Once Gone (a Riley Paige Mystery--Book #1)

Blake Pierce

Oct 2018 · A Riley Paige Mystery Book 1 · Blake Pierce

About this audiobook

“A dynamic story line that grips from the first chapter and doesn't let go.”--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Once Gone)

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.”--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)

Women are turning up dead in the rural outskirts of Virginia, killed in grotesque ways, and when the FBI is called in, they are stumped. A serial killer is out there, his frequency increasing, and they know there is only one agent good enough to crack this case: Special Agent Riley Paige.

Riley is on paid leave herself, recovering from her encounter with her last serial killer, and, fragile as she is, the FBI is reluctant to tap her brilliant mind. Yet Riley, needing to battle her own demons, comes on board, and her hunt leads her through the disturbing subculture of doll collectors, into the homes of broken families, and into the darkest canals of the killer’s mind. As Riley peels back the layers, she realizes she is up against a killer more twisted than she could have imagined. In a frantic race against time, she finds herself pushed to her limit, her job on the line, her own family in danger, and her fragile psyche collapsing.

Yet once Riley Paige takes on a case, she will not quit. It obsesses her, leading her to the darkest corners of her own mind, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. After a series of unexpected twists, her instincts lead her to a shocking climax that even Riley could not have imagined.

A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE GONE marks the debut of a riveting new series—and a beloved new character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night.

Book #2 in the Riley Paige series is now available!

Ratings and reviews

The narrator is just awful. Why would you choose a British accent to voice an American woman? It makes no sense. Plus her voice is annoying to me -she also reminds me of Druscilla from Buffy- worst acting there is. I'm doing my best to continue thru the entire story but it is really hard to do. His books are also all the same - rinse and repeat with new names and places. The main character-a woman- who is the only 1 who can do anything right and will be the only 1 to solve every murder- no 1 can come close to her

This was my first audiobook and i loved it! My mind usually wonders off when listening to podcasts, stories etc on my phone but this book kept me on point. The story line and narration are excellent! Never a dull moment in the book. I've already bought books 2 and 3 in the series and can't wait to listen to them. My new favorite companion while walking my dog :)

I've taken up walking twice a day as part of a plan to get fitter and Blake Pierce has been accompanying me on my journeys. Big thumbs up to the narrators who have made me want to continue to learn what happens next which I can only do by walking especially when the weather hasn't been so good. have enjoyed all that I have heard so far. Can recommend this author to any listener. p.s. I hate the dreadful music that accompanies the preludes what a turn off.