her serial killer husband and then having to escape him all over again, but there are others who don't believe in her innocence and want to make her pay no matter what. Gwen no longer wants to hide as she's trying to build a normal life for her kids, but that is easier said than done as she still has a lot of enemies set out to destroy her. When a woman from Wolfhunter calls Gwen asking for help, she initially doesn't take notice but soon sees it as a way to escape life in Stillhouse Lake for a little while... But things turn out to be way more dangerous and shady in Wolfhunter than she could ever imagine.
While I don't feel Wolfhunter River was as good as the previous two books, I can't deny I still highly enjoyed my time with this serial killer thriller. Suspenseful, twisted, explosive and lightning fast: once you get past the first few chapters and the setting changes to Wolfhunter, it will be really hard to stop reading before you reach that final page. I had some doubts about the credibility of the plot and the way things wrapped up was a bit too convenient to my taste, but the story has a lot of promise for what it yet to come and I'll definitely be looking forward to the next book.
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This book was a turning point for the series and very different from the first two, whicu I think explains why so many people did not like it. The first two books had a lot to do wit Melvin Royal and the torture he inflicted upon his family with his crimes. In this one, Mel is dead and there are new problems on the horizon.
Laney is in a relationship and dealing with drama there, Connor is dealing with the fact that he broke trust when he listened to his father, Gwen is having flashbacks and Sam has a secret from his past he is not sharing. And bpy was it a whopper.
At the same time, Gwen is receiving calls from women in need. And this time it is a woman from the town of Wolfhunter who asks for help and then winds up dead with her daughter arrested. And Gwen, Sam and the kids are drawn into solving it. It involes a missing girl, missing women, a car crash or three, a cult and a corrupt town. I actually found it very interesting. For a book people called boring there was a lot of suspense.
And now, Gwen is going to be a private investigator!
Laney is in a relationship and dealing with drama there, Connor is dealing with the fact that he broke trust when he listened to his father, Gwen is having flashbacks and Sam has a secret from his past he is not sharing. And bpy was it a whopper.
At the same time, Gwen is receiving calls from women in need. And this time it is a woman from the town of Wolfhunter who asks for help and then winds up dead with her daughter arrested. And Gwen, Sam and the kids are drawn into solving it. It involes a missing girl, missing women, a car crash or three, a cult and a corrupt town. I actually found it very interesting. For a book people called boring there was a lot of suspense.
And now, Gwen is going to be a private investigator!
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Definitely the weakest entry in the series so far.
But I really came to love Gwen, Sam and Lenny (sorry still kinda hate Conner and I wish they would send him to the Ranch).
For them alone it was worth reading it.
It seems like this is turning into a longer series and I am here for it.
3,5 Stars
But I really came to love Gwen, Sam and Lenny (sorry still kinda hate Conner and I wish they would send him to the Ranch).
For them alone it was worth reading it.
It seems like this is turning into a longer series and I am here for it.
3,5 Stars
This was just okay. definitely the weakest installment so far but it’s setup now for an interesting turn. I don’t know if I’ll keep going if there’s more books. Maybe if kindle has a special deal.